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Tailevu · TailevuVillagers of Nataleira, Dawasamu in Tailevu are continuing to grapple with a severe water crisis despite the recent restoration of clean water in the Central and Eastern divisions. According to Save our Fiji, an organisation dedicated to resolving water issues in rural Fiji, Nataleira, Dawasamu is situated near their only water source, a river. The villagers say the water source supplies the farm and livestock, and that this poses an imminent th…See the Story
Severe water crisis
Nausori · NausoriMore than 500 households in Vunivivi Village in Nausori are set to benefit from a newly refurbished evacuation centre. The project, with a total cost exceeding $38,000, involved the retrofitting of existing evacuation centre to meet safety standards that was safe, convenient, and secure for evacuees who sought shelter during disasters. Minister for Rural, Maritime Development and Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka acknowledged the help of United…See the Story
500 households to benefit from $38k project
Nausori · NausoriNausori Town Council is working closely with the Fiji Roads Authority and Ministry of Waterways. The council is focusing on addressing high-risk flood areas by working together with stakeholders to alleviate and tackle drainage issues effectively. Public Accounts Committee chair Esrom Immanuel raised concerns about drainage issues in flood prone areas.See the Story
Council to address drainage issues
Nausori · NausoriVinod Patel opened its 19th branch at the Tebara Plaza in Nakasi last week. The new store is located a stone-throw away from Vinod Patel's very own Home & Living and Finance Hub (hire purchase and motor vehicle financing) outlets. The store has been set up with safety, diversity, and inclusion in mind.See the Story
Company opens new branch in Nakasi
Tailevu · TailevuA 25-year-old teacher from a prominent school in Tailevu facing sexual assault charges has been further remanded in custody by the Nausori Magistrates Court. Suliasi Rabukawaqa appeared before Magistrate Supreena Naidu yesterday, charged with one count of sexual assault and three counts of rape. He is alleged to have sexually assaulted two boys, aged 15 and 17 respectively earlier this month. The prosecution requested he be remanded because of a…See the Story
Teacher remains in custody amid probe
Tailevu · TailevuSeventy-one youths from Tailevu will benefit from the Tailevu Provincial Council Scholarship program in the 2024 academic year. The award ceremony was organised at the Nausori Village Hall in Tailevu on Saturday. Tailevu provincial council scholarship program chairwoman Dr Akanisi Kedrayate Tabualevu said the initiative was introduced in 2019 for education empowerment in the province and, so far, 206 youths were positively impacted with over 90 …See the Story
Program benefits 71 youths
Tailevu · TailevuTailevu tops the highest number of representatives in prison, totalling 172. Following closely is Ba with 138, and then Cakaudrove with 123. Macuata ranks 11th, with 54 individuals incarcerated. This was revealed by the director rehabilitation Waisale Soqonakalou while speaking at the Yellow Ribbon Symposium.See the Story
Tailevu tops highest number of reps – Waisale
Nausori · NausoriBusinesses along the Nausori end of the Rewa Bridge that always bear the brunt of heavy rain are calling for a proper and improved drainage system. Taniela Kuruduadua, an employee of MAPS Pacific, said there had been three flooding events over the past two months. “It really affects our business because our products are damaged and we have to close the shops and delay service to our customers,” he said. He said authorities needed to have a good …See the Story
