3 squatter settlements to be upgraded next year

By fijivillage.com

Tuesday 27/11/2012

Upgrading works will be carried out on three squatter settlements next year.

Government has allocated $1 million for squatter upgrading and resettlement projects in next year’s budget.

Director Housing Kolinio Bola said while they will upgrade squatter settlements in Nasinu, Ba and Savusavu, work will continue on the other ongoing projects at Caubati, Sasawira, Narere, Cuvu and Ledrusasa.

Bola said according to the 2007 survey, 15 percent of the population live in squatter settlements.

Story by: Praneeta Prakash

FEATURE NEWS

Man in his 60s dies following an accident in Lautoka

A man in his 60s lost his life following an unfortunate accident last night in Lautoka. Police say the man was driving along Paipai Road when he al...

3 hours ago

Ram Naumi reminds us to follow the path of righteousness – Lokia Ramayan Mandali member

As thousands of Hindus in Fiji celebrate the birth of Lord Ram today, the occasion serves as a reminder to follow the path of righteousness, truth ...

3 hours ago

Lord Ram’s Principles are eternal and inspirational – Prof Prasad

Truth, justice, righteousness, honesty and integrity are eternal, inspirational and unifying principles of Lord Ram that teach us to always put ...

4 hours ago

Nalini Singh and Dr Rachel Pillay to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm Wednesday

Fiji Women's Rights Movement Executive Director, Nalini Singh and Head of Family Health for the Ministry of Health, Doctor Rachel Pillay will appear ...

4 hours ago

Singapore 7s: Fiji to play Argentina at 6.56 tonight in second semi final

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side will meet Argentina in the HSBC Singapore 7s second cup semi final at 6.56 tonight. This is after they ...

11 hours ago

FNPF Launches new Vinaka Campaign to show gratitude for its members

Vinaka campaign an initiative launched by the Fiji National Provident Fund was launched to show gratitude to all its members who through their hard ...

18 hours ago

More News

fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan

3 squatter settlements to be upgraded next year

3 squatter settlements to be upgraded next year

Man in his 60s dies following an accident in Lautoka

Ram Naumi reminds us to follow the path of righteousness – Lokia Ramayan Mandali member

Lord Ram’s Principles are eternal and inspirational – Prof Prasad

Nalini Singh and Dr Rachel Pillay to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm Wednesday

Singapore 7s: Fiji to play Argentina at 6.56 tonight in second semi final

FNPF Launches new Vinaka Campaign to show gratitude for its members

Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach, Glen Jackson appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan

Reverend Tugi on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan

fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan and William Parkinson