The Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka issued this statement today to assure farmers and tenants of state or native land that all existing titles, leases and contracts will be honored and respected by the People’s Coalition Government.
“I have been informed that some irresponsible individuals are spreading malicious and false information in the community, and on social media in relation to existing titles, leases and contracts in relation to state land.
As Prime Minister, I want to state categorically and for the record, that such rumors are false.
I want to assure tenants on these parcels of land, do not panic, do not allow these rumor-mongers to stop you from cultivating your farm, making a new investment or extending your existing investment. The State will honor all existing titles and will honor its lease agreement with you, full stop.
The Peoples Coalition Government will ensure that all laws, existing titles and leases on land willcontinue to be upheld and we ask that those who spreading this rumors to stop their malicious rumor-mongering.
Decision on lease renewals, etc will be carried out only after extensive consultations and in accordance with due process of the law.”