Residents of Yalava Tabia make final preparations for Diwali
Residents of Yalava Tabia in Labasa are making their final Diwali preparations today. Daya Prasad says women are preparing sweets, decorating their houses with balloon
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Diwali is an important celebration that brings communities and friends together in happiness – Dr Waqainabete
Health Minister Doctor Ifereimi Waqainabete says Diwali is an important celebration that brings communities and friends together in happiness surrounded by positivity and
Extend a hand to help the needy this Diwali – Akbar
Extend a hand to help the needy and enjoy the festival with responsibility towards the vulnerable members of our community. This is the message from the Minister for W
Hart resident gives her tithe to her neighbour to help them celebrate Diwali
A 33-year-old woman of Makoi Hart says instead of giving her tithe which is 10% of her income to the church she will give it to her neighbour to help them celebrate Diwal
Some Fijians plan to help eachother celebrate Diwali today
As many families are still struggling due to the impacts of COVID-19, Fijians have planned to unite and help eachother celebrate Diwali today. Brij Chand of Nakasi say
Ensure your pets feel safe tonight and do not use animals as props for fireworks – SPCA Fiji
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Fiji is calling on people to ensure their pets feel safe tonight as they are more sensitive to loud noises like fi
People urge others to stay safe and spare a thought for the less fortunate this Diwali
As Fijians celebrate Diwali tomorrow, people are urging others to help those who have been impacted by COVID-19 and are in need, follow COVID-19 protocols, be responsible
COVID-19 survivor thankful that he will celebrate this Diwali with family
Anand Prakash Deo of Tuirara, Makoi says he is happy to be with his family this Diwali because he was bedridden for 30 days due to the COVID-19 virus. Deo says he was
Remember those who are less fortunate this Diwali - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says as we celebrate Diwali, we should remember those who are less fortunate, the many who are still suffering and in want.
I hope we continue to do everything we can to build the relationship of alliance between people of all faiths – Rabuka
People’s Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka says it is his hope that we continue to do everything we can to build the relationship of alliance between people of all f
NFP Leader calls on Fijians not to lose hope in his Diwali message
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says all is not lost and is calling on people not to lose hope. In his Diwali message, Prasad says together we
As we celebrate Diwali, please remember your neighbours and those who have suffered greatly from the impact of COVID-19 - Gavoka
SODELPA Leader, Viliame Gavoka says as you celebrate Diwali, please remember your neighbours and fellow countrymen in your prayers who have suffered greatly from the impa
We are coming out of the darkness of the pandemic, so it is right that we should decorate our houses and light our lights - PM
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama says this Diwali we are coming out of the darkness of the COVID-19 pandemic, so it is right that we should decorate our houses and ligh
Golden Age Home residents receive special Diwali treat
Staff of the Golden Age Home in Samabula treated residents to a special day of entertainment and feast as part of Diwali celebrations. Senior Welfare Officer at the Go
Zafar looks forward to Diwali this year after coming out of challenges due to COVID-19
Year 11 Nasinu Muslim College student Abdul Zafar says he is looking forward to what Diwali will offer to his family this year but some families are still facing hardship
Tourism worker who has been without a job for months wins Sargam Rangoli competition
A tourism worker from Votualevu, Nadi who has been without a job for months has won the Sargam Rups Big Bear Rangoli competition. Shayal Lata has won a $250 Rups Big B
Social welfare recipients get allowances ahead of Diwali
The Ministry of Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation says all recipients of its four main social protection programs can now withdraw their allowances and can prepare
Diwali unites all Fijians through its colour, food, sweets and the celebrations - Bala
Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Parveen Bala says Diwali is one of the festivals that has traditionally united all Fijians through its col
Wainadoi husband and wife win Navtarang and Sargam Sweets and Savouries competition
Husband and wife, Rajesh Chand and Sushil Mati of Wainadoi, Navua have won the Navtarang and Sargam’s Golden Harvest and Baking Range Diwali Sweets and Savouries c
It will be a wonderful Diwali if those that are still earning can share their wealth with those that are suffering - Sharma
The National Vice President Culture and Religion of the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji says people should not celebrate Diwali in an expensive way as there
Families to focus on helping those in need this Diwali and spend quality time with loved ones
A woman of Tamavua who lost her job due to the COVID-19 pandemic in April this year says instead of buying fireworks, she will spend money to prepare sweets and food and