Chaudhry and Kurusiga thankful after receiving the Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal in recognition of their services

Chaudhry and Kurusiga thankful after receiving the Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal in recognition of their services

By Vijay Narayan , Iva Danford
Monday 05/10/2020
Former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry and senior military officer, Brigadier General Apakuki Kurusiga.

Former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry and senior military officer, Brigadier General Apakuki Kurusiga say they are thankful after receiving the Fiji 50 Independence Commemorative Medal in recognition of their services to the country.

Chaudhry says he has been in politics and also trade union movements and has done his best to serve the people of Fiji, and will continue to do so.

He says we are facing very difficult times now in the history of Fiji and we all should be working hard to alleviate the suffering.

Meanwhile, Kurusiga says being amongst the prominent people in Fiji awarded with this medal will be a moment that he will never forget.

He says he is glad to have contributed positively to the nation while working with the Itaukei Affairs Board and the Republic of Fiji Military Forces.

While speaking at the Investiture Ceremony, President Jioji Konrote says the 32 people were awarded the medals to acknowledge and reward them for serving selflessly and contributing immensely towards Fiji's socio-economical and political process and development over the years.

Konrote says he had asked the Chairperson and members of the College of Honour that despite the limited number of medals to be presented, they are to ensure that this special medal is presented to the serving members of the public, private sector and civil society.



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