Dakuni villagers plant 2,000 mangroves to combat beach erosion
The villagers of Dakuni in Beqa have taken the initiative to plant more than 2,000 mangroves to conserve their natural resources, as soil erosion has been affecting their
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Navua community unites to build local gas crematorium, seeks support
The people of Navua will no longer need to travel to Davuilevu Housing or Raralevu to cremate their loved ones at a gas crematorium, as the community has united to constr
Mataqali Dravutu raise over $82,000 for construction of evacuation centre
It has been a meaningful Christmas and New Year for the mataqali Dravutu in the Nabua settlement, Waikete, Tailevu, after they raised $82,402.18 to support the constructi
Koya family at Muslim League Settlement won’t celebrate Christmas like before
Christmas celebrations will not be the same for the Koya family at the Muslim League Settlement in Nabua, as they are worried about their relocation. This follows the
Improving living standards is vital for fostering collaboration and cooperation within the community - Tubuna
Improving living standards is vital for fostering collaboration and cooperation within the community. While speaking at the commissioning of the Burekalou footpath at
Namuamua Village Hall declared a Tobacco-Free Hall
In a bid to create more awareness of the issues concerning tobacco use, the villagers of Namuamua in Namosi have declared their village hall a Tobacco-Free Hall. While
Against all odds: 15-year-old to fly Fiji’s flag in AFL tournament
15-year-old Manasa Bukawaqa Katonivere is preparing for an opportunity he could have only dreamed of months ago. Soon, he will be on a plane to Brisbane, representing
Tubuna emphasises education and unity for community growth
Melanesian descendants have been reminded of the importance of education and supporting their children’s education to improve community leadership. Speaking at
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
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