Fijian spirit

THE Fiji Times news (30/1) with the picture of an evacuation centre in Auckland “Fijian spirit unites NZ flood victims” (FT 29/1, Picture: Valda Hazelman) touches the hearts of many who understand the Fijians to assist or rescue those who desperately need help in nature disasters.

Sometimes we do have differences among us but in disasters we forgive, forget and unite with our neighbours, friends and loved ones

LETTER OF THE MONTH

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Sony SRS-XE200 to face disasters and work patiently. Unity with manpower is needed most.

As human beings we have responsibilities to help one another.

We Fijians are traditionally inherited with our customary and cultural ways of care and share that unites us even more in Fiji’s diverse society.

Have patience in disaster and love thy neighbour.

TAHIR ALI

Hamilton, New Zealand an idea to honour the work of Allen Lockington. If his family is agreeable, perhaps consideration could be given to setting up the Allen Lockington Community Service Award to be given once a year to a person, group or organisation warranting recognition for their outstanding work and service to the community.

While Allen himself would most certainly make light of it with a wise crack remark, it would be one way of paying tribute and honouring a special human being and continuing the legacy he and his band of amazing volunteers have started. Vinaka vakalevu.

COLIN DEOKI

Australia

THEY gave their best but a bit of work needs to be done.

PARANJEET SINGH

Ba

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