The Southern Division of the Fiji Police has recorded reductions in crime during the first quarter of the 2025–2026 financial year, highlighting the positive impact of
A 23 year old man residing in Raiwai was arrested and taken into custody, in relation to an aggravated robbery case in Raiwaqa this morning.The suspect is alleged to have
The Fiji Museum is hosting a 2-day Bakanawa Canoe Making Holiday Programme starting from tomorrow aimed at providing children and youths with a hands-on learning experien
People are urged to remain vigilant and prepare, as the effects of Tropical Depression TD03F are expected to be felt from tomorrow night, as the centre of the system is e
Rusila Lutu Maitoga of Malolo, Vunayasi in Nadi has dedicated her Bachelor of Commerce in Tourism Studies and Management from the University of Fiji to her late fath
Peter Greene, a character actor best known for his role as the iconic villain, Zed in Pulp Fiction, has died.He was 60.He died in his home in New York City, his manager,
Four new advanced X-ray machines at Nadi and Nausori International Airports, reinforcing its border security with the commissioning of significantly enhancing the country
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has given a strong assurance that all ethnic communities in Fiji are safe, protected, and free to pursue their economic interests under his
Miss Labasa, Peggy Ravusiro, has been crowned Miss Fiji 2025.Taking her place as the new national queen, Ravusiro is set to represent Fiji with grace, purpose and heart.S
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights (NGOCHR) is concerned at the current processes and outcomes unfolding under Fiji’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission.They note that
The Government of Canada has reaffirmed its commitment to the Pacific with the launch of Fiji’s National Assistive Technology Hub in Suva.The community-led initiative a
The potential for Tropical Disturbance TD03F to develop into a Tropical Cyclone within the next 24 to 48 hours is low.The Nadi Weather Office says the system is slowly mo
Soldiers must think critically, communicate clearly and uphold ethical standards both on and off duty.
Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua stressed this during the Re
35 children of St Christopher’s Home in Nakasi were treated to an early Christmas as the Ministry of Information and National Archives of Fiji visited to spread Christm
Despite facing personal challenges, including becoming a young mother at the start of Year 12, Milika Vereivalu from Yalava Village in Macuata says her highest achieveme
A Flash Flood Alert and a Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji.A trough of low pressure remains slow moving over Fiji and it is associated with cloud a
The University of Fiji has achieved another milestone following the soft launch of the new Suva Central Expansion of the Samabula Campus, Art Gallery, and Enlightenment B
The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs and Republic of Fiji Military Forces will undertake a review of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Act 1949 with support fr
The Suva High Court will deliver it's ruling on the 23rd of next month in the matter where former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali, former Attorney General Graham Leun
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reminded police officers that the people of Fiji expect “total policing” and not just a few aspects of their functions.While openin
The counsel for the Judicial Services Commission is having discussions with the Office of the Attorney General to come to an out of court settlement where the JSC is seek
A flash flood alert and a heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji, and the Tropical Disturbance located near the Solomon Islands is moving closer to the g
Police are calling on parents and guardians to spend quality time with their children and be aware of their activities, as two juveniles aged 15 and 17 will front the Nas
Academic and researcher Davendra Sharma has been awarded the Certificate of Achievement by the London School of Business Digital (LSB Digital).The University of Fiji says
Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde's extradition case will be called again on March 27th to check on the progress of service of disclosures.The case was c
Fiji’s national security is set to modernise further as Cabinet has approved two new systems designed to detect early risks, support legitimate travel, and align with i
Fiji’s battle against dengue fever has received a major boost through a new $2 million partnership between the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the GX Founda
The matter where the counsel for leader of the National Federation Party and Member of Parliament, Professor Biman Prasad, has applied for a stay on proceedings in relati
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection says they do not work alone in providing services for persons with disabilities, as support is delivered i
Austria has passed a law banning headscarves in schools for girls under the age of 14.The conservative-led coalition of three centrist parties, the ÖVP, the SPÖ and the
Two cars were involved in a serious accident early this morning along Brown Street.Witnesses say the car was driven by a man who appeared to be intoxicated, while the oth
A double celebration unfolded at the Vodafone Arena yesterday when two siblings walked the graduation stage together, one completing a Bachelor of Environmental Health an
A flash flood alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji, and the Tropical Disturbance located near the Solomon Islands is moving closer to the group.The trough of low
Good news for the people of the north as the Na Vualiku Grant and Capacity-Building Programme for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Women’s Cultural Enterprises
People can look forward to improved infrastructure at the CWM Hospital as critical upgrade work has begun. The upgrade has been launched by Minister for Health Dr At
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has made a stand against violence towards women and girls as he wore his black safari suit today in solidarity with the “Thursdays in Bla
Acting Attorney General, Siromi Turaga says the Referendum Bill does not prohibit public discussion on referendums; its provisions are designed solely to ensure a fair, t
The Fiji Development Bank has launched two major financial products aiming to support first-home buyers, rural communities and businesses that rely heavily on cash
The Suva High Court has not delivered its bail ruling for Charles Laxton Sundar, who allegedly killed his 86-year-old grandfather in Navokadamu Settlement in Lutu, Wainib
People are advised to take all necessary precautionary measures as we will continue to experience heavy rain from tonight due to the trough of low pressure, and we are ex
A Flash Flood Alert and a Heavy Rain Alert is now in force for the whole of Fiji.The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure which is associated with cloud and
The villagers of Lomanikoro in Rewa were up early this morning to clean up the village and the sacred burial grounds for the repatriation of Ro Veidovi Logavatu from the
After 20 years without municipal elections, Fiji is preparing to go back to the polls, with the Ministry of Local Government launching its Civic Awareness Programme ahead
Bail for Epeli Laqeni, who allegedly killed his de-facto partner in Nakasi between September 3rd and 5th, has been denied by High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvili. Laqe
Prominent lawyer Tanya Waqanika has been charged by FICAC in relation to a Facebook post on April 19th last year.She appeared before Magistrate Sufia Hamza this afternoon
An application to add the 'Government of Fiji' as a party to the court proceedings involving the chartered flight to Israel from Fiji, for which Fiji Airways is allegedly
In the Pacific, climate change is a lived reality amongst our nations. Rising seas, stronger cyclones, disappearing shorelines and shifting weather patterns continue to r
Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu has admitted that some drug operations have been compromised after some of the officers were involved in tipping off drug d
A total of 937 students graduated today from the College of Medicine, Nursing, and Health Sciences during the Fiji National University graduation ceremony at the Vodafone
A new $12 million Korolevu jetty is expected to soon improve accessibility for people along the Coral Coast. The project is being funded by the Chinese Gov
Plans are underway to digitise the Vola ni Kawa Bula (VKB) and eventually allow overseas iTaukei to access registration services through Fiji’s High Commissions and emb
The Southern Division Police Taskforce have arrested the alleged suspect of a burglary in Fulaga Street, Samabula.Police say the suspect was captured on CCTV footage comm
Two juveniles have been charged in two separate sacrilege cases, with investigators now widening their focus to those receiving stolen items.
Police say a 17-year-old h
Two men from Ba are in police custody following the alleged discovery of explosive material found in the vehicle they were travelling in.Police say the two suspects, who
Two juveniles have been charged in two separate sacrilege cases, with investigators now widening their focus to those receiving stolen items.
Police say a 17-year-old
Two men from Ba are in police custody following the alleged discovery of explosive material found in the vehicle they were travelling in.
Police say the two suspects,
James Kelekelevula Rokotakala caught everyone’s attention at the Fiji National University graduation when he walked across the stage in gumboots, which he says represen
A Flash Flood Alert is in force for Eastern Viti Levu covering Serua-Namosi through Navua-Suva-Nausori to Tailevu-Naitasiri-Ra areas, Rakiraki, and the Northern Division.
Carrying the hopes of the Ra Province and a message of strength for young people, 24-year-old Shrdha Mala enters the Miss Fiji Pageant with a passion shaped by her work a
An ongoing study by the Fiji Human Rights and Anti Discrimination Commission on the status of the promotion and protection of the rights of children with disabilities has
22-year-old Sylvia Luisa Ramanu Vakatawabai from Nasigatoka Village in Namosi proudly received her Bachelor of Nursing certificate, completing a challenging three-year jo
The hearing date for Member of Parliament, Manoa Kamikamica’s permanent stay application has been set for March 25th, 2026.When Suva High Court Justice Siainiu Fa'alogo
The double taxation agreement between Fiji and New Zealand is currently being reviewed, with the commencement of the first round of negotiations between the two countries
A total of 43 children took part in the traditional Indian folk art of Madhubani, encouraging creativity, cultural appreciation, and artistic skill-building as part of sc
114 students graduated from the Sangam College of Nursing, including 100 with Bachelor of Nursing Science degrees and 14 with Postgraduate Diplomas in Midwifery.Chairman
A generous donation of a 35 seater bus worth $240,000 has been made by Swire Shipping to the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital to support community outreach and help m
Among people starting HIV treatment in 2024, 48 percent were people who inject drugs, highlighting the disproportionate impact on this group. This has been highlight
Fijian-Palestine Solidarity Network member Ozayr Akbar is urging young people in Fiji to understand their rights and take an active role in strengthening human rights mov
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has appeared in a special fijivillage Straight Talk exclusive.
This interview is based on public demand and focuses on the issues bei
Fiji’s first-ever Health Transformation Summit is underway in Lami, bringing together national and international stakeholders to map out a new direction for the country
Fiji has officially launched its first-ever Green Finance Taxonomy, a landmark achievement in the country’s efforts to transition towards a more sustainable and climate
On this Human Rights Day, we recommit to building a Fiji where every person feels safe in their home and community.Fiji Women’s Rights Movement Executive Director, Nali
The Australian Federal Police and the Fiji Police Force will co-host an Organised Crime Summit in May next year to identify and target Pacific-focused crime, including il
A Heavy Rain Alert is now in effect for Eastern Viti Levu which includes Serua, Namosi, Navua, Suva, Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri to Ra provinces, Yasawa and Lom
The ruling on the salaries owed to the Director of the Office of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde will be delivered on December 22nd.A hearing will not be held in t
A total of 435 students are graduating today from the Fiji National University at the Vodafone Arena.This includes, 343 graduates from the College of Engineering and Tech
Open dialogue and the free flow of ideas provide citizens with the information they need to make decisions that benefit their families and communities.This has been highl
A staff member of the Criminal Registry at the Lautoka High Court has been remanded at the Natabua Remand Centre for an alleged burglary at the premises last week.Police
Miss Nadi Alumeci Davu is stepping onto the Miss Fiji Pageant stage with a heartfelt advocacy centred on charity and the protection of vulnerable children, marking a mean
A 16-year-old girl has lost her life, after she was allegedly seriously wounded by a 43-year-old man in Naqali Village in Naitasiri yesterday.Police says the suspect who
The man who was allegedly assaulted outside a Suva nightclub yesterday morning has been identified.
The victim, who is admitted at the CWM Hospital in critical conditi
Fiji’s farmers are set to gain stronger protection against climate impacts following Cabinet’s endorsement of a collaboration agreement between the Ministry of Agricu
Cabinet has approved a national celebration on the 22nd of this month to honour the successful withdrawal of the First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment (1FIR) from the Un
Seven families in Malakati Village, Nacula in Yasawa, have begun a new chapter of safety and stability after the commissioning of their newly built homes.
Since Yasawa o
Fiji’s farmers are set to gain stronger protection against climate impacts following Cabinet’s endorsement of a collaboration agreement between the Ministry of Agricu
Cabinet has approved a national celebration on the 22nd of this month to honour the successful withdrawal of the First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment (1FIR) from the Un
Are we doing enough?Sonia Shanaaz, a mother who is raising her 10 year old daughter living with a disability, appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan toni
Farmers can now apply for the Agri Innovative Competition, which was officially launched this afternoon.
Speaking at the event, Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel say
Sangeeta Prasad of Namaka, Nadi, who graduated with a Postgraduate Diploma in Accounting from the Fiji National University, remembered her late father on her special day.
More
cases of influenza-like illnesses (ILI) are currently being observed
across all four divisions in Fiji, the increase is consistent with
the country’s seasonal
Acting Chairperson of the Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Sekove Naqiolevu stated today that 110 people have reached out to make submissions or statem
A Police officer and a 22 year old man are in custody for allegedly assaulting a man outside a Suva nightclub this morning.The victim is currently admitted at the Colonia
Critical medical supplies including emergency bags, trauma shears, normal saline for irrigation, oxygen masks and a glucometer were donated by the Taiwan Fire Agency to t
Paramount has gone straight to Warner Bros. Discovery’s shareholders with an all-cash offer in an extraordinary endeavor to gain control of Hollywood’s most sought-af
The Ministry of iTaukei Affairs and the US Peace Corps Fiji Office have officially strengthened their long-standing partnership with the signing of a Memorandum of Unders
A mother is in a state of shock after her 38-year-old son died tragically after he was hit by a vehicle along the Wailevu Stretch in Labasa last night.Magnesh Munesh
Paramount has gone straight to Warner Bros. Discovery’s shareholders with an all-cash offer in an extraordinary endeavor to gain control of Hollywood’s most sought-af
Education is not only what you know it is who you become. This was highlighted by Sevens Legend, Waisele Serevi during the Fiji National University Graduation at the
37-year-old Manasa Loco from Nabua is being hailed a hero after rescuing 68-year-old widow, Maya Lata, who was trapped in rising floodwaters on Sunday night at Nabua Musl
A car has overturned off Belo Street in Samabula in the last hour.Police and three ambulances are currently at the scene. The extent of injuries, if any, has not been con
A police officer who was injured while carrying out joint traffic operations with the Land Transport Authority of Fiji in Labasa has unfortunately passed away.
The Fij
The Price Monitoring & Enforcement Taskforce has kicked off a major two-day inspection operation across the Western Division from yesterday and today, targeting super
The People's Republic of China has launched its 15th Five-Year Plan for Economic and Social Development, providing a top-level design and strategic blueprint for China’
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook Japan's northeast region prompting tsunami warnings and orders for residents to evacuate.The Japan Meteorological Agency says a
The 2025 Provisional Literacy and Numeracy Assessment results has been released today, which shows improved literacy rates for Year 5 and Year 7 students, with Year 5 ris
Leonardo DiCaprio's latest film One Battle After Another is leading the charge into Hollywood's award season, after receiving nine nominations for this year's Golden Glob
The 2025 Provisional Literacy and Numeracy Assessment results has been released today, which shows improved literacy rates for Year 5 and Year 7 students, with Year 5 ris
A powerful magnitude 7.6 earthquake shook Japan's northeast region prompting tsunami warnings and orders for residents to evacuate.
The Japan Meteorological Agency say
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