Outrigger Brings the Bula Spirit to the Community

Posted: January 23, 2009 9:58:02 PM

By Darren Shaw

As soon as the flood waters in Fiji had receded, staff and management from the Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji were out on the road making vital food drops to three local emergency centers, made possible by the generous assistance of Outrigger Enterprises Group.

Outrigger Enterprises Group’s wonderful contribution of F$5,700 has enabled us to purchase basic food supplies for 120 local families, numbering some 580 people who have been left without homes, food, and fresh water.

Darren Shaw (center) delivers food and supplies to a local family in need of food

Bread, powdered milk, tea, butter, noodles, tinned fish, and bottled water are helping to bring some comfort to the families, as they set about re-building their lives. The food we were able to supply will assist in enabling families to concentrate on re-building their homes without worrying about where their next meal will come from.

A local transport company, Coastal Transfers and Taxi’s, provided us with a van to deliver bulk supplies to the emergency centers, including mosquito coils and personal care items.

While the Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji was fortunate to have escaped any flooding or damage, our main priority is for the welfare of our staff and their families, many of whom have experienced loss of property and possessions. Our own staff raised close to F$1,500 in support of their fellow team members who were less fortunate.

We’ll continue to provide assistance to the community, including our staff and their families, in every way possible and sincerely thank Outrigger Enterprises Group for their wonderful show of support.

The Outrigger on the Lagoon - Fiji is running at full speed with all staff onboard and ready to share their own unique Bula Spirit with our guests!