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
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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
Taveuni residents step in to get students to school amid bus disruption
As students in Taveuni struggled to get to school following the disruption to bus services, two residents stepped in to ensure children, especially those sitting exams, d
Telecom Fiji upgrading transmission towers to improve connectivity in Taveuni
Upgrading works are currently being conducted at Telecom Fiji's transmission tower at DV Peak in Taveuni to improve network connectivity, after residents raised concer
Vodafone Fiji to build new mobile tower in Qila as it works to improve Taveuni coverage
Following concerns raised by Taveuni residents and the business community regarding poor network connectivity, Vodafone Fiji says it is continuing to monitor and improve
Thousands of Taveuni students to be affected as bus company plans to stop services
Thousands of students across Taveuni could face disruptions to their exams and classes after a local bus company informed schools that it will suspend student bus service
Taveuni businessman calls for action on long-standing mobile network issues
A Taveuni businessman is calling for improvements to mobile network services on the island, saying poor connectivity has affected businesses and residents for the past fi
Fuel supply returns to normal in Taveuni as shipping resumes
The fuel shortage in Taveuni has eased following the resumption of shipping services to the island.Speaking to fijivillage News, Suncity Supermarket owner Rohil Chaudhari
Qila residents finally get road repairs after years of poor conditions
Following serious concerns raised by residents over poor road condition and the challenges it is creating for farmers, drivers and school children, the Fiji Roads Authori
Mother of five turns to market vending as living costs climb
Rising living costs have prompted a 40-year-old mother of five from Tailevu to return to work, this time as a market vendor, to help support her family's finances.Mereti
Rising transport costs add pressure on Naitasiri kai seller
A kai (mussel) seller from Nacokaika in Naitasiri says rising fuel and transport costs are making it harder for her to come to Suva to sell at the market.Elenoa Daveta