Council Looks To Own Levuka Wharf
The Lomaiviti Provincial Council is looking to explore other investment opportunities to generate income.
Sunday 12 June 2022 | 15:45
Women from the Lomaiviti province with government officials during the Lomaiviti Provincial Council meeting in Nasova, Levuka on June 8, 2022. Photo: DEPTFO News
The Lomaiviti Provincial Council is looking to explore other investment opportunities to generate income.
One such venture it hopes to tap into is to take ownership of the Levuka Wharf.
This was revealed by council chair, Joji Qaranivalu, at the Lomaiviti Provincial Council meeting held at Nasova, Levuka, which ended on Friday 10TH June 2022.
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Lomaiviti Provincial Council Chairman Joji Qaranivalu at the meeting in Nasova, Levuka on June 8, 2022. Photo: DEPTFO News
“It has been agreed that the Lomaiviti Holdings, Lomaiviti Council will take the bold step to look at Levuka Wharf as a new venture for the council,” he said.
“That is a very bold step and we are also looking at ways we can go into partnership to take ownership of the Levuka wharf to see how it can come into the scene to generate income for the council. It is all about moving forward.”
He also said the council was not spared from the economic constraints faced worldwide.
“We are surviving. No one is free from the economic impacts we are facing,” he said.
“Impacts of COVID-19, the current rise in oil prices and prices of food, shipping companies are cutting down on their trips.
“We cannot complain, however we should stand up to this and look at how we can overcome these challenges with innovative ideas.”
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