Two members of St John Fiji were honored for their long-standing service to the Most Venerable Order of the Hospital of St John of Jerusalem Fiji during a medal investiture ceremony in Suva on Thursday.
St John Fiji National Council chairman Dr. Ratu Vereniki Raiwalui was invested as a Commander of the Order of St John, while Emma Mariani Bovoro was invested as an Officer of the Order.
The ceremony was officiated by the Knight of St John and former Fiji president Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, who noted that the event was a significant occasion for the order, established in 1939 and marking its 85th anniversary this year.
“To be honored today and recognized for their years of service to the order and the people of our beloved nation,” Ratu Epeli stated.
He highlighted that the Order of St John Fiji aims to further expand its work.
“This comes after the recognition given to their efforts during the COVID-19 period when many lives and families were protected, thanks to the service provided by St John Fiji. At the same time, it acknowledges the critical need to decentralize and extend the work to our most vulnerable communities.”