Villagers of Cikobia call for water assistance as water source is about to run dry

Villagers of Cikobia Island in Macuata, Vanua Levu are calling on the government to assist them with water as their main water source is about to run dry.

In a video that has been widely circulated on social media, a girl speaking in the i-Taukei language said that their water source is about to run dry and this water source is used for drinking and also for cooking.

She is hoping that the government will hear their plea and send over water for the children and the elderly living on the island.

The video also showed that the water source for these villagers is dirty and not well-kept.

The community had also written to the government requesting a water barge to cart water three weeks ago, but nothing has been forthcoming.

We have written to the Water Authority of Fiji regarding the request from the villagers of Cikobia. They are yet to respond.