MY recent holiday to the North was an exciting and memorable one.

They say there’s no better place than your motherland when it comes to the school holidays.

The spirit of the Friendly North definitely proves this right. Even with the presence of strong winds and heavy rain and no electricity, the comfort of the people in the North was heart touching.

I was happy with the recent developments in the North and I feel that the Government’s “look north policy” is bearing fruits.

I must commend the businessmen in Labasa for the continued expansion and developments.

While the town continues to develop, road transport in the North has become competitive.

My trip to Nagigi Naag Mandir was a blessed one. The temple committee and caregiver deserve a big thank you for keeping the mandir in a very neat condition.

I personally witnessed visitors heaping praises on the improvements they have seen around the temple premises.

My experience in Savusavu was also great.

Savusavu has a lot of potential to quickly become the pride of Vanua Levu because of its tourism market.

The administrator and the staff of both the Labasa and Savusavu town councils have done a wonderful job in keeping the two towns presentable to visitors and tourists.

Please keep up with the good job. With more developments, I am confident the North-to-Viti Levu drift will be something of the past.

I also toured the Labasa market and found the place conducive.

The bus stand has gradually improved.

However, the place I could not miss was the area around BSP where a lady sold copies of The Fiji Times although the price ranged differently from the ones we buy in Viti Levu.

Go on The Fiji Times, you have a lot of readers on Vanua Levu.

Finally, I thank the PM and his Government for tarsealing the Dreketi to Nabouwalu highway.

Lives have been touched with this new highway.