Drink samples from Warwick be sent for analysis

Tourism Minister Viliame Gavoka confirms that drink samples from the suspected alcohol poisoning incident at Warwick Fiji Resort will be sent to Australia for analysis, as investigations continue into the case. Gavoka confirmed to FBC News that the seven affected individuals were served Pina Coladas at the resort’s Suva Wing Bar. He says that the same drink was served at four other bars within the resort that evening, yet no other guests fell ill.

The Tourism Minister says that the Pina Colada is prepackaged and there is no concern that ingredients were made by the resort. He also confirms that one of the seven patients has returned to Australia. Gavoka adds that this person who was believed to be linked to the incident had been ill since last Thursday.



Gavoka describes the incident as a very unusual case. Gavoka highlighted that the Warwick Fiji Resort, one of the country’s most renowned properties, maintains excellent global standards. He says the whole case is quite mystifying adding that the health ministry and police are working diligently to uncover what occurred on the evening in question.

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