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I will not allow hard-working Fijians to live the way we lived centuries ago – PM

I will not allow hard-working Fijians to live the way we lived centuries ago – PM

By Naveel Krishant
02/10/2020
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama - [Photo: Fijian Government]

Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says he will not allow hard-working Fijians to live the way we lived centuries ago when we have the means to provide the advantages of the modern age.

While commissioning the Galoa Island Fresh Water System in Bua, Bainimarama says the people of Galoa choose to live in this wonderful place, it is their home, a place of natural beauty.

He says but the people should not have to pay for that privilege by enduring constant uncertainty over whether you will have the most basic necessity of life - fresh, clean water.

Bainimarama adds that common sense has prevailed because they listened to the people of Galoa when they asked for Government help to supply water to the island by pipe.

He says until this new system was finished, water had to be brought in by boat.

Bainimarama says his government has made it a priority to close the gap between Fiji’s urban areas and its rural and maritime areas.

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