SUVA, Jul 31 (NNN-PINA) – Latest statistics show that, iTaukei (indigenous Fijians), comprise 75 percent of those living in poverty in Fiji, said the Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs, Pita Tagicakirewa, yesterday.
According to the Bureau of Statistics, about 238,000 people in Fiji are living in extreme poverty, and about 193,000 of that is iTaukei, Tagicakirewa was quoted by Fijivillage news website, as saying.
He added that, people living in extreme poverty are those who are dependent on no more than 1.25 U.S. dollars a day.
Some of the key challenges faced by iTaukei businesses include, the burden of increasing costs of living, logistics and transportation, accessibility, lack of experience, knowledge and understanding of relevant laws.– NNN-PINA
