Fijivillage
NEWS SPORTS IN DEPTH
7 May, 2026, 8:42 am
Central - 26°C Rain
IN DEPTH
7 May, 2026, 8:42 am Central - 26°C Rain

Govt has a target to commence work on Informal Settlement Upgrading Project in Sakoca - Kumar

Govt has a target to commence work on Informal Settlement Upgrading Project in Sakoca - Kumar

By Priteshni Nand
09/03/2020
Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar [Photo:Fijian Government]

Minister for Local Government, Premila Kumar has reassured the people of Sakoca in Tacirua that the government has a target to commence work on the Informal Settlement Upgrading Project in the area in the next budget.

Kumar says the government has given money for preparatory stage and once that is done, a tender will be called to identify the cost of the development that will be carried out.

She says the government is progressing well with the project and it is not something that can be done overnight.

She also advised the residents not to extend their houses as when lots will be divided, they will have to remove the extension.

The Ministry of Local Government acquired the development lease for the Sakoca Development project in 2017 and it will be valid for 10 years till 2027.

FEATURE NEWS
Cost of living and rising food prices a near-consensus national crisis - Dialogue Fiji
The cost of living crisis is now the biggest issue affecting Fijians, with nearly one in two Fijians identifying it as their main concern. The finding...
15 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Charlie Charters files permanent stay application
The lawyer for Fiji-British dual citizen Charlie Charters confirms a permanent stay application has been served on FICAC by him based on FICAC ...
45 minutes ago

Hearing date set for Rabuka’s stay application in Malimali ruling case on 1st June
The hearing on Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s stay application on High Court's decision that found Barbara Malimali's dismissal as FICAC ...
1 hour ago

Valenitabua and Dr Gounder appear on fijivillage Straight Talk
Chairman of the Constitution Review Commission, Sevuloni Valenitabua and Commission member, Doctor Neelesh Gounder, will appear on fijivillage ...
1 hour ago

Fake news alert: Fabricated Fiji Sun page misleads public on Vijay Narayan
A manipulated front page falsely attributed to the Fiji Sun is circulating on social media, with a fabricated image of fijivillage News Director ...
1 hour ago

Cane Growers Council and NFU oppose proposed closure of Rarawai and Lautoka tramline operations
The Sugar Cane Growers Council and the National Farmers Union are strongly opposing Fiji Sugar Corporation's proposal to discontinue tramline ...
15 hours ago



Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
IN DEPTH
Coca-Cola Games 2026 Coverage
I could not contain my emotions when we won today because its been 33 years we have been trying to win the Coca-Cola Games and I'm really proud of ...
3 days ago

Seaqaqa and Labasa cane farmers fear for livelihood due non-renewal of leases
While hundreds of leases have been renewed, non-renewals and subdivision of cane land for residential use in Seaqaqa are leaving many farming ...
8 days ago

Citizens to oppose proposed TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda
Serious concerns are being raised regarding a proposed Australian company's TNG Waste-to-Energy incinerator in Saweni, Vuda, and a group of concerned ...
9 days ago

TOP