Politics and Lies

Many national celebrations often take place in the capital, Suva. Only a handful happen in other towns and cities.

For us in the North, the Fiji Day celebrations that will happen here next month will be a joyous occasion.

It's something that we've only witnessed on television, read it in the newspapers or hear it over the radio.

It will be a motivating and a learning experience for our young generation because there will be an oratory competition taking place.

This day commemorates two historic events that took place in 1874 when Fiji was ceded to Great Britain and 1970 when Fiji gained independence and began a new journey.

It's the only day marked as a public holiday in our country where the nation celebrates unity, religious and cultural diversity with performances and programmes focused on all the ethnic groups.

Tomasi Lomaniviti, Suva

I read with interest a media report in which SODELPA President of the Suva Branch and a candidate visited Nanuku settlement in Vatuwaqa. These politicians, Mr Nata and Ms Waqanika advised the people in Nanuku that it is the governments' responsibility to provide developments in Fiji. Well, can they inform the people of what major developments have been done by the SVT and SDL governments for almost 19 years effective from 1987 to 2006?

They must wake up and stop spreading lies for their political gain.

These are the same people from outer islands away from Viti Levu who continue to belittle our hero, Mr Bainimarama who has achieved a lot for Fiji since 2007.

Who is Watisoni Nata and did he ever exist all these years since 2007? It is evident that these iTaukei politicians who do not have any land in Viti Levu will continue to mislead the people to get their votes especially land issues which is a critical topic for every landowner.

The 1987 coup was initiated with the same lies on land issues by the same people who overtook the Bavadra government.

Politicians must stop lying to the people to get their votes. The truth will always prevail. God Bless our beloved country and our Honorable PM for his vision for Fiji