A number of people were seen doing last minute back to school shopping in Suva before school opens next Tuesday.
Fijivillage spoke to some people who say they are excited about children going back to school as their school work had been affected last year due to COVID-19.
Sef Agnoc of Delainavesi says finding the right text books has been a struggle this year.
Tamari Vulawalu came all the way from Rakiraki to shop in Suva just because she could not find the variety of stationery in the West.
Another parent, Loata Ratukula who had done most of her shopping during the school break says she has noticed that prices of some items have increased recently.
