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
Author: Antornette Vuniuca
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
Fiji steps up efforts to tackle hazardous waste and chemical pollution
Fiji is taking steps to join three major international agreements aimed at improving the country's management of hazardous waste, chemicals and pollutants.Speaking at the
Canned mutton returns to shelves but at a higher price
Canned mutton products that were previously difficult to find on supermarket shelves have returned to stores, but consumers are now paying higher prices for them.The issu
White substance discovered in parcel on Lau island
A parcel containing a white substance has been discovered on an island in the Lau Group, with Police now investigating the matter.Police say the package was found by a wo
Rising costs hit Yasawa village
Vuaki Village headman Etuate Saukuru says the high cost of basic items such as sugar, flour and rice is affecting families across the island.Speaking to fijivillage News,
More than 110 students graduate from Pacific Polytech
More than 110 students have graduated from Pacific Polytech in Tavua, celebrating an important milestone in their education and training journey.Families, friends, commun
One-year-old killed in road accident near Barara Bypass
A one-year-old child has died following a road accident near the Barara Bypass in the Western Division on Saturday night.Police say the child was travelling in a vehicle
Tailevu woman raises concerns over children's social media use
What started as a normal day of selling at the Nausori market turned into an eye-opening experience for 66-year-old Sereana Vakadani of Namara, Tailevu, after she attende
Best Male Model award opens new doors for Marist student
Winning the Best Male Model award at the Fiji Fashion Week Student Designer Show came as a surprise to Marist Brothers High School student Samuela Waqaniburotukula, who s
63-year-old market vendor remains committed to supporting her family
Long before most people wake up, 63-year-old Ruvina Durilala is already on her way to the Nausori Market, travelling from Vuci with root crops and vegetables to earn a li
Central College student crowned Student Designer of the Year at Fiji Water Fashion Show
Central College student Titilia Grace has been crowned Student Designer of the Year at the Fiji Fashion Week Student Designer Show Presented by Fiji Water, impressing jud
Farrington to bring bold island-inspired designs to Fiji Fashion Week
After 16 years of living in Fiji, fashion designer Tracey Farrington says the country now feels more like home than Australia as she prepares to showcase her latest colle
From nursing shifts to the runway, Sinthya Raj embraces both worlds
A nursing career and a passion for modelling go hand in hand for 27-year-old Fiji Fashion Week model Sinthya Raj from Rarawai, Ba, who says balancing both roles requires
Vanua o Noco marks major education milestone with new school project
It was a moment of celebration for students, parents and the wider school community as Ratu Sauvoli Memorial School in Rewa marked the groundbreaking of a new classroom b