Minister Kalaveti Ravu Begins Northern Division Tour in Macuata
The
Minister for Fisheries and Forestry, Honourable Kalaveti Ravu’s four-day tour of
the Northern Division kick started yesterday meeting with the people of Macuata
Province in Labasa Town.
Hon. Ravu,
the Assistant Minister for ITaukei Affairs, Mr. Isikeli Tuiwailevu and the
Acting Minister for ITaukei Affairs and Minister for Youth & Sports, Mr.
Jese Saukuru were invited to attend the meeting organised by the Tui Labasa,
Mr. Jo Dimuri and other elders in the Province.
Hon. Ravu
said the meeting was a great opportunity to create awareness on the services
and programmes offered by the Ministry of Fisheries and Forestry.
“The
Ministry of Forestry looks after forests and marine natural resources and it’s
important to discuss holistically with our resource owners ways in which we can
sustainably utilise our resources at the same time ensuring that we protect it
for our future generation,” Hon. Ravu said.
The
honourable minister added the meeting also provided an opportunity to gather
feedback from the province which will help the Ministry to identify gaps and
make improvements.
Hon. Ravu
will be visiting some fisheries and forestry projects on Taveuni Island today.
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