80 elderly people to be honoured at 'Golden Blessings Day' in Caubati
Around 80 elderly people are expected to be celebrated this Saturday during the “Golden Blessings Day†event in Caubati, aimed at recognising and honouring se
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Community clean-up campaign highlights waste challenges at Laucala Beach
Residents of Laucala Beach came together with youth groups and volunteers yesterday to commemorate Girmit Day through a community clean-up campaign at the Bailey Bridge f
Nadrala farmers receive training on crop diversification and climate resilience
Farmers in Nadrala have received training from the Ministry of Agriculture to promote crop diversification and climate resilience. The training was conducted this week by
11 communities in Tavua receive over $74,000 in grants for grassroots development projects
11 community-based organisations in Tavua have received grants from the Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs, led by Minister Charan Jeath Singh, with a total allocation of $
Golden Age Home staff complete fire warden training
Eighteen staff members from the Samabula Golden Age Home have completed a three-day Community Fire Warden Training conducted by the National Fire Authority.During the cer
Return and Earn Initiative funds CCTV and community needs in Balawa, Lautoka
Balawa neighbourhood in Lautoka is strengthening recycling through the Return and Earn Initiative, with revenue generated helping to fund CCTV data for community safety.B
Lau communities urged to use fuel wisely as they brace for rising costs and fuel shortages
People in the Lau Group are being urged to use fuel wisely as rising costs and ongoing supply shortages begin to impact daily life across the islands.Speaking to fijivill
Over 2,000 Fijians upskilled through Westpac financial literacy training
More than 2,000 Fijians across the Central, Northern and Western Divisions have been upskilled through free financial literacy training by Westpac Fiji in the past six mo
Holy Week reflection amid rising drug crisis among youths
As thousands of Christians celebrate Palm Sunday today, the the Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says that Christians enter the most sacred
Flooding after Cyclone Urmil causes fruit and vegetable shortage in Ba Market
Ba market vendors are currently facing a shortage of fruits and vegetables following flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Urmil.Ba Market Vendors Association President
Nadivakarua Women’s Group fish pond project aims to improve food security
Villagers of Nadivakarua in Kubulau, Bua, were assisted by the Ministry of Fisheries, Fiji Aquaculture team in the Northern Division, who recently worked together with
84 communities in Western Division receive Multi-Ethnic Grants
Eighty-four communities in the Western Division will benefit from the Multi-Ethnic Grant Programme after receiving funding to support various community projects.The grant
Helicopter makes emergency landing in Saru Nadroga
A helicopter carrying medical supplies from Nausori to Nadi was forced to make an unplanned landing in the hills of Nadroga at Saru after thick fog prevented the pilot fr
Ethical leadership and transparency critical in fight against drugs – Serevi
Ethical leadership and transparency at every level of society are critical if Fiji is to combat the growing threat of illicit drugs.Speaking at the National Talanoa Sessi
Over 51 pets desexed at Nadovu Park as animals Fiji and partners step up animal welfare efforts
Over 51 desexing surgeries were carried out yesterday at Nadovu Park in Lautoka with support from Animals Fiji, the Lautoka City Council, and the Ministry of Agriculture.
Lack of opportunity, not will driving poverty – Reverend Nakeke
Fiji possesses two invaluable resources: its people and its land, despite this, poverty persists, one of the greatest hurdles is not a lack of will, but a lack of opportu
Flooding concerns in Naqiliso, people demand urgent action
Residents of Naqiliso in Davuilevu are raising concerns regarding flooding in their area after being told they may have to pay for drainage works they claim is not their
81-year-old Mani Lal of Ba robbed at ATM after seeking help to withdraw pension
81-year-old Mani Lal of Vatulaulau Stage 2 Ba was robbed after approaching someone for assistance while trying to withdraw his pension from a BSP Bank ATM last Saturday.H
Fiji Council of Churches to host National Pastoral Response to Drugs Workshop
In response to the growing impact of drug use and addiction across Fiji, the Fiji Council of Churches in partnership with the Pacific Conference of Churches, the Ministry
A touch of home: PNG artisan Catherine Galgal brings tradition to Garden City market
The colours, textures and stories of Papua New Guinea are finding a place at the Garden City market day, thanks to Catherine Galgal, whose handmade products are bringing
Namelimeli Village funds its own development through land leases
The village of Namelimeli in Namosi is driving its own development through funds earned from land leases, with villagers working together to build key infrastructure with