Ministry approval required for tabua export and import under new regulations
The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs is working in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment to strengthen the enforcement of Fiji’s regulatory framework concernin
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People on the island of Munia aim to raised $100,000 to reclaim ancestral island
The Yavusa of Munia in Vanuabalavu, Lau gathered today to raise funds in support of their efforts to purchase their island back. The Turaga ni Koro of Yavea, Etuate U
Loss of traditional values contributing to drug abuse in iTaukei communities - Volatabu
The students of Assemblies of God and Dr. Ram Lakhan Memorial Primary School in Tacirua have been reminded of the importance of understanding who they are and their roles
Thousands of women celebrate Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei’s 100th anniversary
Thousands of women from the 14 provinces in Fiji gathered at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei, Fiji’
Around 2,000 people to be part of Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei 100th Anniversary
Around 2,000 people are expected to gather at the FMF Gymnasium tomorrow in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei. President Adi Fina
Tui Nawaka Ratu Joeli confirms he and Tui Nadi have not jumped ships
Tui Nawaka Ratu Joeli Bulu has disputed the claims made by the President of SODELPA Ba/West/Yasawa Constituency Seremaia Tuiteci on certain media outlets that he and the
Calls for a doctor to be posted in Dawasamu
The people of Dawasamu in Tailevu are calling on the Ministry of Health to post a doctor in their area to assist a single nurse in providing services to the district.
336 chiefly titles still vacant in Tailevu, PM urges province to fill all titles
The people of Tailevu Province have been urged to fill all the vacant chiefly titles so that it is easier for the community to access grants for the development of the vi
Cultural erosion linked to rise in social issues – Dr Naisilisili
The breakdown of our cultural ties is one of the great impacts of the rise of social issues in our iTaukei community. While speaking to fijivillage News, former lectur
Turagacati's Blade Lines Barber Shop thrives with the Business Ready Support Scheme Grant
A dream has become a reality for Josaia Turagacati, who owns Blade Lines Barber Shop after he was selected as one of the 10 first recipients to receive the Business Ready
Roma villagers in Naitasiri tired of raising concerns about road conditions at district and council level
Roma villagers in Naitasiri are tired of raising the issues of their road conditions at district and council meetings where the only response they get is that the matter
Naitasiri supports UNDRIP to benefit indigenous resource owners in Fiji
The Naitasiri Provincial Council has agreed for Fiji to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. Naitasiri Provincial Council Chairman
iTaukei Affairs working closely with iTaukei Lands and Fisheries Commission on the filling of vacant traditional titles
The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs and the iTaukei Lands and Fisheries Commission are working hand in hand to ensure that vacant chiefly and customary positions are filled,
iTaukei Ministry to strengthen Bose Vanua to assist in tackling issues such as drugs and HIV
The Ministry for iTaukei Affairs is looking at strengthening the Bose Vanua in every Province in Fiji so that it helps them to address some of the emerging issues such as
45 villages to be relocated due to climate change
Forty-five villages in Fiji will be relocated as they have been impacted by climate change. The Permanent Secretary for i-Taukei Affairs, Pita Tagicakirewa, says the w
About 193,000 iTaukei are living in extreme poverty - Tagicakirewa
The Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs Pita Tagicakirewa has clarified that 75% of people living in extreme poverty are iTaukei. He says there was a misconception
Provincial reps convene to tackle climate change
As sea levels are rising, more frequent storms are being experienced and certain plants and animals species are gradually disappearing, representatives from 14 provinces
Fair share for Serua landowners in resource extraction - Boseiwaqa
The landowners of Serua believe in safeguarding the rights of iTaukei resources. Chairman of the Serua Provincial Council, Tevita Boseiwaqa highlighted this and says t
Serua supports UNDRIP to benefit Indigenous resource owners in Fiji
The Serua Provincial Council has agreed for Fiji to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples. While speaking to fijivillage News, iTauk
Rabuka urges the people of Kadavu to utilize their resources to the full potential
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has urged the leaders and the people of Kadavu to inform the government if a budgeted project has not started as yet because he has been in
Tavite Veredamu honors iTaukei heritage with son’s first haircut in Nakavu Namosi
A French rugby player with links to Fiji, Tavite Veredamu preferred to have his son's first haircut in his home village of Nakavu in Namosi and also to celebrate his firs