In regard to investment, I must admit that in the past Fiji had been hit with concerns on the ease of doing business here. A lot of this was to do with excess red tape and the multiple approvals required from multiple authorities, which inevitably took time.
While we haven’t qute got there yet, it is pleasing to note the recent efforts by Government and the relevant authorities to address the issues and turn this around. Ladies and gentlemen, the strength and soundness of our financial institutions and markets is an important ingredient for growth in the economy.