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Tuesday, October 28, 2014

Fiji PM Criticized For Saying Development Should Primarily Benefit Supporters

Opposition MPs call on Bainimarama to treat everyone equally

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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