224 articles tagged "culture"
75-year-old Amelia Lesumai is stressing on the importance to relook at the value of the land and give full value to our natural resources because it is the source of our livelihood. While responding to a comment on
My Culture is my identity and personality, it gives me spiritual, intellectual and emotional distinction from others. This was highlighted by the President of Blue Shield Pasifika, Adi Meretui Ratunabuabua-Divialag
Our young generation is the custodians of mother earth, and they need to be taught traditional knowledge on how to sustain nature. This was highlighted by the Paramount Chief of Burebasaga Ro Teimumu Kepa when aske
Principal of Pacific Theological College Reverend Upolu Luma Va’ai stressed the importance of informal education to be part of the curriculum in our educational system. While speaking at the Vakatabu Conference
Around 80 percent of deaths in Fiji are caused by a non-communicable disease and these numbers are growing. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Vatimi Rayalu at the launch of t
The Vakatabu concept is the process of replenishing marine life, rehabilitation of the land and strengthening the iTaukei traditional knowledge to articulate action on new development pathways. This was the comment
Upon enriching the iTaukei culture and traditional protocols, the Early Childhood students of Natoaika District School portrayed their traditional skills during the Early Childhood Education Week held at their school co
The Yavu-Tu Farmers Co-operative Limited, representing the landowners of Vanua O Navutua in the Tikina O Bua, expresses its heartfelt gratitude towards the Ministry of Agriculture and Fiji Pine Limited for their invalua
27 students who have graduated from Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute can now utilize their new farming skills in their agriculture business and assist their family. Minister for Agriculture and Waterways Vati
We must continue to invest in our people and our resources. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica stated this as he handed over a farm tractor with a 3 disc plough and a 5.5ft rotovator wor
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says plans have been taking shape since the start of the year for creating new developments and income in agriculture. Rabuka says similarly, they are moving to revitalise the sugar i
The British American Tobacco has awarded 500 farmers during their Annual Star Farmer Incentive Awards. While speaking at the awards ceremony, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, SMEs and C
After nearly 64 years, a new Vunivalu Na Tui Kaba will be installed on Bau Island this Friday. The chiefly title has been vacant since 1989 after the passing of Ratu Sir George Cakobau. His son, Ratu Epenisa C
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications Manoa Kamikamica revealed that Fiji's agriculture sector (non-sugarcane) contributed 8.2 percent (689.3 million
12 young women participants now leading to become entrepreneurs and rugby players after graduating from Agro sport project are grateful for the initiative as this has helped them to find their ways and built knowledge i
The University of Exeter in collaboration with research efforts involving Fiji, Philippines, Dominica, and St. Lucia with FRIEND Fiji and the University of the South Pacific has launched a Global Community Food for Huma
Pineapple farmers from Nawaicoba, Marasa and Randa areas in Nadi have decided to form their own group and establish a processing plant for pineapples and other seasonal fruit in Nadi. Farmers spokesperson, Nirmal
Kava production is expected to increase in the Province of Navosa after the Ministry for Agriculture handed over a kava nursery and 4,500 kava seedlings to Kava Farmers’ Cluster groups in the district of Navatusila.
If Vietnam stops exporting their rice, Fiji will face major issues in terms of food security. This was stated by the Minister for Agriculture, Doctor Mahendra Reddy while handing over a tractor with two disc ploug
The Ministry of Agriculture has announced 27 agricultural support programmes to boost agriculture development in the country for increased productivity and to boost foreign exchange earnings. The ministry says far
