10/10/2026
A Special Fiji Day Message 2026: Honoring Our Legacy of Service and Strategic Vision
From: Dr. Ratu Vereniki Raiwalui, Executive Chairman
On Behalf of: The Executive Board Members and through our Chief Executive Officer, Roselyn Fong
To: All Corporate Staff, Ambulance Officers, Educators, Trainers, Team Members, and Volunteers of the St. John Association in Fiji
Bula Vinaka and Happy Fiji Day!
As our beloved nation of Fiji marks another year of independence, resilience, and rich heritage, it is my distinct honor and profound privilege to address youβthe heartbeat of the St. John Association in Fiji.
Fiji Day is a time for national reflection, unity, and deep gratitude. As we celebrate our identity as a diverse and vibrant people, we also pause to recognize the pillars of our community who ensure our safety, health, and well-being. Today, our highest praise and deepest appreciation belong to each of you.
A Heartfelt Message of Gratitude
Working hand in hand with our CEO, Roselyn Fong, and our executive leadership team, we witness daily the extraordinary impact of your labor:
To our Corporate Staff: Thank you for steering our administrative, financial, and operational foundations with integrity, efficiency, and unwavering professionalism, ensuring our mission remains strong from the inside out.
To our Ambulance Officers: You are our frontline heroes, answering the call in moments of profound distress with courage, promptness, and compassionate clinical care.
To our Educators and Trainers: Thank you for empowering the next generation and equipping our schools, workplaces, and communities with life-saving knowledge and essential first aid skills.
To our Team Members and Volunteers: Your selfless sacrifice of time, energy, and love remains the very essence of the St. John mission. You embody the spirit of service above self, reaching deep into communities across our islands where help is needed most.
Looking Forward: Grounded in Our Strategic Journey
As we celebrate how far we have come, we do so with a clear, forward-looking vision. Our current strategic plan is not merely a document on paper; it is a living roadmap for excellence, governance reform, and deeper community impact across Fiji.
Guided by this strategic momentum in 2026, we remain resolutely committed to:
Expanding Our Reach: Enhancing our pre-hospital emergency medical services and clinical infrastructure to ensure timely care is accessible to all Fijians.
Empowering Our People: Investing continuously in training pathways, operational safety, and resource support for our staff and volunteers.
Strengthening Resilience: Building robust community preparedness networks in partnership with national stakeholders across our divisions.
Your steadfast commitment and daily dedication breathe life into this strategy, turning our shared vision into tangible realities for the people of Fiji.
A Closing Blessing
Let us move forward with renewed vigor, standing united in our mission to serve humanity. May God bless you and your families abundantly, and may God bless our home, Fiji.
Happy Fiji Day 2026!
Dr. Ratu Vereniki Raiwalui CoStJ
Executive Chairman
St. John Association in Fiji
129 Amy Street, Toorak,
Suva ,Fiji Island.
