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
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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
Nasinu youths trained to tackle waste and health issues
Youths in Nasinu are being equipped to lead change in their communities through a groundbreaking one-week training programme focused on waste management, health, social i
Huge support in Naitasiri for reintroduction of corporal punishment in schools
A lot of people who attended the consultation on the Education Bill conducted by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights at Nakorovatu Villa
Lau raises alarm over escalating drug crisis, calls for urgent national action
The Province of Lau, led by its paramount chief, the Gone Turaga Bale na Tui Nayau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara has raised serious concerns over the escalating crisis of
Narau settlement residents celebrate end of decades-long water hardship
Twenty families in Narau Settlement now have access to clean, safe, and reliable drinking water following the commissioning of the Narau Water Project by Minister for Rur
Drug incidents raise alarm in Lautoka as council steps up action
Concerns have been raised by residents in Lautoka over the increasing number of drug-related incidents in the city, with the Lautoka City Council working closely with Pol
Western Police step up community crime prevention
The Western Division Police are strengthening community-led crime prevention efforts, with volunteers playing a growing role in supporting safer neighbourhoods across the
Nasinu Town Council carries clean-up drive with community support
Community members stepped in to support clean-up efforts as the Nasinu Town Council, in collaboration with the All-Nations Christian Fellowship (ANCF) Suva Division, carr
Review underway to increase penalties for illegal dumping in Nasinu
A review is currently underway to increase penalties in order to encourage responsible waste disposal and change public behaviour. This was highlighted by the Permanent S
Lautoka’s Return and Earn drives strong response with over 60,000 collected
The Return and Earn initiative is progressing well as more than 60,000 recyclable items have been collected in five days since its launch on January 22.People turn up in
Mataqali Namara begins earning income through Dakuinaroba Bamboo Park
The mataqali Namara of Vunibau Village in Namosi has begun earning a sustainable income following the opening of the Dakuinaroba Bamboo Park earlier this month.Members of
Nabukarabe rejects $550,000 WAF Labasa Water Catchment offer
The Mataqali Nabukarabe of Nakama Village in Macuata has rejected the Water Authority of Fiji’s offer of $550,000 premium over the use of the Nasarava Water Catchm
Tacirua East residents still concerned over loitering youths after a spate of burglaries
Residents of Tacirua East are still concerned after a spate of break-ins which occurred within the space of two days around their area last week.The residents say they se
Shincheonji Church volunteers clean Lautoka despite heavy rain
Members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Lautoka branch, went ahead with their regular city clean-up campaign on Saturday morning despite sudden heavy rain.The clean-u
People turn up in numbers for Australia Day Vuvale Bootcamp at Albert Park
People turned up in numbers for the Australia Day Vuvale Bootcamp and Sports Clinic at Albert Park this morning.The day started off with some warm ups to get people ready
iTaukei disadvantage drives GCC push for Education Bill reform
Nearly 70 percent of Fiji’s poor live in rural areas, up to 82 percent of drug-related crimes are committed by young iTaukei men, and more than 90 percent of HIV c