Seaqaqa Market Vendors Plead For Proper Shelter
Vendors at Seaqaqa Market are calling on Government to build a proper shelter as they have been selling produce at a temporary shelter since Tropical Cyclone Yasa.
Salima Bi, 60, said she has been selling vegetables for more than 20 years at the same location.
“When TC Yasa struck Vanua Levu on December 17, 2020, the temporary shelter was destroyed,” Ms Bi said.
“At that time, the vendors didn’t have money to rebuild the shelter and so donors gave us tarpaulin.”
The Seaqaqa grandmother said because of strong winds and heavy rain, the tarpaulin was worn out.
Another vendor, Olita Tavoi said she has been selling eggs and fruits for 10 years and all this time she has been working under a temporary shelter.
“There is no public convenience for vendors and members of the public.
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Story by: Shratika Naidu- shratikan@fijisun.com.fj
