The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for a review of the time allocated to nursing mothers under the Employment Relations Act, noting that 10 minutes is insuffic
As we celebrate World Radio Day, the enduring connection between radio and its listeners remains as strong as ever, bringing comfort, companionship and a sense of communi
A police officer managing traffic yesterday morning was nearly struck by a driver who now faces an additional charge of alleged bribery.Police say the suspect was directe
Former Secretary of the Independent Legal Services Commission, Afrana Nisha has been sentenced to five years imprisonment with a non-parole period of four years.
While de
There is drama within the People’s Alliance Party as their Women’s Wing National President says the Women's Special General Meeting is scheduled for tomorrow withou
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji, but conditions are expected to gradually improve from later tonight.The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of lo
The mataqali Saniveikau from Dakuinuku Village in Tailevu will be meeting with the iTaukei Land Trust Board and the Water Authority of Fiji today to discuss concerns that
The US immigration enforcement surge in Minnesota will end, President Donald Trump's border tsar told reporters yesterday.
Tom Homan says Trump had approved his request t
The black and white teaser trailer for Spider-Noir, an upcoming live-action superhero series distributed by Amazon Prime Video, has just dropped.It is the story of Ben Re
The Fiji Roads Authority says the temporary bypass road near Semo Village, along Queens Highway, is progressing well and should hopefully be completed by today.While the
Fiji is proud to host Moana Pasifika in its Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific 2026 season match against the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua at Churchill Park in Lautoka on Satur
As we celebrate World Radio Day today, Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of LegendFM, FM96, VitiFM, Navtarang, Radio Sargam and fijivillage, has organised s
From her dad being diagnosed with cancer when she was 14, to financial struggles at home and rejection at school, get ready to watch and hear the inspiring story of Matua
Members who choose the current 8.7 percent FNPF pension rate will receive that rate for the rest of their lives, with no annual increases or cost-of-living adjustments.Th
The Fiji Roads Authority has announced a temporary full closure of the Wainibau Bridge along Baulevu Road from 8pm this Saturday until 5am this Sunday, to allow essential
Damodar Cinemas will open soon at the Damodar Arts Village in Pacific Harbour.CEO, Div Damodar says it will be something unique once all the requirements are met, as it w
General Practitioner Dr Rajesh Maharaj says the rule for babies less than two years old is that no mobile phones should be used whatsoever.He has highlighted this a
The Fiji Motorcyclists Association says it stands firmly against the sale, use or distribution of illicit drugs following social media posts claiming that bikers are tran
Members of the public in the Northern Division are advised that Labasa Hospital is currently undergoing renovation works.The Ministry of Health stated that as a result, s
The Fijian Flying Circus today marks a historic milestone as they depart Fiji for their very first New Zealand tour, carrying with it the energy, spirit and mana of Fiji
I had recommended the formation of the Counter Narcotics Bureau when I was Commissioner of Police in 2011 and that could have helped prevent the severity of Fiji’s cur
If the government is unwilling to reinstate corporal punishment and village by-laws, it should instead consider extending Naboro Prison and establishing more rehabilitati
If the government is unwilling to reinstate corporal punishment and village by-laws, it would be better for them to expand the Naboro Prison and establish more rehabilita
TISA Insurance, formerly known as Capital Insurance, has partnered with Leadership Fiji to support its 25th anniversary celebrations and the Leaders Lounge series, which
People will have to wait until later today for the Fiji Roads Authority to complete works on the by-pass route near Semo Village along Queens Highway as they are curr
A 15-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of a 19-year-old and a 20-year-old woman while in another case a 14-year-old boy has been charged with the rape of a 10-
The two men who were allegedly found with methamphetamine and cash, and who were resisting arrest at Mead Road Housing in January last year, failed to appear in the Suva
A Heavy Rain Alert is in force for the whole of Fiji, with several roads and crossings in the Central, Western and the Northern currently flooded and inaccessible.The Fij
Approximately 1.2 million people in the Pacific live with visual impairment, including 39,000 who are blind.
This was highlighted by the Minister for Women and Children S
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has resolved to defer its final electricity tariff authorisation to 30th April this year, providing EFL further opportunit
Residents in Nasinu are raising alarm over the growing issue of children openly sniffing glue and drugs being openly sold in their neighbourhoods.Speaking during the Coun
The Suva Magistrates Court has found that former SODELPA MP Simione Rasova has a case to answer in court.He appeared before Magistrate Joseph Daurewa this afternoon, who
Canadian authorities have identified the suspect in the mass shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in Canada and a nearby residence in British Columbia as 18-year-ol
With avocados now in season, Dr Rajesh Maharaj is highlighting the many health benefits of the fruit and calling on Fijians to make better use of it by eating it regularl
The Consumer Council of Fiji has rejected the increase in the electricity tariffs in its current form as the scale of the percentage increases, their inequitable distribu
Fiji Roads Authority contractors are continuing construction of the by-pass road near Semo Village along Queens Highway after a section of the road at the Armco crossing
Bank of South Pacific (BSP) will invest more than $600 million across the region over the next several years as part of a major push to modernise its operations, strength
The Royal Canadian Mounted Police (RCMP) says that at least nine people have been killed in a shooting at Tumbler Ridge Secondary School in British Columbia and a second
The section of road pavement at the Armco crossing has experienced a slip and is currently flooded underneath. The Fiji Roads Authority says their team is on site and awa
Members of the Leadership Fiji alumni gathered to touch base in an informal talanoa session with the theme Leaders Lounge: Alumni Intergenerational Insights at The Gree
Queens Highway is closed near Semo Village in Sigatoka as the road is badly damaged and has partially collapsed.People travelling to Nadi or to Suva are stranded on both
Investigations into the incident in which two Rampur College students fell into a septic tank during school recess have found that the students had entered an out-of-boun
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is sounding the alarm over persistent public misunderstandings about human rights, warning that misinterpretation
With the housing and care needs of Fiji’s ageing population continuing to grow, Habitat for Humanity Fiji and the Housing Assistance Relief Trust (HART) have entered in
The Vanua o Vuda has introduced a 8-month ban on the consumption of alcohol, yaqona, drugs, and tobacco and for those aged 45 and under, after witnessing the impact of d
Fijian Holdings Limited has acquired a further 23.5 percent equity interest in Port Denarau Marina Limited from Skeggs Group Limited, raising its shareholding to 51 perce
The Yatu Lau Arcade is expected to be fully operational later this month, as most tenants complete their fitouts.Incoming CEO Matai Korosaya, originally from Vanua Balavu
The alleged bullying and abuse of a 16-year-old boy captured in a video circulating on social media has sparked national concern, with authorities describing the incident
Without unity, the fight against drugs would be much harder.
Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua stated this in his closing remarks at the two-day Pastoral Meeting at
The Fiji Roads Authority is raising serious concern over repeated acts of vandalism, damage to road infrastructure, and FRA assets that continue to disrupt connectivity,
Passengers have been urged to be mindful of fellow travellers and to use available seating considerately, as concerns were raised publicly about the perceived overcrowdin
About 60 percent of cybercrimes involve intimate image abuse, with unauthorized access through hacking or accessing accounts without permission being the second most com
A senior Fiji lawyer with nearly three decades of experience in drug cases has highlighted that he knows of at least five or six methamphetamine houses over the years i
Bad
Bunny has reportedly broken the record for the most-watched Super
Bowl halftime show in history.
Bunny’s
set was watched live by 135.4 million people around the wor
Cultural exchange and mutual respect remain at the heart of Fiji and China's enduring partnership.Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs Charan Jeath Singh says the relationsh
Convictions for minor offences should be expunged to give young people a fair chance at employment and a fresh start.This was a request by the villagers in Galoa and Koro
The Fiji National Provident Fund will not be reviewing or increasing funds that members can withdraw to purchase a house for the first time. This has been highlighted by
A sense of renewed opportunity filled the Fiji National University’s Nasinu Campus today as four students were awarded fully funded maritime scholarships under a new tr
The University of Fiji has stated that the National Referendum Bill is firmly based on Section 160 (3–6) of Fiji’s 2013 Constitution, with most clauses supported, exc
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has today confirmed that Police have returned the file of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney Gen
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has not confirmed when he will meet Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru regarding the business class travel by Saukuru's wife under the Fiji
The trial of former Suva lawyer, Shazran Abdul Lateef who was allegedly found with methamphetamine and marijuana in Rewa Street, Suva in 2021, will begin in July. Lateef
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for heavy rain is now in force for the north-western half and interior of Viti Levu, from Nadi through to Rakiraki, including the interior o
A mother of two, Sisilia Vulakeibau has shared her heartbreaking experience after an alleged electrical fault destroyed their home in Toorak yesterday.Sisilia says she wa
A stronger, community-driven approach to protecting villages and schools from drugs rooted in prevention and early intervention is being pushed during the Counter Narcoti
Great news for residents along Nakorotari Road in Labasa, as the full deck replacement works on the Waidamudamu Bridge have been completed and the bridge is now open to t
The Catholic Church in Fiji is labeling those trafficking drugs as murderers and merchants of death, stressing that trafficking constitutes direct cooperation with grave
The Suva High Court is yet to receive the psychiatric evaluation report of Charles Laxton Sundar, who is accused of killing his 86-year-old grandfather in Navokadamu Sett
The time for blame regarding the drug crisis in our country is over, and action must start immediately.These are the words of Christian Mission Fellowship Faith Harvest
Parents in Lalakoro, Seaqaqa say their children’s education and safety are at risk as a failing school transport service has caused students to miss weeks of classes, w
The Suva High Court will rule on the bail application by Epeli Laqeni, who is accused of killing his wife, on February 24th.The incident occurred in Nakasi in September l
The State will be calling 21 witnesses in the Health Tender trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Heal
University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem stresses the need to clearly outline qualifications for Higher Education Commission members and ensure prope
A great achievement for Fiji as Cloud 9 in the Mamanuca Islands has officially been ranked as the #2 boat-only dining destination in the world.As travellers begin plannin
Services at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital have fully returned to normal operations as of today, following roof leaks experienced over the weekend.
Assistant Minister
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s winger Vuiviawa Naduvalo’s road to recovery remains uncertain, with the Fiji Rugby Union yet to provide an update on the injury he su
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services distributed blood pressure monitors and body fat analyzers has donated patient monitors and blood pressure machines to the
The rule of law is not an abstract principle confined to constitutions or courtrooms; it is the foundation upon which citizens place their trust in democratic systems.Pri
A family of 10 at Suva Street in Toorak are worried about where they will sleep after their home was destroyed in a fire yesterday.Speaking to fijivillage News, Maikeli V
Firefighters are currently battling a house fire in Suva Street, Toorak.The house, located opposite the Marist Brothers Primary School, is completely engulfed in flames
University of Fiji Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem has reaffirmed the university's support for the continued prohibition of corporal punishment in schools, st
Fiji’s growing drug problem cannot be solved by law enforcement alone, and I'm calling on churches to work together in unity as the Government cannot do this without t
Youth leaders and former Youth Parliamentarians are raising serious concerns about enforcement capacity, public trust, transparency, and rehabilitation during public cons
The gravity of Fiji's drug crisis is clear as a total of $3.6 billion worth of methamphetamine and $91.9 million worth of cocaine have been seized by Police from 2022 to
81-year-old Mani Lal of Vatulaulau Stage 2 Ba was robbed after approaching someone for assistance while trying to withdraw his pension from a BSP Bank ATM last Saturday.H
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for the allocation for 12 days paid menstruation leave rather than the three days, menopausal leave and paternity leave in t
The contractors at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital are working to rectify issues caused by the heavy downpour, which has resulted in delays to some healthcare services
It’s no surprise that Bad Bunny made his Apple Music Super Bowl LX Halftime Show a big dance party.The Puerto Rican rapper and singer, who took home several Grammys las
A concerned grandfather of Nakorovatu Village in Naitasiri is seeking assistance from the government after claiming that his grandchildren are not attending school becaus
The bail variation application for Thakor Punja, who is seeking to travel to Australia for spinal surgery and disc replacement, has been dismissed.Suva Magistrate Yogesh
Retired school teacher and Nabua Crime Prevention Committee member Ashish Prasad has called for stronger community involvement, guaranteed anonymity for informants on dru
Internet sensation, Mohammed Muzzamil 'Musa' Hussein says he is focusing only on the good and choosing to ignore the negative comments being made about him online.He ment
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirms 274 people were charged with a total of 344 counts of serious crime offences last year.Of the 274 accused p
Guests and crew aboard the luxury cruise liner 'Seabourn Quest' enjoyed a stopover in Savusavu, where they were warmly welcomed by local stakeholders.Businesses, tourism
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka met with the Secretary-General of the Commonwealth, Shirley Ayorkor Botchwey to discuss her vision for a modern and transformed Commonwealt
Japan's
ruling party, led by Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi, is projected to
have won Sunday's snap election by a landslide.
An
exit poll by public broadcaster NHK s
In response to the growing impact of drug use and addiction across Fiji, the Fiji Council of Churches in partnership with the Pacific Conference of Churches, the Ministry
People can expect delays in healthcare services at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital due to water overflowing into the ceiling following the recent heavy downpour.The He
Despite going down 21-19 to South Africa in the HSBC SVNS Perth 7s final, the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team remains at the top of the points table with 70 points.
Kick-off: Fiji
1' Try to South Africa. Ryan Oosthuizen. FJ 0-7 SA
4' Try to South Africa. Sebastiaan Jobb. SA 14-0 FJ
5' Try to Fiji. Nice step from Viwa Naduval
Energy Fiji Limited and the Fiji Electricity Workers Association have successfully concluded negotiations on the 2025 Log of Claims, resulting in improved employment bene
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side will face South Africa in the final of the HSBC SVNS Perth 7s at 9.04 tonight.The Fijians demolished New Zealand 35-0 in the fir
The Judicial Services Commission chaired by Chief Justice Salesi Temo stresses that the legality of Lavi Rokoika’s appointment as Acting FICAC Commissioner is presently
A hat-trick of tries from Vuiviawa Naduvalo helped the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team power past New Zealand in a commanding semi-final victory at the Perth 7s wit
Leone Rokowai of Veivatuloa Village in Namosi has raised concerns with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights, questioning where men stand
Fiji Airports has confirmed that runway strengthening works and the construction of a new terminal at Labasa Airport are progressing as planned, despite reports in The Fi
Police are seeking assistance from the public in locating 67-year-old Amelia Tinaniqe Vasikali, who went missing from her home at 30 Maqbool Road, Nadera, this morning.Va
UK High Commissioner Kanbar Hossein-Bor has outlined climate change, Fiji’s economic development, and people-to-people relationships as his top three priorities in stre
The colours, textures and stories of Papua New Guinea are finding a place at the Garden City market day, thanks to Catherine Galgal, whose handmade products are bringing
A landlord will not be spending time behind bars as his 1 year and 2 months sentence has been suspended for two years.The landlord was sentenced by the Nasinu Magistr
Fiji will host the 3-day Commonwealth Law Ministers' Meeting in Sheraton Fiji Golf & Beach Resort, Nadi starting tomorrow.This is one of the largest international gathe
The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s team is eyeing their second title of the 2025/2026 HSBC World 7s Series after knocking out defending champions Argentina 26-10 in their
Over $300,000 was raised at the International Women’s Association Charity Ball last night to support projects at CWM’s maternity and children’s wards.This was made
A Heavy Rain Alert that was previously in force for Fiji has now been cancelled.The Nadi Weather Office says that a trough of low pressure lies just west of Viti Levu, wh
The Radiology Department at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital remains closed until tomorrow after staff took time off in lieu.fijivillage News visited the department thi
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team will take on New Zealand in the first semi final of the Perth 7s this afternoon at 4.57.Fiji secured their spot in the semi fina
I was invited to travel to New Zealand by the Fiji Sports Council for a grassroots 7s tournament in 2024, I travelled business class but it was ...
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The application for leave for the judicial review has been made by former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leung ...
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Another legal battle starts today as sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali takes her matter to court against the President, Prime Minister and ...
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