The Ministry of Information and National Archives of Fiji has established an office in Labasa, Vanua Levu.
The Ministry's permanent secretary Sharon Smith Johns said the opening of this new office reinforces the Bainimarama Government's ‘Look North’ policy and its objective in reaching to Fijians across the country.
“The north as we all know is booming and we want to be there to capture these developments because every Fijian deserves to be part of that process,” Smith Johns said.
She pointed out that recent road developments taking place in the division including the construction of the Nabouwalu – Dreketi highway are developments that will impact Fijians living there.
“The new Nabouwalu – Dreketi highway is perhaps one of the biggest projects to be undertaken by Government. Once complete, it will finally bridge the divide for Fijians living there.”
Smith Johns said that opening an office in the Northern Division will position government to understand the progress taking place in this part of the country.
Various developments taking place in the North include the establishment of the new Fiji National University campus in Labasa, the Mini Hydro Project in Somosomo, Taveuni and the relocation of main water pumps that will improve the lives of hundreds of households in the province of Macuata.
The new Ministry office is located at the Macuata House on the outskirts of Labasa Town and houses other government departments and agencies.
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