Queen Victoria School is leading the boys division while MGM High School is in first place in the girls category in the fijivillage medal tally of the 2026 Coca Cola Game
Adi Ulamila Reva of Xavier College from Ba set a new Intermediate Girls High Jump record of 1.66 metres to claim the gold medal in the 2026 Coca Cola Games.
The previous
In light of the joint operations currently being carried out by the police and military, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says they are seriously considering declaring a St
Leader of the Opposition Inia Seruiratu says we need to respect the participation, the willingness, and the right to be heard for those that are making submissions to the
Natabua High School is leading the boys division while MGM High School is in first place in the girls category in the fijivillage medal tally of the 2026 Coca Cola Games.
With the 2026 Coca-Cola Games starting today, Minister for Information, Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya stresses there is no place for drugs in the lives of o
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji is urging members of the public to take heightened precautions when travelling at sea, following a recent incident involving nine fi
A Bill to increase the fine for littering, how that money is going to be used and compliance will be debated today following the tabling of the Litter Amendment Bill in P
Quality of our roads, safety and climate resilience of our transport infrastructure will hopefully improve as the Fiji Roads Authority has signed a partnership with Austr
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says he does not know what Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua means by the party not g
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will move a motion in Parliament today for the reduction in salary of the Members of Parliament by 20 percent. According to the motion, th
Defending Coca-Cola Games boys’ champions, Marist Brothers High School, are heading into this year's competition in high spirits, with no injury concerns among their at
International Women's Association Fiji President, Judy Compain has hit out at Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya after the Minister accused the mainstream media of s
Defending girls champion of the Coca-Cola Games, Mahatma Gandhi Memorial School, coach Waliki Tiko Satakala stresses that their secret to success is taking no shortcuts a
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji has called for significant constitutional changes, focusing on national identity, governance reforms, an end to coup immu
The bail application for Imran Khan who is also known as King Khan, has been refused by the Nadi Magistrates Court, and he has been further remanded in custody.The State
Communities across Fiji could soon be better prepared for disasters as government agencies work on creating a centralised national risk profiling system to improve prepar
A father of one of the nine missing fishermen says the moment they received news that the boat had been found without any sign of the men was filled with overwhelming gri
Future voters in Fiji are expected to gain a stronger understanding of democracy, civic responsibility and their rights through a new education resource launched today fo
A person of interest known as King Khan is currently appearing before the Nadi Magistrates Court.Imran Khan's charge relates to unexplained wealth.Khan is charged with on
Major maintenance and targeted upgrades at the Lautoka and Labasa sugar mills are being carried out by the Fiji Sugar Corporation ahead of the next crushing season.This w
Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services and Transportation, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, has assured members of Parliament and the people of Fiji that current fuel stoc
The Rainbow Pride Foundation says Fiji’s Constitution must better reflect the dignity, equality and lived realities of people of diverse sexual orientation, gender iden
Surge police and military operations in areas like Nadonumai, Narere, Suva and nearby areas have led to multiple arrests, seizures of alleged illicit substances and mone
Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo says there is no need for two prosecutorial bodies and a separate investigation institution for bribery and corruption should be set
Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu has been appointed as Party Leader of the People First Party, while Parveen Bala Kumar will be the Deputy Party Leader.In a statement, th
A person of interest with alleged links to the illicit drug trade in Fiji known as King Khan, has been charged by Police.His charge relates to alleged unexplained wealth.
The fibreglass boat that carried the nine fishermen from Nanuku Settlement who were reported missing at sea after they failed to return from waters around Kadavu has been
The Fiji Council of Social Services has welcomed the Government’s recent decision to increase social welfare support, saying it comes at a crucial time as families cont
Eight children are still missing after gunmen raided an unregistered orphanage in north-central Kogi State in Nigeria and kidnapped 23 children.Kogi Information Commissio
Expect the sound of gunshots and explosives in the months of May and June as the Republic of Fiji Military Forces will conduct training exercises at Queen Elizabeth Barra
Police are urging parents and guardians to strengthen communication with their children and know who their friends are as the school holidays approach.This comes after tw
Health workers have not been paid approximately $1.7 million as overtime from January to March this year due to insufficient budget and this is expected to increase. Thi
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran has clarified that the reforms approved by Cabinet are aimed at strengthening the Family Assistance Scheme
In support of its joint illicit drug operations with the Fiji Police Force, the Blackrock Medical Centre in Votualevu, Nadi will be designated to support the care and t
A new export opportunity could soon open for Fiji’s yaqona farmers as Government confirms plans for a pilot program to help unlock the UK market.Minister for Foreign Af
Despite the many challenges faced by rural schools, twelve athletes from St Bede’s College in Savusavu have defied the odds to participate in the 2026 Coca-Cola Games.S
Serious concerns have been raised after an incident in Nadi where hundreds of children and youths are seen loitering at night and a brawl also taking place.Some of the yo
The National Fire Authority says Vincent House along Brown Street in Suva, which was destroyed by fire and claimed the life of a woman yesterday, was reportedly vacant.fi
Fiji will host the Pre-COP 31 climate meeting from the 5th to the 8th of October this year ahead of the global United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change confe
Speaker of Parliament Filimone Jitoko has given Opposition MP Virendra Lal time until tomorrow to verify the facts of an incident at a temple in Tavua over the weekend an
Fiji is set to formalise a new partnership with Israel on diplomatic training, with a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to be signed alongside the opening of Israel’s e
The Tourism Action Group has been reactivated to protect Fiji’s tourism sector from emerging global threats, particularly the escalating conflict in the Middle East.Thi
The United Kingdom has announced new funding of about $41 million to strengthen climate resilience across Pacific Island nations.This is due to Pacific Island nations i
Fiji has launched the second phase of the Sustainable Waste Actions in the Pacific Project, known as SWAP2, to improve waste management systems and reduce rubbish flowing
Residents in Nadonumai, Lami, will experience a water outage until 3pm today due to a burst in the main water line.Water Authority of Fiji has confirmed to fijivillage N
A three-year-old boy has drowned in the sea after he was allegedly left alone at his home in Welagi Village in Taveuni.
Police say his guardian went to the shop and wh
More than 82 percent of water losses in Fiji are concentrated within the country’s major urban water systems, as efforts continue to reduce non-revenue water levels nat
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran says that it is very concerning that over 70 percent of young men aged 18 to 35 years endorse beliefs a
A person of interest with alleged links to the illicit drug trade in Fiji is currently undergoing interrogation.Sources confirm that the man taken in for questioning by t
There is confirmation today that a woman died in the fire at Vincent House along Brown Street in Suva yesterday.Police have confirmed the death this morning however the i
Amid the current shortage of nursing staff, CWM Hospital has implemented a temporary adjustment to nursing shift arrangements, with nurses working 12-hour shifts.The Mini
An early-morning fire is believed to have broken out at the Farm Fresh Supermarket in Koronivia.
The supermarket was seen engulfed in flames as emergency crews responded
An elderly man was rushed to safety after a fire broke out at Vincent House along Brown Street in Toorak, Suva, at around 1pm yesterday.Eyewitnesses told fijivillage News
Search and rescue operations for the nine persons reported missing at sea continued today, with authorities covering approximately 26,480 square miles across key search s
Minister for Defence, Pio Tikoduadua says as investigations are ongoing, he cannot comment on the actual conduct of the attempts that were made at the military camps.Th
18 special schools have been built to cater for the accessibility needs of students with disabilities.Education Minister Aseri Radrodro highlighted this while responding
WOWS Kids Fiji, in partnership with the Unit Trust of Fiji, has successfully raised $125,000 during its annual gala fundraiser held in Suva over the weekend.
The event at
The Police Cybercrime Unit has been directed to investigate an inciteful post on the Chat (Fiji) forum on facebook.Police have confirmed that the investigation has starte
An alleged known drug dealer has been taken in for questioning by the joint police and military operations team.The man was earlier identified as one of the close accompl
Minister for Environment and Climate Change Lynda Tabuya has cleared the air that no decision has been made yet on the proposed Waste-to-Energy and Private Port Developme
The University of Fiji will mark World Jazz Day on Thursday with a special 24 hour jazz marathon on its campus radio station, Vox Populi, celebrating music’s power to b
Fiji could benefit from global support to clean its waterways and beaches as international non-profit The Ocean Cleanup looks to build partnerships in the Pacific to tack
Fiji has secured a $37.3 million grant from the Asian Development Bank to strengthen coastal protection and help vulnerable communities adapt to the growing impacts of cl
Concerns over illegal parking in bicycle lanes along Queen Elizabeth Drive have been raised in Parliament, prompting clarification from the Government on enforcement meas
Wearing both the weight of a father and his duty as Minister for Defence, Pio Tikoduadua confirmed today that those who continue to sell drugs will be dealt with.This was
The application for the party registration for the Proposed ‘FijiansFirst’ has been rejected.Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa confirms that objections w
Following a substantial increase in international fuel prices and despite fuel rebates by the government, Energy Fiji Limited is requesting 11 cents surcharge on top of
The female police officer who was hit by a car with drug and robbery suspects, and now in critical condition, is the daughter of Minister for Defence, Pio Tikoduadua.She
Good news for the Western Division as the Sri Sathya Sai Global Council Fiji will host six free medical camps starting this Sunday, aimed at providing healthcare service
Search and rescue operations are continuing for the nine fishermen reported missing at sea after they failed to return from waters around Kadavu over the past few days.Th
Concerns have been raised following a fire that largely destroyed the Tapobhumi Temple and break-ins in Waiwai, Ba.Opposition MP, Viam Pillay, who visited the site, st
The Employment Relations Bill 2025 is currently before the Parliamentary Standing Committee for scrutiny and will be tabled in Parliament next month following completion
In their submission to the Constitution Review Commission, the Fiji Women's Rights Movement is calling for an end to constitutional immunity provisions for future uncons
The father of one of the nine fishermen still missing at sea, Iosefo Balenatuvu says he believes valuable time may have been lost after the group failed to return from a
The Hindi language plays a critical role in preserving cultural identity and must be actively promoted across homes, schools, and communities.
This was highlighted by Min
Residents in Lautoka have started using backyard gardening and carpooling to cope with rising fuel prices and the increasing cost of goods and services.
Speaking to fijiv
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is reviewing progress on plans to relocate communities vulnerable to the growing impacts of climate change.
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Who sits on your town or city council will directly affect services in your community — from cleaner streets to better roads and drainage.
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At a news conference following the incident, the president said the suspect was “taken down” by members of the Secret Service.President Donald Trump said a suspect
Students of Vatukoula Convent Primary School in the Western Division have commemorated World Water Day 2026, despite earlier disruptions caused by adverse weather, While
US President Donald Trump was swiftly escorted off stage by Secret Service after a suspected gunman was reported at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington
A clean-up campaign in Narere, yesterday has highlighted the urgent need for greater community responsibility in waste management which was organised by Nasinu Town Coun
A police vehicle chase this morning resulted in two officers sustaining injuries and three people under arrest, following the seizure of white substances believed to be m
22-year-old Shivalika Jayshree Dutt fulfilled her father's dream as she graduated with Bachelor of Science in Mathematics and Physics at The University of South Pacific (
When children get enough love and attention they stay away from drugs and law enforcement agencies have to be very strict about combating drugs. There is no mercy because
Local entrepreneurs and co-operatives in the Western Division have received a major boost, with more than $950,000 in funding strengthening small businesses and local eco
More than 445 life-saving heart surgeries and 50,000 echocardiograms have been delivered free of charge as the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital marks four
Current maritime patrol efforts in the Western Viti Levu waters will be further boosted with the re-deployment of the M.V. Liga ni lawa, strengthening coordinated efforts
A $3 million Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory has opened at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Nasese, extending their services to adults as well as
Search continues for nine men who failed to return from a fishing trip after leaving Vatuwaqa earlier this week.
Police say the group left for Kadavu waters on Wednesday
Youths in Macuata are set to benefit from improved maritime skills and safer livelihood opportunities following the completion of the Boat Master and Class 6 License Trai
A new trashboom is installed at Syria Park in Nausori to capture waste flowing through waterways has exposed the growing scale of littering.
While launching the fifth tra
A 25-year-old farmer from Bua has become a first-time homeowner through the Government’s Rural Housing Assistance Programme.Lui Rabale of Nakorovou Village in Kubulau a
The world of Narnia is set to return to the big screen after years without a new film.The popular series, created by C. S. Lewis, follows the adventures of four siblings
A major city-wide maintenance drive is currently underway in Lautoka, with multiple infrastructure repair and upgrade works being carried out simultaneously to improve sa
Non-compliant commercial businesses are being targeted in a renewed push to improve trade waste management, following a joint awareness initiative carried out yesterday b
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