Poverty and drugs
Standard of refereeing
THE standard of football refereeing is again in the spotlight. Football must take a cue from rugby and work in collaboration to see how they can best implement video assistant in football matches.
PRANIL RAM Votualevu, Nadi
Too long
DO you mean to say that you couldn’t fix the problems of the past, given the 15 years you were in government? OMG! EDWARD KUMAR Lautoka
Untold love
MANY adults who were kids before used to get disappointed with their parents for giving less spending, limited sweets, one movie per week to watch, no fast food, no fizzy drinks, and so on.
They must have thought about at some point the limited love their parents have for them.
Today, the same kids have grown. They have understood their intentions. They have understood why they don’t carry any NCDs. They have understood their struggles. They have now understood their love that doesn’t need to be told. RODNEY CLARENCE RAJ Labasa
Election freebees
AS the election day nears (actual date is still a mystery), one enquired if itchy palms were becoming prevalent (unrelated to monkeypox). You know, there exists a belief about itchy palms and money.
MOHAMMED IMRAZ JANIF Natabua, Lautoka
Reality of the matter
THE A-G’s statement regarding poverty shocked me. I work with the underprivileged and know what the situation on the ground is like. I invite the A-G to come to the West and we travel around to where the underprivileged live. Maybe he will see reality.
ALLEN LOCKINGTON
Kava Place, Lautoka
Research poll
THE A-G and FijiFirst party general secretary, Aiyaz SayedKhaiyum, has questioned the methodology and credibility of the Western Force Research polls. According to Fiji Sun’s acting publisher and CEO, Rosi Doviverata (FT 24/6), “Fiji Sun has been publishing the independent Western Force Research public opinion survey before the 2018 general elections and no one complained”. I believe someone seems to be in panic mode. ANTHONY SAHAI
Suva
Best person
The best person in the office these days is the one who brings Rewa Butter for morning tea. KIRAN KHATRI Samabula, Suva
Poor and the needy
POVERTY is something that cannot be ignored or swept under the carpet. Having more than 50 per cent of Fiji’s population under poverty is not a joy ride in the park.
Many statements can kick in stating otherwise to show a different picture, but sadly the suffering is real and only those who are facing it, know better.
It’s easy to sit in an air-conditioned office or stand at the back of the counter at a shop and do the blabbering which reflects how content life is for some, ignoring the hardship of which they are not willing to take responsibility. It’s easier said than done.
Will be good to have the government after next election which can think of daily bread and butter issues for the poor. Some of the rich seem to be in praise of the ruling parties not realising change is inevitable. Nothing is constant and the opposition are very much concerned about the poor and needy. The NFP/PA is very much concerned and are highlighting the facts on the ground of the real struggling issues.
While it is a good thing to be appreciative and acknowledge the present government, embracing change is always expected.
Let’s hope for the best and for that best, voting wisely is the key forward.
We can either sit and complain or go out and do something about it. The choice is yours.
KIRTI PATEL
Lautoka
International day
YES, it may not have the snappiest title, but the International Day against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking is a key plank in the United Nations. Drugs are banned in most parts of the world, yet its consumption and trade increases every year.
Drug abuse is not the right thing; addiction and uncontrolled usage tear apart the consumer and everyone related.
June 26 of every year is observed as International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. It was declared by the General Assembly of the United Nations as a day to strengthen action against drug trafficking and also to seek cooperation to achieve its aim of an international society free of illicit drugs.
Substance abuse and the illicit trafficking of drugs is an evil in our society and disorientation among a majority of the youth. Drug trafficking is an industry working generally on a vicious cycle of manufactured demand and then supply.
Streets of cities and towns in Fiji are in the limelight of drug peddlers who sell or expose us to drugs as we read in the daily papers and police are doing their best but we need to change the mindset of our young youths and educate proactive citizens.
The 21st century with its greater communication processes has also enabled a greater dissemination of the cause of anti-drug abuse worldwide. Also thanking our brave officers who keep our border in control despite all odds.
NEELZ SINGH
Lami