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President Ratu Naiqama commits to advancing sustainable tourism in the North

President Ratu Naiqama commits to advancing sustainable tourism in the North

By Iliana Biutu
27/05/2025
Source: Fiji Government
President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has expressed his full support and confirmed his willingness to do his part in the implementation of the Vualiku project that will commence soon in Vanua Levu.

The President welcomed a courtesy visit from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Viliame Gavoka, and his delegation, acknowledging the significance of collaborative efforts in advancing sustainable tourism and economic development in the region.

They say their purpose of the visit was to brief the Head of State on the implementation of the World Bank-funded Fiji Tourism Development Program in Vanua Levu, known as the ‘Na Vualiku’.

The Na Vualiku Project aims to strengthen targeted infrastructure and essential services, enhance coordination and encourage private sector participation in tourism and improve the environmental sustainability of tourism assets.
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