Qelewaqa families in Labasa without water supply for 3 days
Families in Qelewaqa, Labasa, have been without water supply for the past three continuous days.Resident Sunil Narayan told fijivillage News that while he understands the
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More than 4,900 people affected by water shortages in Yasawa as Govt plans assistance
More than 4,900 people across 23 villages in Yasawa are affected by water shortages, with the Government now trying to secure a vessel to transport water to the maritime
Gau resident calls for road repairs as poor conditions disrupt weekly freight service
A freight operator who has spent about five years delivering groceries, hardware and personal belongings to communities around Gau says poor road conditions are now preve
Batiki students forced to have half-day classes due to limited water
Students at Batiki District School are attending only half-day classes because of limited water, while parents are now preparing to clean an old dam about four kilometres
Qila residents face 2km journey for water as creek levels remain low
Residents of Qila in Taveuni may have to travel about two kilometres downhill to find an alternative water source, if prolonged dry weather causes their main supply to fa
Nadi resident raises concern over lack of ear and nose specialist at Lautoka Aspen
A Nadi resident is calling for an ear and nose specialist to be available at Lautoka Aspen Hospital, raising concerns that the hospital has been without a specialist for
Craving for something more turns into mother-daughter condiment business
What started as a desire to make meals at home a little less boring has turned into a mother-and-daughter condiment business.That is how Lisi and Una's Homemade Recipes c
Drought leaves Vunivacea families in Labasa without reliable water supply
Nineteen families residing in Vunivacea, Labasa, are facing serious water shortages after the borehole supplying their water dried up due to prolonged dry weather.Spea
Lautoka residents raise alarm over public drinking and grab-and-runs
Residents and taxi drivers in Lautoka are calling for increased police patrols as concerns grow over public drinking, nuisance behaviour and grab-and-run incidents in the
Taveuni water shortage forces resident to pay $792 for 20,000 litres
As dry weather conditions continue to affect water supply in parts of Taveuni, a resident was charged about 15 times more for 20,000 litres of water, with the Water Autho
80-year-old shaken after home broken into in Khalsa Rd, suspect in custody
An elderly man has been left shaken after his home was broken into and household items, groceries, tools, clothes and cash were stolen from his home at Rokara Settlement
20 CCTV cameras in Ba to boost public safety and combat crime
Public safety in Ba is expected to improve with the installation of 20 CCTV cameras at key locations as part of a $77,050 project aimed at assisting Police in combating c
Home security alarm foils attempted break-in in Laucala Beach, homeowner shares CCTV footage
A home security alarm foiled an attempted break-in at a house along Nokonoko Road in Laucala Beach last night, with the homeowner now sharing CCTV footage to alert reside
Resident raises concerns over drinking and vandalism at Samabula church
A 24-year-old resident is raising concerns over repeated incidents of drinking, vandalism and damage at the Central Revival Centre church, located in Komo Park, Samabula.
Repeated thefts and robberies forcing Cunningham residents to live in fear
Residents of Stage One in Cunningham, opposite the Cunningham Community Post, are living in fear and feeling unsafe in their own neighbourhood after repeated
Taveuni residents still waiting for water as shortage worsens
Residents in parts of Taveuni say the ongoing water shortage is becoming increasingly desperate, with some families still waiting for water despite reaching out to the Wa
Residents call for long-term solution as Savusavu landfill fire continues to smoulder
Residents are calling for long-term action to prevent repeated landfill fires in Savusavu, saying the latest incident has once again raised concerns about the health impa
Navai families struggle with water shortage as borehole remains out of service
Five families in Navai, Seaqaqa are facing ongoing water shortages, with residents calling on the government to repair a borehole that has been out of service for the pas
Dry weather leaves parts of Taveuni without reliable water for almost a week
Residents in several parts of Taveuni have been without a reliable water supply for almost a week, with the Water Authority of Fiji attributing the ongoing disruptions to
New $460,000 farm road improves market access for 200 Macuata farmers
More than 200 farmers in the districts of Dogotuki, Udu and Cikobia in Macuata will now have safer and more reliable access to markets following the completion of a new 1
Taveuni Buses Limited to resume services this afternoon, thanks residents for helping students
Taveuni Buses Limited will resume its school bus services this afternoon, after reaching an understanding with the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission.Speaking to