Good news for 17 families in Naulu Subdivision and 4 families in Velau Drive Kinoya as they have been given approval notices that would grant them long term leases that would assist them in securing investments on their land.
This has been highlighted by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama who officiated during the issuance of approval notices of leases to the squatters.
Bainimarama says approval notices granted to them is a 99 year lease on land they have long called home.
He says the government is committed to do everything possible to empower the Fijian people and bring them greater opportunities.
Bainimarama says he has asked the Attorney General and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed‑Khaiyum to speak to banks and insurance companies about providing their services at competitive pricing to the new lease holders and urged them to be more pro-active in offering loans and affordable insurance coverage to the communities all over Fiji.
He says building an inclusive financial environment is a team effort, and we need every team member to be committed to giving every Fijian access to affordable financial services and products and services.
A recipient, Erami Bose who spoke on behalf of the recipients says all the 21 families are happy and glad to have received the approval notices which would allow them to access services they were deprived of for years ago.
Bose lives with his wife, son and granddaughter in Naulu settlement.
Another recipient, Karalaini Ranadi is proud to receive the approval notice because she has been trying for 10 years after her husband passed away and she now has security of tenure in in Naulu.
