Sainiani Boila 
Minister of Agriculture and Waterways ,Vatimi Rayalu.
Cease the deception and speak the truth says Agriculture and Waterways Minister Vatimi Rayalu.
Addressing a gathering of government and non-government representatives during the Lau Tour Engagement Program Talanoa session in Tovu, Totoya, within the Lau group over the past weekend, Rayalu unequivocally emphasized the need for honesty.
Rayalu asserted that the time has come to end the propagation of false assurances, particularly to vulnerable Fijians who have been subjected to hollow pledges.
He specifically highlighted the instances of unfulfilled promises made by officials during government talanoa sessions, highlighting the frustration felt by those who have been let down time and again.
“You will have heard how I conduct discussions. The first thing I tell the government officials is to stop the lies, and I will not mince my words. I will hit the nail on the head, and I want to say to every government official that when you go to the people, don’t lie to the people. If you know it is within your reach to answer any query, tell them very frankly that you are going to seek a higher authority that can make a decision.”
According to Rayalu, these vulnerable Fijians are the ones who rely the most on the government for service provision and support, and he assures that the coalition government will always prioritize their needs.
The agriculture minister is currently conducting his tour of the Lau Group, with the itinerary set to conclude this upcoming Friday.
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