Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama is calling on every Fijian to reflect on the tragedy and pain caused by the loss of lives and widespread devastation by Tropical Cyclone Winston.
Bainimarama has called for a weekend of prayer and reflection from next Friday as Fiji prepares to commemorate the anniversary of TC Winston.
44 Fijians were killed when the Category 5 cyclone struck the country, reaching its peak intensity on the 20th of February last year.
The Prime Minister says the thoughts of the entire nation, 12 months on will be with the families of those who lost their lives.
He says next weekend, and especially the following Monday, will be a very painful time for the relatives and friends of those we lost.
Bainimarama is asking all religious bodies to make appropriate preparations for the weekend of remembrance, which will begin next Friday and continue through to the anniversary itself.
He says whether you attend church, a mosque or a temple, leading‑up to the anniversary should pray for those who lost their lives, pray for the loved ones they left behind and give thanks for our nation’s deliverance.
