Fiji to get $72M loan from Japan if major natural disaster strikes
Fiji will not have to worry about finance in case of a major natural disaster as Japan has committed to provide a concessional loan of about $72 million should a disaster
Tag: Assistance
Fiji and Japan strengthens fisheries sector with new development assistance project
Technical skills in the fisheries sector are expected lifted after the Ministry of Fisheries and the Overseas Fishery Cooperation Foundation of Japan (OFCF Japan) signed
Rukua Villagers in Beqa receive boat and engine from Govt to cover church operation expenses
The villagers of Rukua in Beqa believe they have been blessed after receiving a boat and an engine from the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Manag
Govt to prioritize termite eradication before providing aid to Lautoka informal settlements - Kiran
Following concerns raised by residents in Field 40 Lautoka about lack of assistance to families living in informal settlements whose homes were destroyed by termites, Ass
Easy access for people of Cikobia after receiving fibreglass boat and engine
People of Cikobia in Labasa will now have easy access to the main island and be able to manage economic sustainability after receiving a fibreglass boat and an engine fro
78 homeowners’ applications approved for Fiji's Termite Control Subsidy Programme
78 applications have been assessed and confirmed that they meet the criteria for the Control Assistance Programme by Fiji's Termites Taskforce. This has been highlight
Rotary Pacific Water Foundation to construct water system for people in Taveuni
Maritime islands including Taveuni rely mostly on rain water for their source of water supply and therefore Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation will construct a full
Fijians spend their Saturdays feeding the hungry in Australia
Five Fijians are spending their Saturday day off feeding the hungry people in Brisbane's Eastern suburbs in Australia cooking curry and stir fry while singing a tune know
New goat shed for 56-year-old Legalega farmer
56-year-old livestock farmer Bhan Pratap was over the moon after his new goat shed was commissioned by the Assistant Minister for Agriculture, Tomasi Tunabuna. Pratap
Tikina o Levuka in Ovalau receives tank system, water pump, backup water tank, floating feed and a solar grid
It was an exciting day for Tikina o Levuka in Ovalau after they were handed over a 10-diameter tank system, an aeration system, a water pump, a backup water tank, 40 bags
PM distributes food rations and assures support in flood-affected areas
Food rations have been distributed to the affected families in Barara, Navakai and Naisoso-Taiperia in Lautoka as Prime Minister Sitiveni concluded his two-day visit to f
Over 1000 students with disabilities receives back-to-school assistance packs
More than 1,000 students with disabilities and those whose parents have disabilities have received back-to-school assistance packs from New Vision of Fiji, supported by t
Construction of Saliadrau Village bridge underway
Good news for the villagers of Saliadrau in Namosi as the work on their new bridge has started. The villagers have been knocking on the government's door for the past
Spinal Injury Association to receive mobility devices and medical supplies worth $1.2M from Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation
Spinal Injury Association of Fiji will be getting a boost in assisting people living with disabilities as the Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation will be handing over mobility d
293 street dwellers living in major towns and cities
As at December last year, 293 street dwellers where most are under the age of 17 were living in the streets of Suva, Lautoka, Nadi, Labasa, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki. Thi
Veilomani Boys Home in Ba receives sporting equipment from the Ministry of Youth
Youths from Veilomani Boys Home in Ba received a generous donation of sporting equipment and had the opportunity to share their experience and stories with the Minister o
50 cartons of drinking water have reached Cikobia and more to be taken tomorrow
About 50 cartons of drinking water have already reached Cikobia Island and more water is expected to reach the island tomorrow. This was highlighted by the Minister fo
Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji assists 3 infant babies under the care of the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection
The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji provided baby hampers to 3 infant babies under the care of the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection as part of their Diwali
Volunteers start book drive to help get more reading material for Vunilagi Book Club members
Volunteers from Selfless Fiji have started a book drive for Vunilagi Book Club that teaches children and youths of Nanuku informal settlement in Vatuwaqa to develop their
It is critical for street dwellers to be assisted - Tabuya
It is critical for street dwellers to be assisted and alleviated from a life of poverty to one of productivity. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Women, Ch
Fishermen in Lautoka will now benefit from the $1.3 million ice making machine from Japan
Fishermen in Lautoka will now be able to preserve their catch and improve their income and livelihoods after the handing over of a $1.3 million ice making machine from Ja