Labasa Airport to close temporarily for runway upgrade works
Labasa Airport will be closed from 16 February to 27 March 2026 to allow critical runway pavement strengthening works. Fiji Airports says the upgrade is essential for
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Labasa farmer plans to increase crop production with new tractor
Mohammed Saiyum from Nabekavu, Labasa, can now significantly increase crop production on his farm after purchasing a tractor, which will not only boost efficiency but als
Quick action from NFA controls fire at Extra Supermarket in Labasa
The management of Extra Supermarket in Labasa is grateful to the National Fire Authority for their quick action in containing the spread of the fire that happened at thei
Women’s entrepreneurship rate remains low in Fiji – Jaduram
Despite efforts to promote economic inclusion, women’s participation in the workforce in Fiji remains low, and the rate of women’s entrepreneurship is even
Boost to employment and business activity in Labasa
As Labasa undergoes a significant transformation, key developments are set to create numerous employment opportunities, enhance local economic activity and provide a boos
New champion to be crowned at the 16th Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s as Police teams dominate
There will be a newly crowned champion at the 16th Fiji Bitter Labasa 7s after defending champion, Army Green, was defeated by Police White 15-10 in the cup quarter-final
Several roads in the Northern Division closed due to flooding
Several roads in the northern division are closed to traffic due to flooding. The Fiji Roads Authority is urging every Fijian to exercise extreme caution when travelli
Dreketi Goat farmer earns about $10,000 this festive season
Suren Chand, a dedicated goat farmer from Malawai in Dreketi, is celebrating a prosperous festive season, having earned about $10,000 through his hard work. Chand says
Qelewaqa residents in Labasa urge WAF to address water issues this Diwali
Residents of Qelewaqa in Labasa are calling on the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) to resolve their water issues for the upcoming Diwali holiday, as they have faced water d
More than 500 jobs to be created in the Northern Division in coming months
More than 500 jobs are expected to be created in the Northern Division as several projects are planned in the coming months and this is also expected to prevent people fr
WAF to do planned works in Labasa that will cause temporary disruption of water supply
If you are living in the greater Labasa area, please store water as the Water Authority of Fiji will be conducting planned works from 9am Thursday. WAF says the planne
Heavy rain warning and alert in force
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the Northern Division, Lau and Lomaiviti group and nearby smaller islands, Yasawa and Mamanuca groups. We are getting floodin
Two men and a woman charged for their alleged involvement in causing the death of a 49-year-old man in Korotari remanded in custody
Two men and a woman charged for their alleged involvement in causing the death of a 49-year old man from Korotari on the 5th of June, 2022 have been remanded in custody b
Health care workers now on-call to protect lives and mitigate COVID-19 community transmission in the North
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says their health care workers who would have spent this festive season with their families, are now on-call to protect
179 new cases of COVID-19 with 1 new case in the North
179 new cases of COVID-19 have been confirmed for the period that ended at 8am yesterday. 87 cases are from the Western Division, 90 cases are from the Central Division
Health Ministry working to develop a safe repatriation pathway as 6,000 people want to return to the North
The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr James Fong says the greater challenge now for the Northern Division is to ensure it is ready for the repatriation of approximately 6
Improper waste disposal causes sewerage overflow in Labasa
The Water Authority of Fiji says their team had to deal with a blockage caused by waste that was not suitable for disposal within the sewer system in Labasa. This bloc
Temporary closure of sites on interest in Labasa
The Health Ministry has identified sites of interest following the identification of a new COVID-19 case in Labasa on Friday, 27th August. The areas of interest includ
3 new COVID-19 cases in Labasa, 1 death in Naviti Island in Yasawa and 6 more COVID cases in Malolo
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has announced 3 new COVID-19 cases in Labasa and 1 death in Naviti Island in Yasawa. Of the 423 new cases of COVID, 3
1 new COVID-19 case from Nabouwalu Wharf in the Northern Division , 314 new cases in total while 8 new COVID deaths
Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed one new COVID-19 cases in the Northern Division, 314 new cases in total and eight COVID deaths. Of the