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Seruiratu gets extra portfolio

December 20, 2012 12:01 am

Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Lieutenant Colonel Inia Seruiratu has been given an extra portfolio – to head the Ministry of Provincial Development.

This ministry is in charge of implementing government rural development policies, programs and activities through its district and divisional administration office.

This includes the provision of administrative support services, regional planning research & policy advice, rural development & rural housing, disaster management and other ancillary services.

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Colonel Inia Seruratu was the Permanent Secretary for Provincial Development and National Disaster Management before taking up his appointment as the Minister for Fisheries and Forest.