The Precious 2-Litre Bottle Which Hydrates A Family Of 10 In A Day
Lekini Vasukiwai of Naivikinikini Village in Lami often shares a single two-litre water bottle among his family for drinking purposes.
Sunday 16 April 2023 | 11:20
From left: Ratu Lekini Vasukiwai (Jnr) holding the two-litre water bottle, Lekini Vasukiwai with baby Merini Tokawavivi, Inise Tuinikula at their home in Naivikinikini Village on April 14, 2023. Photo: Jone Salusalu
Lekini Vasukiwai of Naivikinikini Village in Lami often shares a single two-litre water bottle among his family for drinking purposes.
The village near Lami Town approximately has 30 houses.
They, like most in the Lami-Suva-Nausori Corridor, are facing the same water issue for almost two weeks now.
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Mr Vasukiwai grew up in Naivikinikini. He is 69 years old and blind.
He has never experienced such a water issue like this before.
The ten people in his household often struggle to get water, as the taps come on between 2am and 3am.
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Story By: jone.salusalu@fijisun.com.fj
