Cleanliness, women’s day
Issue of cleanliness
CERTAIN sections of the CWM Hospital were “allowed” to steadily fall into its decrepit state. Any hospital, by the nature of their daily life-saving work; looking after the sick; the very sick; the badly wounded and the dying, should be the cleanest places on Earth. Proof of details reveal otherwise. Cleanliness should reflect holiness.
This does not happen to be so in CWM Hospital’s sad and dilapidated state of some sections.
In my view, the hospital now has no say who the cleaning contract should go to. It is what it is. The media is thanked for exposing CWMH shortfalls in cleanliness over many years and improper maintenance.
The Ministry of Occupational Health and Safety needs to be more vigilant in doing its work, un-impeded, forthwith.
The CWMH “rot” needs immediate attention. I can only wish the contracted company every success in properly accomplishing this major feat.
RONNIE CHANG
Martintar, Nadi
Women’s day
INTERNATIONAL Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year to honour women’s rights and celebrate women and their undying contribution to our society. The date was officially marked by the United Nations as a day to celebrate women power in the year 1975 and since then, this day is widely celebrated throughout the world.
The history behind this important day can be traced back to the 19th century women’s suffrage movement especially the garment workers. While women constitute half of the human population and have widely progressed in many fields of life, conquering both traditional and new roles — their contributions aren’t appreciated enough. And thus, this day is celebrated to honour women’s rights, gender equality and women’s achievements.
I applaud all women’s rights activist organisations in Fiji such as the Fiji Women Crisis Centre and their five branches around Fiji (Suva HQ, Rakiraki, Ba, Nadi and Labasa) for their ongoing tireless work and support towards our women and girls. Take some time off and just stop by at the branches near you to witness what activities they will be doing on IWD including a “Reclaim the Night March” on the evening of Wednesday March 8 on the
LETTER OF THE MONTH
Letter of the month receives a Sony EXTRA BASS™ Portable BLUETOOTH® Speaker streets of Suva. This year’s (2023) theme for International Women’s Day is Digital: Innovation & Technology for Gender Equality “Cracking the Code” which encourages women to be bolder, stronger and more powerful in all spheres of life.
So, go ahead and celebrate this day by wishing the women in your life — your mother, grandmother, aunty, sister, sister-in-law, daughter, niece, cousin’s partner, colleague, and friend. You can send them cards, wishes and greetings to make them feel special on this day but make it a habit everyday and not only on March 8. Or send these powerful statements and quotes to the lovely women in your life to celebrate womanhood, their talent, perseverance, and timeless wisdom.
JIOJI M CAKACAKA
Male Advocate in WHR
Nadi
Celebrating women
MARCH 8 is all about women — it’s International Women’s Day. Imagine a gender equal world. A world free of bias, stereotypes and discrimination. A world that’s diverse, equitable, and inclusive. A world where difference is valued and celebrated. Together we can forge women’s equality. Celebrate women’s achievement.
LETTER OF THE YEAR
Letter of the year receives a Sony 50” Google TV Raise awareness against bias. Take action for equality. International Women’s Day is aimed at emphasising on unity, equality and advocacy — in a global environment where the differences and injustices between women and men are as great as ever.
From grassroots activism to worldwide action, we are entering an exciting period of history where the world expects balance. Whether deliberate or unconscious, bias makes it difficult for women to move ahead. Knowing that bias exists isn’t enough, action is needed to level the playing field. Also time to reflect on progress made, to call for change and to celebrate acts of courage and determination by ordinary women who have played an extraordinary role in the history of their countries and communities.
Are you in? Will you actively call out gender bias, discrimination and stereotyping each time you see it? Will you help break the bias? Girls, women, wives, mothers’ empowerment is a way forward to celebrate this event.
Hats off and wishing all women a good day for their contribution, perseverance and hard work.
NEELZ SINGH
Nelson, New Zealand
I THINK it’s not good because they made a lot of mistakes like the yellow card and in 7s you can’t afford that and that’s their downfall.
LINO DRAVESAU
Suva
THEY did well. KEASI GALE Nadi
THEY did their best. SEINI VEIQARAVI Nadi