The new $30 million Tappoo City in Lautoka which accommodates 25 restaurants, stores and other outlets was officially opened by Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama last night.
Bainimarama says Tappoo City has become the centrepiece of commerce in the Sugar City, a place where Fijians can shop, grab a meal and spend time with their friends and families.
He adds that one good thing about delaying this official opening ceremony is that he does not need to predict how wonderful this development is going to be for Lautoka, because they have been able to see it for themselves since the doors opened last year.
The Prime Minister stated that when the new Tappoo City opened last year, the government was in the midst of their preparations to assume global leadership on two great challenges facing the planet.
He highlighted that alongside the nations of the world, they made great progress securing a brighter future for every Fijian, every Pacific Islander and citizens from every vulnerable nation on earth.
He adds that this project is very much part of building Lautoka into a premier city in Fiji, and the whole of the Pacific.
He highlighted that over 300 Fijians are employed at Tappoo City in Lautoka.
