224 articles tagged "culture"
The sacrifices and dedication of the Ratabacaca family have led to them receiving the National Farmers Award, at the Farmers Awards Night held at Central Cuisine in Suva. Speaking on behalf of Reverend Ratabacaca,
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. Dawasamu District representative Alivereti Wesi
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 village. While opening the Tailevu Provincial
Fiji’s organic movement in the Pacific region is one of the areas that the Pacific Organic Learning Farm Network (POFLN) under The Pacific Community is working on to strengthen. While speaking to fijivillage News
One of the huge challenges in the tourism industry is the leakage factor in the sense of what leaves the country to be imported or what's to service our industry and one of the significant parts of this is food. Wh
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 lecturer at the University of the South Pacific, Dr S
26-year-old Emily Selala, who is a primary school teacher by profession, was born and raised in Taveuni, the garden island of Fiji and knows too well the struggles she endured with her parents and nine siblings on the i
Farmers can expect new panel discussions and opportunities to exchange ideas at the 2024 National Agriculture Show next month, that is aimed at improving service efficiency and knowledge sharing. While launching th
The Kamal family began a thriving agricultural business where small-scale farming and urban agriculture experienced a surge in popularity as individuals thought in becoming more self-sufficient and reduce their dependen
Future leaders of the country are affected by drugs and communities should work together to fight this issue before it enters our homes and villages. This is the message shared by the Minister for Agriculture and W
Great news for Nakita Farmers Cooperative in Togobula Village and the Deepak Cooperative in Maro Village as they have been provided with a tractor each as part of the government’s assistance to the Micro, Small and Me
The Natogadravu Village farming cluster in Tailevu is ready to expand and secure their future growth and farming efforts after receiving a new tractor from the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways under its Farm Mechan
The Ministry of Waterways is focusing on dredging the Ba River to increase the depth and width of the river channel and allowing it to carry more water which can also reduce the chances of flooding during heavy rainfall
60-year-old former serviceman Peniasi Dobui, who had lost both his legs in an accident when he was just 25-years-old, is now a successful farmer and living his best life despite his disability. Dobui is not only pr
30 rice farmers in Labasa will be able to increase their farming production after they receive a tractor from the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways. The farmers received the tractors under the Farm Mechanisati
617 farmers in the Central Division were assisted through the Outsource Programme initiated by the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways during the 2023-2024 financial year. This programme enables drainage, irrigat
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, iTaukei Affairs Board Deputy CEO Josefa Toganivalu s
We must hold dear to personal values taught by our ancestors as they guide the children who are our future generation, helping them navigate the complexities of life. This has been highlight by Minister for Employm
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) learning empowers youths with skills and knowledge to be job creators rather than job seekers. Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Tomasi Tunabun
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 first birthday with his relatives. Veredamu told
