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Landowners raise concerns

February 9, 2023 5:32 am

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The government is committed to addressing the concerns raced by landowners, says Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Kalaveti Ravu.

He says the ministry will work with other stakeholders to map a way forward and provide solutions to the issues highlighted.

The Minister is touring parts of the Northern Division and yesterday, he met with 50 Pine landowners from Bua.


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These landowners discussed with Ravu the Fiji Pine leases on their mataqali land.

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Ravu assured the landowners from seven districts in the province that the government is aware of their concerns and they are not forgotten.


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The Assistant Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Ratu Isikeli Tuiwailevu, and representatives from the Department of Forestry and iTaukei Land Trust Board were also present.


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The Forestry Minister continues his tour today.