20-year-old Rafaela Paula Waqanisau, originally from the village of Vukavu in Kadavu, with maternal links to Malawai in Gau, proudly serves in the British Air Force, prov
It was a special day for the people of Kadavu as the Yavitu Youth Training Centre officially reopened yesterday after nine years of closure.The centre was reopened by the
Children in Lawaki Village on Nairai Island in Lomaiviti can now travel to school more safely following the construction of a new foot crossing in the community.The proje
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is yet to file and serve the information and disclosures in the matter where Ashneel Nath is charged in relation to the
Fiji and Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka have received major international recognition at the 2026 Pacific Area Travel Writ
The 24-year-old man charged in relation to the alleged rape of a Virgin Australia cabin crew member appeared in the Lautoka High Court.The accused is charged with one cou
26-year-old Shivani Roy did not allow the barrier of dropping out in Year 10 to stop her from pursuing a career in business and supporting her children.Sharing her story
Preparations are underway at Rups Mega Complex for the Rang Barse Holi Show hosted by Radio Sargam and Navtarang tomorrow.The event will feature music, competitions, and
The National Fire Authority has confirmed to fijivillage News that the family whose home was destroyed in an early morning fire in Lami is now staying with a neighbour.Th
A 23-year-old woman who stole $1,000 on the 30th of October last year to give to her blackmailer has pled guilty but the court has not recorded any conviction against her
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received 1,596 complaints related to defective products from 2023 to January 2026, with a total monthly value of about $1.3 million.
Coun
Following the damage caused by heavy rain and flooding due to Tropical Cyclone Urmil, the Fiji Roads Authority has activated emergency response measures and mobilized co
The announcement of the members of the Constitution Review Committee and the planned swearing-in ceremony at State House this morning has been postponed to a later date.
The Local Government Elections will be held on one of the Saturdays this September.In the first briefing to the Media Editors, Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa conf
The trial for a family of five charged with murder will begin in the Lautoka High Court on Monday.
Rusiate Lal, Ronald Lal, Ron Lal, Sundar Lal and Balewai Waqabaca are
Lui Vuibureta, also known as Xkon pleaded guilty before Justice Daniel Goundar this morning for making derogatory remarks against a government minister during a TikTok
Raising awareness about autism and promoting inclusivity for children with special needs was a key focus during the “Fruity Whimsy” event organised by Beacon Learning
The ruling on the legal challenge regarding the Health Tender trial of Voreqe Bainimarama, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Doctor Neil Sharma will now be delivered next Monday.Th
There were worrying signs last night after Fiji Sports Council CEO, Gilbert Vakalalabure's driver came back to the office to try and take some items after the announcemen
The Fiji Sports Council Board has today signed on independent investigators, Pherrus Financial Services, an accounting firm based in Sydney and Suva, to look into the al
The Fiji Sports Council Board will sign on an independent investigator this afternoon to look into the allegations against the Sports Council CEO, Gilbert Vakalalabure.
A 15-year-old boy is admitted at the Intensive Care Unit at the Lautoka Hospital after he was allegedly attacked by two people who poured hot water on him on Monday. The
Police has confirmed that they are still gathering information regarding the truck and bus collision along Edinburgh Drive yesterday afternoon, which resulted in traffic
You cannot expect to just be given the responsibility of leadership. You need to earn it. You need to take it.
Those were the words of Leadership Fiji's co-founder and cu
Fiji Airports has received international recognition at the PATWA International Travel Awards 2026 in Berlin, Germany, with Nadi International Airport named Best Airport
Seaqaqa Primary School Head Girl Shanaya Rachna Sharma says she feels very excited and honoured to serve her school as Head Girl.Sharma says with the responsibility given
The plea and trial dates for former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation CEO, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, and Chief Financial Officer Vimlesh Sagar in the tender and procurement of
Dr Jalesi Nakarawa has been removed as the Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner after a Tribunal found that allegations against him of nepotism and abuse of office to be
There is confirmation lastnight that Fiji Sports Council CEO, Gilbert Vakalalabure's driver came back to the office to try and take some items after the announcement yest
Strengthening protections and improving welfare support for Fijian workers overseas remain key priorities as the Government continues to refine its labour mobility progra
The St Giles Hospital is seeing a rise in the number of older people coming to the facility, and most of the cases are related to dementia.Acting Medical Superintendent,
As Leadership Fiji marks 25 years of developing national leaders, co-founder and chairman of Communications Fiji Limited, William Parkinson has issued a direct challenge
The FICAC lawyer did not appear in court today for the case involving former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Chief Executive Officer Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Chief Financi
A truck and a bus were involved in a road accident along Edinburgh Drive this afternoon, causing traffic congestion in the area this hour.It is understood that the bus co
Australian pastry chef and chocolatier Kirsten Tibballs, widely known as the Chocolate Queen, will host her first curated experience in Suva later this month at the Grand
The Judicial Services Commission did not have their scheduled meeting in Suva today after they could not reach a quorum.Chief Registrar and JSC Secretary, Tomasi Bainival
An early morning fire at Raghunath Singh Drive in Lami has resulted in a family losing their home.The house was fully engulfed in flames at about 2 o'clock this morning.F
Two men from Qauia in Lami, 42-year-old Keni Salawai and 20-year-old Jope Seniloli who have been charged with the alleged murder of 24-year-old Police Constable Peniasi
Sexual offences committed against young people continue to be a concern and according to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, last month a 64-year-old man w
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is currently reviewing the decision by the Court of Appeal to quash the conviction and set aside the sentence of Fiji-C
Calls are mounting for urgent action on the long-delayed Nadi Flood Alleviation Project, with business leaders warning that continued inaction is costing the town million
A total of 71 roads and crossings have been damaged or affected following the recent severe weather associated with Tropical Cyclone Urmil, with 51 currently closed and 2
More than 300 residents of Bila Settlement in Martintar, Nadi are calling for urgent government intervention following severe damage to roads and drainage systems in the
Women in construction and trade are not the exception, they are leaders, experts and nation builders in their own right.
This was the powerful message delivered during th
Government is urging the public to take precautionary measures following a slight increase in typhoid and leptospirosis cases reported at several health centres across th
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho’s plea has been deferred as the ODPP needs more time to serve disclosures.DPP la
No fees will be increased for Fiji Sports Council facilities without consultation and understanding the situation of the people like the sporting bodies hiring the facili
The Suva Magistrates Court has approved the bail variation for Fijian and British national Charlie Charters.This means that Charters is free to travel from tomorrow to Au
Students studying at Nokonoko District School, Andrews Primary School, Nawaka District School, Nadi Muslim College and Lovu Sangam School will remain at home today as the
Residents of Field 40 in Lautoka are expressing frustration after being without water for the past three days and experiencing very low water pressure this morning.
Speak
The Tuatua Gas Crematorium opened in Labasa today, with the first body being cremated by loved ones.Secretary of the Tuatua Crematorium, Jitendra Kumar says the project w
The Fijian Flying Circus has returned home after a transformative tour of Aotearoa New Zealand, which featured sold-out shows and a strong connection with thousands of au
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru remain tightlipped and are not revealing anything as yet regarding a meeting which they had yesterda
Water supply in Rakiraki has now been fully restored, however, restoration works are continuing in Lautoka, Tavua, Ba and Sigatoka, with desilting, infrastructure repairs
Fiji Corrections Services correctional facilities currently lack the infrastructure necessary to provide adequate HIV treatment, and this challenge is compounded by limit
Two men from Qauia in Lami have been charged with the alleged murder of 24 year old Police Constable Peniasi Racagi in Lami.Police confirm that following consultations wi
New Zealand-based lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry has been found guilty of professional misconduct and the case now moves to penalties.Chaudhry was found guilty by the Indepen
Seaqaqa was filled with vibrant colours, singing and festive cheer as residents gathered to celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colours.Members of the Dagau Combine Faag Mand
The ruling on the legal challenge regarding the Health Tender trial will be delivered this Friday.
Defence lawyer for former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma, Wylie Clarke
As Hindus across the country celebrate Holi with joyous singing and the vibrant exchange of colours, National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad is reminding
Ba Town was bustling with activity this morning as hardworking vendors and farmers gathered at the Ba Market, setting up their stalls and bringing fresh produce to eager
Women who leave the comfort of their homes to support their families were recognised and celebrated today as leaders at the heart of communities during an International W
Fiji’s prisons are under constant pressure as drugs continue to infiltrate correctional facilities, creating serious security and health risks.
Acting Corrections Commi
Families in parts of Nadi are still grappling with the flooding over the past few days, with some homes remaining waterlogged due to ongoing drainage issues.
Shayal Shita
As Hindus across Fiji and around the world celebrate Holi, the Festival of Colours, the Indian High Commissioner to Fiji, Suneet Mehta highlights that the festival is not
Questions continue to be raised from within the Ministry of Sports and the Fiji Sports Council about the risk of potential evidence tampering as Minister for Sports, Jese
From breaking barriers to building bridges, women in construction are redefining what leadership looks like on site.
For 55 year-old Malini Raghwan, working as a construc
All schools in the Western Division will remain closed today. Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says schools in the Central, Northern and Eastern Divisions will con
More than 160,000 children and adolescents in Fiji are expected to benefit from a new USD$5.48 million partnership between the Government of Japan and UNICEF aimed at tac
A helicopter carrying medical supplies from Nausori to Nadi was forced to make an unplanned landing in the hills of Nadroga at Saru after thick fog prevented the pilot fr
Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Mosese Bulitavu joined the Western Division team working around the clock to deliver much-needed reli
Two teachers have been charged in relation to the incident involving a Queen Victoria School student.The 18-year-old student, Simo Nadavelevu Boladrau was run over by a
Thousands of Hindus in Fiji and around the world are celebrating the Festival of Colours 'Holi' today.The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji has called on the p
Concern is growing online following unconfirmed reports that gospel singer Guy Penrod and his wife, Angie Clark Penrod, are in critical condition after an alleged inciden
A Flash Flood Warning that was in force for all of Fiji has now been cancelled.A Flash Flood Alert that was in force for all low-lying, flood-prone areas adjacent to and
A helicopter carrying medical supplies from Nausori to Nadi was forced to make an unplanned landing in the hills of Nadroga at Saru after thick fog prevented the pilot fr
An uncle has been sentenced to 8 years, 6 months and 5 days by the Lautoka High Court after being found guilty of rape, sexual assault, indecent assault, and common assau
Parts of Nadi were inundated by floodwaters this afternoon following heavy rain, with some residential areas experiencing repeated flooding.Nawaka Tramline resident, Sume
The spirit of Holi is set to come alive this Saturday at the Rups Mega Complex in Nakasi as Navtarang and Radio Sargam prepare to host a vibrant Holi Show packed with mus
A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for Viti Levu while a Flash Flood Alert remains for Vanua Levu.The Nadi Weather Office says a Flood Warning remains in force for al
Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament Professor Biman Prasad says Opposition MP Jone Usamate should know that the Government he was part of had a 15 percent VA
More than 600 people will now be employed at RCL Services Pte Limited following the launch of its newly expanded office of approximately $600,000 in Valelevu Tax Free
Heavy rain across parts of Fiji has left residents stranded and homes inundated, with one man in Nadi forced to spend the night away from his family after floodwaters cut
Floodwaters started rising in the Ba Market Open Shed area this afternoon.Special Administrator Moshim Khan says Elevuka Creek has burst its banks, causing the flooding.K
You want space? Claim it. Nobody will give it to you.
That was the firm message from Minister of Children Sashi Kiran as she responded to a young woman who spoke openly a
A family of 13 in the flood-affected area of Mullau, Rakiraki is urgently seeking assistance after being cut off from essential supplies for the past two days due to seve
A heavy rain warning remains in force for all of Fiji.The Nadi Weather Office confirms that a flash flood warning remains in force for whole of Viti Levu while a flash fl
The Suva City Council has officially launched the Return and Earn initiative to help address waste management challenges in the Capital.Under the initiative, people can e
The bail variation ruling for Fijian and British national, Charlie Charters will be delivered tomorrow by Suva Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne.Defence lawyer Seforan Fatiak
Both lanes on Queen's Highway at Namatakula are open.The Fiji Roads Authority team have cleared the landslip that occurred this morning.Meanwhile, a heavy rain warning
The four people charged in relation to the alleged kidnapping of a 20 year-old woman in Lautoka have been further remanded, and the case has been transferred to the Lauto
The Fiji Police Force is calling on the public for assistance in identifying a woman whose body was found in a creek in Wainibuku on Saturday.
Police say the victim is be
Works are still underway to clear a lane along the Queen's Highway after a landslip occurred at Namatakula earlier this morning.The Fiji Roads Authority says their team
The 18-year-old student, Simo Nadavelevu Boladrau of Queen Victoria School will be discharged today from CWM Hospital and is expected to recover at his home in Nailaga Vi
Opposition
MP Jone Usamate says he finds it incredible that this Government
expects the families of Fiji to be grateful for a 12.5 percent VAT
rate when they were the
The villagers of Votua in Ba are requesting assistance for food as most of their farms have been destroyed by flooding they experienced on Sunday until yesterday.Village
More than 500 people have been left stranded as Viti Vanua Crossing has been flooded in Tavua since Saturday.Viti Vanua Advisory Councillor, Vinod Kumar says due to the c
A flash flood warning is in force for whole of Viti Levu while a flash flood alert remains in force for the whole of Vanua Levu. The Nadi Weather Office says a flood w
Businessman and Ba Chamber of Commerce Treasurer, Anil Amin confirms Ba Town has sustained damaged to infrastructure, and businesses have faced a lot of damage due to sev
One lane of Queen's Highway is currently closed as a landslip has occurred at Namatakula between Navua and Sigatoka.The Fiji Roads Authority says a team has been mobili
Several key roads and crossings in Nadi are now clear and accessible to the public, according to the Fiji Police Force Western Command Centre.The Command Centre confirmed
A Flood Warning remains in force for all low-lying, flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of the Nakauvadra River to Rakiraki Town, Naseyani at Yaqara River, Tavua
All schools in the Western Division will remain closed today due to continuous heavy rain, which has resulted in flooding in many areas.Minister for Education, Aseri Radr
People are urged to take all the necessary precautions as a flash flood warning remains in force for the whole of Viti Levu, while a flash flood alert is in force for the
FMF Foods Limited is proud to serve as the Gold Sponsor of the Leadership Fiji Cohort 2025 project, an initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of healthcare professio
The 2026 Global Recycling Day theme, Grassroots Recyclers' Journey: Peaks, Valleys and Resilience, was launched today, shining a spotlight on the resilience and long-stan
Customers across the Western Division are being advised to prepare for possible power disruptions tonight as Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) undertakes urgent emergency repairs
The Senior Pastor of the CMF International Church, Reverend Manasa Kolivuso, has called on fathers to be good role models to their children and know their roles in the fa
The Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Mosese Bulitavu was in the western division today, assessing the impacts of yesterday’s floods
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu confirms he is still waiting for the response from the Judicial Services Commission.The President has confirmed this to fijivillage News
Suva Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne asked this afternoon if Fijian and British national, Charlie Charters' travel to Australia for work is necessary.Magistrate Somaratne a
Several roads and crossings across the Western, Northern and Central divisions remain flooded and inaccessible following recent heavy rainfall, with authorities urging
Vendors at the Ba Market are facing challenges following its temporary closure due to flooding caused by the recent Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil.Speaking to fijivill
The state prosecution has informed the Suva Magistrates Court that defence counsel's objection to the alleged audio recording between former suspended Acting Corrections
People can now share information or report crime any time of the day or night following the establishment of a 24-hour dedicated call centre at the Fiji Police Headquarte
The situation in Yalalevu, Ba remains fragile after floodwaters that inundated homes yesterday have now receded, leaving residents to begin the difficult task of cleaning
Torrential rain over the past few days has forced many businesses in Nadi to close on Sunday, with some remaining shut today as wet weather conditions persist.President o
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces assures that all Fijian soldiers currently deployed in the Middle East are safe and all accounted for, and none have been directly af
Defence lawyer for former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma, Wylie Clarke, has challenged the tender procurement reports and minutes in the hearing of Bainimarama, Aiyaz Say
Simo Nadavelevu Boladrau, a Year 13 student of Queen Victoria School, is still in hospital after being run over by a vehicle inside the school compound, and Police are co
The High Court trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Doctor Neil Sharma starts before
Vakabauta Events New Zealand has taken a step to assist in the recreational development of an area where staff of St Giles Hospital can relax and reconnect after a day’
The Ministry of Civil Service has advised that only essential services in the Western Division will resume duties today. All civil servants in the Northern, Eastern, and
A flood warning remains in force for all low lying flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Nakauvadra River including Rakiraki Town, Naseyani at Yaqara River, Ta
A woman and three men charged in relation to the alleged kidnapping case involving a 20 year old woman in Lautoka will appear in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today. The
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji.
The Nadi Weather Office says heavy rain may lead to flash flooding of low-lying and flood-prone areas.
They s
All schools across Fiji will be closed today, as heavy rain and flooding continue to affect parts of the country.
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has announced the
Power supply has been disrupted in several parts of Viti Levu following damage to Energy Fiji Limited infrastructure caused by Tropical Cyclone Urmil.
In a media updat
The University of Fiji has warned that giving village or community leaders the authority to exclude or remove drug users from their communities could conflict with the Co
Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil has exited Fiji's waters and is currently in New Zealand waters.This was confirmed by the Nadi Weather Office, who says that the weathe
Xavier College Fiji is heartbroken after its more than 50-year-old Wisdom Tree did not survive the impact of Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil.
The College informed fi
Multiple people have been killed and dozens injured after Iran fired retaliatory strikes on Gulf Nations following a joint US-Israel operation that killed the regime’s
The Water Authority of Fiji is urging people to prepare and store enough water to last their households for at least three days as Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil conti
Floodwaters are entering Ba Town.Photos shared by the Ba Town Council show parts of the town surrounded by floodwaters.They are advising residents to take precautionary m
The University of Fiji has warned that introducing a mandatory no-bail period for serious drug offences could conflict with constitutional protections and judicial discre
Four people have been injured after the Dubai International Airport sustained damage during an overnight Iranian missile strike targeting sites across the Arab Gulf state
People are urged to take precautionary measures as Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil is expected to pass southeast of Fiji by tomorrow afternoon.The Nadi Weather Office s
A fallen tree that was causing a partial blockage on Queen's Highway past Melrose Bridge near Nayawa Junction in Sigatoka has been cleared.The Fiji Roads Authority says t
Several roads and crossings in the Western Division are currently flooded and inaccessible following recent heavy rain.The affected areas include parts of Tavua, Rakiraki
Rakiraki Town has been closed due to flooding.The Rakiraki Police Station confirmed this to fijivillage News, saying that the heavy rain from last night continued until 7
A fallen tree has caused a partial blockage on Queen's Highway past Melrose Bridge near Nayawa Junction in Sigatoka, disrupting traffic movement in the area.The Fiji Road
Donald Trump says Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed by US-Israeli strikes on Tehran.The US president wrote on social media that it is "justic
A challenge to “put our money where our mouth is” has been stressed by Reverend Manasa Kolivuso as he calls on communities, churches, NGOs and government to invest ti
The centre of Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil is not expected to move directly over Fiji, however, heavy rain and strong winds linked to the system are already affectin
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in Israeli-US attacks, according to Israeli media reports and a senior Israeli official.There was no immedi
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a woman whose body was found floating in a creek near a residence in Naidiridiri in Wainibuku.Police say the vict
Fiji must be protected from the actions of an elite law enforcement agency that has clearly gone rogue.Those are the words of Fijian and British national, Charlie Charter
A Flash Flood Warning is now in force for the whole of Viti Levu, while a Flash Flood Alert remains in force for the whole of Vanua Levu.The Nadi Weather Office says Cate
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