Fiji launches new project to tackle waste and marine pollution
Fiji has launched the second phase of the Sustainable Waste Actions in the Pacific Project, known as SWAP2, to improve waste management systems and reduce rubbish flowing
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Tikoduadua can't comment on recent RFMF armoury incident as investigation continues
Minister for Defence, Pio Tikoduadua says as investigations are ongoing, he cannot comment on the actual conduct of the attempts that were made at the military camp
Fiji advances relocation plans for communities affected by climate change
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is reviewing progress on plans to relocate communities vulnerable to the growing impacts of climate change. Key government
Students mark world water day despite earlier disruptions
Students of Vatukoula Convent Primary School in the Western Division have commemorated World Water Day 2026, despite earlier disruptions caused by adverse weather, Whi
Boat master training opens new opportunities in Macuata
Youths in Macuata are set to benefit from improved maritime skills and safer livelihood opportunities following the completion of the Boat Master and Class 6 License Trai
25-year-old Bua farmer becomes first-time homeowner through Rural Housing Assistance Programme
A 25-year-old farmer from Bua has become a first-time homeowner through the Government’s Rural Housing Assistance Programme.Lui Rabale of Nakorovou Village in Kubu
New library in Urata Community aims to strengthen literacy
The Urata Community Library was officially opened by the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, as part of Government efforts to strengthen literacy and improve access t
76-Year-old market vendor defies age with determination
At 76 years old, Titilia Naimanumanu continues to defy expectations, supporting herself as one of the oldest vendors at the Suva Market while inspiring others with her re
Three-day training empowers entrepreneurs with practical business skills
Twenty market vendors including 13 women and 7 men have been awarded certificates after completing a three-day Business Training Programme for Suva Market vendors. Â
Preparations for September's Municipal Elections intensifies
Municipal elections are set to return to Fiji after more than two decades, giving people across the country a renewed opportunity to choose who represents them at the loc
Govt redeploys $56M to fund transport, social welfare and sugar support as fuel price expected to go up
In an effort to ease the burden of the increasing fuel prices, the Government has announced a redeployment of $56 million from the existing budget to fund support for bus
PHIT project to boost healthcare access and infrastructure
Representatives and health officials from across the Pacific gathered in Nadi today for the launch of the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) project, officiate
139 organisations benefit from $2M Multi-Ethnic Grant Programme
A total of 139 community-based organisations benefited from the final phase disbursement of grants under the Multi-Ethnic Grant Programme for the 2025–2026 financi
Nasinu resident flags misuse of community car parks at consultation
Serious concerns have been raised over the alleged misuse of community car parks and gaps in urban planning during the public consultation on the review of the Local Gove
11 communities in Tavua receive over $74,000 in grants for grassroots development projects
11 community-based organisations in Tavua have received grants from the Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs, led by Minister Charan Jeath Singh, with a total allocation of $
Water tanks, food rations boost recovery in Yasawa after TC Vaianu
More than 60 families at Viwa, Naibalebale, Najia and Yakani Village in the Yasawa Group received food ration packs to help them cope the immediate aftermath of Tropical
Nabouwalu set for transformation under new township plan
Nabouwalu is set to be transformed into a planned and economically viable township following Cabinet’s in-principle approval of the proposed development pathway un
Communities reminded to use government grants responsibly
Communities have been reminded that government grants are public funds that must be used strictly for their intended purposes.Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Public
Fiji records 300 stroke cases annually as rehabilitation demand rises
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has revealed that Fiji continues to face a growing burden of non-communicable diseases, including diabetes and cardiovascular dis
New borehole project to improve access to clean water in Ra's Nakorovou Village
Access to safe and clean drinking water will improve for families in Nakorovou Village in Ra, as a new borehole project will directly benefit the Seventh Day Adventist Ch
Food and essential aid delivered to more than 250 families in Yasawa
More than 250 families across affected communities in the Yasawa Group have received much-needed assistance, with the distribution of food ration packs and essential non-