The Fiji Times

Silence, online video

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Magic column

FIRST of all, I would like to sincerely thank The Fiji Times for allowing us to pen our two cents on their magic column known as “Letters to the Editor”.

The column has provided a platform for the public to voice their opinions, including grievances.

I wrote two letters dated 13/12/23 and 24/01/24 on the sewer leakage along the corridors of Nabua town, and finally my grievances have been dealt with.

Last Sunday, as I was coming back from church and passing the shops, I noticed that someone had pasted my letter dated 24/01/24 on the wall close to where the leakage is.

Yet, nothing had been done to rectify the issue of the leakage.

It was still flowing in its majestic glory and blowing out its strong scent more than ever, so much so that even your nostrils would just want to erase themselves from your face.

Yesterday (8/02/24), I finally saw a board with a notice that read, “Careful wet cement!”. I am forever grateful to The Fiji Times, the person who pasted my letter on the wall, and to the relevant authority for finally directing their efforts toward relieving our plight.

I know it took some time to fix this, but better late than never. Thumbs up to everyone, especially the magic column, for providing a shoulder to lean on.

LITIANA M-RAKIRE

Nabua, Suva

Sharing of online video

SO the Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection has justified her reason for sharing a video where an 11-year-old girl was subjected to physical abuse by her father.

The minister’s justificat­ion for sharing the video on her personal Facebook page encompasse­d her role as the minister responsibl­e.

What on Earth is the minister smoking in her respective ministry?

If this had transpired in New Zealand, the minister would be dismissed immediatel­y.

The minister stated she will remove the video if notified by the Fiji Police Force or the Online Safety Commission.

AARON BLAKEWOOD

Auckland, New Zealand

Culture of silence

THIS culture is the system of dominant social relations, in my view, that instills a negative, silenced and suppressed self-image, into the oppressed.

It can also be a “conspiracy to silence”, that may be motivated by positive interest in group solidarity.

Almost all people of our nation, witnessed as such, during the past 16 years of Bainimaram­a’s two-man administra­tion.

The “season” that brought about an unimaginab­le national debt level, with abuse of office practices.

As responsibl­e citizens, we are not to be overwhelme­d by such a culture.

SAMU SILATOLU

Nakasi

 ?? Picture: BALJEET SINGH ?? This road sign at Vuda, Lautoka is pointing in the wrong direction.
Picture: BALJEET SINGH This road sign at Vuda, Lautoka is pointing in the wrong direction.

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