Permanent Secretary for Local Government Seema Sharma informed residents of Navua during a consultation that declaring Navua a town will give residents a stronger voice in shaping the area’s future, with a dedicated local council based in the community. Speaking during the Navua town declaration consultation, Sharma said residents will no longer have to rely on the Lami Town Council, as Navua will have its own administration focused on addressing local issues and planning future development. “So, right now, you depend on Lami Town Council to be able to address your issues. So, now, with being a declared town, you…
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Improved roads and stronger public infrastructure are among the key concerns raised by residents as Navua prepares for its transition into a town. During a public consultation, residents questioned whether current roads and infrastructure would be able to support future development and a growing population. Navua resident Kamal Narayan highlighted that addressing road issues now will help prepare the area for increased business activity and future growth. “My road issues, looking at the farm roads will the government or the ministry upgrade those farm roads and the feeder roads, the gravel roads if they fall in the township area.” He…
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Water supply and sewerage remain among the major concerns raised by residents as Navua prepares to become Fiji’s 14th town. While town status is expected to bring new opportunities and development, residents have highlighted that improvements to basic services must come first. During a public consultation, Navua resident Kamal Narayan questioned whether existing infrastructure would be able to support future growth, especially with more commercial and industrial activity expected. “Before is declared a town there is some issues that urgently needs to be rectified. One is water supply, Navua is know for its rains, water, rivers but in the tap…
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Members of Street Life Cooperative Ltd and the Psychiatric Survivors Association have gained new business skills and confidence through a week-long cooperative management and business training programme. Hosted by the Ministry of Commerce and Business Development, the programme focused on practical areas such as teamwork, accountability, record keeping and shared responsibility. For some participants, receiving certificates was a significant milestone, marking their first experience of formal training in a conference setting. Street Life Cooperative Chairman Ilaitia Cirimainainima said the training made members feel respected and valued, while Psychiatric Survivors Association representative Patrick Samuela said it highlighted the importance of working…
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