Accidents and music
Back to coal
SOME European nations like Germany, are looking at increasing, the “bad boy” fossil fuel, namely coal.
Their aim is to cut down the current use, of natural gas because, of its reduced provisions, from the Russians.
That’s an about turn on the commitment, to the climate change Paris Agreement. However, they seemingly have no other option, as survival is the issue right now for these nations.
The unprecedented move may indirectly, be beneficial, as it may eventually, speed up the “malua” transition, to the acceptable green energy, for these European nations.
EDWARD BLAKELOCK
Pacific Harbour
Address them
ACCIDENTS do happen every now and then.
I believe majority of these accidents are as a result of speeding and careless driving.
Having said that, it is hard imagining how it is possible to address bad driver behaviour and stop them from committing mayhem on our roads in the first place.
Their reappearance tells us they fear no one. This then means no one is taking them to task.
It may also lead you to believe that whatever it is that you are presently doing is not working at all.
The implementation of any law for that matter requires no second thoughts and needs to be applied without looking at the face of the culprit.
Then only you will be able to address what you want to address. I am sorry to say that driver recklessness and misconduct will not require you to venture far to find them.
WThey are found at every step you take. This brings me to the point to mention the mini-van drivers’ attitude and behaviour which are getting worse day by day.
Surprisingly, despite their unacceptable and intolerable behaviour, they have remained on our roads.
Again, I must say unless the law there is not applied in the manner it should be, nothing will change.
The problem is who will see this will happen and carry on without losing its momentum. I know other writers will also contribute and give in their thoughts. Thank you The Fiji Times for giving me the space. SURESH CHAND
Nadi
Duo set to sing
FIRSTLY, let me congratulate Domo Vou Talei competition song contestants, Sarah Blake and Kaylia Duikete, for being chosen in the top 10, and for taking the challenge to perform their original songs live at the Woodstock Uprising Music Festival in Pacific Harbour on July 9.
It was interesting to read (FT 22/06) that Blake, who is 26 and composed the piece To Love And Be Loved,
wrote her first song when she was 12.
Duikete, on the other hand, composed a song titled Memories and she composed her first song, titled Paradise, when she was 10 years old. Both artists were grateful that the Domo Vou Talei competition had given them an opportunity to get their music out there.
Indeed, the competition is a great platform for aspiring artists such as Blake and Duikete. Vinaka vakalevu
organisers for the initiative! RAJNESH ISHWAR LINGAM Nadawa, Nasinu
I KNOW they will do well.
PEKAIA KASAIYA
Bua
THE team will do great. JEREMAIA KALOUWA
Bua