Feature Stories

Years of suffering has come to an end for residents of Balabala in Dreketi after the construction of a first ever proper crossing for their community last month.

Fiji's crime rate, as per Fiji Police Force’s January to June 2019 data, has in fact declined statistically despite the view by many that it is on the rise. 

More than 350 members in the villages of Nakorokoroyawa and Korovou situated in the interior of Naitasiri are set to benefit from two foot crossings opened recently.

On the night that Tropical Cyclone Winston struck Nasau village on Koro Island will be a night Sakaraia Koroi will never forget. Mr Koroi was one of three recipients of the Bravery Medal at the Investiture Ceremony held at the State House recently.

“A woman can do anything as long as she puts her heart and soul into it.” - Private (Pte) Maria Bogi

It was a privilege for Fiji National University student and Student Association vice-president, Shafiya Saheb to escort the Australian Minister for Foreign Marise Payne during her visit to the FNU Campus in Nasinu.

Growing up between fragrant peonies, colourful hydrangeas and lilies, Reena Nandani felt her botanical garden was a haven of joy and somewhere she could escape to from all the worries of the world.

Understanding the need of a community and then developing a business to meet that has been beneficial for a recipient of Government’s Micro and Small Business Grant (MSBG) initiative.

Newly commissioned Emuri crossing allows easy passage for livestock, vehicles, pedestrians and even private buses to cross safely, which was not possible before.