Sainimili Magimagi 
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The Great Council of Chiefs has spent over $10.5 million since 2023 on rebuilding and operations.
iTaukei Affairs Minister Ifereimi Vasu states this spending aims to secure the Council’s financial independence and support its administrative functions.
The largest portion $7.58 million was used to rebuild Vale Ni Bose, the Council’s meeting house.
Another $1.74 million went to refurbishing the GCC Talanoa Lounge, with $130,000 spent on an official vehicle for the GCC chairman.
Operational costs including meeting expenses and secretariat salaries, have surpassed $1.1 million.
Vasu also revealed the GCC Implementation Team has spent $253,810 from its $390,000 budget on staff salaries, research and equipment, leaving $136,190 unspent.
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