Fijians have been told their schools are being made more cyclone-resilent.
The government this week commissioned rebuild projects on Vanua Levu of sites that were damaged during 2016's Cyclone Winston.
Koro Island High School was among schools damaged during Cyclone Winston in 2016. Photo: RNZI/Alex Perrottet
The damage caused by the deadly cyclone cost the government over $US1.4 billion.
Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama said most schools in Fiji were built decades ago and almost none adhered to current building codes.
Bainimarama said with the cyclone season on the horizon, the government was aware of the need for more resilent homes and schools.
"We gave meaning to our rallying cry 'Stronger than Winston' by fulfilling our promise to build back better, putting in the time and resources to rebuild in line with cyclone-resilient standards.
"Each new storm we have endured has only fortified our resolve to build the resilience of Fijian communities."
The prime minister urged people to be patient saying not everything could be rebuilt overnight but he said it would be worth it in the end.
The teachers' quarters at Nakoroboya built by Australian and Japanese aid a year before Cyclone Winston. Photo: RNZI/Alex Perrottet