Bank toilets and climate change
Support for Israel
I BELIEVE that Israel has been executing what is necessary, to defend itself from such a terrorist organisation, as Hamas.
Israel first settled in the land of Canaan between 1100 BC-800 BC.
The Romans conquered the Kingdom of Judah in 63 BC, exiled the Jews and changed the name to Syria-Palestina.
The Arabs only came into the land in 620 AD, after the Arab Conquest.
Phillip Hitti, an Arab historian testified, “There is no such thing as Palestine”.
PLO leader Zuheir Mohsein stated, “Palestine State was only a means for struggle against Israel, for our Arab unity.
Only for political and tactical reasons, do Palestinian people exist”.
SAMU SILATOLU
Nakasi, Nausori
Bank toilets
BANKS are busy places where thousands come in every day to receive services of all sorts.
Long queues in banks are a nightmare.
To make matters worse the banks seem to have reduced the number of tellers to serve the public. Is it a cost cutting exercise of sorts? Well this is repugnant as it is.
Recently I visited a reputable bank in Garden City and wanted to use the comfort room (toilet).
However, the security told me that none was available for the clients and he directed me to go to the nearest public toilet which is located uncomfortably far away.
To top it all, I am 80 years of age with a limp in my right leg.
My pleadings failed to impress the security ... “Sorry Sir, you have to go to the public toilet located there”.
The Minister for the Local Government and the Suva City Council must check if there is provision in our laws for the banks to provide toilet facilities to its clients. Currently it is not being done.
Why not? This is an important public health issue and the matter should be discussed in the Parliament.
Thereafter, the Prime Minister can direct the Local Government Minister to take action.
The banks must not be allowed to get away with shirking their social responsibility. Please wake up! DEWAN CHAND
Namadi Heights, Suva
A career with a camera
SHOUT out to Nacanieli Tuilevuka for the wonderful piece (FT 01/03) on Joeli Naya, a Qoma native, who has carved out a career by photographing grassroots rugby competitions.
As the face behind Albaster Investments, Joeli has emerged as a favourite in the photography industry, renowned for his keen eye, and starting his journey in 2017 with a Facebook page, he has gained more than 9500 likes and amassed a following of 31,000.
However, like many, Joeli had to start from scratch, as people undermined him.
However, with the support of a cousin, who loaned him a camera, Joeli found his footing.
His determination and dedication took him through as he took online tutorials and opted to be an entrepreneur, balancing work, and life.
I was impressed with the faith that Joeli has in Jesus Christ, as he embraced the motto, “Jesus conquers everything”.
Joeli, via his inspirational piece, encouraged perseverance and faith in the face of challenges, adding that all things are possible through Jesus, who loves and strengthens us.
He advised aspiring photographers to focus on passion rather than monetary gain, emphasising the importance of making a positive impact through art.
His story is worth reading. Thank you, Tuilevuka and The Fiji Times, for yet another solid and rich story!
RAJNESH ISHWAR LINGAM Nadawa, Nasinu
Totalitarian state
OPPOSITION leader and outspoken Kremlin critic Alexei Navalny’s widow could not attend his funeral (7 Today 2/3).
After his death she had vowed to continue to fight for freedom for the Russian people against President Putin’s totalitarian repression.
Tells you a lot about that repression when the widow can’t attend her late husband’s funeral to avoid being rounded up and thrown in prison.
RAJEND NAIDU
Sydney, Australia
Climate change
CLIMATE change is impacting our small nation in many ways. The deteriorating structures speaks for itself.
The laxity in this matter is getting dangerous and will be very costly. It cannot be left unattended for a prolonged period of time.
Any funding delayed in this regard is a delay towards the decaying infrastructures being hammered and delay in the progress of development.
Fiji is very vulnerable to climatic reactions thus actions on the go with the flow will help curb the destruction of merciless damage.
We cannot afford to lose lives because of this.
KIRTI PATEL
Lautoka