Zeenia Mohammed crowned Vodafone Friendly North Queen
22-year-old Zeenia Mohammed has been crowned the 2025 Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North Queen. Speaking to fijivillage News after the crowning, Mohammed said she
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BBQ stall owner, Tucibi Matavesi crowned Friendly North King
19-year-old Tucibi Vulimaivulinitu Matavesi has been crowned the 2025 Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North King. While speaking to fijivillage News after the crowni
Navtarang 5-6 Masala Mix team ready to entertain Labasa in the Friendly North Festival tonight
As the Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North continues, the Navtarang 5 to 6 Masala Mix team has arrived in Labasa and is ready to entertain the crowd during Bollywood
Miss Labasa Divisional Hospital advocates for HIV awareness at Friendly North Festival
Miss Labasa Divisional Hospital, Zeenia Mohammed is using the Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North as a platform to advocate for stronger HIV awareness and the need to
Miss Fiji Sugar Corporation stands for youth empowerment and agricultural revival
Miss Fiji Sugar Corporation Tanya Vakatuku is standing for the revival and empowerment of Fiji’s youth by preserving the connection to the land and modernising agr
Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North kicks off in Labasa
Excitement is in the air as Labasa transforms into a hub of colour, music, and celebration with the Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North officially kicking off today.
Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North to be held from this Saturday to September 6th
Good news for the north, as students on school break will be able to enjoy the Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North starting this Saturday at Subrail Park with their f
Marica Waqaniburotu is the Miss Vodafone Friendly North
Miss Labasa Divisonal Hospital Marica Waqaniburotu has been crowned the Miss Vodafone Friendly North. Miss Labasa Town Council Adi Volitikoro and Miss Northern Civil S
Skill training empower youths to do better – Youth participant
Skill training organised by the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises & Development (FRIEND Fiji) in partnership with the Ministry of Youths has empowered youth
Farmers participate in Organic Farming training
48 farmers from Abaca Village in Vuda, Lautoka, had the opportunity to learn more about organic farming and using the available resources grown around their community to
Chand wins Vodafone Festival King title, promises to continue advocating for youth engagements
I will continue to advocate for youth engagement as I want youths to prosper and achieve better things in their lives with the support from their families and friends.
Friendly North Festival aims to raise funds for the development and refurbishment of Labasa Hospital and FSC mill
The Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North aims to raise funds for the refurbishment of the women's medical ward at the Labasa Hospital, construction of a waiting area f
Sainiana Rokovucago is new FRIEND Fiji CEO
The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND has appointed Sainiana Rokovucago as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rokovucago comes with b
FRIEND and FMF donate supplies to care homes and orphanages
FRIEND Fiji with the support of FMF Foods Limited donated food packs, adult diapers, blankets, and first aid supplies to care homes and orphanages in the western division
Sashi Kiran resigns as FRIEND CEO
The founder and CEO of FRIEND Fiji, Sashi Kiran has resigned from her position. FRIEND President, Adi Makelesi Tavaiqia says Kiran spent much energy in developing FRIE
Nai gains skills from USAID training provided by FRIEND Fiji
Seniuci Nai who lost her job in 2019 due to the COVID-19 pandemic is grateful for the USAID training provided by Friend Fiji. She highlighted this during a community v
Begum seeks assistance to rebuild her home as termites have almost destroyed it
Lautoka resident, Shameem Begum says her house is in desperate need of repair as termites have almost destroyed it. Begum and her two sons are living in just one room
More people living in compromised places are not able to grow their own food - Kiran
More poor people and struggling families living in compromised places such as informal settlements are not able to grow their food because of restrictions while the main
Organisers of Friendly North Festival aims to upgrade dialysis centre in Labasa after collecting more than $200,000
The dialysis centre at the Labasa Hospital is expected to have a new look as the organisers of the 2022 Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North have made it their goal to
FRIEND Fiji starts program for children and mothers struggling with malnutrition
12 mothers and their children who have been struggling with malnutrition and are attending dietary clinics in Nadi are now part of a healthy food program organised by the
5000 youths expected to benefit from the Open Skills Training
5000 youths are expected to benefit from the Open Skills Training that will be provided by the Commonwealth of Learning in partnership with FRIEND. FRIEND says during