Interim PM takes ministerial duties for Fiji's sugar industry

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Updated January 5, 2009 21:57:08

Fiji's sugar industry has voiced its support for Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama's unexpected decision to take on ministerial duties for the industry. The sugar industry in Fiji has shrunk significantly in recent years. And canegrowers are hoping the prime minister will drive some positive changes.

Presenter: Pacific Correspondent Campbell Cooney
Speakers: Bala Dass, General Secretary of the Fiji Canegrower's Association

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