NANISE NEIMILA
The recently commissioned Emuri crossing is a direct investment by the Fijian Government to uplift lives for all Fijians and provide them an opportunity to tap into their full potential.
This was the comment by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama while commissioning the $1.73million crossing in Emuri Village in Nadroga last week.
PM Bainimarama highlighted that before the Government built this crossing, the families who lived in the rural communities had a very different life –– “lives that were unpredictable, and all too often, unsafe”.
“A strong storm would bring floodwaters rushing through, which sometimes took weeks to recede –– leaving you stranded and unable to access essential services and loved ones on the other side without risking a dangerous journey across the rapids.
” But my friends, those days are over for Emuri. You can now sleep easy, knowing that –– even in heavy rainfall –– your children can now cross safely to school, your livestock and produce can make it to market, and you can access healthcare if you get sick.”
PM Bainimarama encouraged the community members to take advantage of this renewed commitment made by Government in ensuring that all Fijians have access to equal services.
“My friends, I want you to take full advantage of this opportunity. By doing so, this 30-metre crossing can be more than a bridge to the other side of the river –– it can be a bridge to a new future for yourselves, your families, and your communities.”
“Let today inspire people to engage in our economy like never before, and let this crossing mark a new beginning for the most fulfilling and prosperous chapter of your lives.