437 articles tagged "water"
After months of facing water disruptions and low water pressure, residents of Field 40 in Lautoka are now experiencing significant improvement in their water supply. The Water Authority of Fiji has confirmed that a
Walking to the river to fetch water for family use will soon be a thing of the past for the villagers of Burerua in Sawakasa, Tailevu, following the commissioning of the Burerua Village Water Project by Prime Minister S
People are being urged to prepare for the possibility of unplanned water cuts as adverse weather conditions continue across parts of the country. The Water Authority of Fiji is urging households to store sufficient
About 73 percent of people living in Fiji’s rural communities still do not have access to clean drinking water, a reality that the Minister for Public Works, Transport, and Meteorological Services, Ro Filipe Tuisawau,
Residents of Kashmir in Lautoka have been without water for the past two days, and they are calling on the Water Authority of Fiji to clarify when their supply will return to normal. Kashmir resident Sanjay Arvin L
Nakalawaca Village in the Namalata district of Tailevu continues to face severe water shortages, with residents relying on unsafe water sources and an empty village well while hoping for rainfall. Village Headman A
FIJI Water is restrained from proceeding with it’s planned layoff of workers for now after an order by the Employment Court. This follows an ex-parte application in the Lautoka High Court by the National Union of
As people across the country prepare for Diwali, families living in Uciwai, Nadi continue to struggle with irregular water supply due to the prolonged dry season. Asha Devi Krishna says the problem has been ongoing
As families around the country prepare for Diwali, a resident from Qelewaqa in Labasa has raised concerns about ongoing water supply issues in his area, claiming that nearly 15 households have continued to face intermit
Good news for those living along the Suva to Lami corridor as construction of the new Tamavua 20 Megalitre modular Water Treatment Plant will start soon, and this is expected to ease the ongoing water issues that the re
More than 2,400 residents in Savusavu, businesses, and tourism operators in and surrounding communities will directly benefit from the upgrading of the Vunikoka Water Pump Station and a new Customer Service Office.
Thousands of people living along Princes Road from Tamavua to Colo-i-Suva, Flagstaff, Toorak, Walu Bay, and Nasinu are expected to experience low water pressure or intermittent supply after one of the four pumps at the
Opposition MP and Former FijiFirst Minister Jone Usamate says the former government made significant inroads in fixing water infrastructure but as you deliver more and more service, people's expectation of what they are
To modernize and enhance water operations nationwide, the Water Authority of Fiji is upgrading existing infrastructure by replacing current meters with Itron mechanical meters equipped with Itron’s Cyble communication
The Wonderful Company confirms that they are planning to reduce their workforce at the FIJI Water plant. When asked on the reason for the planned reduction of staff, the US company says as ongoing global economic u
45 schools in the Suva-Nausori area will benefit from new washrooms as part of a Water, Sanitation and Hygiene (WASH) initiative by the Fiji and Australian government. In a statement, the Australian High Commission
It was a day of celebration for the residents of Wailele and Saioni Settlements in the district of Dama, Bua, as their prayers have been answered following the commissioning of their new water supply system by the Minis
Water supply has normalised at the CWM Hospital Emergency East Wing Building after surgeries, dialysis and laboratory tests were affected from Tuesday due to water pressure issues. Water Authority of Fiji and the M
Surgeries, dialysis and laboratory tests are all affected at the CWM Hospital Emergency East Wing Building since yesterday due to inconsistent water supply. This has been confirmed by a concerned CWM Hospital Medical Sup
Residents of Mana Street and surrounding areas in Narere, Nasinu, have voiced their frustration after being left without water since last night The residents also say there was no prior warning from the Water Autho
