Opposition MP Joseph Nand has expressed his outrage over the investigation findings related to the tragic death of a Japanese tourist at a Sigatoka resort, labeling them as both ‘shocking and unacceptable.’ Nand’s remarks come in the wake of the incident involving a 50-year-old Japanese national who encountered difficulties while snorkeling at the resort earlier this month.
In his statement, Nand emphasized the resort’s glaring deficiencies in welfare and duty of care, calling it scandalous. He pointed out the public’s expectation that resorts comply with safety standards, yet the Occupational Health and Safety (OHS) revelations have raised serious alarm about the capacity of other resorts to guarantee the safety of their guests.
Nand insisted that immediate strategic actions are imperative, as the incident underlines a significant shortcoming on the part of authorities responsible for overseeing OHS compliance in the hospitality sector. He questioned the adequacy of inspections, asking when the last evaluation occurred, the regularity of these checks, and the accountability measures in place for non-compliant establishments.
While Nand commended Minister Singh for promptly initiating an investigation, he expressed greater concern over the long-term measures that should be established to prevent future tragedies.
This incident serves as a critical reminder of the importance of rigorous safety protocols in tourism, calling for heightened vigilance in monitoring and enforcement. The hope is that this tragedy will spur necessary reforms in safety standards to protect future visitors, thus ensuring a safer environment for all tourists.
Ultimately, such a call to action offers a pathway toward improvement in the hospitality industry, aiming to restore public confidence in resort safety.
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