28 articles tagged "itaukei-culture"
The main issue is encouraging iTaukei abroad to reconnect with their heritage. Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs Jone Navakamocea made these comments during the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Social Affa
Hundreds of people will converge in Tubou Village on Lakeba Island to witness the installation of the new Tui Nayau and Sau ni Vanua o Lau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara. Tubou Village Headman, Waqavonovono Temo says
Anyone found involved in drug activities in the Vanua of Suva will be forcefully removed. This is the message from Tui Suva Ratu Sanaila Madanavosa when questioned by fijivillage News on what will be done to those
The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs is working in collaboration with the Ministry of Environment to strengthen the enforcement of Fiji’s regulatory framework concerning the export and import of tabua. The Ministry sa
Tui Nawaka Ratu Joeli Bulu has disputed the claims made by the President of SODELPA Ba/West/Yasawa Constituency Seremaia Tuiteci on certain media outlets that he and the Tui Nadi Ratu Vuniyani Navuniuci have jumped ship
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
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
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
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
Ratu Etonia Seru Rokotuinaceva has been traditionally installed as the Nai Taukei Nabukebuke Na Gone Turaga Bale Na Tui Levuka and has taken over the chiefly role which was left vacant since 2008. It was a histori
The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Fiji presented a Matanigasau to the family of a teenage girl who was allegedly murdered at Vatuvonu High School premises 55 years ago and the case remained unsolved. The SDA Chu
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
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
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
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
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
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
