By Halitesh Datt, Reporter, Fiji TV News a member of the Pacific Media Team
1 July, 2013, Nadi Fiji - Fiji will continue to play a critical role in providing the region with weather forecasting data and warning systems.
Speaking at the opening of the Pacific Meteorological Council meeting in Nadi today, Minister for Public Utilities, Timoci Natuva says Fiji will play its part and assist neighboring countries in disseminating crucial weather related information.
Our reporter Halitesh Datt is in Nadi and filed this report.
(Voice over by Halitesh Datt)
"Fiji has since 1975 been engaged in providing the region with weather forecasting data and warning systems.
The Fiji Government this morning reaffirmed that it will continue its role in the region."
Capt. Timoci Lesi Natuva, Minister for Works, Transport and Public Utilities, Government of Fiji
"However Natuva says there needs to be a concerted effort by Pacific Island countries to find a long term solutions to weather, water and climate related issues."
Capt. Timoci Lesi Natuva, Minister for Works, Transport and Public Utilities, Government of Fiji
"And that’s exactly what these meteorological experts from the region are here to do this week- to look at and address some common issues faced by each country.
One of these issues is the lack of skilled personnel in this field of work."
Mr. Reginald White, Director. National Weather Service Office, Republic of Marshall Islands
"The council is hoping that tertiary institutions in the region will offer courses in meteorological studies and address this growing concern."
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