Today marks seven years since the tragic Christchurch Mosque attacks that shocked the world and claimed the lives of 51 worshippers in New Zealand.On 15 March 2019, a gun
The Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation has announced an ambitious $2.8 million work plan for 2026 aimed at expanding rural water supply and sanitation infrastructur
There is some relief as the essential lift in the East Wing of the CWM Hospital which is used to take patients to the operating theatres, the Intensive Care Unit and Acu
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side lost to the New Zealand 31-10 in their second pool match at the HSBC SVNS New York 7s this morning.The Black Ferns proved too strong for
The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s side defeated Great Britain 24-19 in their second match to keep their World Sevens Series title hopes alive.Vuiviwa Naduvalo proved cru
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side opened their HSBC SVNS New York 7s campaign on a high note after defeating France 22-17 this morning.France got off to a strong start wit
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side went down 31-12 to Argentina in their opening match of the HSBC SVNS New York 7s this morning.Argentina started strongly, scorin
A resident of Nasinu has raised concerns about daylight robberies occurring in the settlement, saying that homes are being broken into while owners are away.Manikoso resi
Ba market vendors are currently facing a shortage of fruits and vegetables following flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Urmil.Ba Market Vendors Association President Lu
A man has been charged for allegedly selling a gun to the suspect who opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, killing one person and injuring two oth
Excitement is building at the Four R Stadium in Ba as hundreds of people have turned up as early as 10 this morning to be part of the inaugural and historic Shop N Save S
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade continues to monitor developments in the Middle East as the situation across the region evolves, and they can confirm t
Villagers of Nadivakarua in Kubulau, Bua, were assisted by the Ministry of Fisheries, Fiji Aquaculture team in the Northern Division, who recently worked together with t
Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry is urging the government to take immediate pre-emptive action to shield ordinary Fijians from the inevitable economic fallout o
A seven-member Constitutional Review Commission was commissioned by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu during a ceremony held at the State House.The issuance of the Pres
Women serving in Fiji’s disciplined forces were recognised for their dedication, leadership and contribution to national security during the International Women’s Da
Fiji’s telecommunications laws need urgent modernisation to keep pace with rapid technological changes and protect digital rights, according to a review submitted to go
Ratu Meli Saubulinayau has been appointed as Chairman of the iTaukei Lands and Fisheries Commission.Ratu Meli hails from Tubou Village in Lakeba, Lau and he replaces Apim
A woman charged in relation to the death of her two-year-old son has appeared before the Lautoka High Court.Vaseva Kabu faces one count of manslaughter.It is alleged tha
The Fiji National University will now move from the Ministry of Education to come under the Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics as the FNU
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu is assuring members of the public that all information gathered or shared to investigators surrounding the death of Police Constable P
Government MP and former Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad stated that there is nothing illegal about the budget allocation to Pacific Polytech and what Opposition
The government's plan to withdraw the Access to Information Bill, Code of Conduct Bill and Accountability and Transparency Commission Bill today did not go despite being
Police have now received an official complaint of alleged misuse of funds involving the former Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru and Fiji Sports Council Chief Executive O
The Head of the Catholic
Church in Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says Police are not
effectively doing their job on the ground when it comes to dealing
with drug
After 21 years, local government elections will be held again this year, allowing voters to elect their municipal representatives.Candidate registrations will open next m
The introduction of the death penalty for deliberate drug manufacturing and a 20 percent reduction in MPs’ salaries has been proposed by Opposition MP Rinesh Sharma.Wh
Tiktoker, Lui Vuibureta, also known as Xkon will be sentenced next Tuesday for making derogatory remarks against the Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya during a TikTo
42-year-old Keni Salawai and 20-year-old Jope Seniloli have been further remanded in custody for the alleged murder of 24-year-old Police Constable Peniasi Racagi in Lami
A full and transparent investigation has been called for by the Fiji Motorcyclists Association following a recent incident involving a motorcyclist and a bus.In a stateme
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the government has already intensified national efforts to combat the illegal drug trade through strengthened law enforcement operatio
A 34-year-old man will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today charged with two counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception.Police say the accused is allege
The government has decided to withdraw the Access to Information Bill, Code of Conduct Bill and Accountability and Transparency Commission Bill.This has been listed as a
Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa revealed that Fiji is currently facing a HIV pandemic, and if current trends continue, projections indicate that Fiji could
I do not need to meet with former FNU Council Chair Semesa Karavaki because everything has moved on from where we were when he wanted to meet.This was confirmed to fijivi
An 11-year-old boy has been taken into custody and is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of his 5-year-old brother in Centennial, Colorado, investigators an
The Communications Fiji Ltd Foundation is embarking on a charity walk from Nausori to Suva, at 8am on the 28th of this month. This charity walk will aim to raise importa
The Parliament will debate the Fiji National Amendment Bill tomorrow, which seeks to reassign the university from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Strategic
The Fiji National University says it remains committed to maintaining a drug-free learning environment following a recent police investigation at its Derrick Campus in Sa
Prime Minister says he as "Sitiveni Rabuka" decided to appeal the ruling by High Court Judge Dane Tuiqereqere that found the dismissal of Barbara Malimali as Fiji Indepen
Traffic conditions are expected to improve along the Suva–Nausori, Lami–Suva and Nadi–Lautoka corridor, with plans underway to reduce travel time by up to 50 percen
The Office of the Attorney General has been directed by the High Court to make audio recordings and transcripts of the Commission of Inquiry into Barbara Malimali's appoi
There is a highly concerning situation at the CWM Hospital as the only operational lift in the East Wing which is used to take patients to the operating theatres, the Int
Watch the second episode of fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan as he has an indepth conversation with Fiji Council of Churches President and Head of the Catholi
The State will file a mistrial application tomorrow, saying the court has been giving special treatment to defence lawyer Wylie Clarke in the Health Tender trial involvin
The ruling for former Suva lawyer Shazran Lateef and Zoe Maharaj Moore has been deferred and will now be delivered on the 23rd of April.
The ruling was initially schedul
The former Chair of the Fiji National University Council Semesa Karavaki has today stressed that the government and FICAC need to urgently come out publicly, and confirm
Minister for Immigration Viliame Naupoto has assured people that there is sufficient stock of passports available as the Ministry received a new batch of 45,000 blank pas
Minister for Public Enterprises and Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts Charan Jeath Singh says the current government should not be blamed for the rising co
Memories of gardening with her grandmother and the quiet pause brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic inspired farmer Elizabeth Grace to trade a career in finance for life o
High Court Judge, Justice Dane Tuiqereqere will decide today on whether the Office of the Attorney General will release the full transcripts of the Commission of Inquiry
The court will hear arguments from former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma’s lawyer, Wylie Clarke and Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Laisani Tabuakuro on wheth
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has decided to appeal High Court Judge, Justice Dane Tuiqereqere's ruling that the dismissal of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner was
Suva High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvili has reminded the State in the Health Tender trial of Voreqe Bainimarama, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Dr Neil Sharma that its witn
More than $6.9 million has been paid out to 590 victims of workplace and school accidents since June 2024, highlighting the scale of injuries affecting Fijian workers and
The University of Fiji is urging for a more creative solution to the numeracy crisis in Fiji.They say that major and radical attitudes towards the numeracy crisis in Fiji
Should fuel supply halt today due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, Fiji has enough supply for at least until the end of the month but should it halt in a month, we
Parliament has unanimously passed a motion to increase the Government guarantee limit for the Fiji Development Bank borrowings from $190 million to $220 million for the p
Tears rolled down Niumaia Rayawa’s face as he stepped forward before his fellow villagers to receive a new fiberglass boat, saying that the new equipment represents the
13-year-old Giya Geetanglie Prasad has returned home to Fiji with renewed hope after successfully undergoing life changing eye surgery in India made possible through a $5
The hearing on whether the Office of the Attorney General will release the full transcripts of the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC
It is time to redesign a system that has failed women and was deliberately established to flourish in fear and inequality, and instead re-imagine a calm, safe and secure
Opposition MP Parveen Bala is calling on the government to fast-track TC Urmil assessment process so that the food ration can be distributed to the flood victims and to a
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $50 million concessional loan to support a major transformation of Fiji’s health system, strengthening primary care, modernizi
After being acquitted of abuse of office earlier this year, Government backbencher Kalaveti Ravu told Parliament that the legal battle tested his reputation but streng
56-year-old farmer Katarina Senabu Baleisuva has won two major awards at the National Women in Agriculture Awards Night 2026, including Women Overall Farmer of the Year a
Issuing long-term development leases alone will not solve Fiji’s housing challenges if people living in informal settlements continue to lack basic services such as dra
The FCCC is warning individuals and businesses against panic buying and hoarding fuel as supply due to the war in the Middle East remains volatile. They say hoarding can
A man riding a motorbike has been rushed to the CWM Hospital following an accident involving a bus at the Velau Drive junction in Kinoya on Kings Highway tonight. Police
More homes that are affordable for low and middle-income households are expected to be built in the country as Minister for Local Government and Housing Maciu Nalumisa co
When will the Children's Hospital at the CWM Hospital in Suva have a functioning lift?This question has been raised numerous times as the hospital has not had a functioni
Former FICAC investigator Alifereti Wakanivesi revealed in the Health Tender trial today that the then Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum had stopped FICAC investigat
Opposition MP Ketan Lal is urging the Government to reduce VAT to 9 percent and also remove 20c tax on fuel as the war in the Middle East will have great impact on the li
A 25-year-old man has been charged with the murder of his daughter.The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions says the incident occurred while the man was beating
The Government is seeking support from international partners to establish police maritime forward bases in Lakeba, Savusavu, Denarau and Levuka, along with the acquisiti
About 59 babies were born with HIV last year, in comparison to 31 babies in 2024.Minister for Health Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu explains that when HIV is rising in ant
A vacant house in Tavakubu Back Road, Lautoka, was destroyed by fire early yesterday morning, with authorities suspecting the blaze may have been caused by the burning of
The man who allegedly set fire to the QVS Club House in Suva in June last year will have his trial from the 17th to the 18th of July, 2026.Nigel Yogesh Singh appeared
More than 1,000 applications have been received this year for the Multi-Ethnic Affairs Grant Programme, which supports community projects across Fiji.This was highlighted
Fiji is working to strengthen its quality systems through consultations with industries on the National Quality Policy, aimed at improving standards, protecting consumers
Former FICAC investigator Alifereti Wakanivesi has told the High Court in the Health Tender trial that they sought former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama's reason for a
Fijians are strongly advised to avoid all travel to, or transit through, the Middle East at this time. This includes the countries of Bahrain, United Arab Emirates (UAE),
A shortage of machinery is contributing to delays in efforts aimed at addressing flooding issues in Nadi, according to Dr Andrew Tukana, Permanent Secretary for Agricultu
Opposition MP Semi Koroilavesau says the Opposition is willing to support amendments to the Constitution of Fiji if the proposed changes genuinely strengthen democracy an
What began as a difficult moment during the COVID-19 pandemic has turned into a story of resilience and determination for a woman farmer from Navua who rebuilt her liveli
The trial date for Thakor Punja will be set next Friday by the Suva Magistrates Court.Punja is charged with one count each of unlawful possession of 0.84 grams of methamp
More than 108,000 Fijians receive assistance through four major social protection programmes.
Minister for Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, highlighted in Parliament that
Suva High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvili has ordered murder accused Charles Laxton Sundar to be taken to the St Giles Hospital for psychiatric evaluation. Sundar is
In 2023, the Government increased Value Added Tax from 9 percent to 15 percent, triggering widespread increases in prices.Although VAT was later reduced to 12.5 percent,
A woman in her 20s has lost her life in an alleged drowning case, while the search continues for her husband who was swept away in the Navilawa River in Sabeto, Nadi. Po
A 50-year-old man has been charged for making false claims against the Nausori Police and will front the Nausori Magistrates Court today.He has been charged with one coun
There is no Police investigation underway into the serious issues raised against the Fiji Sports Council CEO, Ratu Gilbert Vakalalabure and Manager Operations, Litia Sen
Minister for Disaster Management Mosese Bulitavu says the National Disaster Management Office is compiling a report on the impact of Tropical Cyclone Urmil, and based on
Youths can pursue a career in counseling where they can provide support to young people who may be facing social, emotional or personal challenges as the Ministry for You
As the Ministry of Finance monitors potential economic and fiscal implications of the current global crisis on Fiji, Minister for Finance, Esrom Immanuel says the 2026–
Laughter, music and vibrant cultural performances filled Damodar Arts Village as tourists travelling aboard Celebrity Cruises, which is berthed in Suva, experienced a tr
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is warning of an increase in the cost of doing business and cost of goods and services, amidst the increase in oil prices overn
Bail has been granted to Canadian national Joshua Aziz Rahman by the Suva High Court this afternoon.Rahman appeared before Justice Thushara Rajasinghe this afternoon.He
Former Deputy FICAC Commissioner George Langman says he did not continue with the Health Tender investigation because he respected and honoured the words of the then Atto
Pay teachers well and they will not resign.
That is the message delivered by Opposition MP, Hem Chand in Parliament as concerns were raised over the growing shortage of t
A woman has been charged with attempted murder after allegedly firing several gunshots toward singer Rihanna’s home in Los Angeles on Sunday afternoon.
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