Silence, online video
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