Divisional Commissioner of the Western Division, Apolosi Lewaqai, met with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperative, MSMEs & Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, as part of his ongoing tour in the region.
During their meeting, the Commissioner’s office provided an overview of the key economic activities currently taking place in the western division, which include tourism, sugar production, non-sugar agriculture, mining, bottled water, and the development of mini-hydro power, alongside pine forests.
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.
Additionally, Commissioner Lewaqai emphasized the importance of strengthening the Integrated Rural Development Framework (IRDF) to enhance the coordination roles of Divisional Commissioners.
As part of his ongoing tour, DPM Kamikamica plans to visit various organizations, including Nadi Town Council, Fiji Airways, Mindpearl Fiji, Challenge Group of Companies Ltd, Michelly Investment Ltd, and Amex Resources (Fiji) Ltd.