Divisional Commissioner for the Western Division, Apolosi Lewaqai, held a meeting with Manoa Kamikamica, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperative, MSMEs & Communications, as part of an ongoing tour in the western region.
During their meeting, the Commissioner’s office presented an overview of the key economic activities currently being pursued in the western area, which encompass tourism, sugar production, non-sugar agriculture, mining, bottled water, international gateways, mini-hydro projects, and pine forestry.
Significant achievements were also discussed, including the completion of Rural Housing Assistance programs and community efforts to tackle pressing issues such as drug abuse, urban migration, HIV/AIDS, and land disputes.
To enhance the coordination role of Divisional Commissioners, Lewaqai addressed the need for strengthening the Integrated Rural Development Framework (IRDF) with DPM Kamikamica.
As part of the tour, DPM Kamikamica is set to visit various organizations, including the Nadi Town Council, Fiji Airways, Mindpearl Fiji, Challenge Group of Companies Ltd, Michelly Investment Ltd, and Amex Resources (Fiji) Ltd, on the second day of his visit to the western region.