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Integrity of Govt Sivia Qoro, Suva
It is the Prime Minister’s sole perogative to hire and fire his ministers. He has oversight over all Government policies.
I do believe, I speak for a large number of women who are out there, but are not able to speak out openly, and calling upon and urging the PM to uphold the integrity of the Government that adheres to basic principles, moral values and norms.
Given the verdict by the its own committee, it is strongly suggested that the PM needs to act with decisiveness and asks the Minister for Women to step aside NOW.
This will send out a powerful message and sets a high bar, for current and those who may follow later, that as a holder of a public office, one is expected to uphold a higher standard of public integrity and morality than the common ordinary citizen.
That as a public servant one is accountable and should set an example for the people. May I also add, that the Ministry of Women, serving all the women in Fiji, must be treated with dignity.
The PM is also urged to leave behind a legacy that is worth emulating for our future generations.
Women leader Rajend Naidu, Sydney, Australia
Former South Korean President Park Guenhye became the first democratically elected leader of the country.
She then became disgraced ex-president after she was impeached by Parliament and convicted and jailed for corruption.
Was she targeted because she was a woman or because she fell short of the expected behaviour of a leader?
All women leaders are not saints.
Happy Women’s Day Kirti Patel, Lautoka
March 8 was a special day. A day for us women. A day when we get the appreciation and recognition.
A day when we are made to feel special with warm wishes and gifts.
A day set aside for accolades and exposure for the wonders women have portrayed and accumulated.
Today the radio stations will also be hyped up like any other occasion to make the nation roll on the waves of the women’s success and relevancy.
Why not? Women are the pillars of the society who are trying their level best to achieve their goals and ambitions. Women are now getting out of their comfort zones and doing things that once was thought to be only for males.
Rather sad I must say that women who are such important element in shaping up the world are being ridiculed, victimised and discredited by “some” sick dominating males who simply cannot see their success.
Rather than lending a helping hand, “some” are busy downgrading and shaming them. One only has to go to social media to see how women are insulted, humiliated and attacked.
Mainly by faceless accounts which do not have the ability to speak with their actual identity. “Cowards” in other words.
In this male dominating world, seeing women excelling is a huge achievement for the present and future female leaders.
Today, women are seen at almost every different sectors trying to beat the gender biased concept.
We can only admire and appreciate the women who have the courage to break the barriers and move forward.
To all the men out there. You become a real gentleman when you help lift the females around you.
Degrading them with doubts and pushing them behind, shows your lack of manhood nothing else.
I say thank you to all those males who know the value of helping and uplifting women where possible.
I wish every woman a happy and peaceful women’s day.
It’s a everyday happening, just not today, but this day is to say thank you for making this world a beautiful and worthwhile place with
your feminine skills and abilities some of which is even out of the men’s arena.
Women’s achievements Sachida Rao, Nausori
Friday, March 8 was marked as International Woman’s Day. I am quite sure several organisations all around the globe had hosted this day with sumptuous meal together and powerful speeches. Some experiences must have been shared, some may have recited poems.
In a nutshell, we can say an exhibition of achievements of women were the highlight of the day. To all menfolk, let’s not just confine to speeches, however, give due respect to women in all walks of life everyday. May that be at work or home.
The time to invest in women is now.
Rugby 7s Shareef Shah, Savusavu
So finally everyone pitching in to have a say on the national 7s team.
Our Minister for Sports is concerned and understandably so.
This has been happening from the past 19
tournaments. Mr Minister, it’s not only rugby 7s that you are minister for. You are minister for all sports in our nation.
May I ask you to please inform this nation and all soccer lovers as to how far your investigations on Fiji FA and soccer have reached. Or did you jumped on soccer too early and got pegged back?
Mate you are concerned about 19 tournaments ...... soccer is politicised and corrupt for 86 years.
You can reach me on 9955178 and we can discuss about this 86 long and milestone years of soccer.
And before you dial my number, please research on the latest FIFA ranking about our team and about our national team coach too. I can assure you sir that our conversation will end in a minute.
Human weakness Ronnie Chang, Nadi
Since time immemorial, men and women were created laced with human weaknesses, failures, limitations, jealousy and domineering.
We are all sinners and subject to temptations. Sometimes, we inevitably faulter.
Sometimes we are ridiculed. We must find strength, pick up the pieces and move on. I have had my own share of ups and downs. I admit weaknesses and failures. Trust in God and carry on. Life is never easy.
Male dominance can be a hindrance. It is a fact of life.
Repeating system Khalid Ahmed, Suva
If Government is trying to bring repeat system than it’s a backward decision because everyone should reach Form Six.
Sometime at early age children do not perform, but that doesn’t mean they won’t succeed in life.
By repeating, children will lose year of its life and some may not go to school because of shame and end up on street or in drugs. Think wisely.
Role of CWM Hospital Dewan Chand, Suva
Colonial War Memorial Hospital, (CWMH) is the pride of the nation.
It serves a cardinal role in providing excellent medical services to the country and the region. It has a special place in the hearts of our people.
CWMH serves as a training centre for doctors and nurses locally and the region and there is scope for huge developments in the future.
However, no greatness is ever achieved without meticulous planning , dedication and execution.
Over the years we have seen ups and downs at the CWM Hospital.
This is directly related to the Government in power and quality of the people who run the show at the hospital.
There have been many cases of neglect and dereliction of duty on the part of those who are directly involved: doctors, nurses plus administrators.
Sheer lack of commitment has seen vital machines lying idle for years. Who is to blame? Simple cleaning of toilets and the disposal of hospital refuse in a haphazard manner leaves much to be desired.
Subsequent governments and hospital administrators have failed to attend to nagging issues such as parking spaces for the clients who visit the hospital for services.
The staff parking at the back of the CWM Hospital is in chaos! No one seems to know what to do. Mud, slush and no planned parking. It is a sorry state of affairs.
The work on the new maternity wing has been suspended while the diabetic hub across the road is falling to pieces.
No one seems to take proactive action to rectify the situation. Diabetes is a growing issue with the Fijian population and yet the old dilapidated hub is continuing to exist.
It is time that CWM Hospital has a modern state-of-the-art complex to serve the people of Fiji.
There is ample space for constructing a multi-storey parking complex on a user pay concept.
This must be explored as a matter of urgency! Can public -private involvement be applied here ? Well there are heaps of options available if we have the determination to explore and go ahead with the construction.
The Coalition Government has achieved much since it came to power. Could the Minister for Health please look at the plight of the suffering public and do the right thing.
Climate finance Altauf Chand, Minto, NSW, Australia
So now, at long last, we are training people to write proposals for accessing climate finance. I guess this incudes understanding and following the guidelines of multilateral agencies such as GCF, GEF, ADB, World Bank, EU, USAID, etc, etc.
Guess that is some explanation of why Fiji has been failing to get the funds it deserves as a vulnerable nation, not just to climate change and disasters but to other demographic and economic factors.
It was extraordinary to read that CEO of FDB is now signing MOUs with AFD, GGGI etc to try and assist access funds.
One wonders what FDB has been doing since it got accreditation to the GCF? Has this new accredited agency received any funds from GCF?
We have also had Climate Change experts from the previous Ministry of Economy attending all sorts of meetings as focal points? Haven’t we built any local capacity to do this? We have also had expensive expats who have been planted in these ministries, supported by all sorts of partners, including UK FCDO, to assist our efforts.
It doesn’t look like there has been too many successes to write home about and we now have to go back to the basics.