A cheque of $875,938 was paid to the government yesterday by the Fiji Ports Corporation Limited (FPCL) which is a sholly owned government Company, based on its 2008 financial year performance.

The Acting Chairman of Fiji Ports Ben Naidu presented the cheque to the Attorney General and Minister for Public Enterprises.

Fiji Ports has been consistent in paying its dividends to the government as a shareholder since its establishment in July, 2005.

Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the company has been profitable and has done well.