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Minister Premila Kumar starts official tour

December 27, 2018 9:44 am

Minister Premila Kumar with Government Statutory Organizations [Source: Fijian Government]

Minister for Industry, Trade, Tourism, Local Government, Housing and Community Development, Premila Kumar started her official tour of the Central Municipal Councils and Government Statutory Organizations last week.

The Minister visited the Housing Authority, Public Rental Board and Suva City Council, where she met Board members, Chief Executives and Management teams of these various organizations.

The visit, which was a familiarization tour, enabled Kumar to understand the roles, functions and operations of these organizations in depth

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The Minister adds this was also an opportunity to discuss ways in which the Government, Municipal Councils and Statutory bodies could work together to effectively and efficiently deliver their services to the people.

Kumar also visited Lami Town Council where she handed over a new compactor truck and will later visit Nasinu and Nausori Town Councils, where similar areas of discussions will be held.

The Minister will also visit major Municipal Council projects funded by the Government where construction works are in progress.