Suva ratepayers will not be subsidising waste management services for Nasinu - Local Government Ministry

Suva ratepayers will not be subsidising waste management services for Nasinu - Local Government Ministry

By Iva Danford
Wednesday 23/09/2020
[Photo: Suva City Council]

The Ministry of Local Government has stressed Suva ratepayers will not be subsidising waste management services for Nasinu under the terms of the agreement in the new Memorandum of Agreement on Waste Collection Services as per provisions in the Local Government Act.

The Ministry says this first of its kind agreement will see Nasinu Town Council pay Suva City Council approximately $2.4 million for the services which include green waste, household waste and hard rubbish collection services.

They say this is a twelve-month arrangement which comprises of $1.6 million from the 2020-2021 government Waste Management grant to Nasinu with the shortfall being met from Nasinu Town Council’s operating funds.

The Memorandum of Agreement has been costed to ensure that no monies are being used from Suva.

They say Suva ratepayers are subsidising Nasinu residents is incorrect.

The Ministry for Local Government says the agreement confirms that services will continue for Nasinu three times weekly for household kitchen waste; monthly green waste and quarterly for white goods collection.

They say vital awareness-raising on better household waste practice will be undertaken and paid for by Nasinu Town Council so that Nasinu residents and businesses are better informed about their responsibilities to reduce waste and disposal of it appropriately only at the times allocated for every part of Nasinu.

The Ministry adds this agreement between Suva and Nasinu is the first step towards the setting up of Greater Suva Solid Waste Collection Services in the Central Division, streamlining service delivery and investing in modern infrastructure to meet the needs of the growing population.

It says a new Greater Suva Waste Management Service will deliver better waste management services and infrastructure, leading to cleaner streets and healthier environments.

FEATURE NEWS
Rabuka says some senior officials at Dept of Immigration suspended, no word on Tikoduadua stepping aside
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says there has been some suspension of senior officials in relation to the Department of Immigration's possible unautho...
7 hours ago
LATEST NEWS
Hilton Special School hosts walk-a-thon to raise $13,000 for safer walkways
In a collective effort to enhance safety and accessibility, Hilton Special School’s 13 classes organized a walk-a-thon fundraiser with the goal of ...
5 hours ago

Consumer Council warns food establishments after hair found in food
The Consumer Council of Fiji has reminded food establishments to adhere to proper hygiene practices after a consumer found hair in a meal purchased ...
6 hours ago

Passport was issued legally - Grace Road
Grace Road Group says the passport issued to their member’s son was done legally as he is born in Fiji. This comes as an investigation is ...
7 hours ago

Police seek assistance in locating 34-year-old Senikarawa Vakarua
Police are seeking assistance in locating 34-year-old Senikarawa Vakarua who was reported missing at the Nasinu Police Station. Vakarua was last ...
8 hours ago

US to provide US$4.9M in foreign military financing to Fiji
The United States of America will be providing US$4.9 million in foreign military financing to Fiji after Congressional approval. US Secretary of ...
10 hours ago



fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Latest Videos

Stay tuned for the latest news on our radio stations

CFL radio frequencies
yb
IN DEPTH
Doctor Alipate Vakamocea on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Fiji Medical Association President, Doctor Alipate Vakamocea will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan The show will focus on ...
9 days ago

Mangal and Akauola on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Adult Teen Challenge Fiji Executive Director, Hemraj Mangal and Director, Matai Akauola appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan The ...
9 days ago

Sporting federations demand answers from FASANOC
National sporting federations who are part of Fiji Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee or FASANOC, are still calling for answers and ...
15 days ago

TOP