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
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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
Vatutavui Village Headman questions yacht regulations following Vatia drug raid
The Turaga ni Koro of Vatutavui Village in Ba is questioning whether current yacht monitoring and docking regulations are strong enough, following a major drug bust in Va
Balawa, Lautoka community install CCTV cameras for safer neighbourhood
The Balawa community in Lautoka has installed five CCTV cameras after raising funds, aiming to improve the safety of families in the neighbourhood. Balawa Neighbourhood
Savusavu vendors struggle as Kava shortage pushes prices up
Rising demand for kava drives up prices and causes supply shortages across local markets.Savusavu Market vendor Ram Kumar stresses that kava is used as a medicine to trea
Seaqaqa locals say electricity tariff increase will affect businesses and livelihoods
Residents and small business owners in the Northern Division are raising concerns over the proposed electricity tariff increase, spiking their costs and putting more pres
Field 40 families enjoy safer evenings after stoning issue resolved
Families living in LP Maharaj Field 40 in Lautoka are finally enjoying peaceful evenings outdoors, free from the fear of stoning, which had been a long-standing issue.Com
More than 40 children registered for Fiji Sevashram Student Camp for holistic development
More than 40 students have registered for the Fiji Sevashram Sangha Student Camp 2026 at 6 Bau Street, which begins today and will conclude next Sunday.In an interview wi