Fiji Sun, 20 May 2017 – There is excitement in the air in the west because there is so much activity in the building and construction industry and the demand for workers is huge. This activity is generated basically by tourism industry related construction, reservation and development projects. Almost anyone who wants a job can get a job and contractors are scouring the bushes for more men.
As a consequence of this activity the average wage has gone up considerably and there are stories of builders and contractors who are working on projects in the outer islands roaming around mainland building sites and offering really interesting deals for anyone who is prepared to move off shore.
There are a lot of takers as the benefits, such as free accommodation and meals, add to the value of the deal.
The mainland contractors are retaliating with some degree of success. Read more…
