Labasa TownThe 2024/2025 National Budget has identified key areas that will promote economic stability while addressing issues affecting ordinary Fijians. This is according to Labasa Special Administrator and businessman Paul Jaduram, who welcomes the budget’s inclusion of the Northern Division. He says that funds have been allocated to tourism, medicine, and education, noting that many hospitals, infrastructure, and rural roads around the country need upgrades to better serve the people. Article continues after advertisement“There are a lot of schools that have not been repaired; most of this infrastructure was damaged, and some were never repaired by the previous government. Farmers have also welcomed the allocations for the sugar industry that will boost production.

Source: The North Africa Journal June 29, 2024 20:26 UTC