From Miracle To Mystery
The multi-million dollar investment project development that took all of five years to build has had many setbacks including a few Stop Order notices under the Bainimarama government.
Tuesday 08 October 2024 | 03:09
COMO Laucala Island hangar at Nadi International Airport opened for a private soft launch yesterday which was presided by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Trade minister Manoa Kamikamica. The controversial hangar was set back during construction period following claims of safety concerns. Picture/caption: Leon Lord
The ‘miracle’ that was to unfold yesterday at Nadi International Airport turned mysterious as a soft launch was held behind closed doors.
The highly anticipated ‘miracle’ opening of COMO Laucala Island hangar at Nadi was held behind closed doors, and followed earlier industry remarks about the need for a ‘miracle’ to launch the hangar.
Trade minister Manoa Kamikamica said the event was private, with room for the Government’s Information arm only.
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On Sunday, he said the launch herald a positive business environment.
The multi-million dollar investment project development that took all of five years to build has had many setbacks including a few Stop Order notices under the Bainimarama government.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
“This project was stopped by the previous Government, until Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka allowed it to proceed,” Mr Kamikamica said.
Laucala Island, a destination for high rollers across the world, remits $3 million in foreign exchange monthly, to Fiji.
COMO Laucala Island, one of the world’s largest private getaways, has a private lounge at Nadi International Airport.
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