Local elections
Thumbs up
THE early days of our new government has been nothing short of remarkable, and the detractors can’t help but marvel at the good tidings that are unfolding with the turn in season.
Well, this new broom comes with the best intent and lots of energy to last.
Among their many achievements reported in The Fiji Times in recent days, I give two thumbs up to the: - return to camp of soldiers and arms used to protect the former PM and his band of merry men and women; FCCC being instructed to review and standardise maritime shipping fares and freight rates; the off-shore chairman of PSC and FSC Ltd being told to go, and last but definitely not the least, a visit by the minister responsible to victims of Severe Tropical Cyclones Yasa (December 2020) and Ana (Jan 2021) who are still dwelling in a tent village in Vanua Levu.
Now this is what a clean-up campaign should look like – clean and transparent.
And of course, honourable PM, you have the right to appoint, and disappoint. SAMU RAILOA
Nadi
SINCE the people’s Government wants to hold Local Government elections, can the CEO and special administration team resign and give the municipal council back to the ratepayers.
I know for Lautoka there are a lot of capable people who can do a better job with less monetary benefits.
The CEO and all those new recruits with very high pay should be told to reapply to actually see the qualifications of these highly paid supervisors and management.
One highly paid manager is seen being driven around by a fulltime driver but the rest drive in company vehicles themselves. Wonder why the difference? GEOFFREY CHAND
Lautoka
Three-legged stool
WHILE majority of us have moved on after the swearing in of the Prime Minister and Cabinet ministers, some still seem to be stuck in a time bubble.
They still have not accepted defeat and realised that the globe has rotated on its axis like a dozen times since the PA/NFP/SODELPA Government has taken charge of Fiji.
This is in regards to the Opposition Leader honourable Bainimarama calling this coalition Government a “three uneven legged-stool” (FT 05/01)
Well sir, a three-legged stool constructed in the proper way is very much even and stable. That’s a fact! It took three parties to bring the change that almost 58 per cent people wanted so let’s accept it and move on. At least this three-legged stool is better than the “two men dictatorship”.
Take a deep breath, calm down and let’s move onwards. Disagreement causes stress and things get hectic.
DINESH KUMAR
Ba
Hard work pays off!
KRISHNA Kumar, whose stirring story, which uplifted readers’ morale, was shared by Meri Radinibaravi (FT: 06/01), advised parents to accept their children’s capabilities and not to be too harsh with them, even though they were below average in class. His message, “Everyone has different learning capabilities. Some peak late so if they do come 50th or fail in class, don’t discourage them. Don’t say harsh words to them, and just encourage them to do better next time to succeed in whatever field they wish to pursue,” stood out. Krishna shared his story which is an encouragement for those students who are low achievers.
He shared that throughout his primary school years, he was at the bottom of the class, and was considered a slow learner.
He never did well in his academic studies until he reached Year 10 and used to be placed 22nd, 25th, even 30th in his class.
He shared how he noticed disappointment on his father’s face during a prizegiving ceremony.
That was the turning point as he put extracurricular and social activities aside, and threw himself into his studies.
There were hardships, sweat, tears, late night studies, being away from his family and depression, but he did not give up and reaped the rewards of his hard work.
Thank you Krishna, Meri and The Fiji Times for the encouraging and moving story!
RAJNESH ISHWAR LINGAM
Nadawa, Nasinu
Fiji media laws
I HAVE written numerous letters on media Laws in Fiji and I’m glad the new government will repeal these laws to give full media freedom to our mainstream journalists.
We should not look at our Fiji Sun and FBC journalists differently.
I understand that journalists have a code of ethics to follow and adhere to, but they need to stand before a media board to be reminded of ethics and reporting the truth at all times, no matter the circumstances.
Is the mainstream media like The Fiji Times really printing now without fear and intimidation of current media laws, since the swearing in of the new Coalition Government?
JIOJI M CAKACAKA
Tadra, Votualevu, Nadi