48 articles tagged "community"
15-year-old Manasa Bukawaqa Katonivere is preparing for an opportunity he could have only dreamed of months ago. Soon, he will be on a plane to Brisbane, representing Fiji in the AFL Under-17 Rugby Tournament —
Melanesian descendants have been reminded of the importance of education and supporting their children’s education to improve community leadership. Speaking at the opening of the Melanesian Council AGM, Assistant
The legacy of the Melanesians descendants is intertwined with Fiji's history and at every turn let us rewrite the story of this journey to create unity. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted this during the la
Hundreds of Melanesian descendants are gathered at the Suva foreshore to celebrate the 160th anniversary in remembrance of their ancestors who came to Fiji as labourers, and gave their lives for the development of the n
As the government celebrates the 160th Anniversary of the Melanesian labourers arrival in Fiji, Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu has apologized on behalf of the government for not acknowledging the contributio
In a significant step towards recognising and preserving the cultural and historical contributions of Fiji’s Melanesian Labourers' descendants, the Government, through the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, Culture, Heritag
Miss Hibiscus 2024, Melania Tora, along with 1st Runner Up Martina Sigrah and 2nd Runner Up Pepe Malani, visited the Pearce Home in Suva to meet Fiji’s first-ever Miss Hibiscus, Liebling Marlow. The Hibiscus Comm
The College of Medicine Pasifika Campus, Medical Adventist Student Association has taken the initiative to engage in community outreach by organising a pick-a-thon. Forty of them were out and about this morning pi
A strong sentiment was shared by the Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, at the soft launch of the newly refurbished Golden Age Home in Labasa, where she highlighted that the thoug
In a light-hearted exchange that captured the essence of Fiji’s friendly and caring spirit, a simple request for a bargain from three students turned into a delightful moment to end the day for the Fiji Food Truck in
19 villagers from Nabukaluka in Naitasiri have achieved their aim of providing a carrier to be used as a Road Service License vehicle for the children who attend Waidina Secondary School and to provide transportation fo
260 residents in a village in Naitasiri have better lights after the installation of 45 solar street lights improving safety and supporting early morning activities by the villagers. The project was completed by th
People getting married at a young age is a contributing factor to the increase in issues related to drugs and other social problems in our community. This has been highlighted by Tuirara Levu of Nakorovou in the di
Sabeto Village chiefs have taken their own initiative in eradicating drug dealing and usage in the area, and set up a Police committee within the village made up of ex Police and military officers to conduct patrols.
Residents of Vuci South in Nausori have committed to report any issue regarding drugs to the Police after people were caught allegedly possessing methamphetamine, marijuana and syringes in the area and students have bee
About 60 families could be joining their family members working under the PALM scheme in Australia as they were part of the Family Accompaniment Decision Briefing Session. The Family Accompaniment Pilot Program is
Hundreds of community members gathered for the World Elderly Abuse Awareness Day Celebration and Nasinu Volleyball Tournament at the Valelevu Multipurpose Court where the importance of protecting our elderly and fosteri
105-year-old Mereselina Wati who would often emphasise to her children that the food they ate is always their medicine, was laid to rest in Bua by her 75-year-old son and extended family members. 75-year-old Sowani
The Fiji Humanitarian Policy is undergoing a revision to allow humanitarian action in Fiji to be principled, coordinated and responsive to the needs of the communities when they are affected by disasters and other soci
Vatoa villagers in the Lau Group have requested the Government to provide savings and investment services to maritime islands in the Eastern Division. This was raised by the Vatoa Village Development Committee Exec
