Coconut Sellers Bank On Hope For Survival

Despite the challenges of the COVID-19 crisis, some Lautoka youths remain optimistic and continue selling green coconut juice by the roadside.

While they used to earn $50 before the second wave struck, they say $20 is better than returning home with nothing at all.

With hope for survival Irami Namataga, Anasa Masi, Jeke Daunivucu and Aisake Natago are familiar faces along Navutu Village.

They have been selling coconuts at $2 each for the past seven years.

These four youths are content that no matter how little the income earned is put forward to get food on the table for their families.

They have also recently gotten into selling mangoes at $5 for a plastic bag.

Many criticize the work they do but it has not dampened their spirits.

Mr Daunivucu said: “This is what we do to get some form of income.”

He said the boys were surviving on hope for survival.

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