Weapons Show, Rescue Drill Thrill Contestants
Festival committee thanked for visit to Sukanaivalu Barracks and National Fire Authority.
Holding a real gun and seeing ammunition for the first time was a thrilling experience for contestants of the Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North.
Yesterday, the 12 queen and four king contestants visited the Republic of Fiji Military Forces’ Sukanaivalu Barracks in Labasa. The Sukunaivalu Barracks is named after Corporal Sefanaia Sukunaivalu – the only Fijian soldier so far to receive the highest military award known as the Victoria Cross medal awarded to any Commonwealth force.
During the visit they were briefed by Company Second-in-Command, Lieutenant Maikali Beranage, before moving on with a weapons display and Hapkido showcase by the RFMF unit base.
“Golf Company is responsible for the security of the whole Vanua Levu, including nine districts in Bua, 11 districts in Macuata and 15 districts in Cakaudrove,” Lieutenant Beranage explained to the contestants.
“We also have an Engineering Squadron responsible for rehabilitation and renovation works under the Commissioner Northern Project.
“Golf Company will continue to support the festival in line with its constitutional role of security and defense for the wellbeing of Fiji and all Fijians.” Lieutenant Beranage also thanked the festival committee for choosing Sukunaivalu Barracks as one of the visiting venues.
The visit to the camp ended with refreshments provided by the Army wives of Golf Company. From the military camp, the contestants visited the National Fire Authority. There, the fire officers showcased a rescue operation and hosted morning tea later.