“Today, the opening of this state-of-the-art regional facility is another step my Government is taking to protect Fijians from these worsening impacts, giving ourselves a powerful new tool in predicting and preparing for tropical cyclones.”
These are the sentiments shared by the Prime Minister, Hon. Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama when delivering the opening speech for the Opening of the New Meteorological Office in Labasa.
This $1.2m dollar facility plays a vital role in the disaster preparedness as every minute matters; a life is saved due to an early warning of a storm.
