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Sunday, February 21, 2016

Yacata after hurricane Winston



Cyclone Winston has come and gone leaving in its wake millions of dollars in destruction. At category 5, Winston is by far the most devastating cyclone in recorded history to hit our beloved archipelago. Its mere size alone means that the whole of Fiji would have been, directly or indirectly, affected by the devastation of this monster.
As always, smaller remote islands that lies directly in the path of the cyclone are the ones that, historically, often bear the full brunt of the devastation. Winston was no exception.
Unconfirmed reports suggest that Yacata and nearby Islands were some of the worst hit. Our prayers and thoughts are with our people at this difficult time. However, this cannot be the only things we do. The degree of devastation, although yet to be confirmed, demands more from us who has the interest of our Island homes at heart. It will mean our personal sacrifices and unyielding support in cash and in kind.
I will be updating you all when a full and substantiated report is received so we may be able to plan the kind of assistance we will render to our people back home.

To all my families in Yacata Island

Today,my thoughts and prayers are forever with you as you just been through a tough night with tropical cyclone Winston,at this moment I have never been able to reach you by phone or FaceTime but I know that this one will be forever in your memories.At this moment I haven't received any updates as the telecommunications systems is down because of this big mother of a hurricane.
To the people on my Island I am looking forward to hear your voices again,and  the sounds of laughter on the background,well at least not now and the jokes you  shares with me.
We are a resilient people we have been hit so many many times and each and every time we rises again.
I look forward in talking with you very soon again,stay safe Yacata, rise up and may the creator of this universe pour out blessings to each families.