New portable sawmill expected to boost jobs and economic growth in Lakeba
Lakeba villages and communities across the Lau Group are expected to benefit from new economic opportunities following the handover of a portable sawmill worth $60,000 to
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Mataqali Nabukarabe gives 7-days before shutting down the Nasarava Water Catchment
The Mataqali Nabukarabe has given the Water Authority of Fiji seven days to pay the outstanding amount owed to the resource owners before it closes the Nasarava Water Cat
Five Fijians to join US Coast Guard Cutter ship crew
Five Fijians will join the US Coast Guard Cutter Harriet Lane on a bilateral patrol aimed at deterring illegal fishing, narcotics trafficking and other illicit activities
Multi-Ethnic Grant Programme helps preserve culture and empower youths in Rakiraki
The Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts continues to support youth development and cultural preservation through its Multi-Ethnic Grant Programme
11 families in Tuvu Settlement in Ba to benefit from reliable access to clean water
38 people from 11 families in Tuvu Settlement, Nailaga, Ba, are now benefiting from safe and reliable access to clean water following the commissioning of the Tuvu Phase
Blood drive underway at Nasinu Town Council today
The Nasinu Town Council is encouraging members of the public to help save lives by participating in a blood drive being held today at the Council's car park.The initiativ
Kite Warriors Fiji encouraging children to have less screen time
While some people were enjoying a much deserved break from school or work, others returning from church or even getting lunch ready, there was an aerial battle for suprem
Bayview Heights launches new Neighbourhood Watch logo and mascot at Fun Day
Members of the Bayview Heights community in Suva were hosted to a Fun Day for their Neighbourhood Watch by the Bayview Council yesterday for the launch of their new neigh
Young athletes turn entrepreneurs to raise money for basketball equipment
A group of teen basketball players used the Muanikau Backyard Bazaar to raise funds for their basketball equipment by selling flavoured sodas.Speaking to fijivillage News
Residents turn out in numbers for Muanikau Backyard Bazaar
People turned out in numbers at the Muanikau Backyard Bazaar held at Veiuto Primary School, where community members showcased and sold fresh produce, homemade goods, bake
About 130 people attended 'Older Persons Recreational Awareness Program' in Caubati
About 130 people attended the “Golden Blessings Day†event in Caubati, where senior citizens were recognised and celebrated through entertainment, health serv
Residents in Valenicina still waiting for better road as FRA cites jurisdiction limits
Residents in the upper section of Saioni Settlement in Valenicina, Lami, say they have spent years fundraising to repair damaged roads themselves while continuing to live
80 elderly people to be honoured at 'Golden Blessings Day' in Caubati
Around 80 elderly people are expected to be celebrated this Saturday during the “Golden Blessings Day†event in Caubati, aimed at recognising and honouring se
Community clean-up campaign highlights waste challenges at Laucala Beach
Residents of Laucala Beach came together with youth groups and volunteers yesterday to commemorate Girmit Day through a community clean-up campaign at the Bailey Bridge f
Nadrala farmers receive training on crop diversification and climate resilience
Farmers in Nadrala have received training from the Ministry of Agriculture to promote crop diversification and climate resilience. The training was conducted this week by
11 communities in Tavua receive over $74,000 in grants for grassroots development projects
11 community-based organisations in Tavua have received grants from the Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs, led by Minister Charan Jeath Singh, with a total allocation of $
Golden Age Home staff complete fire warden training
Eighteen staff members from the Samabula Golden Age Home have completed a three-day Community Fire Warden Training conducted by the National Fire Authority.During the cer
Return and Earn Initiative funds CCTV and community needs in Balawa, Lautoka
Balawa neighbourhood in Lautoka is strengthening recycling through the Return and Earn Initiative, with revenue generated helping to fund CCTV data for community safety.B
Lau communities urged to use fuel wisely as they brace for rising costs and fuel shortages
People in the Lau Group are being urged to use fuel wisely as rising costs and ongoing supply shortages begin to impact daily life across the islands.Speaking to fijivill
Over 2,000 Fijians upskilled through Westpac financial literacy training
More than 2,000 Fijians across the Central, Northern and Western Divisions have been upskilled through free financial literacy training by Westpac Fiji in the past six mo
Holy Week reflection amid rising drug crisis among youths
As thousands of Christians celebrate Palm Sunday today, the the Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says that Christians enter the most sacred