By JOSAIA RALAGO“WE are grateful to the Government for increasing our monthly pensions, for it has helped us to live independently without being in a state of poverty.” This was the testimony from 78-year-old Maata Katia of Qalikarua Village in Matuku who lives alone...
By NANISE NEIMILA IN the vibrant town of Nausori, Kalesi Baleula, a skilled artisan renowned for her ability to craft exquisite freshwater pearl necklaces, earrings, and bracelets, has successfully translated her passion into a thriving enterprise. What...
By AZARIA FAREEN SHELVIN Permal has been running Rey’s Hair Dressing & Beauty Salon for the past eight yearsand notes it to be something that comes naturally to him. “I was thinking of expanding my business and a friend told me about the Concessional Loan Package...
By DIPESH KUMAR IN the heart of Fiji’s lush landscapes, Malawiya’s Farm Fresh Honey Suppliesstands as a shining example of a thriving, eco-conscious agricultural enterprise. Led by the passionate beekeeper, Ismail Malawiya, this humble bee farm has transformedinto a...
By LOTE RABOILA The idiom “straight from the horse’s mouth” is one that comes from the British horse racing circles which pointed out that the ideal source for racing tips would be the horse rather than the spectators. The same can be said for developments in Fiji...
By JOSAIA RALAGO IN a bid to move towards cleaner energy, the women of Kavewa Island in Macuata have started doing their own part in their kitchens with the installation of bio-gas cooking stoves. Forming the Cagimaiwai Women’s Club, the 30 women are working towards...