Bula Vinaka. Since my last update on Fiji’s recovery from Cyclone Harold and COVID-19, we’ve made great progress in both fronts. Assistance has made its way to the hardest-hit areas across Fiji, with thousands of food ration packs and other supplies being delivered to even the most remote corners of the country. And our on-the-ground…Read More

Bula Vinaka. It’s now been nearly two weeks since Cyclone Harold swept over Fiji.  As lines of communication have been re-established, our aid ships have made their way to our outer islands, and our response teams have surveyed damage, the scale of the devastation is becoming more clear. Our agricultural sector saw over 27 million…Read More

Bula Vinaka. Iwant to start the briefing today with the latest on our response to the devastation of Cyclone Harold. After being thoroughly health screened, our disaster officials have arrived with food, shelter kits, and medical supplies to Vatulele, Kadavu, Beqa, Yanuca and Southern Lau, we’ve shipped water to areas that need it as well.…Read More

Bula Vinaka. With the coronavirus keeping us away from our usual houses of worship, this Sunday, I joined my first online Easter service. It was an uplifting reminder that –– even as we maintain physical distance from one another –– God is always with us, He is only ever a prayer away. Through this long…Read More

Bula Vinaka. I wish every Fijian a very Happy Easter! Any other year my wife, children and grandchildren would be joining thousands of other Fijians families at church services, planning parties and spending intimate time with friends and loved ones –– but we all know this isn’t any other year. With the coronavirus still at…Read More