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
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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
St John’s College seeks help to repair damaged hostel stove
One of Ovalau's oldest boarding schools is calling on former students and the wider community for help after a damaged hostel stove has forced students to cook using fire
Almost a decade without commercial flights: Ovalau pushes for Bureta Airstrip revival
The lack of commercial flights to Ovalau for nearly a decade has renewed calls for the reopening of Bureta Airstrip, with residents warning that its continued closure is
Relief for Ovalau residents as Sinu-i-Wasa Tolu dismantling starts
The dismantling of the derelict passenger vessel Sinu-i-Wasa Tolu, which has been grounded at Toki on Ovalau since 2016, has begun, according to its owner, businessman Be
Lami residents question whether National Budget measures will ease cost of living
A taxi driver and a saleswoman from Lami have shared mixed views on the 2026/2027 National Budget, saying while some measures are welcomed, many people are still struggli
Lautoka residents call on Government to ease cost-of-living pressure
Relief from rising fuel and food prices is among the key measures Lautoka residents want the Government to prioritise in the 2026–2027 National Budget next week.Sp
Nadroga/Navosa businesses face water supply issues, flooding, crime and rising fuel costs
Businesses in the Nadroga/Navosa area are grappling with ongoing water supply disruptions, flooding, crime concerns, and rising fuel and gas prices, all of which continue