Divisional Commissioner of the Western Division, Apolosi Lewaqai, met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperative, MSMEs & Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, during his ongoing tour of the region.
During the meeting, Lewaqai’s office provided a comprehensive overview of the key economic activities taking place in the western region, which include tourism, sugar production, non-sugar agriculture, mining, bottled water, international gateways, mini-hydro projects, and pine forestry.
The office also presented significant achievements, such as the successful completion of Rural Housing Assistance programs and community efforts to tackle pressing issues like drug abuse, urban migration, HIV/AIDS, and land disputes.
Furthermore, Commissioner Lewaqai discussed enhancing the role of Divisional Commissioners in coordinating efforts, emphasizing the importance of strengthening the Integrated Rural Development Framework (IRDF) with DPM Kamikamica.
As part of his tour on the second day, DPM Kamikamica is scheduled to visit several organizations, including the Nadi Town Council, Fiji Airways, Mindpearl Fiji, Challenge Group of Companies Ltd, Michelly Investment Ltd, and Amex Resources (Fiji) Ltd.