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
Tag: Culture
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
Ratu Etonia Seru Rokotuinaceva installed as Tui Levuka after 16 years
Ratu Etonia Seru Rokotuinaceva has been traditionally installed as the Nai Taukei Nabukebuke Na Gone Turaga Bale Na Tui Levuka and has taken over the chiefly role which
Farmer urges youth to consider farming after harvesting 960kg dragon fruit worth $14,000
A dragon fruit farmer in the Western Division is encouraging women and youths with arable land to seriously think of farming for a living, as he has not regretted venturi
SDA Church in Fiji extends Matanigasau to family for alleged murder after 55 years in Vanua Levu
The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Fiji presented a Matanigasau to the family of a teenage girl who was allegedly murdered at Vatuvonu High School premises 55 years ago
Greater Good Foundation calls for the end of dog poisoning
The Greater Good Foundation has raised concerns on the current approach by the Ministry of Agriculture where “Poison 1080†is being used to manage the increas
Flood-affected farmers advised to seek assistance from Agriculture Offices
Following questions raised by farmers on what assistance is being provided to those affected by floods and heavy rain, the Ministry of Agriculture is advising farmers to
Pig waste assistance program provides relief to 69-year-old resident of Tagitagi, Tavua
It was an emotional day for Saroni Farm in Tagitagi, Tavua as they witnessed the production of cooking gas at home, the impact of turning waste into renewable energy.
Rayalu assures assistance for flood affected farmers
As hundreds of farms have been affected by floods in the past few weeks, the Minister for Agriculture, Vatimi Rayalu, has assured farmers that assistance will be provided
Rayalu calls on coconut farmers to ramp up production to meet demand
The Minister for Agriculture, Vatimi Rayalu is calling on all coconut farmers in Fiji to replant more coconut to meet the demand that we need. Rayalu made this stateme
Wheat import bill has increased from $108 million in 2021 to $171 million in 2022 - Rayalu
The Minister for Agriculture Vatimi Rayalu has revealed that the country's wheat import bill has increased from $108 million in 2021 to $171 million in 2022. Rayalu sa
Ginger continues to be one of the successful export commodities for Fiji
Ginger continues to be one of the successful export commodities for Fiji and is currently in demand from the USA, Europe, Australia, NZ, and the Asian markets. While s
Taiwan continues support to Fiji’s agriculture development
Taiwan’s promotion of fruit diplomacy in Fiji has provided advanced technology to support the Pacific Island nation’s agriculture. Taiwan Representative
Plans to have a Agricultural Research and Development Institute
The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways will conduct a feasibility study for the establishment of the Agricultural Research and Development Institute of Fiji (ARDIF).