Public utilities and infrastructure

In order for our nation to function to its best ability, the Government must first focus on public facilities, utilities and infrastructure.

There is so much talk about developing other areas, but it would make no sense if the fundamental systems that are supposed to be serving the country are not up to standard, insufficient, and in some cases non-existent!

Here in Savusavu, to this day we are still experiencing water and electricity shutdowns and we continue to experience sporadic connections with telecommunications and the internet.

To my knowledge, Savusavu does not even have a sewerage treatment plant. Drainage and roads are constantly getting repaired and rubbish of all sorts and sizes are dumped anywhere and everywhere.

Our public utilities and infrastructure are in a real mess!

These facilities are necessary for our economy to function properly.

Without these systems serving us efficiently and consistently, we are already disadvantaged before even getting started!

It is extremely vital that these systems are brought up to efficient standards to enable, sustain and enhance our economy and living standards.

The Government must come up with new strategies and solutions to tackle this endless problem. Get the basic right first before anything else!