Protesters question Govt of their election promises

Members of the public who attended the Fiji Council of Social Services and Fiji Public Service Association organised rally outside the Suva Civic Centre on Saturday are questioning Government about their promises. 

Litia Masei, 52, who owns a handicraft business in Lautoka questioned the priorities of the Government.

“I am a sole breadwinner who looks after five school children. Apart from the high prices of goods and services, I deal with redeeming their bus cards because we haven’t received them,” Ms Masei said.

“When this Government wanted our votes, they humbly sought our support. We voted for them because we were promised changes.

“It’s so unfair, they got because of us, they should think of us and our plights.”

Ms Masei said it’s scary listening to them talking about the national debt; she wonders if Government would listen to them.

“The cost of living is very high. Travelling from Yasawa to Lautoka one way cost about $50 and then to bring your produce to sell then to buy groceries you need another $50 to return,” she said.

Moala District Council of Social Services president, Vuli Cama shared a 24-year-old man’s experiences when travelling or transporting goods and services to and from the Lau Group.

“The cost of freight contributed to the ridiculous prices of goods in Moala,” Mr Cama said.

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