Repeka Nasiko is the West Bureau Chief at West Bureau. She covers a diverse range of topics including agriculture, climate change, sustainability, and education, with a particular focus on the intersection of environmental issues and farming practices. Her work has been featured in Asia Pacific Report and The Fiji Times.
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By: Repeka Nasiko
INTER-CROPPING is an option for sugarcane farmers, but they must be provided the right resources to allow for diversification said Nawaicoba sector farmer Bala Dass. Mr Dass, who is chairperson of the Lautoka Cane Producers Association, said he had planted and harvested watermelon last year but would not be planting anymore soon. “We need proper […]
TUI Lau Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara says the rescue of the six health workers and boat handler by authorities should not be labelled as a miracle and an issue to move on from. In a statement, Ratu Tevita called on Government to bring back dedicated health boats that used to service maritime islands decades ago. […]
By: Repeka Nasiko
THE revised scope of works of the yet to be completed Lautoka swimming pool could be completed by the end of August. The Lautoka City Council was forced to review the project plan after the Local Government Ministry’s submission for further funding under the 2026-2027 National Budget was rejected by the Finance Ministry. Finance Minister […]
THE Fiji Teachers Union (FTU) is questioning Government’s silence over the job evaluation exercise (JEE) program for teachers which would have resulted in salary readjustments for some. FTU general secretary Muniappa Goundar said the last JEE was carried out between 2017 and 2018 and failed to involve union representatives. “A credible evaluation cannot be undertaken […]
PRIME Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the United Nations owes Fiji millions of dollars in financing their contribution to peacekeeping duties. While speaking after welcoming United Nations Under-Secretary-General for Peace Operations Jean-Pierre Lacroix at the Blackrock Camp in Nadi, Mr Rabuka said the visit offered an opportunity for Fiji to discuss their concerns about financing Fijian […]
By: Anish Chand, Repeka Nasiko
The Vanua o Vuda has confirmed the passing of the late Tui Vuda, Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia, who died on Thursday, July 30. Taukei Nakelo, Ratu Josaia Natakele, said the traditional protocols were observed before the news was made public. He said the Vanua o Vuda first informed all traditional and chiefly houses across Fiji’s […]
Tui Vuda Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia was a man of service, says Taukei Nakelo Ratu Josaia Natakele. Confirming Ratu Eparama’s passing on July 30, the Taukei Nakelo remembered his late friend and relative as a man who spoke through his actions and service to his people. He said after his military career where he served […]
ROKO Tui Drekei Ro Teimumu Kepa has paid tribute to the late Tui Vuda Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia calling the late chief a leader with good morals and high standards. “I have received news of the passing of the Viyagwane na Jui Vuda, Ratu Eparama Kitione Tavaiqia and feel bereaved that a Paramount Chief of […]
TUI Nayau Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara has called for fairness from Government over the distribution of funding to rural and maritime communities. Following an official five-day visit to Australia where he met with his kinsmen, Ratu Tevita noted how many of their conversations focused on the government funded developments in communities across the country. He […]
THE ban on the movement of fresh produce from the Yasawa and Mamanuca groups is reviewed every six months, says Commissioner Western Apolosi Lewaqai. Authorities are working with the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji (BAF), Ministry of Agriculture, Fiji Police Force and maritime operators to enforce the restrictions through inspections, public awareness and monitoring, Mr Lewaqai […]
