The Coalition Government aims to launch a comprehensive National Development Plan this year that will result in fostering lasting national unity and shared vision as well as social, economic and political advancement of our nation.
Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says the National Development Plan will facilitate practical solutions to the social and economic sector that the Coalition government will implement to ensure Fiji’s lasting progress.
He says this will be a comprehensive and realistic document and will be the blueprint for the future as they will not implement piece-meal solutions that have in the past caused pain and suffering to the people.
Professor Prasad says the Coalition Government fully understands that the country has been built on generosity, sharing of resources, hard work, dedication and honesty of our people.
He says our people are resilient as they fully understand their role in working together for a better future.
The Deputy Prime Minister further says the Coalition government has leaders with a clear vision and determination to look beyond our past as they have a unified approach, have resolved many contentious issues, restored fundamental rights and freedoms of the media with their civil servants, other workers, trade unions and all our people.
He says they will continue doing this through dialogue, negotiation and consultation which are basic tenets of a genuine democracy and a government that is compassionate, kind, caring and empathises with our people at all times.
Professor Prasad says an example of this is the fact that beginning on 10th January over $41 million will be disbursed as Back to School assistance where every student from pre-school to Year 13, who comes from a family earning a combined income of less than $50,000 per annum, will receive $200 to prepare for the new school year.
He also says that New Year's Day is a time for celebration, optimism and a time to look ahead.
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