Assistant Minister for Rural Maritime Development, Joeli Cawaki, says the government is committed to developing Rotuma Island.

He made the comments as he opened the Rotuma Day celebrations in Ahau on Friday.

Cawaki says the Government’s investment of over $7 million for the new hospital in Rotuma, will certainly assist everyone on the island to have easy access to modern medical facilities.

In addition to this, Government has also funded the upgrade of the Rotuma Airport which will assist in creating more opportunities for economic development.

This $9.9 million investment will ensure improved access to and from the island with more capacity for trade and investment.