2026 Marama Nasoko Competition continues in Suva, with finals tomorrow
The 2026 Marama Nasoko Competition continues in Suva today, bringing together some of the country's emerging women's rugby talent from the North, South, East and West.The
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Sigatoka communities face growing bushfire threat during prolonged dry conditions
Despite knowing the damage bushfires can cause to homes, farms and properties, some people are deliberately setting fire to fields in Sigatoka, putting entire communities
46-year-old water source becomes lifeline for Yasawa Village
Members of Yasawa Village are cleaning and relying on a water source dug in 1980 as prolonged dry weather leaves household water tanks and nearby creeks dry.Speaking t
Sam Wye and Kavekini Boselawa named in Drua Development Squad
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have unveiled 20 promising stars for their Development Squad and Next Gen programme which features FIJI Water Flying Fijians duo Sam Wye
Ba woman worried about how long her family can cope with prolonged dry weather
Suki vendor Leena Devi of Bebai Kona in Ba is worried about how much longer her family can cope with the prolonged dry weather conditions as water shortages continue to a
Drains are not rubbish bins – Nasinu Town Council
The Nasinu Town Council is urging residents and businesses to stop dumping rubbish into drains, warning that blockages can cause flooding and create unhealthy living cond
Ra creates history after beating Inkk Farebrother Trophy holders Naitasiri 32-27
Ra has created history this afternoon after beating Inkk Farebrother Trophy holders Naitasiri 32-27.The scores were locked 20-20 at half time.Ra quickly gained the upper
15 families in Labasa struggle for clean drinking water after months of drought
As many Hindu families prepare for Diwali, about 15 families in Vavalagi, Labasa, are struggling to access clean and safe drinking water following six months of severe dr
Suspect in custody over destruction of Lord Ganesh statue in Ba
A suspect is in custody following the destruction of a Lord Ganesh statue at the Shri Maha Devi Gangaman Temple in Field 28, Rarawai, Ba.Police have confirmed the suspect
Ba community devastated after Lord Ganesh statue destroyed ahead of Diwali
With just days before Diwali, a community in Ba is devastated after the statue of Lord Ganesh was destroyed at the Shri Maha Devi Gangaman Temple in Field 28, Rarawai, Ba
Churches urged to move beyond judgement in tackling Fiji's drug crisis
Fiji Council of Churches President and Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong has challenged church leaders to look beyond judgement and stigma a
Vunivaceva families face water shortage as well dries up
Residents of Vunivaceva in Labasa are struggling to access drinking water as the prolonged dry spell continues to affect their water supply, and a dried-up well ha
24-hour operations begin to extinguish Vunato dump fire as residents warned of toxic smoke
Efforts to extinguish the Vunato Rubbish Dump fire will be intensified, with the Lautoka City Council bringing in an additional excavator and water truck and moving to 24
Vunato dump fire enters fourth day as residents call for its relocation
Residents in Lautoka have been enduring smoke from fires at the Vunato Rubbish Dump for the past 10 to 15 years, with the Lautoka Ratepayers Association calling on the Go
Vunato dump fire could take three weeks to extinguish as residents raise concerns
Residents in Lautoka continue to raise concerns about smoke from the Vunato Rubbish Dump, with rubbish dumping concerns also continuing as the Lautoka City Council say it
Tavua farmer urges farmers to plant short-term crops amid prolonged dry conditions
Farmers struggling with prolonged dry weather conditions are being urged to focus on planting vegetables with shorter harvesting periods to help maintain their livelihood
Sigatoka farmers struggle to grow food and feed animals as drought dries up water sources
The prolonged dry spell has turned agricultural land in Sigatoka into what looks like a desert, leaving farmers struggling to grow vegetables, feed their animals and find
Dry conditions leave farmers unable to grow vegetables in Tavua, price of vegetables double in Ba
Due to the prolonged dry weather conditions, Ahsan Ali has been forced to buy and resell vegetables to maintain his livelihood.Ba Market vendor Ali, who lives in Vatia, T
Prof. Shameem says academic freedom is vital to institutional autonomy and democracy
The University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem says she appreciated the speech by NFP leader Professor Biman Prasad that academic freedom is very impor
Vunato Dump fire continues as Council works to contain smoke affecting residents
Residents in Lautoka are concerned about thick smoke from the Vunato Rubbish Dump, with the Lautoka City Council saying it is working to contain the fire, which has been
Calls for stronger national unity and deeper trust between communities - Roko Tui Bau
Fiji must move beyond historical divisions and mistrust and work towards building a nation where every citizen feels a genuine sense of belonging, dignity and equality.Th