Shania Shayal Prasad 
Food, beverages, and pastries are a famous go-to place for many people at the Gold FM Market Day in Suva today.
The rain did not deter people from turning out in numbers and taking advantage of home-made goodies and other products.
The Roc Market gives opportunities for single mothers like Kalisiana Tiko to earn extra cash.
“At the moment, it’s a bit hard for us because all the food prices have gone up and we have to manage. And I am a single mother of triplets, and I am not working, so this is the only thing that can help me buy stuff for my kids.”
58-year-old former chef Christophe Samuel was also present to make income for his family.
“I was working here in a catering business, but due to the COVID-19 pandemic, I switched to farming. I got one farm. I was baking the whole night and came this morning with my products, and like every month, I came to ROC Market.”
The Gold FM Market Day is held every third Sunday of the month in Suva, where small businesses sell their products.
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