Fijivillage
2 March, 2026, 6:24 am
Central - 23°C Rain
2 March, 2026, 6:24 am Central - 23°C Rain

Enhanced skills and knowledge contribute to disaster management and strong foundation for future achievements - Rabuka

Enhanced skills and knowledge contribute to disaster management and strong foundation for future achievements - Rabuka

By Mansi Chand
09/07/2023
[Image: Fiji Government]

Their enhanced skills and knowledge would significantly contribute to the field of disaster management and establish a strong foundation for future achievements.

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stated this during the National Emergency Response Team graduation after the intensive week-long training and rigorous simulation exercises. Rabuka says vulnerability of Pacific’s region due to severe weather conditions driven by the changing climate patterns has increased.

He acknowledged the support of the neighboring countries after disasters and the National Disaster Management Office for deploying emergency response team during the need.

The Prime Minister says the government is dedicated to provide support during domestic and international disaster response efforts.

He further says he is optimistic that the disaster response will enhance Fiji's capacity to coordinate efforts locally and provide improved support to neighboring Pacific nations and to build a stronger and more resilient community.

35 Civil Servants from 19 government ministries took part in the week-long training held at the Waterfront Hotel in Lautoka.

FEATURE NEWS
Tropical Cyclone Urmil exits Fiji area, heavy rain warning remains in force
Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil has exited Fiji's waters and is currently in New Zealand waters.This was confirmed by the Nadi Weather Office, who ...
13 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for entire Fiji
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says heavy rain may lead to flash flooding of low-lying and ...
54 seconds ago

Four charged, including a woman, over alleged kidnapping of 20-year-old female in Lautoka will appear in court today
A woman and three men have been charged in relation to the alleged kidnapping case involving a 20 year old woman in Lautoka will appear in court ...
15 minutes ago

All schools will be closed today
All schools across Fiji will be closed today, as heavy rain and flooding continue to affect parts of the country. Minister for Education Aseri ...
34 minutes ago

Ministry of Civil Service issues work resumption advisory
The Ministry of Civil Service has advised that only essential services in the Western Division will resume duties tomorrow, March 2nd.All civil ...
36 minutes ago

UniFiji raises Constitutional concerns over village exclusion of drug users
The University of Fiji has warned that giving village or community leaders the authority to exclude or remove drug users from their communities could ...
13 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
National Talanoa Session on Illicit Drugs in Fiji: 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025
The illicit drug situation in Fiji has been described as a national emergency, with 2,400 drug-related cases recorded in 2025. Minister for Policing ...
3 days ago

Charlie Charters held at Nadi Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file
Fijian national, Charlie Charters is being held at immigration at Nadi International Airport because of a FICAC flag on his file.fijivillage News has ...
3 days ago

Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
24 days ago

TOP