Issue No: 861; 18 June 2001

Amidst massive applause, speakers at the Fiji Labour Party meeting in Lautoka on Saturday heard that the Labour Party was the only party which had stood firm to its ideology and to the principles it espoused. It was the only party which had sincerely begun delivering its promises made to the nation during the 1999 elections.

The meeting was also informed that the Party will maintain the core of its 1999 manifesto. The manifesto revolved around bread and butter issues and was intended to empower workers, farmers and the downtrodden of the country.

Speakers included the elected Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry, Minister for National Planning Dr. Ganesh Chand, and the President of the Fiji Trades Union Congress Daniel Urai.

The meeting heard that the Fiji Labour Party was formed by the workers and farmers of Fiji. Since its formation in 1985, the party had remained firm in representing the workers and farmers.

The meeting also heard that the Labour Party was the only party with any ideology in the country.