Fiji Airports has become a very important entity in the corporate world since its establishment in 1999, says Minister for Public Enterprises Sitiveni Rabuka.
Speaking in Parliament last week on the Fiji Airports 2021 Annual Report, the Prime Minister commended the company for its efforts to maintain international standards while exploring new areas for improvement.
“The report highlights that there was a slight loss because of COVID but the entity made a big comeback with a $49 million profit,” said Mr Rabuka.
“I must congratulate them, and I request Mr (Mark) Halabe and Mr (Mesake) Nawari convey our appreciation to the board, the management and the workers in Fiji Airports.
“We have heard, as the Honourable Koya had mentioned, they have had a corporate plan and they are well on their way into complying with the various things that they have put into that plan.”
He said the six recommendations by the Standing Committee on Social Affairs to the company would ensure the company maintained its positive growth.
Mr Rabuka said these suggestions included the company’s continuation of the review of its Master Plan, a feasibility study for Nadi and Nausori airports, increasing its reserve funds from $85m, maintain and improve the next level of accreditation for the Green Airport initiative and for more consultations between Fiji Airways and Fiji Airports for Nausori Airport to operate more international flights.
