48 articles tagged "community"
Concerns are being raised by residents of Wailea Settlement in Vatuwaqa about the constant flooding that occurs in their community when there is continuous rain. Wailea Community leader, Inoke Utona shared this wit
A total of 16 street kids, including a 7-month-old baby, have found shelter at Lautoka resident Makereta Mafili's home during the recent heavy rain event. Mafili says she was heartbroken when she saw the children l
While many are celebrating Fiji Day in their own ways across the country, the spirit of national pride and unity was on full display today in Davuilevu, where taxi drivers and members of the community came together to m
The Northland Rugby team has shown its appreciation to the Korovou community by organizing a clean-up of the town and hospital as a gesture of thanks for years of support. Northland Rugby Union President Neumi Vaka
Waseroma Ramalesi Prasad, also known as Waseroma Junior from Lajonia, Labasa, has gained appreciation for singing kirtans during the Hindu festival of Krishna Janmashtami. Junior has maternal links to Yalava, Macua
Residents of Masiraniqai Settlement in Nakama, Labasa, continue to wait for essential infrastructure — electricity and proper road access — decades after first submitting their requests. Maisiri Komo, a long-ti
Villagers of Davetalevu in the province of Tailevu will no longer walk on muddy roads or soaked in the rain while waiting for the bus as they now have a brand-new footpath connecting 60 homes and leading to two much-nee
Villagers of Naviavia and students of St Paul Primary School in Wailevu West, Cakaudrove will improve their daily living conditions and enhance their learning environment following the donation of solar home units syste
As part of the ongoing effort to strengthen grassroots development and promote inclusivity, Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh, has handed over Multi-Ethnic Grants to 15 community-b
Hundreds of people turned up to the International School Suva Fun Day, enjoying exciting activities along with a feast of tasty treats prepared by parents and guardians. While speaking to fijivillage Ne
TravelOnline, a major Australian Tour Operator that sends over 27,000 passengers to Fiji annually in partnership with its ground operator Rosie Holidays, has injected $250,000 into the Koroipita community. The town
Forty community-based organizations in the Central Division received much-needed assistance from the government, with a grant totalling $272,000 from the Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs. For many, this funding is
A safer future for the current and future students of Nasau District School, located in Wainibuka, as the Government has stepped in to assist the school by funding and building a new walkway and bridge that will allow t
The residents of Valelevu HART Nursing Home now have a safer and more comfortable living space as BSP Financial Group (Fiji) Pte Limited has completed refurbishment work. BSP says the residential block had fallen i
The villagers of Dakuni in Beqa have taken the initiative to plant more than 2,000 mangroves to conserve their natural resources, as soil erosion has been affecting their beach. The Turaga ni Koro Nimilote Ratudina
The people of Navua will no longer need to travel to Davuilevu Housing or Raralevu to cremate their loved ones at a gas crematorium, as the community has united to construct the Raiwaqa-Navua Crematorium. Crematori
It has been a meaningful Christmas and New Year for the mataqali Dravutu in the Nabua settlement, Waikete, Tailevu, after they raised $82,402.18 to support the construction of a new evacuation centre. Project coord
Christmas celebrations will not be the same for the Koya family at the Muslim League Settlement in Nabua, as they are worried about their relocation. This follows the notice given by the Fiji Muslim League to vacat
Improving living standards is vital for fostering collaboration and cooperation within the community. While speaking at the commissioning of the Burekalou footpath at Lami Village, Assistant Minister in the Office
In a bid to create more awareness of the issues concerning tobacco use, the villagers of Namuamua in Namosi have declared their village hall a Tobacco-Free Hall. While speaking on this initiative, the Health Ministr
