Muddy state of cronyism in Fiji.

Fiji's crooked Attorney General must be worried about Frank comments on re-cycled Politicians plotting the removal of President Iloilo. Added to Fiji's conodrum is the thieves in Fiji Public Service's higher salaries commission who freeze any ideas of a living wage in Fiji so that their own salaries can be increased.
It is now evident that the culture of greed and abuse has invaded all sectors of Fiji governance and private sectors.
The comments of denial by F.N.P.F boss is predicatable belligerance. Or maybe just moody blues?



There is progress in Fiji like this National Disability policy.

Can Fiji also have an energy policy, water usage policy, Tourism recreation services policy, National Living wage policies and Science and Technology policies too?

Here's my pic for Summer blockbuster.

Intellectual deficit and Truth Impairedment in Fiji leadership.

Unions in Fiji (City council and Electricity workers)are gearing up for strikes, hammering in another nail in S.D.L's political coffin.

The legal reform in Fiji is taking the slow boat to China despite pathetic denials by the Chairman, Mssr Qetaki.

It's also time for these type of commissions in Fiji to be accountable and transparent for it's performance like any either branch/tool of Government.

The New Alliance party will be a force to reckon with in the 2006 elections. Although the initial support may appear feeble. In other words, "No biggie!".

Fiji's lush and pristine environment is at risk by the tailing of Emperor Gold Mines.

Let's have an independent research on the resident's concerns, not P.R from the company's spin doctors.

Finally, the issue of this War Memorial in Fiji.
Firstly, Fiji has not declared War on any country. Fiji soldiers have been routinely used to fight other nation's wars. So why does the Fiji public have to pay for a memorial?

Shouldn't United Kingdom, the biggest recruiter of Fijian males, show some sort of symbolic gesture of appreciation?

Secondly, It makes no financial sense, even though it looks good on paper.

Fiji Government is already living beyond it's means. Now to finance this
War Memorial, Fiji Government will borrow yet again from Fiji National Provident Fund.

While the basic services for the Fiji public are
non-exisitant.

Finally, the rationale and idea source of this War memorial may have been just, strategicaly suggested by a Building construction firm in Fiji in collusion with the same layer of old farts in Fij Government. I suspect it's just another vote-brokering deal, to lure in former soldiers.

Nothing but an Agricultural assistance scam with an emotional twist, since S.D.L can't use their favourite argurement of Fijian supremacy anymore to the desired effect. Simply because of the fact that Fijians are better informed now and won't suscribe to race based politics.

How to end, the cycle of political dis-enchantment in Fiji.

The abuse of authority in Fiji, is spreading like the plague.
When there are no funds provided by Fiji Government for their stately responsibilities, as they swore to uphold. Social programs like legal assistance and poverty welfare for citizens are not met. As usual there is more money available to foot the bill of visiting foreign dignataries but not citizens.

That is the crappy degree of excellence in double standards
and ass kissing that is so prevalent in Fiji governance, at the expense of everyone else.

Some idiotic recycled politician is actively involved in racial inspired attacks on religous buildings of worship in Fiji.

Commisioner Hughes have them drawn and quartered.

I suspect the Politician involved, whose last name begins with the letter: "T".

This despotic institution called N.L.T.B has no ounce of honesty left and they want more. The organization
has sidelined the commoner's interest for too long. Why does Fiji Government listen to their proposals, instead of the real landowners?They are the catalyst for the landowner's resentment, which has been skillfully deflected to the Indian population of Fiji by the same institution with the assistance of stupid chiefs and politicians. Think about it, Fiji has managed 3 coups in 18 years.
N.L.T.B and the other instruments of abuse are the common denominator during the same time period.

University of the South Pacific is educating the indigenous guardians of traditional fishing grounds in Fiji on environment sustainability.

Why stop there U.S.P?
Please educate Fiji land owning units on financial sustainability using their god-given resources.

That particular type of knowledge empowerment programs must be done on a wide-spread scale in Fiji, using the educated Fijians in urban areas. Give them tax incentives to undertake this task Fiji Government!

The future of Fiji can realistically move from this,

To this.

Toothless Laws & Gutless Institutions in Fiji.

The comments of Senators and Chiefs supporting the 2000 coup, by Frank Bainimarama has been echoed by 1987 coup leader Mssr Sitiveni Rabuka.
Corruption is thick in Fiji Customs.

Fiji Parliamentry debate has sunk into mud slinging by uneducated Senators.
Native Lands Trust Board is deflecting the blame of pathetic service to the landowners, which is a sorry excuse.
Fiji Landowners can make up their own mind and don't need a proxy organization that has outlived it's usefullness.

Especially when Fijians are learning the rich potential for entertainment, just give them a big-break and forget about propping up traditional state funded institutions. Fiji Telecom's Connect, the nation's only Internet Provider are getting stiff competition by Unwired with their Wi-Fi network connections. How about removing Fiji T.V's monopoly too, after the Government recently declared to open up the telecommunications industry.

Time to break the mould of blind tradition in Fiji.

The muddy style of democracy in Fiji

New U.S Envoy comments on Fiji's democracy, which is still in its' infancy.
Even Fiji military Commander can attest to that fact, reacting to speeches by old farts in Senate, who continue to spew racial hatred. Widespread denouncement still vibrate at Fiji Auditor General's recent report.
The issue of holding dual offices in Government and Provincial Councils has been laid to rest. More better for the rural inhabitants who have been ripped off this very arrangement. Especially by Fijian Affairs Board, who are the root cause of chained development in Fiji villages.

Native Lands Turst Board finally acknowledges corruption within it's ranks. I demand a overhaul and immediate dismantling of N.L.T.B, so that land management powers should be given the landowning unit. All Government appointed Senators must be evaluated, to prevent comments revealing their gross intelligence deficit. Proposed reform in Fiji Civil Service must be given high priority by Fiji Government before the 2006 elections. The end game for S.D.L has been unravelled by this brilliant counter-point article by former Fiji resident and human rights activist, Mssr T.R.Singh of New Zealand. It is abundantly clear that everyone in Fiji will not tolerate interference by this shadowy group of recycled politicians.

Qarase and the Fiji mud pits of Cronyism & Corruption.

Fiji Military Commander is voicing his opinion on Fiji Governance being destroyed by Old farts like Apisai Tora and Tomasi Vakatora who suscribe to racial politics for their own agendas.

Fiji Govenment Ministers are ready to isolate themselves from the responsibility for gross mismangement and attempt to down play the
Auditor General's recent damming report.
Only 1 case has been refered to the police for prosecution.

Off with their heads!

The double standards in Fiji is overwhelming and sickening.

Old Farts in Government are Fiji's public enemy #1.

Qarase is seriously in damage control after a scathing report by the Auditor General higlighting the perpetual cycle of corruption in Fiji.
This culture of greed is even propogated by crooked executives like Lionel Yee.
Rural development is being hampered by lazy district officials in Fiji. Compounding that is the systematic abuse of landowners by Native Lands Trust Board. It is increasingly evident that Fijian landowners are losing patience with that colonial institution who have been hoodwinking them from time memorial. As usual the Fiji Government is selective of it's rule of law and the council of chiefs are divorced from grass root realities or technology applications in Fiji culture, like this Fijian language Spell-check project. Same for Fijian Academic Dr. Asasela Ravuvu's unsubstantiated comments demonstrates the dubious agendas of the old farts in Fiji.

Muddy cycle of lip service in Fiji.

Fiji rural development is being hampered by poor management.


Home Affairs Minister of Fiji has gone off the deep end, judging from his idiotic comments. To elevate the status of Fiji chiefs up any further will be an insult to the everyone else who have learnt meritocracy.Unfortunately the provinces of Fiji will have to learn discipline real fast. As to the self-declared expert of Finance in Fiji who intentionally defrauded the Fiji government due to their incompetance. The Auditor Generals report is always highlights corruption because he is not given penalising powers. Let alone the Fiji landowners who are always abused by Government.

Endless cycle of corruption in Qarase's Government.

Qarase's Government breeds corruption, which has infiltrated all facets in Fiji society.

As the saying goes, the fruit does not fall far from the tree that bears it. The public utilities are a mess in Fiji.
There is no separation of church and state in Fiji, which leads to more problems in governance.

Qarase's muddy track record in Fiji Government.

The Fiji Auditor General's report is the crowning acheivement of Government ingrained bureacracy.


The only victims are the children of Fiji and the unborn generation who will be paying off this debt.
Fiji Government Ministers continue painting a rosy picture of their track record, even after the tabling of the Auditor General's report. Time to call their bluff and make them accountable Fiji voters!
The root cause of this mismanagement is the lack of financial discipline by Civil Servants who spend money like drunken sailors.
The lack of legislations in Fiji on accurate record keeping is warranted for the best interest of the Fiji tax payer.
This Fiji Trust Fund must also be also scrutinized by the Auditor General.

I question how Fiji Trust could invest overseas when the Parliament approval for major oveseas investment was made only this year.

Unless there is some gross discrepancies by accountants who blame overseas financial events even if the real cause was directly local. Fiji's only T.V company must be placed on noticed for not actively promoting local culture due to it's over reliance on overseas produced programs, adding to Fiji's trade-imbalance with other countries. A fact that even Reserve Bank does not understand. The fleecing of Fiji by corporate giants in Fiji will propogate due to the absence of a consumer advocate organization familar with corporate law.
This is to be expected in Fiji, when the churches neglect their flock due to business aspirations.

Flawed economic policies of Fiji.

The Christian community in Fiji, are being pressured due to repeated religous sacrileges.
International organization of Jurors deliver a stern warning to Fiji Parliament. The lack of funds for
governance due to a Top heavy Public service is short changing Fiji citizens.
Fiji's monopolies are also responsible for the pathetic services offered at cut throat prices. Compounding that is the lack of sincerity of Fiji Government to resolve landowners claims which have been glossed over withtrickle-down economic policies subscribed to by Government and the corporate sector.
Fiji's economic bill of health is bound to deteriorate if Fiji's export statistics are not improved soon.

Fiji urban voters rattling the muddy cage of class warfare.

Qarase buckling under the pressure of the Catholic teachers.
More un-secured loans to utilities by the only mutual fund company in Fiji does not augor well for the contributing members of F.N.P.F. Discussions on Cross-media ownership in Fiji must be thrashed out in an open forum in Fiji.
Homecoming for U.S Soldier in Fiji, after lapse of 48 years. That is the new trend of reverse-migration in Fiji which the Government has yet to tap into.

Under utilizing and under developing one segment of the country, will turn Fiji's potential into investor drift wood

.

Changing tides of Fiji politics.

Law reforms in Fiji is slow like the wheels of justice. Fiji Labour Party's proposal of electoral refrom in Fiji is the foundation of new paradigms that will change the rules of Fiji politics for the better.
Things don't look rosy for Qarase's government, due to more people defending their legal rights in court simply because of predictable belligerence.
Qarase is also cocky about contesting the Lau provincial seat during the 2006 elections, which will see him compete against a chief. After the dust settles, voters in Fiji will have the last say, regardless of what the S.D.L/C.A.M.V coalition think.

That same attitude by S.D.L/C.A.M.V coalition threatens to turn the Catholics against them due to their double standards. That is the muddy depths of chained development in Fiji which will just aggravate voters and will influence them to kick those corrupt rascals, out of power.

The dwindling gatekeeping role of Fiji Government.

Fiji's Mafia Attorney General is trying to make thieves of everybody with his despicable code of ethics. On the economy, Dependency mentality is
being dished out by Fiji's greedy financial institutions.

Fiji voters will be out for blood during the 2006 elections. Prompting S.D.L party to
to jettison dead weight. This is in the wake of the formation of the grand Fijian coalition which is self-destructing due to internal conflict before any political shot is fired.

Fiji journalist are undergoing training to scrutinize government statistics on education is excellent. The general standard of reporting in Fiji media often acts as a stenographer rather than adopting an investigative role. The issue of editorial interference by Government has not been addressed yet.

The crucial issue of 2006 elections of land, sugar industry has
not been resolved because the R.T.U Bill was given priority by Qarase's corrupt government.
Reform like this amendment to the Audit Act Bill is good for Fiji's financial position. However this Bill must be accompanied by "Freedom of Information" legislation so that the Fiji citizens can be better informed of their Government's performance. Not lip-service or muddy rhetoric by spin doctors.



The youth of Fiji are crying out for a brighter future.

Not a nation riddled with class warfare, racial discrimination and selective development.

Disinformation unveiled in Fiji Politics.

The bright horizons of progressive Fiji politics depends on alternatives mindsets, other than the usual racial gutter sniping used as the platform for the grand Fijian coalition of recycled old farts like the CEO of Fiji Prime Minister's office.
Not all despair in Fiji. There are some outstanding individuals like Jo Mar the chairman of F.E.A who brings the experience of operations from Shell Oil. People who think outside the box are in demand in Fiji leadership.
The tide of blind politics in Fiji is turning against the Qarase. The economic fleecing of Fiji citizens continue.
Mafia Attorney General continues his diatribe for the controversial R.T.U Bill.



More selected letters to the Editor of the Fiji Times Mon August 15th edition.

Lapita land

WITH reference to Maikeli Kausoqo's reply (FT 13/8) to Michael Singh's ridiculous point of view, the Lapita People, according to archaeologist Simon Best were the people of Fiji, Tonga and Samoa being one identity 3000 years ago as they spoke the same language and practiced a single culture.

Lapita pottery is one of the reasons Professor Best feels Fiji and its neighbouring islands were originally settled by one people. The earliest settled site is on Lakeba in the Lau Group of islands. Mr Best believes it was the largest fortified village in the South Pacific at that time.

However, of Mr Singh is referring to archaeologist E G Gifford, who says Lutunasobasoba was a relative newcomer to Fiji, following in the canoe wakes of those who came several years before him.

His descendants still live as Viseisei, Lauwaki and Lomolomo and claim they are the Kai Vuda, the direct descendants of Lutunasobasoba.

On the issue of land ownership, Lutunasobasoba was not confronted or challenged by any living humans claiming Fiji as their land when he and his loyal subjects arrived on the seashores of Vuda.

Eliki Gaunavou
Nadi

Fijian workers

RAVUAMA Vere (FT13/08) has taken upon himself to be a self-made protector of indigenous Fijians. He refers to union strikes as a plan to mislead Fijian workers.

But Fijians who join trade unions such as the Fiji Nursing Association are citizens who are able to think for themselves and take decisions for the welfare of their own families.

It's a right that is protected in the Fiji Constitution."Workers have the right to form and join trade unions, employers have the right to form and join employers' organisations." (Section 33(1)).

Vere has further made a fool of himself in saying, "Chaudhry is there for Indians and he has confirmed this on radio".

I do say that if one substitutes the name "Chaudhry" for "Qarase" the same if perfectly true. Prime Minister Qarase has a habit of evoking memory of past coups and has helped sustain the coup culture by repeated references to 1987 and 2000 as events which came about as a result of Chaudhry's alleged dismissive attitude towards Fijians.

Again this is most unfortunate.

What is needed is a free and open debate in the search for solutions on matters that affect the future well-being of this nation. As for the RTU Bill, concerns have not faded.

Far from it! Awareness raising continues in the community, over 35,000 signatures against the Bill have since been submitted to the relevant parliamentary sector committee.

The Bose Levu Vakaturaga had resolved that the Government consider the concerns raised by the submissions made to the BLV on July 28.

NGOs opposed to the Bill have now written to the BLV that it be more specific about what these concerns are as these could be the basis for changes to the Bill.

Finally, it's been suggested the introduction of the Promotion of Reconciliation, Tolerance and Unity Bill is intended to divert public attention away from the real hard issues in a General Election such as the rising poverty in the community.

Reverend Akuila Yabaki
Suva

Thanks Chaudhry
I REFER to Ravuama Vere's letter (FT13/08). For his information, he should not criticise Mr Chaudhry for any wrong doing or misleading Fijian workers as there is no proof and his criticism is baseless.

I, for one, as a Fijian worker and a taxpayer in this country would not waste my money and time for people like Ravuama and his like.

The vast majority of the Fijian people will always cherish and admire the work of Mr Chaudhry. He is a great leader and he will prove this in next year's elections.

One must tell Mr Vere that it's about time for narrow-minded people like him to think outside of the box in order to see the light at the end of the tunnel.

We were not able to see the light because Mr Chaudhry and his hardworking colleagues were not allowed to complete their missions for our beloved Fiji when the coup happened.

He did prove with facts and figures in his one-year term, which no other government has done before and since. Maybe, Mr Vere did not know that. I must take this opportunity to congratulate Mr Chaudhry and his colleagues for their hard work. We are with you all the way.

Peni Tabu
Nadi


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Old Farts in the grand coalition of Fijian political parties.

Fiji's band of rotten scoundrels create a grand coalition of recycled Politicians, who have nothing substantial to offer the nation. But more racial politics.


I believe the man whose back is towards the camera, is none other than Mssr Keni Dakuidreketi, the current Chairman of Fiji Rugby Union and the project manager for the Yaqara project.
It is a major mistake on Dakuidreketi's part if he thinks he can wear many hats, for his own leverage. For starters, Dakuidreketi who has made decisions detrimental to F.R.U's financial record, which is presently in the red.
That is a reflection of Dakuidrekti's character, who usually glosses over his mediocre role in F.R.U. He appears to be an opportunist (always in the media)without having any real wealth of his own. Just another salesman, who could sell his own mother for a promotion. Having him chair the grand Fijian coalition meeting outlines the future danger of nationalism, that awaits voters and investors in Fiji.

These old farts in Government will give the prestigious ambassador posts to individuals with more grass roots influence, as a way of clearing the way prior to 2006 elections.

Fiji Economist, Dr. Wandan Narsey lays out the track of dubious accounting by these corporate giants like F.N.P.F conspiring with the Government of the day. The fact of the matter is, that the masses are getting ripped off with blessings of consecutive Fiji Goverments. That is the depth of corruption culture in Fiji.

The poor get poorer and the rich get richer!

Muddy political agitators like the Minister of Home Affairs.

Qarase is fond of blowing his own trumphet. Fiji military is continuing their Public relations campaign against the R.T.U Bill.

This is to counter rediculous suggestions like the
comments raised by Fiji Home Affairs Minister, Mssr Vosanibola. Another cronic nationalist who advocates more giving power to the colonial hangovers like G.C.C and terminating the role of Senate in Fiji Parliament. Not good for Fiji's political stability.


Fiji Labour party condems the race card frequently played by the S.D.L/C.A.M.V stooges.

Fiji's teflon coated and crooked Attorney General is at his best at changing laws.

The muddy political discourse in Fiji.

Mssr Jioji Kotobalavu's pathetic performance in Fiji P.M's office demostrates that he is way past his use-by-date. Keeping a relic like him on a team that makes major decisions creates a hinderence to creative progress in Fiji. Mssr Poseci Bune of Fiji Labour Party demolishes Qarase's lip-service with exceptional counter points that Fiji voters need. Bune calls for a new paradigm in Fiji's current obsolete import and export policy framework. Leave the mudslinging to the desperate nationalists and agitators. Even a Taukei Academic warns that the S.D.L/C.A.M.V's policies are detrimental to Fiji's health. How many warnings by financial academics does Fiji Government need to change the existing structural inefficiencies. I tell you why. This is the poster child for colonial era old farts and his petty squabbles reveals his true character.
Corruption culture has inflitrated corporate Fiji.

The Fat cats in Fiji's only superannuation fund (F.N.P.F) are
seething at comments made by U.S.P's finance Professor on the fund's underhand dealings. This style is a template of cronyism soaked executive, Mssr Lionel Yee. His tentacles of influence reach into the many state enterprises in Fiji. Mssr Yee should be the whippy boy of conflict of interest ethics penalties which are selectively avoided in Fiji Inc.



Charles Dicken's opening line of his novel "A Tale of two Cities" that was set in the industrial revolution age sums it up.


It was the best of times and it was the worst of times. This duality has influenced the guardians of justice in Fiji.

Intrenched mindsets in Fiji politics that need change.

Mssr Mahen Chaudary of Fiji Labour Party unleashed a full frontal assault of the R.T.U Bill and the track record of the Qarases' government.
Arriving at a land solution formulae is a complex balancing exercise which needs to be done directly with the landowners. Not by proxy organization like N.L.T.B which have been
giving landowners a dime for every dollar and creating a catalyst political instability in Fiji.
Maybe as the Sun editorial mentions, that history may have a solution to the future.


Unfortunately in Fiji, there is a tendency for ex-politicians to hog the media limelight. Vakatora, a political change-coat re-defines the meaning of that
with his racial induced schemes.

Corporate giants in Fiji, F.N.P.F are in damage -control after details of it's purchase of Fiji Telecom blob A.T.H. The monopolies in Fiji are sure throwing their weight around, not if the unions have the last say.
Stakeholders in Fiji's education system will be having a brain-storming session. I think every organization in Fiji should get
this re-evaluation every 3 years. Only good will come out of it.

Selected letters to Fiji Times Editor.

Leaders not politicians

I HAVE just had the opportunity of spending two weeks travelling through your wonderful island paradise.

The instability of your islands concerns me deeply. I wish to ask all Fijians, especially politicians and chiefs: Why can't Fiji lead the world in coming to grips with this supposed racial conflict, proving that with leadership, common sense and commitment to the future, Fiji's problems can be solved?

The politicians and chiefs must put aside their personal grievances and lead the nation to a peaceful, stable and prosperous future. Please take the time to sit down and talk your problems through. You don't need more chiefs and politicians but more leaders with vision.

JIM FOWLES
Strathalbyn
South Australia

Labour boycott

MAHENDRA Chaudhry said (FT 3/8) the Fiji Labour Party would continue to boycott land and sugar ad hoc committee meetings until the Government shelved that PRTU Bill.

He links the Bill to their boycott at the expense of the poor farmers, some of whom have their leases expired or expiring. This is political grandstanding and irresponsible politicking which is prolonging the suffering and miseries of cane farmers.

The move by the Fiji Cane Growers Council to directly approach landowners to renew leases seems to be the best way to solve the land issue.

Jagannath Sami should be decorated with a civil award and offered a seat in Senate or a ticket to stand for Parliament in the 2006 elections. Fiji needs leaders like him

Gilbert Veisamasama
Nasinu

Grand coalition

THE attempt to form a grand Fijian coalition for the 2006 elections is a seriously-flawed proposition given the pathological development of indigenous political history post-independence.

It seems that out of the scorching coals of despair our 'five-eighth' indigenous politicians have once more resorted to the Fijian supremacy doctrine for solace. When will we get it into our heads that it will not work?

Wasn't the Alliance and, especially the Great Council of Chiefs-backed SVT premised upon this pipe dream � a political party for all Taukei? Why bother having elections when we can remain in power forever and ever with our indigenous political elite at the helm, of course?

What about the so-called cry by ethno-nationalists for Fijian aspiration? What aspect? Land? Traditional fishing rights? Education?
Give us a break and stop this "dog whistling" and racial stereotyping.

We Fijians, including the uneducated, have had enough of these blatant lies, half-truths, myth-making and white-washing. The reality in Fiji today is that many Fijians have accepted and succeeded in adapting to modern life. We are the fourth and fifth generation since Cession who have been exposed to the inherently conflicting character of democracy and capitalism.

Both paradoxically encourage societal competition as a means of achieving political stability and economic prosperity. So stop giving us handouts and make us work for our living like other races by increasing the size of the proverbial economic cake.

A grand coalition is a forlorn attempt at a concept that pits race against race and is certainly hardwired for failure. So please heed the words of Benjamin Franklin: "If rascals knew the advantage of virtue, they would become honest".

Jone Raiova
Lami

Foreign policy

I refer to Minister for Foreign Affairs Kaliopate Tavola's statement (FT 7/8) where he was quoted as saying "the political and social climate has made promoting Fiji to the global community a difficult task. A window with a view of a divided people and divergent political aspirations with grim prospects for unity on a number of national issues is not conductive to all our work".

This statement is a diplomatic indictment of the Government's approach to national issues such as the PRTU Bill, multi-party government and others that have been dictatorial, confrontational and divisive.

I wonder if Mr Tavola had expressed this criticism to his leader, Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase? He needs to say this more and often and emphatically in Cabinet.

No wonder Mr Tavola had great difficulty convincing the high commissioners and ambassadors of the wisdom of pushing the PRTU Bill in a politically and racially divisive manner

Jone Dakuvula
Suva

Church schools

The last thing Fiji will want to experience is Christian churches rioting over Government. I believe the Government is doing well in hiring graduates from Lautoka Teachers College rather than Corpus Christi.

Do you know that Catholic primary schools around Fiji start off their daily subject with a prayer and religion classes? They uphold the Catholic religion and its sacred values.

What is the reason behind preferring LTC graduates over Corpus Christi graduates?
Is it politically-driven or is it an economic decision? Where is the unity among races/religion?

Other countries invest more on education and health to prove they care very much about the well-being of every citizen.

The Ministry of Education in Fiji says it does not have the budget to cater for school teachers. I am sure that the Minister for Education is under enormous pressure on education issues but I hope that we will be not be seeing her any more come the next elections.

If this was a politically driven move, then Fiji will be moving into situations like in Northern Ireland.

Francis Vosanibola
Suva

The muddy tracks around Fiji's political bush.

Even though the Fiji Nurses strike ended, Fiji Health Ministry has now unveiled new projects that fail to factor in nurses. So all those new services proposed by Health officials will be pointless without having nurses involved.
The height of hypocrisy in Fiji's legal system. This illegal precedent was propogated by the R.T.U Bill.
Every other state priority was placed on hold to allow this divisive Bill to be tabled. Highlighting the mud which hinders the social mobility of all Fiji citizens.
Ministers who make stupid comments are the same ones who play the race card for their own agendas. Politicians like this should NOT be allowed a second term due to their lack of ethnic sensitivity. The social cohesion of Fiji's diverse communities will not be viable until, the electoral system seizes to pigeon-hole Fiji citizens into race catergories.

Let's tear down these walls of social divisions in Fiji and become one unified nation!

The Government M.P's continue to sing to the tunes the piper calls. The only loser is the poor, rural Fiji citizen.