FIJI: Remittance pressures forcing overseas Fijians into debt
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A Fiji community leader in Wellington says Fijians working in New Zealand are sending more money home in the form of remittances than usual. But Sai Lealea says some are going into debt with loan sharks to do so. Remittances from Fijians working overseas declined by 30 per cent overall in the past year, according to figures just released by the Reserve Bank of Fiji. Mr Lealea says that's because the military coup has meant fewer Fijians are able to take part in organised work schemes overseas, and this is placing a greater burden on those already living in other countries.
Presenter: Bruce Hill
Speakers: Sai Lealea, Fiji community leader in Wellington
