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Nadi

I refer to a letter in the Fiji Sun (16/5) under the above-mentioned heading, where the writer questions the qualifications of the director of FRIENDS Fiji to criticise the World Bank Report on poverty.

Just look around closely and compare the comments made with the portfolios held by our Prime Minister and the Minister for

Ajai Kumar,

Economy, as an example. They are responsible for and oversee several ministries. There are other examples too.

They may have qualifications but certainly not relevant qualifications in all their areas of responsibility. So, what does it matter?

A degree is not the only qualification that counts. All you need is the ability to read and write, understand, analytical ability, a sound mind and common sense.

Farmers are not meteorologists or climatologists, yet they talk about and predict the weather all the time.

Just relax, use discretion and absorb information that taste good and pleasant to the ear. Please, don’t believe as gospel everything that the World Bank says.

Ronnie Chang, Nadi

Poor eating habits, unhealthy lifestyles, over-extended hours around the tanoa, no exercise, coupled with the “kana qai dodo” (eat and then sleep) daily routines are excellent pre-requisites for diabetes.

Excessive dependence and consumption of processed foods speed up diabetes. Too much salt consumption all adds up.

It appears certain that “kakana dina” (plant foods) like bele (abelmoschus Manihot), rourou (taro leaf), moca (spinach), baigani (eggplant) and ota (fern heads) are seldom seen on our meal tables these days.

Bad option, in my view. All the above have been repeatedly addressed.

It seems people enjoy select hearing now. Our school curriculums must include healthy living.

Students now have a role to “educate” stubborn parents.

Admittedly, some have very little or no education and some, just know best.

Poverty exists and contributes to unhealthy living. This is so real; very sad and not acknowledged by some in authority.