Minister for Infrastructure Jone Usamate speaking to villagers of Tokou in Ovalau [Source: Fijian Government]

The government will continue to prioritize the tar sealing off all roads in the country.

Speaking to villagers of Tokou in Ovalau, Minister for Infrastructure Jone Usamate says tar sealing will include roads in villages, schools, and health centers.

Usamate says they need everyone to have a better life and once roads are tar sealed students and patients will no longer be breathing in dust every day.

He says they will be living a healthier life and will be safe from lung diseases by breathing clean air every day.

The Minister adds there are optimistic that this can be achieved in the long run.

Village Headman for Tokou village Romeo Namata thanked the government for the various infrastructure developments eventuating on Ovalau.