Divisional Commissioner for the Western Division, Apolosi Lewaqai, held a meeting with Manoa Kamikamica, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperative, MSMEs, and Communications, as part of his ongoing tour in the western region.
During the presentation to Kamikamica, the Commissioner’s office detailed the key economic activities taking place in the western area, which include tourism, sugar production, non-sugar agriculture, mining, bottled water, international gateways, mini-hydro projects, and pine forestry.
The office also emphasized significant achievements such as the completion of Rural Housing Assistance programs and the engagement of communities in addressing critical issues such as drug abuse, urban migration, HIV/AIDS, and land disputes.
A discussion on enhancing the Integrated Rural Development Framework (IRDF) was also initiated by Commissioner Lewaqai, aimed at empowering Divisional Commissioners in their coordination roles.
As part of his second day of touring the western division, 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.