Rural millionaire

Tukai Lagonilakeba, Nadi

This is an excellent concept which should be encouraged in all our Maritime Islands and remote rural villages.

All our iTaukei youths must be encouraged by the Government, with some added incentives to assist the kick off by the utilisation their fertile land to maximise on their earning capacity.

This will also curb the urban drift to an extent where they will holistically contribute to our GDP responsibly.

A great story indeed was in the Fiji Sun on Monday July 2, on Page 15, from the Island of Gau at Sawaieke Village.

It is very encouraging and uplifting to see them solesolevaki or collectively toil their land for better productivity and yield.That is the practicable way forward. Government assistance is very much appreciated and thank you to the Minister for Agriculture Inia Seruiratu and the Commissioner Eastern Division Luke Moroivalu for your unwavering support shown to these maritime island dwellers.

Despite the distance of these islands from our main urban centres, I do personally hope our caring FijiFirst Government can assist these Fijians by providing a ship to go and buy direct from their doorsteps to assist and lessen their burdens, alleviate poverty and make life easier for them.

Organic farming at its best from these islands and the rural areas should be at the forefront of our Government's development plans for all our rural and island villages throughout Fiji and at the same time this is an excellent positive incentive for all our female and male Fijian prisoners in rehabilitation programmes.