Saturday Briefing

By Una Murray

The Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji held its monthly Get Together on September 25 to honor the outstanding employees for the month of September; recognize those who went the extra mile to help those in our community; and to congratulate members of our vuvale (family) who celebrated birthdays.

Litea Daunibau opened the Get Together with a prayer, followed by General Manager Darren Shaw’s welcome. He thanked everyone for their commitment during this busy period and said that he has received excellent comments/feedback from guests.

He then presented a special certificate of commendation to six members of the vuvale who foiled an attempted break-in at the local Take Away Shop (owned by a former employee). Sireli, Sakaraia, Ronish, Joseva, Tomasi, and Aseri were on their way home from work when they spotted four people attempting to break into the store — they chased the would be intruders, caught them, and the police took them into custody.

Security Officer Iliesa “Mr. Bula Man” Fimone was presented with a certificate for his Bula Spirit. As guests enter through the main gate, “Mr. Bula Man” is there to welcome them with his signature “Bula” greeting. Guests always make sure to have their picture taken with “Mr. Bula Man” before leaving.
Everyone joined in congratulating the Food & Beverage Division, who received the Third Quarter Team Award. Following was the announcement of the honorees for the September Employees of the Month. Congratulations to:

Lavinesh Naidu
Back of the House
Employee of the Month

Maria Oreti
Front of the House
Employee of the Month

James Kumar 10
Manager of the Month

The program concluded with birthday cake, along with coffee and tea.