Mother of six turns organic farming passion into growing business
A mother of six from Dama in Ra is turning her passion for organic farming into a growing business while encouraging other women to use agriculture to support their famil
Author: Antornette Vuniuca
Skin specialists push for more space as demand grows
The Head of Dermatology at Tamavua Twomey Hospital says one of the biggest challenges facing the department is a lack of space as demand for services continues to grow.Wh
Villagers in Lau to benefit from new jobs and income opportunities
Villagers in Lakeba and the wider Lau Group are expected to benefit from new jobs and income opportunities following the handover of a portable sawmill to support a fores
20 new wheelchairs to help patients at Labasa hospital
Patients at Labasa Divisional Hospital will benefit from improved mobility after Maatuk Motor Spares PTE LTD donated 20 wheelchairs to the hospital.Hospital staff say the
SPBD Fiji surpasses $150 million in loans to women entrepreneurs
More women across Fiji are starting businesses, supporting their families and improving their lives with the help of microfinance loans, according to South Pacific Busine
Waidina villagers call for tougher drug laws and greater protection for children
Village leaders in Waidina are calling for tougher laws to tackle the growing drug problem and stronger protection for children, during the consultations on the constitut
Savusavu family preserving traditional remedies through growing skincare business
A family-owned agribusiness in Savusavu has turned generations of experience in the copra industry, into a successful natural skincare business using traditional Fijian k
Tailevu residents call for major constitutional changes to support development
The people of Tailevu believe the current Constitution and other laws are preventing development in their communities and want major changes to be considered through the
Top 10 finalists showcase ideas to boost Fiji's agriculture sector
The top 10 finalists of the Fiji Agri-Innovative Competition 2026 showcased their products, services and innovative ideas during the first day of the in-country showcase.
46 years at Suva market: Asinate Navunisaravi reflects on a lifetime of hard work
What began with a single table and 10 sacks of yaqona at the Suva Market has grown into a successful family business for 63-year-old Asinate Navunisaravi from Namacu Vill
Students raise concerns over education and employment during the constitution talks
Concerns about whether Fiji's education system is preparing students for employment were among the issues raised during the Constitution Review Commission consultations h
LTA urges road users to prioritise safety following fatal Vatukoula crash
The Land Transport Authority is urging drivers to prioritise road safety following the fatal accident in Vatukoula that claimed four lives yesterday morning.According to
Yat Sen School launches 90th and 40th anniversary celebrations
Yat Sen School has officially launched its 90th anniversary celebrations for the primary school and the 40th anniversary celebrations for the secondary school.The celebra
Mother recalls overnight ordeal at sea after boat engine fails near Vatulele.
One of the five people rescued by the Republic of Fiji Navy after their boat went overdue between Korolevu and Vatulele has shared details of their frightening ordeal at
Search ends in relief as boat carrying five people is found
Five people, including a child, have been rescued after the boat they were travelling on between Korolevu and Vatulele became overdue.The Republic of Fiji Navy says the J
Taveuni villagers step in to help students after repeated yaqona thefts
Farmers in Taveuni continue to battle yaqona and dalo theft, as villagers say years of hard work can be wiped out overnight, affecting livelihoods and the future of young
Businesses frustrated as sewage leak continues outside Nina's Building
Business owners and staff along Robertson Road in Suva are calling for urgent action to fix a sewage leak outside Nina's Building that has remained unresolved for nearly
Beqa women turn passion for floriculture into growing income opportunity
A women's group in Beqa is continuing to grow its floriculture business with support from the Ministry of Agriculture's Women in Agriculture Programme.The Dakuni Women's
Students to benefit from new HIV and drug awareness materials
Students across Fiji are expected to benefit from new educational materials aimed at raising awareness about HIV prevention, drug abuse and healthy lifestyle choices.The
South Taveuni students educated on fire safety and drug awareness
Students and teachers at South Taveuni Primary School learned about drug awareness and fire safety during a special programme held as part of Drugs Awareness Week.The Nat
Fiji-grown turmeric has strong export potential
Turmeric has the potential to become a major contributor to Fiji's economy and improve livelihoods in rural communities.This was highlighted by the Assistant Minister for