GCC meeting to focus on iTaukei empowerment and social and economic issues

The Grand Council of Chiefs meeting starting tomorrow will focus on commitment to strengthening iTaukei communities, addressing pressing social and economic issues and navigating relevant legal frameworks that impact our people.

GCC Chairman Ratu Viliame Seruvakula says they will prioritize updates from each province on recent efforts to economically empower resource owners and address social challenges at the community level.

Ratu Viliame says these provincial updates are expected to provide valuable insights into the realities our people face and lay the foundation for actionable, community-oriented solutions.

He says a key focus will be a review of existing iTaukei legislation and administrative processes to clarify any legal implications affecting the community.

The Chairman said the GCC remains committed to finding practical solutions for community empowerment and will use this platform to explore how the Council can influence legislative directives or future bills in favor of the interests of iTaukei.

He added that the GCC looks forward to a productive and forward-looking meeting with provincial leaders and remains hopeful that the insights and results will inspire impactful change in the lives of our people.

The GCC meeting starts tomorrow and ends on Thursday at the Grand Pacific Hotel in Suva.