People need proper infrastructure, reliable water and electricity supply, and adequate sanitation, regardless of who is in government.
This was the stern message by Judy Cakacaka while making her submission on the Constitution Amendment Bill in Savusavu.
Cakacaka says providing these essential services is the responsibility of the government.
She says some villages in the Buca area, from Nagigi onwards, are still without water, while people in Savusavu continue to face sanitation issues, unreliable water supply during heavy rain and intermittent electricity.
Cakacaka says Savusavu does not have a proper sewage system, which affects sanitation in the area.
She says these are the basic services that people should have access to, and it does not matter which political party is in power.
Cakacaka says providing these services will help build the nation and allow people to live freely and pursue their goals.
She also highlighted the importance of protecting people's rights, including access to housing, sanitation, education and health services.
Meanwhile, Cakacaka questioned whether Fiji could afford the additional cost of reintroducing a Senate.
She says having another 23 people receiving high salaries should be carefully considered when many ordinary Fijians struggle to earn a few thousand dollars annually.
Insert: the government should give us some good infrastructure- Judy KK 27th oct
Cakacaka says many people depend on their land and traditional fishing grounds for their livelihoods, and there is a need to protect these resources and the environment.
She also called for unity, mutual respect and greater understanding among Fiji's different ethnic and religious groups stating that Christianity should be demonstrated through people's actions rather than simply giving the country a religious title in the Constitution.
She adds that becoming a Christian is a personal decision, and people should demonstrate their faith through love, compassion, kindness and respect for others.
Cakacaka says declaring Fiji a Christian state does not necessarily reflect the reality of the country, particularly when issues such as drugs, corruption and crime continue to affect society.
She says people should be free to identify with their ethnic backgrounds while recognising that they are all citizens of Fiji.
