Lynda Tabuya
Rajend Naidu’s statement “……. symptomatic of the decay in our value system in contemporary Fiji society” should not go unchallenged. Lynda Tabuya has certainly paid the price for her mistake. Rajend Naidu wrote several letters before and after Lynda’s removal as a Government Minister making all sorts of pronouncements. I believe that Rajend Naidu needs to occupy himself with some constructive activities rather than writing day after day negative diatribes on people and politics of Fiji. He needs to stop this rant and denunciation and contribute positively at times. Rakesh Chand Sharma
Nadi Medical services
I was surprised to find out that the ambulance fees to transfer a sick man from Velovelo to Aspen Hospital in Lautoka cost $250. How does the Government expect ordinary people to pay such high fees? I thought Aspen was paid by Government using tax payers funds every month. Government needs to seriously look into the fees of medical services. Narayan Reddy, Lautoka
Vaccines issue
I read with consternation the letter to the editor “Vaccines Issue ” 26/1. In 1875 a quarter of Fiji’s population succumbed to measles. This was said to have spread after King George’s sons contracted it from a trip to Sydney. Individual rights are important but when dealing with communicable diseases, it is the herd that is exposed. With limited medical resource, prevention is the most cost effective measure. Vaccines have been successful in irradicating small pox and has controlled a myriad of other diseases, in countries with an effective program. Fiji has previously been held as a model country by the WHO. Today we have a HIV epidemic which I fear may see history repeat itself. Dr Sanjay Ramrakha, Robertson Rd, Suva
Nasese foreshore road
Who was responsible for designing the newly constructed Nasese foreshore roading system. Why was there a need for:
- Such a wide bicycle lane;
- Such large “islands” in the middle of the roads; and
- Such Large roundabouts.
I am sure with better planning this could have been developed into a four lane road. And what about the so many “No U-Turn” sign boards on the road. Please have these sign boards removed and close those “gaps” in the road. End of story. Vijay P. Madhavan, Borron Rd, Suva
Water park experience
We spent our Sunday at the swimming pool and water park at Tavua Hotel with the children. My nieces and nephews accompanied us as well. As it was the final day of the school holidays, we ensured we made the most of our time together. Everyone thoroughly enjoyed themselves. I would like to extend my sincere gratitude to the staff and management of Tavua Hotel, particularly to Pritesh, whose efforts made our water park experience truly unforgettable. Your exceptional hospitality made the day not just enjoyable, but memorable in the best way possible. DINESH KUMAR, Ba
Back to the basics!
After watching South Africa’s young but robust green machine slam the tournament favourites Fiji in emphatic fashion, I guess it’s back to the drawing board and basics for Osea Kolinisau and the boys. After Fiji delivered an electrifying performance, thrashing the All Blacks 7s 33-5 and knocking them out of the medal play-offs, fans thought Fiji would deliver another rampaging performance against the Cape Town champions, but the lazy, lackluster and ill-discipline performance reminded us about the days of Ben Gollings coaching and how Fiji was beaten by the top sides. Honestly, I was disappointed with the overall performance from the boys against an inexperienced South African outfit. Individual play, poor discipline, handling errors and the inability to contest the ruck contributed to our downfall. The hunger to win was not displayed by the boys. Two of our boys were sent to the sinbin. This was uncalled for. The players looked tired- seems to be the hangover from the Coral Coast McDonald’s 7s tournament. It’s time for a few veteran players to pull up their socks and be role models for the younger ones. Tovolea mada Viti! Rajnesh Ishwar Lingam, Nadawa, Nasinu
A nuisance
One of my friends (a regular traveller by air) shares that in a closed environment, human gas becomes a nuisance. Especially those which are relentless and gain ferocity during a long flight. Do airlines have any powers and resources to identify and use duct tape at the source(s)? Mohammed Imraz Janif, Natabua, Lautoka
