The recent alleged sexual attack and theft incident has triggered a prominent member of Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) to hold back his $10 million building investment plans.
This was confirmed by the NCCI president Dr Ram Raju.
Dr Raju said there was an overall lack of confidence in the business community which was discouraging investment.
“This recent update by one of our concerned members is itself a testimony on how economic development and security issues are closely related,” he said.
“There is an overall lack of confidence in the business community and people are refraining from making investments because of safety and security issues which are now running out of control in the greater Nadi area.”
Dr Raju said touting and the continued harassment of tourists by certain rogue retailers was also a major concern for Nadi Town.
