Seventeen-year-old Tirisiana Dauveiqaravi has made her family proud after receiving her Year 12 External Exam results today.While speaking to fijivillage News at the Exam
The Suva Corrections Centre is set to be relocated, following a collaboration between the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) and the Ministry of National Planning, Developmen
41 traders have been warned for possible prosecution or placed under investigation following 804 inspections carried out nationwide by the Fijian Competition and Consumer
Fiji has received $12.6 million for the procurement of necessary road work materials as the Japanese Government formalised the Japanese grant assistance under the Econom
Removal notices for derelict vehicles located along Vatoa and FNTC Road in Narere were issued by the Nasinu Town Council today.
The Council stresses that these abandoned
A 19-year-old man who stole a mobile phone in Vatuwaqa last year has escaped a prison term and conviction as his 3-month sentence has been suspended for 2 years.Mosese L
The man who allegedly sexually assaulted a nurse in Ono-i-Lau last month has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court.23-year-old Senikarawa Kotobalavu is charged
Sewage waste has been continuously spilling from a manhole behind a prominent supermarket since last month, with no action taken by the relevant authorities to address th
Minnesota officials say the FBI has blocked their access to an investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.Pe
A total of 5,780 vulnerable children across Fiji will receive education assistance in 2026 after the Foundation for the Education of Needy Children (FENC Fiji) completed
The Pacific Recycling Foundation has recognised Tanoa Plaza Hotel in Suva for its outstanding leadership in recycling and sustainable waste management, marking more than
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has confirmed he will be meeting with Office of the Director of Public Prosecution soon in relation to the Commission of Inquiry
Two women were arrested yesterday over alleged burglary incidents in Nadi and Lautoka.
Police say two officers on beat patrol spotted one of the women acting suspiciously
Two people have been killed and six others injured in a shooting at a church parking lot in Salt Lake City’s Rose Park neighborhood during a funeral service last night.
Solicitor General Ropate Green, who is the counsel for the Attorney General and the Commission of Inquiry into Barbara Malimali's appointment as FICAC Commissioner has to
More Fijians in Savusavu are raising concerns about the proposed EFL tariff increase, highlighting its negative effects on them.Savusavu market vendor Sambhu Lal told f
Great news for students as the Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination (FY12CE) provisional results are out today.Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says a total of 12,02
The Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination provisional results are out.Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says a total of 12,020 students sat for the exams last year, wi
A mataqali of 295 members in Namosi has turned to youth-driven development to unlock the economic potential of its land, culminating in the opening of the Dakuinaroba Bam
Serious concerns have been raised by the Human Rights Commission regarding the increasing number of missing persons cases in Fiji, particularly those involving children.H
Investigators have now entered phase two of the probe into widely circulated screenshots of alleged Viber messages implicating police officers in drug-related activities,
With thousands of children enjoying their school holidays, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O'Neill is calling on parents and guardians to have rules regarding technol
The Government of Japan has approved a grant of approximately $12.5 million to strengthen waste management services across Fiji.
The Exchange of Notes and Grant Agreement
The man who is alleged to have stolen an elderly man’s ATM card in Suva City has been remanded in custody.Niraj Prasad is charged with one account of theft for taking M
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu will have a briefing with the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on Monday to strengthen current working arrangement to
We are no longer operating in a time when one can be removed without adherence to legal processes.This has been highlighted by the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu
The Ministry of Environment is investigating the white substance discharged into Nabukalou Creek, in Suva where test samples have already been collected.Permanent Secreta
The truck driver caught on video illegally dumping rubbish near the Waiyavi Waterfall has been identified and issued with a penalty.
The Lautoka City Council says they ha
The man who allegedly killed his wife at an apartment complex along Robertson Road in Suva in April, 2024 has been told by the Suva High Court to take his bail dismissal
The Fiji Police Force as an institution is not corrupt.This has been highlighted by Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu as he defended the organisation’s handling of
Serious concerns have been raised regarding the safety and security of staff vehicles parked at the CWM Hospital premises.
A concerned CWM staff member has highlighted th
The Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection, has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of children being found missing or harmed across the country
The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service is reminding students to submit their scholarship applications for the 2026 academic year before the 31st of January deadline.
History has been made as Fiji makes the Top 50 Global Tech Leaders for 2026 by the Tech Diplomacy Global Institute, marking Fiji’s first appearance on the prestigious
A man alleged to have been involved in the alleged theft of an elderly man’s bank card and pension money has been charged.
Police say the accused has been charged with
An alleged international crime ring has allegedly stolen dozens of Toyota cars from Brisbane and shipped them for sale in the United Arab Emirates. Police investiga
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection has expressed deep concern over continued reports of abuse and exploitation of senior citizens, following several di
The US military has boarded and seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic Ocean that has been trying to evade a US blockade for weeks.
It is one of two V
21 students have successfully graduated from a three-day Kathak Workshop held at the Fiji Museum, marking another milestone in the growing cultural collaboration between
An unidentified white substance has been discharging into Nabukalou Creek in Suva City for the second consecutive day.
The substance was observed emerging from a tunnel o
Fijians hoping to travel to the United States from the 21st of this month could be required to post bonds of up to US$15,000 to apply for entry into the U.S.President Do
Cabinet has approved the lifting of the ban on the harvest and trade of beche-de-mer, with strict conditions in place to ensure sustainability.Approved species may be har
The defence counsel for the Rewa Street drug accused, Yu Yang Feng, Minghui Dai and Zhou Lan, has been told by the Suva Magistrates Court to submit the medical report fro
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission strongly advocates for an age-neutral medical fitness requirement for all drivers as the most effective and fair
The driver of the Land Transport Authority vehicle that veered off the road in Maqere, Tavua this morning has escaped injury. Police say no one else was in the vehic
Residents and small business owners in the Northern Division are raising concerns over the proposed electricity tariff increase, spiking their costs and putting more pres
The Nadi Chamber of Commerce has also expressed frustration in the manner which consultations are being done by the FCCC on the increase in electricity tariff rates. Whi
A 4-year-old child has passed away in a vehicle accident in Nasovatava in Nadroga-Navosa.Police say the boy allegedly crossed the road suddenly and was struck by a vehicl
To benefit thousands of Fijians by improving access to essential digital tools that support economic growth, expand healthcare access, enhance educational opportunities a
US President Donald Trump and his team are discussing options for acquiring Greenland and the use of the US military in pursuit of the goal is "always an option," the Whi
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says at no point did they state that consultation sessions would involve group presentations and these are one-on-one sessi
The Vatuwaqa community woke to a distressing scene this morning after a body was discovered along Fletcher Road in Suva.Police are treating the death as an alleged suicid
Fiji’s road construction and maintenance capabilities are set to receive a major boost, with Cabinet endorsing a grant aid arrangement with the Government of Japan for
The Cabinet has approved the surrender of a portion of the Colo-i-Suva Forest Reserve lease to allow the Water Authority of Fiji to upgrade and expand its water infrastru
Market safety and peace of mind for vendors and shoppers at the Rakiraki Market have significantly improved following the installation of CCTV cameras.Rakiraki Market Ven
A vehicle break-in reported in the early hours of Monday has left residents of Narere, Volavola road concerned about safety in the area.Resident Manoa Nawai says he retu
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that he has begun moving into the official Prime Minister’s residence at 224 Ratu Sukuna Road, marking a busy start to the
Teachers at Burebasaga District School in Rewa will now have access to safe and improved accommodation following the commissioning of newly constructed teachers’ quarte
The People’s Alliance Party says the pressure to increase electricity prices is financial and comes directly from decisions made by the former Minister for Economy, Aiy
No way for a servant of the people to be talking about the Authority that appointed her - however ‘independent’ her Organisation may be.Those are the comments of Prim
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says at no point did they state that consultation sessions would involve group presentations and these are one-on-one sessi
The People’s Alliance Party says the pressure to increase electricity prices is financial and comes directly from decisions made by the former Minister for Economy, Aiy
The People’s Alliance Party has welcomed the decision by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission to pause the electricity tariff increase and to allow a 21-day p
A 53-year-old woman has been remanded by the Nasinu Magistrates Court for allegedly obtaining more than $4,000 from her employer.She was charged by the Criminal Investiga
45-year-old Jonasa Matakibau who allegedly stabbed a farmer, resulting in his death on Boxing Day in Batinivuriwai Settlement in Wainunu, Bua will have his bail hearing h
Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says if claims that residents in Labasa were not given an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions during public consultation o
A series of classical dance workshops aimed at deepening cultural ties and promoting traditional Indian arts is currently underway in Suva, led by renowned Kathak dancer
30-year-old Sekove Tawake of Vatuwaqa and 30-year-old Sailosi Lakovi of Tacirua will have their bail applications heard on January 22nd.They are alleged to have been invo
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on the FCCC to ensure there is authentic and effective engagement during consultations on the electricity tariff that has started
Dr. Apisalome Movono has been appointed by the Board of Directors as the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service's new Chief Executive Officer, effective from last Friday
Parents, grandparents and caregivers are being urged by the Ministry of Health to exercise extreme vigilance during the final weeks of the school holidays.
The Ministry s
Australia is investing $14.5 million to urgently upgrade the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, boosting healthcare services and infrastructure under the Vuvale Partnership
The man who was involved in the alleged sacrilege case at the Shiv Temple in Samabula has been remanded in custody.Samuela Tawase has been given 14 days for mitigation b
Serious concerns are being raised by residents of Labasa, who say they were promised a public consultation on the proposed increase in tariff rates by the Fijian Competit
The Suva Magistrates Court has granted time for prosecution to review the bail application for 23-year-old Lagani Rabukawaqa and 25-year-old Saimoni Macedru, who allegedl
Nigel Yogesh Singh, who allegedly set fire to the QVS Club House in Suva in June last year, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of arson.Singh appeared before Suva High Co
The international search led by Interpol for the suspect in the killing of a Telugu woman in the United States has concluded in Tamil Nadu, where the accused, Arjun Sharm
86-year-old Malakai Kauwale has expressed heartfelt gratitude after receiving an overwhelming wave of public support, with more than $5,000 donated to his MPAiSA account
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged theft of an elderly man’s bank card and pension money, following a widely shared social media post that sp
Customers can expect more opportunities for growth and investment as Shreedhar Motors Limited announces its planned listing on the South Pacific Stock Exchange.
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The facility where detained Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has been taken is a notorious New York jail that has held a string of high-profile and celebrity criminals,
As consultations on electricity tariffs begin today, the Fiji Council of Social Services says it believes the current round of consultations will provide fresh insights i
The fate of Eleven in the series finale of 'Stranger Things' has been left deliberately unclear, but the show’s creators have revealed that actress Millie Bobby Brown k
Swift action by Government authorities has prevented environmental damage following a fuel leak at an industrial facility in the Walu Bay area earlier this morning.
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Delcy Rodríguez has formally been sworn in as Venezuela’s acting president.The oath of office was administered Monday afternoon by her brother, National Assembly Presi
A defiant Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores entered not guilty pleas in their first court appearance in New York after being captured in a US military operation.
Swift action by Government authorities has prevented environmental damage following a fuel leak at an industrial facility in the Walu Bay area earlier this morning.
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Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged theft of an elderly man’s bank card and pension money, following a widely shared social media post that sp
Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel has rejected suggestions by the Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruiratu, that Government’s decision to defer the proposed electricity t
PetroOceania contractor has patched the leaking fuel tank to minimize leakage, and the situation is currently under control.The National Fire Authority says monitoring
State Prosecutor, Naazish Ali has asked the Suva High Court for more time to be given for a proper psychiatric evaluation to be done on the man who allegedly killed his 8
The Suva High Court has ordered for Epeli Laqeni, who is alleged to have murdered his defacto partner in September last year to be medically examined and get a medical re
The 43-year-old man who allegedly killed 16-year-old Salote Sikiti with a cane knife in Naqali Village in Naitasiri has had his case transferred to the Nausori Magistrate
People are being requested to avoid the Walu Bay area, as authorities work to contain a leak from a fuel tank.National Fire Authority officials are at the scene, while Po
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is encouraging all businesses to attend the planned public consultations and make written submissions on the increase in electr
Police are still unable to determine the cause of death of 14-year-old Uwate Soro due to the condition of his body.Soro's decapitated body was found in Tamavua-i-Wai last
James Cameron's science-fiction fantasy "Avatar: Fire and Ash" has surpassed US$1 billion in global box office proceeds, the director's fourth film to cross that threshol
Police have launched an investigation after a man was found stabbed and tied up in the boot of an Uber in a suspected kidnapping in Sydney’s west.The Sydney Morning Her
Former Acting Commissioner for Fiji Corrections Service, Sevuloni Naucukidi who allegedly threatened a member of his support staff, will have his case called again on Jan
Families living in LP Maharaj Field 40 in Lautoka are finally enjoying peaceful evenings outdoors, free from the fear of stoning, which had been a long-standing issue.Com
Anil Kapoor is officially returning for Nayak 2, not just on screen but also behind the scenes as co-producer.This has been confirmed by filmmaker Deepak Mukut.Mukut said
The dream of seeing his two children after being away for three years from his family has been cut short for Epineri Naitini, who was allegedly stabbed to death in nort
Six people were taken into custody on Sunday morning in Nadawa for allegedly selling liquor without a valid license.Police say the arrests followed a raid conducted by t
A 40-year-old man who was found motionless in a drain on Saturday night has been identified by a relative.Police are treating the case as a hit-and-run, and the suspect i
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio says America is not at war with Venezuela, a day after US strikes on the country and capture of President Nicolás Maduro and his wife.V
The US will temporarily "run" Venezuela after American forces captured the country's now-deposed president Nicolás Maduro and first lady Cilia Flores in an extraordinary
There have been no injuries reported after a vehicle jumped a barrier and tumbled down a slope along Princes Road earlier today.Police say the occupants managed
In relation to the three people who were arrested at the Nadi Airport on New Year's Eve after they were found with large sums of money believed to be proceeds of crime, t
More than 40 students have registered for the Fiji Sevashram Sangha Student Camp 2026 at 6 Bau Street, which begins today and will conclude next Sunday.In an interview wi
A family of five are counting their lucky stars after they were rescued by bystanders after their vehicle caught fire at Tuatua in Labasa yesterday morning, before firefi
The National Fire Authority says investigations are underway into the first reported property fire of 2026, which destroyed a three-bedroom house in Tacirua.
The NFA says
Three men were arrested for alleged cases of unlawful possession of illicit drugs, believed to be methamphetamine.Police say the arrests were made in Votualevu, Grantham
Democratic Rep. Jake Auchincloss of Massachusetts says that the US military operation in Venezuela and Nicolás Maduro’s capture has “nothing to do with narco-traffic
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The body of 20-year-old Sanjeshni Lata has not been released yet after she passed away on Christmas Eve in a house fire at Levuka Street off Bureta Street in Samabula Nor
19-year-old Mosese Ledua will be sentenced on Friday for the theft of a mobile phone on the 16 December, 2025.Ledua pleads guilty to one count of theft.Police Prosecutor
A six-year-old girl was gang-raped and murdered on Friday, in Bulandshahr, Uttar Pradesh, India. The accused allegedly threw the child from a rooftop after the assault to
A plane carrying captured Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, has arrived at Stewart Air National Guard Base in New York, according to a fede
Police are seeking the public’s assistance in locating two sisters who have been reported missing in Lami.Police say 17-year-old Joana Wativo and 16-year-old Unaisi Tu
President Donald Trump says the US will indefinitely “run the country” of Venezuela after capturing President Nicolás Maduro in a large-scale military operation.Trum
The body of an unidentified man was found in Vitogo, Lautoka last night.Police say the i-Taukei man was found lying motionless in a drain.Efforts are currently underway t
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