What I would like to see is a greater degree of interaction that will lead to a much better cross-cultural understanding than what we have in Fiji to… - Epeli Ganilau

In any case paramount traditional heads of provinces should, in my view, welcome the fact that their people who have had education and experience can relieve them as in the traditional line of delegation from the many functions the chiefs are required to do now, particularly if they are public servants or have not had the background of education and service as their people.

Touted as a legislation that will promote unity, it has done exactly the opposite. It has divided this country, apparently and sadly along racial lines. (on the government's controversial Reconciliation, Tolerance, and Unity Bill, which Ganilau opposes).

We need to marshal and direct our energy toward building this nation into a peaceful, prosperous and proud bequest to our children.