Villagers of Lomati in Matuku are urging the Government to change the shipping service provider to Lau Province.

Turaga ni Koro Ilaitia Cama said they’ve experienced unfair treatment from the shipping company that handles their route.

“There is still an outcry from the villagers over the increase in boat fare,” Mr Cama said.

“We plead with the Government to change the shipping company that serves the Lau group because of the fare the company charges us.

“The fare is $102 per person a trip to Suva and the owner of the ship says he makes a loss on the trips to Lau, but most times the boat comes on its own and we have to pay $132.

“We urge the Government to relook at the shipping services in Lau Province.”

There are 14 households and 42 villagers in Lomati.