Children miss school as water shortages hit Saru, Lautoka
Some children in Saru, Lautoka, have missed school several times because their families are struggling to get enough water to wash their uniforms as water shortages conti
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Uciwai residents in Nadi receive water after more than two weeks of disruption
Residents of Uciwai Village in Nadi have received water following a disruption that left families struggling without a continuous supply for more than two weeks.Uciwai Ad
Tavua's Nasivi River seepage issue rectified a year after concerns raised
A year after concerns were raised about alleged waste discharge into the Nasivi River in Tavua, the Water Authority of Fiji says the issue has been rectified following wo
Votualevu residents without water since Saturday night as WAF works to restore supply
Some residents of Votualevu, Nadi, have been without water since Saturday night, with concerns growing over the prolonged disruption.Savalau Road resident Raju Singh Desi
Emergency water deliveries continue in martime areas as families in Yasawa and Cikobia face shortages
Families facing water shortages in the Yasawa Group and Cikobia will continue to receive emergency water supplies as authorities work to assist affected communities in th
Dramasi residents still waiting for permanent water supply after 35 years
After 35 years of living in Dramasi, Tavua, Gaayetri Lata says her community is still without permanent water supply, forcing her family to depend on a dam on the foot of
26 Ura Estate workers sent home as dry weather threatens water supply
The people of Taveuni are feeling the impact of the prolonged dry weather conditions affecting the country, with Ura Estate Manager Waisea Railumu warning that they could
WAF plans water supply extension for Dramasi community
Following concerns raised by the women of Dramasi where some have to wake up as early as two in the morning to fetch water, the Water Authority of Fiji says they intend t
Climate Change is happening right on our doorstep, we can see it, feel it and are already experiencing its effects- I Sausau Vou Ei Tawake President
The I Sausau Vou Ei Tawake will organise a fundraising event this Saturday to begin a three-year development drive to raise funds for the construction of a new community
Vuna villagers call for action on long-running water problems
Families in Vuna, Taveuni are carefully rationing the little water they have for cooking, washing and other daily needs as residents continue to wait for a reliable water
Kinoya resident raises concerns over leaking sewer chamber in compound
A Kinoya resident has raised concerns about a leaking main sewer chamber within his compound, claiming the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) has yet to take action several da
95 people, including 52 children, living with rheumatic heart disease in Kadavu
95 people, including 52 children, are living with rheumatic heart disease in Kadavu, with 39 of the total cases recorded in the Vunisea medical area.The figures were high
We desperately need water : Nacula resident calls for urgent Government assistance
A 58-year-old Nacula Village resident is calling for urgent water assistance as families, schools and essential services in parts of Yasawa continue to struggle with wate
Taveuni patients no longer need to travel to Labasa for X-rays and ultrasound
Patients in Taveuni will no longer have to travel to Labasa Hospital for X-rays and ultrasound scans following the resumption of services at Taveuni Hospital.The Health M
Taveuni resident alleges WAF officer questioned him over speaking to media
A Taveuni resident who previously raised concerns about water delivery charges and delays, says he was confronted by a Water Authority of Fiji staff member and questioned
Taveuni family travels 10km for water amid concerns over delivery delays
A Taveuni resident is disappointed about the delays in water carting services as now, they are travelling about 10 kilometres to wash and collect water for daily use.The
Sewage discharge and strong stench raise concerns along Tomanu Road, Nadera
A strong sewage stench along Tomanu Road in Nadera is raising concerns for residents, with the Nasinu Town Council confirming that sewage from a burst sewer line has been
Man injured after falling through covered manhole in Suva
A man fell knee-deep into a manhole along Nina Street in Suva earlier this week after stepping on a cover that appeared to be securely in place, raising serious concerns
Rakiraki farmers lose livestock as water shortage worsens
Farmers in Rakiraki are losing livestock and seeing their crops badly affected as the ongoing effects of El Niño and a lack of water continue to take a toll on their f
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
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