By Siteri Sauvakacolo
Pacific Islands Report - Oct. 28, 2014
SUVA, Fiji (Fiji Times, Oct.
28, 2014) – Itaukei Affairs Shadow Minister and member of the
Opposition, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu, said development funds for Fijians
come from all taxpayers as well as foreign donors and they have equal
rights for their tax dollars to be used for their wellbeing.
He made the statement in response to comments made
by Prime Minister Rear Admiral (Ret) Voreqe Bainimarama that he was a
bit worried about continuing with development projects in the Northern
Division because some voters didn't vote for the FijiFirst party in the
recent general election.
While addressing government officials
and some villagers at Naulumatua House in Nabouwalu, Bua, on Saturday,
Rear Admiral (Ret) Bainimarama said people in some parts of the Northern
Division didn't want developments to take place in their respective
settings, prompting them to vote for SODELPA.
Ratu Naiqama, in a statement yesterday,
called on foreign aid donors to take heed of the stated position of the
Prime Minister and be sure to secure guarantees that the funds they give
to Fiji for the benefit of all people are not used primarily to benefit
only FijiFirst supporters.
The Cakaudrove chief said foreign
countries would do well to tread cautiously when re-establishing
relations with the Government.
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