Bua Province Welcomes Fijian Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama With Traditional Dances

The people of Bua welcomed Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to Nawailevu, the site of Fiji's first bauxite mine yesterday.

This investment, made by Xinfa Group of the People's Republic of China, will introduce jobs and economic activity to Vanua Levu communities. It will renew a sense of entrepreneurship and engage Fijian citizens on the path to modernisation.

Ultimately, the exploration of Fiji's yet untapped industries, like mining, speaks to a larger goal of the Fijian Government to provide its citizens with dynamic growth opportunities, and empower them to positively impact their own livelihoods.

The spirit of entrepreneurship and self-made success remain strong in Fiji.

"Historically sustained on an economy of tourism, sugar, and agriculture, it is time for Fiji to continue its pursuit of mutually beneficial international partnerships, and responsibly develop its internal resources," stated Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama.

"There are many mature opportunities for international investors in Fiji that will also bring sustained financial and social prosperity to its citizens."

Most importantly, as the Fijian Government pursues strategic economic ventures, it remains committed to ensuring a sustainable and balanced trading environment for investors as well as Fijian citizens -- providing tangible returns and protections to Fijians affected by land ownership and similar issues.

In fact, Divisional Commissioners will assist landowners with development projects -- from education and housing, to providing electricity to villages like Nawailevu.

Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama stated firmly, "We stand by the workers. We stand by the resource owners. We stand by the investors. We stand by the environment. Ours is a holistic approach. This is how we will proceed."

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