Attendance high at NCBBF meet
Jan 17, 2008, 16:45

Attendance remained high at the launching of the first meeting of the National Council for Building Better Fiji for All which was launched at the Tradewinds Convention Centre yesterday.

With a total of 34 members registered at yesterdays historic meet, this showed a wide cross sections of individuals, organisations and governmental representatives who were interested in paving the way forward for a better Fiji.

Below are a list of names of individuals and organisations that were present at the NCBBF first meet and are also members of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji.

NATIONAL COUNCIL FOR BUILDING A BETTER FIJI

1. Bainimarama Commodore J. Voreqe - Co-Chair - Prime Minister Interim Government √

2. Mataca Archbishop Petero - Co-Chair √

3. Arya Kamlesh-President Arya Pratindhi Sabha of Fiji √

4. Bole Mr Filipe-Minister for Education, National Heritage, Culture and Arts, Youth and Sports √

5. Bolobolo Ratu Meli-Chairman, Ra Provincial Council √

6. Chaudhry Mahendra-Minister for Finance, National Planning, Sugar Industry and Public Utilities (Water and Energy) √

7. Cokanasiga Joketani-Minister for Primary Industries apologies

8. Ganilau Ratu Epeli-Minister for Defence, National Security and Immigration √

9. Katonivere Ratu Wiliame Maivalili -Nominee Macuata Provincial Council √

10. Khaiyum Aiyaz-Sayed -Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Electoral Reform, Public Enterprises and Anti-Corruption. √

11. Koroi Jokapeci -President Fiji Labour Party √

12. Lacabuka Atunaisa -Chairman, Serua Provincial Council √

13. Lee Wah Selina- Social Worker Labasa √

14. Lewanavanua Ratu Jolame -Chairman, Lomaviti Provincial Council √

15. Luveni Dr Jiko -Minister for Health, Women and Social Welfare √

16. Maharaj Dewan Chand -President, Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratindhi Sabha √

17. Moore Peni -President, Women’s Action Committee √

18. Nailatikau Ratu Epeli-Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Cooperation and Civil Aviation √

19. Nawalowalo Ratu Josateki-Chairman Kadavu Provincial Council √

20. Rajeshwar Kumar-President, Fiji Local Government Association √

21. Ralogaivau Ratu Filimoni-Chairman Bua Provincial Council √

22. Rewi Teatu-Chairman Rabi Council of Leaders √

23. Rickets Tom-Minister for Industry, Tourism, Trade and Communications √

24. Rigamoto Tarterani -Chairman Council of Rotuma √

25. Serulagilagi Josefa- Chairman Tailevu Provincial Council √

26. Silimaibau Rupeni-Rep Provincial Youth Forum of the Fiji Islands √

27. Singh Dijendra-Representative Fiji Girmit Council √

28. Sukanaivalu Netani-Minister for Lands, Mineral Resources and Environment √

29. Tarte Daryl-President Media Council (Fiji) Ltd √

30. Tevi Lorinne -President Fiji Council of Social Services √

31. Urai Daniel-President Fiji Trades Union Congress √

32. Whiteside Desmond-President Fiji Manufacturers Association √

33. Wong Patrick-Representative, Fiji Islands Hotel and Tourism Association √

34. Yabaki Rev. Akuila-President Citizens Constitutional Forum √

35. Mick Beddoes -A/ President, United People’s Party √


With the 34 members convening and formulating a communique it was agreed by that special emphasis is to be placed for an inclusive consultative process which will involve open and free dialogue with all stake holders.

A draft Peoples Charter is expected to be completed by the council this October.


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