*Water Authority of Fiji disconnected water supply to the island, and has now re-connected it with conditions. Luckily, Bau island has not been re-possessed to settle the whopping water bill. |  |
*Thankfully, Bau didn't owe that money to the Chinese, for otherwise, the Chinese would have grabbed the island and set up a naval base. |  1982: The late Queen and Ratu Sir George Cakobau on Bau Island |
Fijileaks: We understood that, given Ratu Sir George Cakobau's sterling service to Fiji, successive governments had granted Bau Island an accessible free water supply beginning on 10 October 1970.
Minister for Public Works and Infrastructure, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, confirms that the water supply to Ratu Epenisa Cakobau’s residence in Bau has been reconnected. This follows an arrangement for periodic payment made by Ratu Epenisa, addressing concerns raised on social media regarding an overdue amount that led to the disconnection. Ro Filipe states that the payment plan utilized can be accessed by anyone, provided they make an arrangement with the Water Authority of Fiji.
“Yes, my understanding is that an assessment is being made on that, because some of the arrangements, we had made arrangements too with those with excessive bills for a periodic or payment plan, so that’s one of the assessments. But I think the water has been reconnected, but on the understanding that there will be a repayment plan in terms of that water.”
The Minister highlights that the government also has its dues to pay for the water used during the Great Council of Chief meeting in Bau, and discussion on this matter is still ongoing. Source: FBC News, 8 April 2024
“Yes, my understanding is that an assessment is being made on that, because some of the arrangements, we had made arrangements too with those with excessive bills for a periodic or payment plan, so that’s one of the assessments. But I think the water has been reconnected, but on the understanding that there will be a repayment plan in terms of that water.”
The Minister highlights that the government also has its dues to pay for the water used during the Great Council of Chief meeting in Bau, and discussion on this matter is still ongoing. Source: FBC News, 8 April 2024
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Transit in Hong Kong
"Due to the late departure from Nadi International, the delegation arrived late to the Hong Kong International Airport. The delegation was advised upon arrival, that they needed to rush to the Shanghai connecting
flight without any clear direction which terminal to proceed to. Due to the rush in trying to locate the departure terminal, the Vunivalu of Serua Ratu Emosi Navunisaravi had breathing difficulties because of chaos and the long walk to terminal 28."
