Fiji Times – 6th November, 2019.
HYDROGRAPHIC mapping could see the possibility of cruise ships returning to remote areas such as the Yasawa-i-rara region.
The Fiji Navy has partnered with Market Development Facility (MDF), an Australian government funded organisation and Kenua Fiji yesterday to hand over the hydrographic survey results of the Yasawa-i-rara island anchorage.
The Australian High Commissioner to Fiji John Feakes said this partnership would enable in time an estimate of 24 months or sooner for cruise ships to begin visiting the area.
“Our hope is the local community will benefit from this economically,” he said.
According to a statement issued by MDF Mr Feakes was pleased to be able to broker this innovative partnership between the Fiji Navy and Kenua Fiji.
“These new maps will unlock economic activity for remote communities in the Northern Yasawas.Read more…
