Mataqali Namara begins earning income through Dakuinaroba Bamboo Park
The mataqali Namara of Vunibau Village in Namosi has begun earning a sustainable income following the opening of the Dakuinaroba Bamboo Park earlier this month.Members of
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Nabukarabe rejects $550,000 WAF Labasa Water Catchment offer
The Mataqali Nabukarabe of Nakama Village in Macuata has rejected the Water Authority of Fiji’s offer of $550,000 premium over the use of the Nasarava Water Catchm
Tacirua East residents still concerned over loitering youths after a spate of burglaries
Residents of Tacirua East are still concerned after a spate of break-ins which occurred within the space of two days around their area last week.The residents say they se
Shincheonji Church volunteers clean Lautoka despite heavy rain
Members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Lautoka branch, went ahead with their regular city clean-up campaign on Saturday morning despite sudden heavy rain.The clean-u
People turn up in numbers for Australia Day Vuvale Bootcamp at Albert Park
People turned up in numbers for the Australia Day Vuvale Bootcamp and Sports Clinic at Albert Park this morning.The day started off with some warm ups to get people ready
iTaukei disadvantage drives GCC push for Education Bill reform
Nearly 70 percent of Fiji’s poor live in rural areas, up to 82 percent of drug-related crimes are committed by young iTaukei men, and more than 90 percent of HIV c
Vatutavui Village Headman questions yacht regulations following Vatia drug raid
The Turaga ni Koro of Vatutavui Village in Ba is questioning whether current yacht monitoring and docking regulations are strong enough, following a major drug bust in Va
Balawa, Lautoka community install CCTV cameras for safer neighbourhood
The Balawa community in Lautoka has installed five CCTV cameras after raising funds, aiming to improve the safety of families in the neighbourhood. Balawa Neighbourhood
Savusavu vendors struggle as Kava shortage pushes prices up
Rising demand for kava drives up prices and causes supply shortages across local markets.Savusavu Market vendor Ram Kumar stresses that kava is used as a medicine to trea
Seaqaqa locals say electricity tariff increase will affect businesses and livelihoods
Residents and small business owners in the Northern Division are raising concerns over the proposed electricity tariff increase, spiking their costs and putting more pres
Field 40 families enjoy safer evenings after stoning issue resolved
Families living in LP Maharaj Field 40 in Lautoka are finally enjoying peaceful evenings outdoors, free from the fear of stoning, which had been a long-standing issue.Com
More than 40 children registered for Fiji Sevashram Student Camp for holistic development
More than 40 students have registered for the Fiji Sevashram Sangha Student Camp 2026 at 6 Bau Street, which begins today and will conclude next Sunday.In an interview wi
Guru Gobind Singh's birth anniversary celebrated today at Samabula Sikh Temple
The Sikh community gathered today at Samabula Sikh Temple to celebrate the birth anniversary of their 10th Guru, Shri Guru Gobind Singh.
Camakau Race strengthens community ties and honours traditional customs
The Camakau Race remains a significant cultural event for the people of Fulaga, strengthening community ties and honouring traditional customs. The Camakau R
Police seeking assistance in locating 16-year-old Unaisi Tuvakalea and 17-year-old Joana Wativo
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two sisters who have been reported missing in Lami.Police say 17-year-old Joana Wativo and 16-year-old Un
Digital violence is one of the fastest growing form of abuse - Empower Pacific
Digital violence is one of the fastest-growing forms of abuse, with significant emotional and physical impacts.This was highlighted by Empower Pacific while conducting a
Many pension recipients are sole earners in their families – PS Nadakuitavuki
Social protection programmes have significantly reduced poverty among older persons, with evidence showing that many pension recipients are the main or sole income earner
Tudravu family bids emotional farewell to late Dr Jemesa Tudravu
It was an emotional day for the Tudravu family as they said their last goodbye to farewell their father, the late Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr Jemesa
Late Dr Tudravu remembered as a servant leader
The late Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr Jemesa Tudravu was known for his character, where he led with humility, listened with patience, and treated colleagues at ever
Seven shops closed in Nasinu black market areas after operating hours during New Year
Seven shops in Nasinu’s black market areas were closed after operating hours to ensure residents’ safety during and after the festive season.Nasinu Town Cou
Labasa to host street party after 5 years to welcome the New Year
The Friendly North is all set to ring in the New Year with a bang as the Labasa Town Council hosts its highly anticipated street party at the Labasa bus station, marking