On 13th May 2021, the Company sports came to a halt due to the second COVID wave – what a buzz kill! The Company sports outing was on hold for five long, dreadful months. In those five months, Staff had to find alternative ways to stay active at home since sporting facilities were also closed. …
Given all that has transpired so far this year particularly in regard to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, a single word that would describe our position would be ‘fortunate’. Although we have been deliberate in the manner that we conduct our work and the standards that we set for ourselves, we have been fortunate that we …
The Association for Overseas Technical Cooperation and Sustainable Partnerships (AOTS) through the Fiji Commerce & Employers had sent out invitations to applicants in Fiji to attend a virtual course on Occupational Safety and Health Management (OSH) and Work Environment Improvement. There were 21 participants from 19 countries. I was fortunate to be invited as one …
Gone are the days where physical meetings in person was the norm. With the introduction of COVID-19, one of the most significant adjustments that people have had to become accustomed to is attendance at virtual meetings. This included our weekly Toastmasters Club meetings for the Capital Toastmasters Suva Club in Fiji. Yes, virtual meetings are …
Technology is advancing rapidly in today’s world. Software programs are updated regularly, and computer systems are released into the market at such a rapid pace that after a few months, your new computer starts to feel old. Finding the right computer system with specifications that will suit your needs allows you to have a machine …
Since the time the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic hit our island, people became afraid of buying lunch from food vendors. Who would have known that for a period of about 2 months following the second COVID-19 outbreak, the Office would become the ideal place to source delicious and affordable meals at F$7.00 a serve. The meals …
The Government of Fiji provided a list of the essential services during the lockdown period and Architects and Engineer’s were part of that list. As ‘Erasito’ is a service provider for Consulting Engineering, we were granted permission to carry out work especially for the provision of conducting building inspections and compiling Engineering Cyclone Certificates. Amidst …
Embarking on the journey of a drone operator was a new experience and it presented an interesting challenge for me. A fair amount of time was invested in research and training which was necessary to attain a drone operator’s licence. During the space of July, I had my first hand experience in operating a drone …
Many families across Fiji were affected as a result of the spread of the COVID-19 pandemic. A joint effort by the Erasito Beca Team through its Community Project resulted in the distribution of 95 food packages across 15 communities which included informal settlements in the Central Division. The preparatory stages which involved liaising with the …
Bizarre, weird and strangely uncanny! Its words like this that describe the current atmosphere and times that we are in. There is also a strong sense and feeling of déjà vu. With the traffic almost coming to a halt, no pedestrians in the Suva and Nadi CBD’s, the closure of public places and feeling of …