Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says we must brace and prepare ourselves for the findings of the Fiscal Review Committee by the first week in May and adds the country may not receive good news.
While giving a national address in relation to their first 100 days in office, Rabuka says that should not diminish our belief in what Fiji can become.
He says we are faced with some real challenges, especially financially and there may be hard times.
Rabuka adds their appointment of a Fiscal Review Committee of highly qualified Fijians was in line with their thinking on consultation and tapping into local expertise.
Rabuka says they will draw on the skills and knowledge of committee members to add to their thoughts and ideas on solving the financial difficulties that confront us.
He adds the committee will take account of the views of as many people as possible adding that they want to know what they think, even if they are not financial experts.
He further says a National Economic Summit is another Government priority, reflecting awareness that special initiatives are needed to get a grip on the economic and social hazards before us.
The Prime Minister adds 500 delegates from a cross section of society will take part in the summit from April 20th to 21st in Suva.
He says they will join with the Government in debating and making recommendations on sundry issues affecting society and the economy.
Rabuka highlighted that from this will come the basis for a national vision to guide the nation
He says the ideas and proposals adopted will assist in putting together the coalition’s first budget.
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