Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
17 April, 2026, 10:37 pm
Central - 23°C Rain
IN DEPTH
17 April, 2026, 10:37 pm Central - 23°C Rain

Tabuya shouldn’t have presented the Matanigasau to Govt - Ali

Tabuya shouldn’t have presented the Matanigasau to Govt - Ali

By Rashika Kumar
09/03/2025

Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali believes former Minister for Women Lynda Tabuya should not have presented the Matanigasau to the Government as she was not in the wrong.

While speaking to fijivillage News following the Reclaim the Night march in Suva City, Ali says she does not believe Tabuya should have been treated in that manner and we should have looked at the crime committed.

She further says what happened to Tabuya does not bode well for women, as technology-facilitated gender-based violence is a real issue for many.

Ali says that it was not a good example of how such situations should be handled.

The coordinator also says we need more good, progressive women in leadership throughout and if they are not, they will be made into feminists.

With the general elections next year, she hopes more women will stand up as candidates.

Watch on TikTok
FEATURE NEWS
Druglord dies in military custody
A drug accused also known as one of the main druglords in the country has passed away after being taken into custody by the Republic of Fiji Military ...
7 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Hong Kong 7s: Fijiana goes down 12-5 to Japan
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side has gone down 12-5 to a strong Japan side in their first pool game at the Hong Kong 7s.Debutant Atelaite Ralivanawa ...
42 minutes ago

Hong Kong 7s: Fiji thumps Great Britain 24-10
The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s side has just won their second game at the Hong Kong 7s, thumping Great Britain 24-10.Finley Lloyd-Gilmour drew ...
1 hour ago

Hong Kong 7s: Veilawa double helps Fiji thump Germany 42-5
The Fiji Airways National Men's 7s side put on a masterclass performance in their first game against Germany, with nippy halfback Terio Veilawa's ...
4 hours ago

Human Rights Commission urges Police to justify and reconsider Vuda march permit denial
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is calling on the Fiji Police Force to provide a clear, written explanation of the reasons ...
5 hours ago

21-year-old Marcus Narayan credits faith and family at USP graduation
21-year-old Marcus Jemarl Narayan who graduated today with a Bachelor of Commerce in Accounting and Finance from The University of the South Pacific ...
5 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Ratu Epeli Nailatikau's State Funeral
Ratu Epeli was a highly respected Fijian chief and a people’s President as many would remember him on many occasions walking on the streets of Suva ...
2 days ago

TC Vaianu Coverage
The National Disaster Management Office (NDMO) is urging the public to remain alert, prepared, and watch out for one another as Tropical Cyclone ...
8 days ago

Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
9 days ago

TOP