Christiani Langi Tangimana and Maileta

Christiani Langi Tangimana, a 3.3kgs baby girl was the first baby to be born at 1.45 am.

Christiani and her mother Maileta are both well, and are looking forward to returning home, to Haveluloto soon.

The second New Year baby, a girl, she was born at 2.45 am. She is from Ma'ufanga, and she has not been named.

The third New Year baby was 'Olivia Patolo, a 4kgs baby girl from Veitongo. 'Olivia and her mother, Uilou Patolo are recovering well, and are looking forward to going home soon.

The fourth New Year baby, a boy, was born at 3.40am. He is from Kolofo'ou, and he has already gone home when we visited the Maternity Ward this morning.

The fifth, and the last baby to be born at Vaiola on  New Year day was a 3.3kgs baby girl, Finau Lilo Holoia from Kanokupolu; she was born at 10.40 pm.

Sister Tu'utanga Tovo, said that all the New Year babies and their mothers were doing fine, excepting for one of the girls who was born prematurely, and has to be given special care.