Many families in Serua continue to face challenges with access to clean water, electricity, roads and farming support despite development taking place in parts of the province.
Serua Provincial Council Chairman Tevita Boseiwaqa says while progress has been made, many communities are still waiting for basic services.
He says access to clean water remains one of the biggest concerns, although he acknowledged the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources for continuing borehole projects in the province.
Boseiwaqa says road conditions have improved in some villages following maintenance work, while work is continuing in other areas.
He also raised concerns about agriculture, he says farmers in the interior of Serua often miss out on government assistance, while support is concentrated in other parts of the province.
Boseiwaqa says all farmers should have equal access to government programmes and development assistance.
Electricity is another challenge for many communities.
He says while villages along the coast have access to electricity, inland communities such as Mainuku are still without power.
Boseiwaqa says some villages also do not have streetlights, leaving roads dark at night creating safety concerns for residents.
He says many families continue to rely on solar power and kerosene lamps because they are not connected to the electricity network.
Despite these challenges, Boseiwaqa thanked the Government and relevant authorities for the development work already carried out in the province.
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Boseiwaqa says more investment is still needed to improve basic services, strengthen support for farmers and improve the quality of life for people living in remote communities.
He says ensuring communities have access to clean water, electricity and better infrastructure will help create more opportunities and improve the wellbeing of families across the province.
