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
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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
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