Rabuka honours Melanesians’ legacy in national celebration
The legacy of the Melanesians descendants is intertwined with Fiji's history and at every turn let us rewrite the story of this journey to create unity. Prime Minister
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Melanesian descendants gather in Suva to celebrate 160th anniversary
Hundreds of Melanesian descendants are gathered at the Suva foreshore to celebrate the 160th anniversary in remembrance of their ancestors who came to Fiji as labourers,
Melanesian contributions in Fiji for years have gone unnoticed in official narratives - Vasu
As the government celebrates the 160th Anniversary of the Melanesian labourers arrival in Fiji, Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu has apologized on behalf of the
Govt allocates $100,000 for 160th Anniversary Commemoration of the arrival of Melanesian labourers
In a significant step towards recognising and preserving the cultural and historical contributions of Fiji’s Melanesian Labourers' descendants, the Government, thr
First Miss Hibiscus gets a visit from reigning Queen
Miss Hibiscus 2024, Melania Tora, along with 1st Runner Up Martina Sigrah and 2nd Runner Up Pepe Malani, visited the Pearce Home in Suva to meet Fiji’s first-ever
College of Medicine Adventist Association lead pick-a-thon to promote environmental health
The College of Medicine Pasifika Campus, Medical Adventist Student Association has taken the initiative to engage in community outreach by organising a pick-a-thon. F
New refurbished Golden Age Home opens in Labasa
A strong sentiment was shared by the Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, at the soft launch of the newly refurbished Golden Age Hom
Fiji Food Truck owner’s $1 burger act of kindness warms hearts and spreads ‘bula spirit’
In a light-hearted exchange that captured the essence of Fiji’s friendly and caring spirit, a simple request for a bargain from three students turned into a delig
19 Nabukaluka villagers secure a carrier for school children and market vendors
19 villagers from Nabukaluka in Naitasiri have achieved their aim of providing a carrier to be used as a Road Service License vehicle for the children who attend Waidina
Let there be light : 260 villagers in Naitasiri equipped with 45 solar lights
260 residents in a village in Naitasiri have better lights after the installation of 45 solar street lights improving safety and supporting early morning activities by th
People getting married at young age linked to rising social issues - Ivone Lemoya
People getting married at a young age is a contributing factor to the increase in issues related to drugs and other social problems in our community. This has been hig
No child loitering after 9pm, no drug dealing and usage – Sabeto Village
Sabeto Village chiefs have taken their own initiative in eradicating drug dealing and usage in the area, and set up a Police committee within the village made up of ex Po
Vuci South residents form Crime Committee and commit to reporting drug issues after rising concerns
Residents of Vuci South in Nausori have committed to report any issue regarding drugs to the Police after people were caught allegedly possessing methamphetamine, marijua
60 families may join members in Australia under PALM scheme pilot program
About 60 families could be joining their family members working under the PALM scheme in Australia as they were part of the Family Accompaniment Decision Briefing Sessio
Nasinu community unites for Elderly Abuse Awareness Day and sports
Hundreds of community members gathered for the World Elderly Abuse Awareness Day Celebration and Nasinu Volleyball Tournament at the Valelevu Multipurpose Court where the
105-year-old mother of 6 from Bua laid to rest
105-year-old Mereselina Wati who would often emphasise to her children that the food they ate is always their medicine, was laid to rest in Bua by her 75-year-old son and
Fiji Humanitarian Policy undergoes revision to enhance disaster response and community support
The Fiji Humanitarian Policy is undergoing a revision to allow humanitarian action in Fiji to be principled, coordinated and responsive to the needs of the communities w
Vatoa villagers in Lau request the Govt for savings and investment services
Vatoa villagers in the Lau Group have requested the Government to provide savings and investment services to maritime islands in the Eastern Division. This was raised
Wailoku residents raise concern over no Police vehicle and one Police officer stationed at their station every night
We have no Police vehicle and one Police Officer stationed at the Wailoku Police Station every night. This is one major concern voiced by the residents of Wailoku du
New Vunisea Market opens in Kadavu
It was a proud moment for the market vendors at the Vunisea Market in Kadavu as their prayers have been answered after the opening of their new refurbished market. The
Residents in rural areas envisage 20-year development plan to include 100 percent mobile connectivity in their province
Residents in the rural areas around the country have envisaged the 20-year development priorities plan to include 100 percent mobile connectivity in their province, as a