Frank is no different to politicians promoting their own self-preservation
November 12, 2009
The qoliqoli bill did have honourable intent to protect traditional Fijian fishing areas from exploitation and I think the wider Fiji community respects that, however, one wonders why this purpose could not be achieved by improved environmental enforcement to result in genuine environmental preservation and sustainability. Pragmatically the bill would have been difficult to administer and did have divisive implications for our society as its consequences where about denying access to “other” none vanua individuals the pleasure of enjoying our nations naturally endowed beauty. Evidently, in SDL’s opinion, being a vulagi in our nation relegates one to being a second class citizen with limited rights and opportunities, because our Fijian brothers and sisters suffer this same stigma in their own land, apparently due to the actions of the uninvited foreigners.

I would suggest the cause of the appalling statistics that demonstrate the steady and sad demise of our Fijian community is complex and is in need of open, genuine, non- racial and transparent debate to identify the root causes to commence an immediate reformation process. In the long term, it is in our collective best interest to ensure no one community is marginalised from our society, and equal opportunity is there for all being the great goal. However, pandering to a particular electorate with band aid “solutions” such as the qoliqoli bill is, in my view, short sighted.
Sadly long term growth and prosperity continues to elude Fiji, due in large to our policy makers and leaders not demonstrating true leadership and doing what is required, but instead playing village level politics as Frank is doing now, as was done previously. The evidence suggests, as before, the motivator is self preservation and ones own vested interests’ rather than the greater good of the nation’s prosperity. Increasingly it is becoming plain, Frank and his cohorts do not have a long term strategy and plan as they stumble from issue to issue and compound Fiji’s problems because of impulsive, ill conceived, forcibly imposed reactionary measures. How long will the pressure remain contained is what most are wondering?

pd12345

Its good to know where u stand bro..

But to move on as u’re saying its o.k., but to forget, no..sa bau va ya..na lotu e na toso ga lol (no doubt about that), io me ratou na taura nai sau ni ka ratou cakava me vaka na accountability ratou vunautaka tiko.

We will fight them to the end….

Dark Side Light Side.

Ignore above Dark Side comment – too cynical – accepts that everyone is the same & that things will never change.
Assure you now their is such a group & their is such a leader
- just be patient – getting the pigs away from the trough will take time – but as sure as dawn follows night – its inevitable.

If u still have animosity n jealousy towards other people then dont call yourself a christian…. e na mamau ga nomu lai lotu tiko…… vosoti au na noqu vosavosa ca…baleta ya noqu malumalumu…which im trying to eradicate.

I think once the people of Fiji take that Godly approach then surely he will hear our prayers n remove this evil regime.

At an early age ; scanning the political board I notice something rather strange; Those that are elected to parliament or are re-elected are the same group of self serving people and yet trusted to feel some responsibility for others.
Its the part of democracy that seems offensive to a simple minded but caring individual.
Im sorry to say that with FB,at the helm,I had hoped that some small change can be implemented. Nope The air is as thick or even thicker than it was before especially now with judges and ex judges in the mix.

Its sad . Your comments above is one that i find difficult to live with and my prayer is OUR BELOVED FIJI WILL FIND A GROUP THAT CARES AND SOMEONE AT THE HELM WHO KNOWS WHAT HIS DOING.

Anon – talking about skimming, scamming and all that – that is part of our culture. Why worry about $6 million here and $4 million there – when we were never bothered by $200 million here, and $125 million there.

The more important thing is who gets his turn next at the scamming – isn’t that what the fight is all about.