Food leakage is a challenge for tourism industry - Gavoka
One of the huge challenges in the tourism industry is the leakage factor in the sense of what leaves the country to be imported or what's to service our industry and one
Tag: Culture
Cultural erosion linked to rise in social issues – Dr Naisilisili
The breakdown of our cultural ties is one of the great impacts of the rise of social issues in our iTaukei community. While speaking to fijivillage News, former lectur
26-year-old school teacher Emily Selala toils the land when she is not teaching
26-year-old Emily Selala, who is a primary school teacher by profession, was born and raised in Taveuni, the garden island of Fiji and knows too well the struggles she en
National Agriculture Show to feature new discussions and innovations
Farmers can expect new panel discussions and opportunities to exchange ideas at the 2024 National Agriculture Show next month, that is aimed at improving service efficien
Kamal family's agricultural business thrives amidst COVID-19 challenges
The Kamal family began a thriving agricultural business where small-scale farming and urban agriculture experienced a surge in popularity as individuals thought in becomi
Future leaders are affected by drugs, youths should turn to farming for living – Rayalu
Future leaders of the country are affected by drugs and communities should work together to fight this issue before it enters our homes and villages. This is the messa
Fiji Govt boosts MSMEs with $120 million investment
Great news for Nakita Farmers Cooperative in Togobula Village and the Deepak Cooperative in Maro Village as they have been provided with a tractor each as part of the gov
New tractor will benefit 98 households in Natogadravu Village
The Natogadravu Village farming cluster in Tailevu is ready to expand and secure their future growth and farming efforts after receiving a new tractor from the Ministry o
Ministry of Waterways focuses on dredging Ba River to minimise flooding issues
The Ministry of Waterways is focusing on dredging the Ba River to increase the depth and width of the river channel and allowing it to carry more water which can also red
60-year-old man is now a successful farmer, fisherman, carpenter and automobile driver
60-year-old former serviceman Peniasi Dobui, who had lost both his legs in an accident when he was just 25-years-old, is now a successful farmer and living his best life
30 rice farmers in Labasa receive tractor from Ministry of Agriculture
30 rice farmers in Labasa will be able to increase their farming production after they receive a tractor from the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways. The farmers r
Over 600 farmers in the Central Division benefit from the Ministry of Agriculture new Outsource Programme
617 farmers in the Central Division were assisted through the Outsource Programme initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways during the 2023-2024 financial ye
Serua supports UNDRIP to benefit Indigenous resource owners in Fiji
The Serua Provincial Council has agreed for Fiji to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. While speaking to fijivillage News, iTauk
We must hold dear to personal values taught by our ancestors – Minister for Employment
We must hold dear to personal values taught by our ancestors as they guide the children who are our future generation, helping them navigate the complexities of life.
TVET empowers skills to be job creators – Tunabuna
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) learning empowers youths with skills and knowledge to be job creators rather than job seekers. Assistant Ministe
Tavite Veredamu honors iTaukei heritage with son’s first haircut in Nakavu Namosi
A French rugby player with links to Fiji, Tavite Veredamu preferred to have his son's first haircut in his home village of Nakavu in Namosi and also to celebrate his firs
Navuso Agriculture receives irrigation kit
The Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute received a huge boost as they received an irrigation kit provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways through its Irri
Impose tax on grog as high consumption has led to unproductivity and idle land in Levuka
Concerns have been raised by community members in Levuka that the consumption of grog on their island has spiralled out of control, and they are calling on the Government
Gleam of hope for dairy farmers in Naitasiri as road works start
Great news for 34 dairy farms in Naitasiri, as carting milk cans on their backs and wheelbarrows to the roadside will soon become a thing of the past as road works have s
Agriculture to be used as a tool to fight poverty - Rayalu
Agriculture can be used as a tool to fight poverty and other social ills in Fiji. Agriculture Minister Vatimi Rayalu has made these comments in parliament and adds tha
Parent company of FIJI Water to get into major agriculture development
The Wonderful Company, the parent company of FIJI Water and one of the world’s biggest and most successful agricultural enterprises, has announced plans to pursue