77 articles tagged "itaukei"
Munia Island is ours again. These were the triumphant words echoed by the people of Munia as they celebrated the successful fundraising to reclaim their ancestral island on Vanua Balavu, following a remarkable fun
The people of Munia Island on Vanua Balavu in Lau gathered today in joyous celebration at the University of the South Pacific hall as they marked Munia Day, an occasion filled with pride, unity, and renewed hope. T
Funding limitations is one of the major challenges in filling iTaukei customary titles by the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs as the process remains costly and time-consuming across Fiji’s 14 provinces. Deputy Secret
iTaukei youths are too occupied with things that don’t matter and are becoming lazy, which affects their productivity and knowledge of cultural practices that are vital to their identity. While speaking to fijivi
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
The Mareqeti Au Taqomaki Au (MATA) conservation stewards of Wainunu District in Bua are calling on the government for answers following environmental damages linked to operations by the XINFA company. The Mareqeti
The high cost of transportation from Cikobia Island to the main land has caused the relocation of many villagers. While speaking to fijivillage News, Chairman of the Delainamasi Cooperative in Cikobia, Josaia Wasas
Opposition MP and former Minister for Fisheries and Forest, Semi Koroilaveisau have raised concerns over the erosion of traditional knowledge by a growing number of iTaukei, as most iTaukei have never visited their ance
The villagers of Naqaidamu in Koro have raised concerns about individuals who are intoxicated and fail to follow village rules. While speaking to fijivillage News, Village Headman Ropate Vakaciwa says the village w
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
The Government is strengthening the iTaukei administration to ensure that the benefits of development reach our ordinary iTaukei communities and at the same time, protect their culture, traditions and rights. While
As part of its new business direction, the iTaukei Land Trust Board (iTLTB) has taken a significant step to strengthen the delivery and management of its iTaukei Development Fund Facility (TDFF) loans by partnering with
The Public Service Commission will be looking into the alleged racist remarks by Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs Jone Navakamocea on his social media page. While responding to questions by fijivillage News,
Tui Namosi Ratu Suliano Matanitobua and Turaga na Tui Nayau Na Sau ni Vanua o Lau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara are the new Deputy Chairs of the Great Council of Chiefs. The names of the two chiefs were recommended
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
$25.3 million is the amount of unpaid rent owed to the i-Taukei Land Trust Board as of the 25th of last month, a drop by $6.4 million. This was revealed by the Minister for i-Taukei Affairs, Ifereimi Vasu when ques
The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, with support from the Online Safety Commission, is taking proactive steps to regain control of its facebook page. The Ministry’s page was hacked on Thursday, being used to upload
Ratu Tevita Mara Latianara has been installed as the Gone Turaga na Vunivalu Vanua o Korolevu in the province of Serua, assuming the chiefly role that has remained vacant since 2021. Chairman of Serua Provincial Co
Today marks an unforgettable day for the Mataqali Matalevu in Vunitogoloa Village, Ra, as they have purchased two vans from Asco Motors as part of their plan to generate income for the betterment of future generations.
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
