I wish to thank Mr Jain for the invitation to be here this evening, and may I at the outset congratulate LICI for reaching its 56th year of operations in Fiji tomorrow, 5 October 2012.
October is always a month of reflection for us here in Fiji, as the celebration of our independence falls on this month, and together with it comes a sense of pride for what we have achieved as a nation, the resilience we show as a people when faced with challenging circumstances, and the renewed spirit of working together for the betterment of our future.