The Government’s freehold land buy-back scheme has been amplified as a racist policy, says Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran.
Speaking to about 200 members of the National Federation Party at its Rakiraki district’s annual general meeting last Saturday, Ms Kiran reiterated it was crucial for people to ask questions when in doubt.
“Land can only be bought if it is for sale,” she said.
“And I want to say to our people that freehold titles are indefeasible in nature, what it means is if you hold a title in your name, your rights to land and property supersede all others.
“Indefeasibility of title is a core principle of the Torrens System, that means a registered owner claims their property is protected and cannot be challenged by unregistered parties.
“This ensures a secured land registration system.
“Because this has also been dominating a lot of conservations especially in one ethnic group.
“So, I ask of you to ask questions when in doubt. We are often too quick to spread fear and uncertainty.
“Our government, your government is here to serve all people.”
Ms Kiran reminded the members to refrain from ethnic stirs on social media.
“Similarly, you have heard the narratives on scholarship data made into an ethnic divide, it’s time we see a nation, to see our people as people and stop allowing ourselves to be drawn into racial divide.
“If you want peace, we need genuine dialogue.
“If you have questions on government’s decision-making, you think it will cause uncertainty in your ethnic community or any issue that bothers you, you can reach out to the national executive and ask questions.
“But do not allow yourselves to be carried away by what is out there on social media.”
