224 articles tagged "culture"
Members of the Vanua of Betoraurau yesterday gathered in numbers to be part of the traditional installation of Ratu Viliame Mataitoga as the new Momo Levu na Tui Sabeto. While the traditional warriors guarded thei
The objective of the inter-agency consultation was to discuss the possibility of engaging social welfare recipients earmarked to be assisted through the proposed Welfare Graduation Program, in agriculture-based assistan
As Fiji is now in discussion to develop the medicinal cannabis market and consultations are underway, there is also a potential to develop a nutraceutical industry that looks at alternative medicine. This has been
Over 500 rice farmers supplying rice paddy to Fiji Rice Ltd will benefit from the announcement made by the government that the revised price for grade 1 rice will increase from $850 to $1000 per tonne and for grade 2, f
Christmas came early for 55 northern farmers as the Ministry of Agriculture provided them with agricultural materials to boost their production. Mohammed Iqbal Mustafa of Naverea Height in Savusavu was thankful aft
Due to rising sea levels, rice farmers in Dreketi were losing their crops to salination despite good soil, water and high demand. This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere has urged the traditional leaders and district representatives of Macuata not to rely heavily on the Government for development but to utilise the resources they have in abundance, like
100 tonnes of mature Fijian-grown ginger has made its way to the US markets in collaboration with the founders of the Ginger People. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica met with the found
The Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways will now be able to facilitate more outreach to rural farmers, promote innovation and improve agricultural developments and productivity in the country after receiving two Mahin
Thousands of Tailevu students studying in tertiary institutions have been assisted under the Tailevu Provincial scholarship scheme. Tailevu Provincial Council chairman Rusiate Tudravu says they provide full sponsor
The Ministry of Agriculture is working with the Fiji Development Bank on packages that farmers can easily access. Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Andrew Tukana stated this in an interview saying there is q
Farming is vital to Fiji's economy as it provides food security, income and employment. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for Agriculture Dr. Andrew Tukana while opening the Financial Services for Agr
Apikemeli Tola has been appointed as Chairman of iTaukei Land and Fisheries Commission by the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts. The Ministry says Tola replaces Ratu Vananalagi Vesikula for th
History will be made as the I Vola Sigavou or Fiji's Drua sponsored by the University of Fiji will take part in the Musket Cove Regatta against 50 yachts from around the world. Vice Chancellor of the University of
Looking at development from an iTaukei perspective, there is so much more our rural communities can do for themselves, but all they need is to be encouraged, guided and supported. This was highlighted by the Ministe
We firmly believe that through strategic partnerships and targeted interventions like the Dairy Farming Loan under the Agriculture Value Chain Financing model, we can create a more sustainable and resilient dairy sector
Provincial and traditional leaders are currently discussing the development challenges faced by the i-Taukei community as raised by the Provincial Councils and the Great Council of Chiefs Review Committee Report in the
400 trees and root crops are being planted to get money to open a trust fund for Bureta District School students and help them in their higher education. Pacific Ark Organisation has undertaken the project and are
Being creative is not a hobby but is a way of life. This was highlighted by the former Treasurer of the Lawai Pottery Women’s Association Veniana Devu Kunagado during an interview with fijivillage News about the
It is important to demonstrate the length and breadth of our Fijian culture. This was a comment from United Kingdom Flames Project Coordinator Charlie Kama on the purpose of conducting the Bula Festival for Fijian
