Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama said his Government’s COVID-19 pandemic strategies and confidence, distinguished Fiji among nations.
While speaking in support of the 2022-2023 budget in Parliament yesterday, he said his Government and the Fijian people made Fiji “the number one country in tourism readiness in the entire Asia-Pacific”.
“Our policies did that, our people did that,” the PM said. “Together, we made Fiji the most covid-safe tourism destination in the most populace region in the world.
“I then promised Fiji would be open by Christmas, some critics said that that was a fantasy.
“We reopened our border well before that date and proved that small minds cannot comprehend bold vision. “We are now surging out of this once in a 100-year crisis.
“Our economic growth this year will break records, yes, of course that reflects recovery from the pandemic-induced decline, but it is a valid indicator that our business sector is resilient and our economic fundamentals are strong.
“Strong enough to create a bula boom in tourism and economic activity.
“While countries like Samoa and Tonga still have not fully opened their borders, Fiji has been open and recovering for nearly seven months. Creating jobs, paying pages, attracting investment — that is what decisiveness delivers.”
