Nadroga high chief, the Ka Levu, Ratu Sakiusa Makutu has today stressed that the sugar industry is no longer the backbone of Fiji's economy.
Ratu Sakiusa Makutu has raised concern after revelations that the interim government is considering the proposal from an Indian consultant to de-reserve all the native land to revive the sugar industry.
Ratu Sakiusa is questioning Chaudhry which land the interim government is looking for to plant sugar because majority of farmers in the western division do not want to continue with cane farming any more.
The Ka Levu said Chaudhry should look at the land bought by the Colonial Sugar Refinery to plant sugar from Lautoka to Nadroga which has now been sold to business people. He believes that the industry is failing and they have sold the land for housing purposes and other businesses.
The Nadroga high chief has reminded Chaudhry about the words of the late politician, SM Koya that Indians will live peacefully in Fiji if they do not touch any issues of land and political leadership.
Sugar Industry No Longer Backbone of Fiji-Nadroga Chief
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