Taveuni villagers step in to help students after repeated yaqona thefts
Farmers in Taveuni continue to battle yaqona and dalo theft, as villagers say years of hard work can be wiped out overnight, affecting livelihoods and the future of young
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Carrier fares increase in Labasa following fuel price hike
Carrier transport fares in Labasa have increased following the latest fuel price hike, with drivers saying they are struggling to cope with rising operating costs.Speakin
Farmers in Seaqaqa call for higher cane price and fuel subsidy
Sugarcane farmers in Seaqaqa are calling on the Government and the Fiji Sugar Corporation to increase the guaranteed cane price, raise delivery payments and provide fuel
Backyard farming can help ease cost of living pressures - market vendor
As food prices continue to rise, a Nausori market vendor is encouraging families to start backyard gardens, saying even a small supply of home-grown vegetables can help e
Counselling comes before police action - Nabua Muslim League Settlement Zone 1 Chair Tamanitoakula
As concerns over drugs and criminal activity continue to affect parts of the Nabua Muslim League Settlement, community leaders say they are taking a proactive approach by
Fiji Taxi Association calls for fare increase amid rising fuel costs
The Fiji Taxi Association is calling for a fare increase, saying rising fuel prices and the growing number of illegal operators are putting significant financial pressure
Nabua Muslim League residents ready to relocate for a better future
Residents facing relocation from the Nabua Muslim League Settlement say they are prepared to move if it means a safer and better future for their families, while the Gove
HART calls for relief measures as rising costs put pressure on vulnerable families
The Housing Assistance Relief Trust (HART) is calling on the government to provide special relief measures for non-governmental organisations, including concessions on bu
Higher fuel costs making life harder for families in Kerebula Nadi
Rising fuel prices are placing increasing pressure on family budgets, with one Nadi resident saying the latest increases are making it harder for working families to make
Rural families in Lautoka struggle as kerosene prices increase
Rural families in Lautoka that rely on kerosene for cooking are among those most affected by rising fuel prices as they try to cope with the fuel crisis.Lautoka resident
Rising costs hit Yasawa village
Vuaki Village headman Etuate Saukuru says the high cost of basic items such as sugar, flour and rice is affecting families across the island.Speaking to fijivillage News,
Rakiraki youths move away from sugar industry as farmers face challenges
Youths in Rakiraki are increasingly choosing to work outside the farming sector as sugarcane farmers continue to face rising costs and ongoing challenges affecting the in
63-year-old market vendor remains committed to supporting her family
Long before most people wake up, 63-year-old Ruvina Durilala is already on her way to the Nausori Market, travelling from Vuci with root crops and vegetables to earn a li
Deteriorating road conditions in Valenicina now a priority, says Tuisawau after residents raise concerns
Addressing the deteriorating road conditions and lack of basic services in the upper section of Saioni Settlement in Valenicina, Lami is now a priority.This has been high
Midnight journey: Women of Naivucini reach Suva at 12am to sell produce for their families
At around midnight, Miliana Maramayawa arrives in Suva from Naivucini, ready to embrace the early hours of a new day as she prepares to sell her produce at the Suva Marke
Residents in Valenicina still waiting for better road as FRA cites jurisdiction limits
Residents in the upper section of Saioni Settlement in Valenicina, Lami, say they have spent years fundraising to repair damaged roads themselves while continuing to live
We have no choice — Vendors increase prices as costs rise
The rising cost of living continues to place pressure on market vendors, as they are now forced to significantly increase prices to earn a reasonable profit.Speaking to f