I would like to welcome Mr Barry Whiteside thank you for joining us tonight.

Would also like to acknowledge the PNG’s High Commissioner to Fiji Mrs Lucy Bogari, our group Chief executive officer (CEO), Tor Bowen, and our local directors Abigail Chang and William Parkinson, the board and guests.

Thank you for joining us to celebrate Credit Corporation Fiji Limited birthday.

In the early years, Credit Corporation (PNG) Ltd was partnered at various stages by minority shareholders in the Unit Trust of Fiji, Fijian Holdings Ltd and the then Colonial Mutual Life Assurance Society later to become BSP Fiji Ltd.

I would like to acknowledge the contribution of Garth McIlwain who was instrumental in setting up Credit Corporation.

I would also like to acknowledge the contribution by Peter Dixon the CEO in Fiji.

Congratulations Credit Corp Fiji.

Thank you so much Peter and your staff for your hard work.