Cash is King: Fiji's Bus Transport System Needs Payment Diversity
In the rush to modernise Fiji's public transport system, we've created a divide that leaves many stranded – literally. The recent chaos at Suva Bus Stand, where hu
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Elections and Stuff
As with constitutions Fiji has a proud record of sampling electoral systems. Each process has its advocates but apart from our previous Government there aren’t man
Making  Government WORK
This week around the YB we had yet another of those frustrating conversations about the lack of progress in our medical system. You might recall we highlighted five key m
Down the rabbit hole
Suva’s elite have been consumed in recent weeks not by “saving the nation†but tied up in the current Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Bar
New beginnings!
Apologies for the extended break from YB but we are back, reinvigorated for 2025. We have been reminiscing around the Yellow Bucket about the good old days when Fijians w
And so, a new chapter begins
The election of the Speaker of the House and paramount chief Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu as our next head of state was the culmination of a short but intense period of â€
Entering the ……. zone
Every now and then, the mysterious world of iTaukei politics pops its head above the surface, catching the uninitiated by surprise. It seldom is what it first seems to be
Oh Fiji Rugby !!!
We know fans of the Yellow Bucket will be expecting a lengthy discussion on the release of George Speight and Shane Stevens but to be honest there is not much left to say
Power Corrupts........ Absolute Power ??????
It has been another busy week on Fijian social media as our various influencers and trolls hunt down the latest drama to exploit. This does make life interesting, but it
Telling the Truth
As preparatory discussions continue around the country on the proposed Truth and Reconciliation Commission, YB flashed back to similar debates held the first time this to
Of constitutions and things
There has been a burst of conversation around the constitution and as per usual it has unleashed a variety of opinion on the subject. First a little grounding …â
Getting down to business
It is Parliament week once again and YB is really getting the sense that for the first time in a VERY long time our politicians, on both sides, are finally getting down t
The sky isn't falling!
At the Yellow Bucket we have been watching the recent political contortions with caution. Despite calls for early analysis we thought it best to avoid rush to judgement a
A constipated nation
Contemplating seemingly endless amounts of rain pour from the sky over the last month or so and the ironic lack of water in our taps has not left YB in the happiest of pl
The Blame Game
As we reviewed last week’s parliamentary debate we were a bit overwhelmed by the variety of issues raised and the challenges facing the Government in moving to sol
Making Government work
YB noted with interest comments this week by Parmesh Chand as Permanent Secretary for Public Service recognising that Fiji Civil Servants have a deep-seated problem with
And now for Fiji First??
It seems strange but just over 12 months into the current parliamentary term, we need to remind ourselves that FijiFirst is still the largest single party (26 seats). We
And now for the NFP….
For Fiji’s oldest party, the National Federation Party, the future “COULD be so bright they’ll have to wear shadesâ€. Note the slight change in t
OH SODELPA ????!!!
We will admit the events of the last week or so have disrupted discussions around the Yellow Bucket. Our focus was on a new year review of prospects for our various polit
And you have to stay there
With New Year resolutions out of the way and year TWO of a four-year term underway it is time for our various political players to take a moment …… breatheâ
The year that was - Part Two
Public discussion in the first half of the year was, understandably, dominated by the economy as the new Government began to open the economic cupboards to find them, as