The garbage collection will continue in Suva and Nausori during the lockdown period which begins at 11pm tonight.
The Ministry of Local Government confirmed this in a statement this afternoon stating that this is to ensure a safe and clean environment during these crucial times.
The ministry is again reminding members of the public within the Suva-Nausori corridor that the lockdown will come into effect for Suva- Nausori zone from 11pm tonight until 4am on May 19, 2021.
Minister Premila Kumar said: “The municipal councils in these respective municipalities have been tasked to ensure essential services such as solid waste management continue with minimal disruptions during the lockdown period.”
“These services will continue in line with the necessary health protocols as we try to deal with the pandemic and support Fiji’s contact tracing efforts.”
The councils and workers have been directed to follow COVID-safe measures such as wearing the personal protective equipment (PPE) and regularly sanitising.
There is no flexibility and or compromise in adhering to the protocols that are in place.
Meanwhile, consumers are further advised that the Nausori Market is now fully operational, following the Ministry of Health and Medical Services (MHMS) assessment and approval yesterday.
The market premises are safe for consumers to buy the essential services as we approach the lockdown period.
