57 articles tagged "development"
Islanders in the Lau Group have requested that Government services offered in their communities be upgraded to accommodate the increasing population. This was highlighted by the traditional leader of Moce Island,
The lack of consistency in the communication system is a major challenge for Nukuni villages on Ono Levu Island in the Lau Group, as it is a key hindrance to the well-being and development of communities. Nukuni V
The people of Vanua Levu can now expect better road conditions as the government and the People's Republic of China have signed a Memorandum of Understanding to improve access to schools, health facilities, businesses,
Villagers on Moala Island, in the Lau group have requested the Government to look into the high cost of shipping services, of both Government franchise and private vessels, as it is a hurdle to development in their comm
It will be a historic moment for the villagers of Naqarawai in Namosi how they have worked together in the successful maintenance of their bridge. Peni Sugumai highlighted this to fijivillage News on how the compl
The Yavusa Navakavu community will submit a comprehensive policy paper for Cabinet approval, outlining the vision for the Navakavu Blue Economic Zone and sustainable development of the Lami to Veisari corridor. The
Thousands of people including students will now benefit from the newly built Vuniyasi Bridge in Nadi which will allow them to travel without any hassles. The bridge is located right at the entrance of Nadi Town and
Minister for Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa confirms that the initial project cost for Ratu Sukuna Park was $13 million however with a revised project scope, the cost has now reduced to $6.5 million. Nalumisa ha
Students and teachers of Veinuqa District School in the interior of Namosi are relieved as after years of crossing the creek in front of the school, they now have a bridge. While speaking to fijivillage News, Veinu
The government with the other stakeholders and partners will accelerate access to boost digital connectivity in Fiji through a subsea cable. While officiating at the Multi-Stakeholder Roundtable discussion, Deput
The prayers of the villagers of Naqarawai in Namosi have been answered after the commencement of the repair of their bridge. Villager from Naqarawai, Nasoni Lutunaliwa says the elderly and children in the village
It is a memorable day for 640 villagers of Muana, Vunisei and Navatuyaba as the new $4 Million Toga Bridge has officially been commissioned today. While officiating during the opening of the new bridge, Minister o
It is a memorable day for 640 villagers of Muana in Rewa and the villagers of Vunisei and Navatuyaba as Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau will commission the new Toga Bridge today. Village Headman of Mu
Good news for the people in the Bua Province as the government have started phase one of the Nabouwalu new town development, where the groundbreaking ceremony of a passenger bus terminal has taken place. While officia
Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukuru confirms that the HFC Bank Stadium will be ready by next month. Saukuru says they are in a better place in terms of sporting facilities with the re-opening of the Aquatic
Organised gambling is known to bring with it many forms of criminal activity, such as, corruption, drug peddling, extortion, human trafficking, prostitution, money laundering and so on. Fiji Labour Party Leader, Ma
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has made a strong stand not to issue any casino license to any entity as the Coalition Government will need to develop a clear and robust policy guideline on the issuance of casino license
350 villagers and 180 students in Wainimakutu will now have access to clean water after the commissioning of the Wainimakutu Village, Wainimakutu Primary School and Wainimakutu Secondary School Water Projects. Thi
179 students of Dama District School in Bua will benefit from a major face-lift following the commissioning of two state-of-the-art classrooms, a toilet block and an administration office at a cost of $1.4 million funde
Discussions are in progress for cooperation between Australia and Fiji in building more schools and also constructing additional classrooms for the schools in the Greater Suva-Nausori area. The discussions were hel
