Leaders must take first step on pay cuts and cost-saving – Nalumisa
Leaders must take the first step in implementing cost-saving measures.Minister for Housing and Local Government Maciu Nalumisa has stressed this in relation to the propos
Tag: Transport
Consumer Council warns transport operators over unauthorised fare increases
Transport operators across Fiji are being warned against imposing unauthorised fare hikes following sharp fuel price increases that have already begun impacting passenger
Victoria rolls out free public transport for April amid rising fuel costs
Public transport will be free across Victoria, Australia in April in a bid to relieve cost-of-living pressures.The measure, which the government estimates will cost $70 m
FDB partners with FMF to make electric vehicles more accessible for Fijians
Fijians can now access affordable and environmentally friendly transport following the signing of Memorandum of Understading between Fiji Development Bank and FMF Electri
Govt targets 50% reduction in travel time on major corridors - Tuinaceva
Traffic conditions are expected to improve along the Suva–Nausori, Lami–Suva and Nadi–Lautoka corridor, with plans underway to reduce travel time by
Passenger in critical condition after Lakeba crash; LTA warns drivers to follow licence conditions
A passenger is in critical condition following a serious accident in Lakeba earlier this week. The crash happened along the uphill stretch at Tabusue, where a truck carry
Advanced planning can ease traffic congestion
As heavy traffic continues to impact daily travel time, productivity, and road safety the the Fiji Government says planning trips in advance, leaving home early, carpo
Fibreglass boat incident under investigation
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji extends its sympathy to all passengers and families affected by the recent maritime incident involving a fibreglass boat that was
Residents question why yachts near Vatia are not being checked
Concern has been raised by residents living in the Vatia area between Tavua and Ba regarding the drugs that were found on Friday.This has raised questions about how secur
Lakeba Airport runway expansion considered to boost Lau tourism
The Government is exploring the expansion of Lakeba Airport’s runway to accommodate an ATR-42 aircraft as part of broader efforts to boost connectivity and sustain
Ageing fleet and rising costs threaten Fiji’s inter-island transport
Ageing vessels and skyrocketing costs are putting Fiji’s inter-island transport network under serious strain, raising alarms about the future of the nation’
Nausori-bound lanes on Rewa Bridge to be close overnight for works
All members of the public are advised that the final layer of asphalting works on the Rewa Bridge Nausori-bound lane is scheduled from 8pm today to 5am tomorrow.The Fiji
Construction on Mavua Bridge in Sigatoka to resume after 5-month delay
Following concerns raised by residents of Nabitu in Sigatoka, the Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed that construction on the Mavua Bridge will resume this month.Nabitu A
$8.8M bridge upgrade to improve accessibility for Taveuni
Accessibility for the people of Taveuni is expected to improve as work on four key bridges worth a total of $8.8 million has begun.While officiating at the
Poor jetty conditions putting Kadavu villagers’ lives in danger
Villagers in parts of Kadavu have for years been forced to disembark from vessels using boat ramps, putting their lives at risk, particularly newborn babies, the elderly
$2m Nabouwalu Passenger Terminal opens, ending long waits in sun and rain for travellers
People travelling through Nabouwalu Jetty in Bua will no longer have to wait in the sun or rain without proper facilities, following the opening of the $2 million Nabouwa
PSC Chairman flags misuse of government vehicles
Concerns have been raised over the misuse of government vehicles following recent accidents involving civil servants.Fiji Public Service Commission (PSC) Chair Luke Rokov
50 passengers rushed to hospital after bus veers off bridge in Denarau
50 passengers were rushed to two different hospital this morning after a staff service bus veered off a bridge at Denarau, landing upside down in a swamp. Police say 4
Bus driver assaulted en route, man in custody
Serious concerns are being raised after another bus driver was allegedly assaulted by a passenger early this morning in Samabula. While speaking to fijivillage News, C
New bridge brings new hope for students of Nakobo District School
Crossing the river to reach school will be a thing of the past for students of Nakobo District School in Cakaudrove following the commissioning of the Kacidavui Crossing
New crossings opened in Cakaudrove and Bua to boost safety and rural development
The new crossings in Cakaudrove and Bua have greatly improved safety, access to essential services, and economic opportunities for Vunisavisavi Village, especially benefi