No Taxpayer's Money Used in GCC Meeting
“Provinces have been notified, and it is encouraged for women to occupy at least one of the three allocated seats per province,” he said.
Wednesday 28 February 2024 | 16:11
No taxpayer’s funds will be used for the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) meeting that will begin at the Lagoon Resort in Pacific Harbour today.
This was the assurance from the Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Ifereimi Vasu.
Mr Vasu said the iTaukei Trust Fund Board will cover the estimated $191,000 cost of the meeting.
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He added that there would be three representatives each from the 13 provinces and the island of Rotuma.
When asked about women’s representation at the meeting, Mr Vasu said only three women had been confirmed as reps.
Members of the Great Council of Chiefs review team. Front row, from left; Dr Eci Nabalarua, Dr Jone Baleidrokadroka, Minister for Itaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu, Ratu Timoci Tavanavanua, Mereani Rokotuibau. Back row, from left; Ministry of iTaukei Affairs PS Pita Tagicakirewa, Dr Apisalome Movono, Malakai Naiyaga and Graham Leung. File
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