I agree with Suresh Chand (FT 27/2) and Etuate Uluinaceva (FT 1/3), that from the devastation of Severe Tropical Cyclone Winston, Fiji’s building standards need to be greatly improved including the homes we build in our villages.

Mr Uluinaceva’s suggestion is a good one but right now, Fijians are desperate to have a roof over their heads and that is the priority of the Government, agencies and overseas aid in addition to the other basic necessities of life.

As suggested by Mr Uluinaceva, it would be good for the Monolithic Dome houses which could withstand typhoons of about 400kph, tsunami, earthquakes, etc., be built in Fiji in the future.

At least, the authorities should consider the same structure for all evacuation centres in Fiji or even consider building underground centres if possible.

On second thoughts, we could be misled that our homes and evacuation centres are fully secured, that such as the ship Titanic, some people may think that not even God can destroy it.

God has given us wisdom and the will to live and survive but we should always remember that He is still in control and He allows things to happen so that we can get right with Him.