The Public Service Commission is encouraging interested people and stakeholders to attend the Retirement Planning Exposition planned for tomorrow (Saturday, July 6) at the Tebara Complex in Nakasi, outside Suva.
Public service permanent secretary, Parmesh Chand said the day is being organised in partnership with Westpac and relevant public and private sector stakeholders.
“This Expo is an opportunity for individuals to meet with relevant organizations who can then help them in planning for their retirement,” he said.
“This is also an opportunity for those who are retired or are about to retire to come and seek professional advice on opportunities available to further utilise their skills as well as financial literacy on savings and investment.”
Mr Chand said that organizations from the Public Service and those from the private sector will be present to provide information and to assist people to remain active after retirement.
Invited organisations include the National Centre for Small and Micro Enterprises, Life Insurance Corporation India, Tower Insurance, Fijian Holdings, Unit Trust of Fiji, Fiji Council of Social Services, Ministry of Health, Ministry of Agriculture, Reserve Bank, Ministry of Justice, Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation, Ministry of Education, Ministry of Labour’s National Employment Centre, Fiji Customs and Revenue Authority and Suva City Council.
“We also call upon those who have retired and are between the ages of 55 years – 70 years. You can come and see the opportunities provided under the Fiji Volunteer Service Scheme,” Mr Chand said.
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