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Heavy Rain, Flash Flood and Flood Warnings remain in force for Fiji

A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for Viti Levu while a Flash Flood Alert remains for Vanua Lev

Feature Weather

6 hours ago

Helicopter makes emergency landing in Saru Nadroga

A helicopter carrying medical supplies from Nausori to Nadi was forced to make an unplanned landing

Community

1 hour ago

USD$5M to protect 160,000 Fijian children from growing drug crisis

More than 160,000 children and adolescents in Fiji are expected to benefit from a new USD$5.48 milli

Drugs

3 hours ago

All schools in the West to remain close tomorrow

All schools in the Western Division will remain closed tomorrow.Minister for Education, Aseri Radrod

Education

6 hours ago

Parts of Nadi flooded again after heavy rain this afternoon

Parts of Nadi were inundated by floodwaters this afternoon following heavy rain, with some residenti

Flooding Weather

5 hours ago

Floodwaters rise again at Ba Market as Elevuka Creek bursts its banks

Floodwaters started rising in the Ba Market Open Shed area this afternoon.Special Administrator Mosh

Flooding Weather

7 hours ago

USP hosts Orientation Week for first-year students

The University of the South Pacific’s campuses across Fiji and the region was filled with vibrant

Questions raised on how independent investigations can be held with Saukuru and Vakalalabure in office

Questions continue to be raised from within the Ministry of Sports and the Fiji Sports Council about

FICAC-Sports-Council-case Fiji-Sports-Council

6 hours ago

Professor Biman Prasad defends tax reforms, challenges Usamate to debate

Former Finance Minister and Member of Parliament Professor Biman Prasad says Opposition MP Jone Usam

Tax

6 hours ago

Navtarang and Radio Sargam to bring Holi festivities to Nakasi

The spirit of Holi is set to come alive this Saturday at the Rups Mega Complex in Nakasi as Navtaran

Festival

6 hours ago

RCL Services expands operations, providing jobs to over 600 Fijians

More than 600 people will now be employed at RCL Services Pte Limited following the launch of its

Business Employment

6 hours ago

Heavy Rain Warning remains for all of Fiji

A heavy rain warning remains in force for all of Fiji.The Nadi Weather Office confirms that a flash

Weather

9 hours ago

Flash flood warning in force for whole of Viti Levu while flash flood alert for Vanua Levu.

A flash flood warning is in force for whole of Viti Levu while a flash flood alert remains in force

Feature Weather

15 hours ago

One lane closed on Queen's Highway at Namatakula following landslip

One lane of Queen's Highway is currently closed as a landslip has occurred at Namatakula between Na

FRA Robbery Weather

15 hours ago

03/03/2026

Uncle jailed for over 8 yrs for rape and sexual assault of niece

An uncle has been sentenced to 8 years, 6 months and 5 days by the Lautoka High Court after being found guilty of rape, sexual assault, indecent assault, and common assau

Court Crime

4 hours ago

Nadi man forced to spend night away as floodwaters cut off access to home

Heavy rain across parts of Fiji has left residents stranded and homes inundated, with one man in Nadi forced to spend the night away from his family after floodwaters cut

Flooding Weather

7 hours ago

Claim your space – Sashi Kiran urges youths to lead with confidence and respect

You want space? Claim it. Nobody will give it to you. That was the firm message from Minister of Children Sashi Kiran as she responded to a young woman who spoke openly a

Youth

8 hours ago

Mullau mother appeals for help as family of 13 stranded by floodwaters

A family of 13 in the flood-affected area of Mullau, Rakiraki is urgently seeking assistance after being cut off from essential supplies for the past two days due to seve

Flooding Weather

8 hours ago

Suva City Council launches Return and Earn initiative to boost recycling efforts

The Suva City Council has officially launched the Return and Earn initiative to help address waste management challenges in the Capital.Under the initiative, people can e

SCC Waste-Management

9 hours ago

Bail variation ruling for Charters to be delivered tomorrow

The bail variation ruling for Fijian and British national, Charlie Charters will be delivered tomorrow by Suva Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne.Defence lawyer Seforan Fatiak

FICAC

9 hours ago

Landslip at Namatakula cleared, both lanes open

Both lanes on Queen's Highway at Namatakula are open.The Fiji Roads Authority team have cleared the landslip that occurred this morning.Meanwhile, a heavy rain warning

FRA Roads

10 hours ago

Lautoka kidnapping case moves to High Court, first mention set for March 9th

The four people charged in relation to the alleged kidnapping of a 20 year-old woman in Lautoka have been further remanded, and the case has been transferred to the Lauto

Court

10 hours ago

Police seek assistance to identify woman found in Wainibuku creek

The Fiji Police Force is calling on the public for assistance in identifying a woman whose body was found in a creek in Wainibuku on Saturday. Police say the victim is be

Police

10 hours ago

Works underway to clear landslip along Queen's Highway at Namatakula

Works are still underway to clear a lane along the Queen's Highway after a landslip occurred at Namatakula earlier this morning.The Fiji Roads Authority says their team

FRA Roads

11 hours ago

QVS student to be discharged,Police to take statement when ready

The 18-year-old student, Simo Nadavelevu Boladrau of Queen Victoria School will be discharged today from CWM Hospital and is expected to recover at his home in Nailaga Vi

Accident Police

12 hours ago

It's hogwash that Govt expects Fijians to be grateful for 12.5% VAT - Usamate

Opposition MP Jone Usamate says he finds it incredible that this Government expects the families of Fiji to be grateful for a 12.5 percent VAT rate when they were the

Family Tax VAT

13 hours ago

Villagers of Votua in Ba request food and water assistance following flooding

The villagers of Votua in Ba are requesting assistance for food as most of their farms have been destroyed by flooding they experienced on Sunday until yesterday.Village

Flooding Weather

13 hours ago

500 people affected as Viti Vanua Crossing flooded in Tavua

More than 500 people have been left stranded as Viti Vanua Crossing has been flooded in Tavua since Saturday.Viti Vanua Advisory Councillor, Vinod Kumar says due to the c

Flooding Weather

14 hours ago

Ba villagers and businesses affected by severe flooding - Amin

Businessman and Ba Chamber of Commerce Treasurer, Anil Amin confirms Ba Town has sustained damaged to infrastructure, and businesses have faced a lot of damage due to sev

Weather

15 hours ago

Major Nadi roads reopen while some Western areas remain flooded

Several key roads and crossings in Nadi are now clear and accessible to the public, according to the Fiji Police Force Western Command Centre.The Command Centre confirmed

Weather

15 hours ago

Flood Warning for Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki and Nadi

A Flood Warning remains in force for all low-lying, flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of the Nakauvadra River to Rakiraki Town, Naseyani at Yaqara River, Tavua

Weather

17 hours ago

Schools in the West to remain closed today

All schools in the Western Division will remain closed today due to continuous heavy rain, which has resulted in flooding in many areas.Minister for Education, Aseri Radr

Education School

18 hours ago

02/03/2026

Flash flood warning remains for Viti Levu and flash flood alert for Vanua Levu

People are urged to take all the necessary precautions as a flash flood warning remains in force for the whole of Viti Levu, while a flash flood alert is in force for the

Flooding

1 day ago

FMF supports Leadership Fiji project to enhance wellbeing of St Giles Hospital

FMF Foods Limited is proud to serve as the Gold Sponsor of the Leadership Fiji Cohort 2025 project, an initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of healthcare professio

1 day ago

Global Recycling Day theme highlights grassroots resilience - PRF

The 2026 Global Recycling Day theme, Grassroots Recyclers' Journey: Peaks, Valleys and Resilience, was launched today, shining a spotlight on the resilience and long-stan

PRF Waste-Management

1 day ago

Emergency repairs at Nadarivatu Switching Station to affect Western Division power supply

Customers across the Western Division are being advised to prepare for possible power disruptions tonight as Energy Fiji Limited (EFL) undertakes urgent emergency repairs

EFL

1 day ago

Root cause of this crisis is fatherlessness and fathers need to know their roles – Rev Kolivuso

The Senior Pastor of the CMF International Church, Reverend Manasa Kolivuso, has called on fathers to be good role models to their children and know their roles in the fa

Drugs Family

1 day ago

Bulitavu on the ground in Ra assessing damage caused by flooding

The Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management Mosese Bulitavu was in the western division today, assessing the impacts of yesterday’s floods

Flooding Government

1 day ago

I'm still waiting for the response from JSC - President

President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu confirms he is still waiting for the response from the Judicial Services Commission.The President has confirmed this to fijivillage News

FICAC

1 day ago

Magistrate asks if Charters' travel to Australia is necessary

Suva Magistrate Shageeth Somaratne asked this afternoon if Fijian and British national, Charlie Charters' travel to Australia for work is necessary.Magistrate Somaratne a

FICAC

1 day ago

Several roads and crossings remain flooded across the country

Several roads and crossings across the Western, Northern and Central divisions remain flooded and inaccessible following recent heavy rainfall, with authorities urging

FRA

1 day ago

Vendors at Ba Market affected as cleaning continues

Vendors at the Ba Market are facing challenges following its temporary closure due to flooding caused by the recent Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil.Speaking to fijivill

Flooding

1 day ago

State says audio recording can be dealt with during trial of former Acting Corrections Commissioner

The state prosecution has informed the Suva Magistrates Court that defence counsel's objection to the alleged audio recording between former suspended Acting Corrections

Court

1 day ago

24-Hour Call Centre set up at Fiji Police HQ

People can now share information or report crime any time of the day or night following the establishment of a 24-hour dedicated call centre at the Fiji Police Headquarte

Police

1 day ago

Yalalevu families begin recovery as floodwaters recede

The situation in Yalalevu, Ba remains fragile after floodwaters that inundated homes yesterday have now receded, leaving residents to begin the difficult task of cleaning

Flooding

1 day ago

Heavy Rain and Flood Alerts force partial business closures in Nadi - Nadi Chamber of Commerce

Torrential rain over the past few days has forced many businesses in Nadi to close on Sunday, with some remaining shut today as wet weather conditions persist.President o

Weather

1 day ago

RFMF confirms soldiers in Middle East safe

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces assures that all Fijian soldiers currently deployed in the Middle East are safe and all accounted for, and none have been directly af

RFMF

1 day ago

Clarke challenges tender procurement reports and minutes

Defence lawyer for former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma, Wylie Clarke, has challenged the tender procurement reports and minutes in the hearing of Bainimarama, Aiyaz Say

Court Health-Tender

1 day ago

Police look into case of QVS student hit by vehicle at school

Simo Nadavelevu Boladrau, a Year 13 student of Queen Victoria School, is still in hospital after being run over by a vehicle inside the school compound, and Police are co

Education Police

1 day ago

Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Dr Sharma trial starts, 26 State witnesses to take stand

The High Court trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Doctor Neil Sharma starts before

Feature Health-Tender

2 days ago

Vakabauta Events NZ assists in creating relaxation space for St Giles staff

Vakabauta Events New Zealand has taken a step to assist in the recreational development of an area where staff of St Giles Hospital can relax and reconnect after a day’

Health St Giles

2 days ago

Ministry of Civil Service issues work resumption advisory

The Ministry of Civil Service has advised that only essential services in the Western Division will resume duties today. All civil servants in the Northern, Eastern, and

Ministry of Civil Service

2 days ago

Floods expected in Sigatoka, Nadi, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki

A flood warning remains in force for all low lying flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Nakauvadra River including Rakiraki Town, Naseyani at Yaqara River, Ta

Weather

2 days ago

Four charged over alleged kidnapping of 20-year-old

A woman and three men charged in relation to the alleged kidnapping case involving a 20 year old woman in Lautoka will appear in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today. The

Police

2 days ago

Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for entire Fiji

A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says heavy rain may lead to flash flooding of low-lying and flood-prone areas. They s

Weather

2 days ago

All schools will be closed today

All schools across Fiji will be closed today, as heavy rain and flooding continue to affect parts of the country. Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro has announced the

Children Education Government

2 days ago

01/03/2026

TC Urmil causes power disruption in parts of Viti Levu

Power supply has been disrupted in several parts of Viti Levu following damage to Energy Fiji Limited infrastructure caused by Tropical Cyclone Urmil. In a media updat

Feature EFL Weather

2 days ago

UniFiji raises Constitutional concerns over village exclusion of drug users

The University of Fiji has warned that giving village or community leaders the authority to exclude or remove drug users from their communities could conflict with the Co

Counter-Narcotics-Bill UniFiji

2 days ago

Tropical Cyclone Urmil exits Fiji area, heavy rain warning remains in force

Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil has exited Fiji's waters and is currently in New Zealand waters.This was confirmed by the Nadi Weather Office, who says that the weathe

Feature Weather

2 days ago

Xavier College loses symbolic 'Wisdom Tree' after more than 50 years

Xavier College Fiji is heartbroken after its more than 50-year-old Wisdom Tree did not survive the impact of Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil. The College informed fi

TC-Urmil

2 days ago

Iran attacks Gulf: Deaths, fires at hotels, airports

Multiple people have been killed and dozens injured after Iran fired retaliatory strikes on Gulf Nations following a joint US-Israel operation that killed the regime’s

World-News

2 days ago

WAF urges people to store water as TC Urmil affects Fiji

The Water Authority of Fiji is urging people to prepare and store enough water to last their households for at least three days as Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil conti

WAF

2 days ago

Floodwaters enter Ba Town as Heavy Rain Warning remains

Floodwaters are entering Ba Town.Photos shared by the Ba Town Council show parts of the town surrounded by floodwaters.They are advising residents to take precautionary m

Flooding TC-Urmil

2 days ago

UniFiji opposes mandatory no-bail period for drug offences, urges strengthened bail conditions

The University of Fiji has warned that introducing a mandatory no-bail period for serious drug offences could conflict with constitutional protections and judicial discre

Counter-Narcotics-Bill Human-Rights UniFiji

2 days ago

Four injured as Iranian missile strike damages Dubai International Airport

Four people have been injured after the Dubai International Airport sustained damage during an overnight Iranian missile strike targeting sites across the Arab Gulf state

World-News

2 days ago

Heavy rain and strong winds expected until tomorrow afternoon - Met Office

People are urged to take precautionary measures as Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil is expected to pass southeast of Fiji by tomorrow afternoon.The Nadi Weather Office s

TC-Urmil Weather

3 days ago

Fallen tree on Queen's Highway near Sigatoka cleared

A fallen tree that was causing a partial blockage on Queen's Highway past Melrose Bridge near Nayawa Junction in Sigatoka has been cleared.The Fiji Roads Authority says t

Roads

3 days ago

Heavy Rain leaves multiple roads in Tavua and Rakiraki under water

Several roads and crossings in the Western Division are currently flooded and inaccessible following recent heavy rain.The affected areas include parts of Tavua, Rakiraki

Flooding Roads

3 days ago

Rakiraki Town closed due to flooding

Rakiraki Town has been closed due to flooding.The Rakiraki Police Station confirmed this to fijivillage News, saying that the heavy rain from last night continued until 7

Flooding Rakiraki-Town TC-Urmil Weather

3 days ago

Fallen tree causes partial blockage on Queen's Highway near Sigatoka

A fallen tree has caused a partial blockage on Queen's Highway past Melrose Bridge near Nayawa Junction in Sigatoka, disrupting traffic movement in the area.The Fiji Road

FRA Roads

3 days ago

Trump says Iran's Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei is dead after US-Israeli strikes

Donald Trump says Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed by US-Israeli strikes on Tehran.The US president wrote on social media that it is "justic

World-News

3 days ago

Rev. Kolivuso calls for love, not condemnation, in Fiji’s drug crisis

A challenge to “put our money where our mouth is” has been stressed by Reverend Manasa Kolivuso as he calls on communities, churches, NGOs and government to invest ti

Drugs Youth

3 days ago

Centre of TC Urmil not expected to move directly over Fiji, expect heavy rain and winds

The centre of Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil is not expected to move directly over Fiji, however, heavy rain and strong winds linked to the system are already affectin

TC-Urmil

3 days ago

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ali Khamenei killed in US-Israeli attacks: Reports

Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in Israeli-US attacks, according to Israeli media reports and a senior Israeli official.There was no immedi

World-News

3 days ago

Police seek public’s help to identify woman found dead in Wainibuku creek

Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a woman whose body was found floating in a creek near a residence in Naidiridiri in Wainibuku.Police say the vict

Police

3 days ago

Charters writes to JSC to protect Fiji from FICAC which has gone rogue

Fiji must be protected from the actions of an elite law enforcement agency that has clearly gone rogue.Those are the words of Fijian and British national, Charlie Charter

FICAC

3 days ago

Flash Flood and Heavy Rain Warning remains as TC Urmil track southeastwards of Fiji.

A Flash Flood Warning is now in force for the whole of Viti Levu, while a Flash Flood Alert remains in force for the whole of Vanua Levu.The Nadi Weather Office says Cate

Feature TC-Urmil Weather

3 days ago

28/02/2026

US and Israel launch attack on Iran, as Trump says 'major combat operations' under way

Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says his country launched a "pre-emptive" attack on Tehra, as the Israeli military say Iran has fired retaliatory missiles - here's t

World-News

3 days ago

TC Urmil to intensify in next 12hrs but still no direct threat for Fiji

Tropical Cyclone Urmil is expected to potentially intensify to Category 3 within the next 12 hours, however it is not expected to directly impact Fiji.Be prepared for he

TC-Urmil Weather

3 days ago

Good news for drivers as fuel prices drop, but gas prices increase from tomorrow

Good news for drivers across Fiji as fuel prices will decrease, while households will pay more for gas. The new prices will take effect from tomorrow. In Viti Levu, wit

Drivers Fuel LPG

3 days ago

Fiji Airways monitoring weather conditions, flights operating as scheduled

Fiji Airways is closely monitoring the evolving weather conditions and all flights are currently operating as scheduled.They say the airline remains prepared to make adj

Fiji-Airways

3 days ago

Heavy Rain Warning in force for all of Fiji as TC Urmil expected to pass southeast tonight

A Heavy Rain Warning is in force for all of Fiji, while a Flash Flood Alert is in effect for the Western Division from Sigatoka to Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, and Rakiraki.

TC-Urmil Weather

3 days ago

UniFiji opposes death penalty for drug offences

The University of Fiji, in its submission on the proposed Counter Narcotics Bill, has stated that the introduction of the death penalty for drug offences would engage and

Counter-Narcotics-Bill UniFiji

3 days ago

US Deputy Secretary accorded a traditional welcome at GPH

The US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau was accorded a traditional welcome this morning at the Grand Pacific Hotel.Welcoming the US Deputy Secretary was Prime Minister

Government

3 days ago

Flash Flood Alert in force for Western Division as TC Urmil remains away from Fiji

A Flash Flood Alert is now in force for the Western Division, from Sigatoka to Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki.The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure

TC-Urmil Weather

3 days ago

Fans ready to cheer the Drua to victory in Lautoka

Ardent Swire Shipping Fijian Drua fan Shamendran Samy aka Sam says it is always Drua, no one else.During an interview with fijivillage Sports, Sam says he is just finishi

Feature Fijian-Drua

3 days ago

LTA and Police sign joint traffic enforcement order to boost road safety

The Land Transport Authority and the Fiji Police Force signed a Joint Traffic Enforcement Operations Order today, marking a significant milestone in their shared commitme

LTA Police

3 days ago

TC Urmil upgraded to Category 2; no direct threat to Fiji

Tropical Cyclone Urmil has been upgraded to Category 2 this morning, however, no direct land threat has been reported at this stage.Be prepared for heavy rain, flooding a

TC-Urmil Weather

3 days ago

A woman’s body found in Wainibuku River

A woman’s body was found in the Wainibuku River.Police are currently at the scene investigating the matter. Bystanders told fijivillage News that the body was found

3 days ago

Raiwaqa Health Centre services to be temporarily relocated for renovation works

Healthcare services at the Raiwaqa Health Centre will be relocated to the LICI Courts beside the Vodafone Arena starting Monday to allow the Ministry to carry out much-ne

Health Hospital

3 days ago

Passenger in critical condition after Lakeba crash; LTA warns drivers to follow licence conditions

A passenger is in critical condition following a serious accident in Lakeba earlier this week. The crash happened along the uphill stretch at Tabusue, where a truck carry

Accident LTA Transportation Travel

3 days ago

$150M needed a year to treat all HIV patients in Fiji - Dr Mitchell

Where is Fiji going to get $150 million to put everyone living with HIV on treatment?This is the stark question posed by Dr Jason Mitchell as he warns that Fiji’s escal

Health health service HIV TB

4 days ago

Misinformation could undermine democracy, says Dialogue Fiji

As Fiji enters an election cycle, there is an urgent need to prevent misinformation and disinformation from illicitly shaping voter behaviour or undermining trust in inst

Dialogue-Fiji Government

4 days ago

'I saw nothing, I did nothing wrong,' Bill Clinton says as he testifies about Jeffrey Epstein

Former US President Bill Clinton says he saw nothing and did nothing wrong during his opening statement to US lawmakers about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.Cli

World-News

4 days ago

Blood drive at Sugar City Mall from 8am to 4pm today

The Sathya Sai Service Organisation of Fiji will conduct a blood drive today in Lautoka.The blood drive will be held at Sugar City Mall from 8am to 4pm.The organisation s

blood donation

4 days ago

TC Urmil to bring strong winds and heavy rain as it passes Southwest of Fiji

Category 1 Tropical Cyclone Urmil lies over Vanuatu and is expected to move southeast, passing to the southwest of Fiji, it is expected to bring strong winds and heavy ra

TC-Urmil Weather

4 days ago

27/02/2026

UniFiji urges tougher action on traffickers in Counter-Narcotics submission

The University of Fiji has called for a modern, proportionate and constitutionally grounded legal framework as part of its formal submissions on the proposed Counter-Narc

Counter-Narcotics-Bill UniFiji

4 days ago

Joshua Rahman freed after Court of Appeal quashes cocaine conviction

Canadian national Joshua Rahman is now a free man after the Court of Appeal quashed his conviction and set aside his 23 years imprisonment for possessing 39.5 kilograms o

Court Feature

4 days ago

16 people charged in relation to $3B cocaine bust further remanded in custody

The 16 people who were involved in relation to the $3 billion Vatia cocaine drug seizure have been further remanded in custody.The 16 people appeared before Ba High Cou

Drugs

4 days ago

25-year-old charged with rape of two tourists to take plea next month

A 25-year-old tour guide charged with the rape and sexual assault of two tourists has been further remanded in custody and will take his plea on 5th March. Peter Tuidraki

Court

4 days ago

15-year-old pleads not guilty to rape charges

A 15-year-old has pleaded not guilty to charges of raping two overseas volunteers. The juvenile who is charged with two counts of rape, two counts of criminal trespass a

Court

4 days ago

New well-being centre launched at St Giles Hospital to support healthcare workers

Today marks a memorable occasion for the staff of St Giles Hospital with the opening of a new well-being centre designed to help nurses and doctors relax, reconnect with

Health

4 days ago

Tropical Cyclone Urmil forms, expect heavy rain and winds

Tropical Depression TD09F has been upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Urmil. The Nadi Weather Office says the system is located about 110 kilometres south-southwest of Port Vi

Weather

4 days ago

What is happening with Malimali's Police complaint against Rokoika last year - Waqanika

Suva lawyer, Tanya Waqanika has raised the issue on what is happening with her client, Barbara Malimali's Police complaint against Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika

Feature FICAC

4 days ago

Charlie Charters files for bail variation to travel overseas

Fijian and British national, Charlie Charters has filed for a bail variation this afternoon in the Suva Magistrates Court to allow him to travel to Australia.Charters' co

Court

4 days ago

GCC to look at strengthening iTaukei rights first before going abroad

The Great Council of Chiefs has emphasised that several foundational matters that are crucial to strengthening and safeguarding the rights and interests of the iTaukei pe

Feature GCC

4 days ago

School drug cases slightly increase, tobacco products most common – Naisele

Drug usage by students in school compounds slightly increased from 3,041 cases in 2024 to 3,143 cases in 2025, and it is about 1.5 percent of the total number of students

Counter-Narcotics-Bill Drugs

4 days ago

Leadership is responsibility, says MGM Head Girl Shreya Pal

In a home where three generations live side by side under one roof, leadership is learned early, and for Shreya Pal, that foundation has carried her to becoming Head Girl

Education School

4 days ago

Naiyaga and Dr Dayal appointed as consultants to review the National Curriculum Framework 2013

Rokobua Naiyaga and Hem Dayal have been appointed by the Permanent Secretary for Education Navin Raj as consultants to review the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2013

Education

4 days ago

AOG Fiji launches Centennial celebration, eyes 600 churches by 2033

The Assemblies of God Fiji has officially launched its 100-year celebration, marking a century of faith, perseverance and missionary work across Fiji and beyond.Speaking

AOG Church

4 days ago

TD09F expected to develop into a cyclone later today, expect heavy rain and winds

The tropical disturbance which is located about 90 kilometres southwest of Port Vila, Vanuatu, or about 1,020 kilometres west of Nadi, is now a tropical depression, and

Weather

4 days ago

High Court to rule on Magistrates Court’s powers in Yin Qing Qing's case

The issue of whether the Magistrates Court can hear charges relating to proceeds of crime has been raised by Office of the DPP lawyer Eoghn Samisoni in the Rewa Street an

Court Drugs

4 days ago

We have failed our children, rehab centres are needed now - Kuruleca

Serious concerns were raised by the Permanent Secretary for Justice and Acting Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Social Protection, Selina Kuruleca, that at lea

Drugs

4 days ago

Rabuku calls for more funding for Navy and asset recovery to combat drug trafficking

Fiji has maritime borders that require increased funding, particularly for the Fiji Navy, as well as stronger narcotics diplomacy with countries such as Australia and New

Drugs Feature

4 days ago

Condom use needs to increase, we need the needle syringe programmes now - Dr Mitchell

21 percent of people living in Fiji do not use condoms when they should, and families are not having this conversation.This sobering reality was highlighted by Dr Jason M

Children Family Health Youth

4 days ago

Reverend Kolivuso calls for independent Counter Narcotics Bureau

Reverend Manasa Kolivuso says given the crisis Fiji is facing, there is a need for a completely independent Counter Narcotics Bureau, independent from the Fiji Police Fo

Counter-Narcotics-Bill Drugs

4 days ago

Urgent need to introduce needle syringe programmes in Fiji - Dr Macdonald

There is an urgent need for the introduction of needle syringe programmes in Fiji as part of a broader harm reduction strategy, alongside supply and demand reduction mea

Family Feature Health Youth

4 days ago

RFMF warns Fiji could become a semi-narco-state in 3–5 years without stronger political action

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces is concerned that if there is no political will to have a more aggressive, robust response to the drug problem, Fiji is prone to beco

Counter-Narcotics-Bill Drugs

4 days ago

Illegal fish waste dumpers to be issued with non-compliance notice

Those responsible for illegal dumping of fish waste along Namosi Road will be issued a non-compliance notice, and further enforcement will proceed under Section 45 of th

Environment

4 days ago

Dermatology services at Tamavua Twomey strengthened with $53,000 donation

Patients at Tamavua Twomey Hospital will benefit from improved dermatology services following a $53,000 equipment donation from Pacific Dermatology Limited. Assistant Min

Health health service

5 days ago

Seruiratu asks why Charters was stopped, moved, and is held without clear explanation

Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says the detention of Charlie Charters has raised a serious concern for the people of Fiji. Seruiratu says the law is clear about w

FICAC

5 days ago

JSC to have emergency meeting today

The Judicial Services Commission, chaired by Chief Justice Salesi Temo, will have an emergency meeting today after the detention of Fijian national, Charlie Charters by F

Government

5 days ago

Orders issued for Lateef and Zoe Moore to be produced in court

The court has ordered drug convict and former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef and Zoe Maharaj Moore to be produced in court after they failed to appear this morning.

Court Drugs

5 days ago

GCC calls for 2013 Constitution to be changed

The Great Council of Chiefs does not want the 2013 Constitution to remain in place. Speaking in the iTaukei language after the meeting, the GCC Chairman Ratu Viliame Seru

GCC

5 days ago

3 in custody after man's assault and alleged kidnap attempt of daughter

Three people are currently being questioned by Police after a 54 year old man was allegedly attacked by five men and a woman in Saweni, Lautoka on Wednesday night.Police

Police

5 days ago

7 attempts made to hack Vanessa Charters' Apple account

Fijian and British national, Charlie Charters wife, Vanessa Charters has revealed that there were seven attempts to hack her Apple account. Vanessa has revealed this wit

Feature FICAC

5 days ago

Lau Education Trust prioritises reaching every child in the islands - Adi Mara

Taking education to the doorstep of every child in Lau is a key priority for the Lau Education Charitable Trust. This was announced during the soft launch of its charity

Education

5 days ago

Fiji and Tuvalu to host pre-COP31 climate meetings

Fiji and Tuvalu will host key meetings in the lead-up to the COP31 climate summit in 2026.The Pacific Islands Forum says Fiji will host the pre-COP31 meeting and Tuvalu

climate change

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26/02/2026

GCC pushes for harsher penalties on drug traffickers

The Great Council of Chiefs has called for stronger penalties, ranging from 30 years to life imprisonment, for people bringing illicit drugs into the country from oversea

Feature

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George Taoba fulfills longtime dream as Marist Head Boy

Marist Brothers High School student George Taoba was overwhelmed after being badged as the school’s Head Boy for 2026.Taoba told fijivillage News that since primary sch

Education

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We firmly urge President to implement JSC’s recommendations without delay - Fiji Law Society

The President must act solely on the recommendations of the Judicial Services Commission on matters pertaining to the appointment, suspension, or dismissal of the FICAC C

FICAC

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Naidu and Leung call on President to act on JSC recommendation

President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu must act on the recommendations of the Judicial Services Commission on the Acting Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Agains

JSC

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Heavy rain alert for West and Kadavu, TD09F expected to intensify but no direct impact on Fiji

A heavy rain alert remains in force for the Western Division and Kadavu as a trough of low pressure with cloud and rain continues to move slowly over the country.The Nadi

Weather

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Govt turned its back on us - Seek to Save Ministry youth rep

A lot of times we have asked assistance from the government, and many times they have turned their back on us. This was the blunt message delivered by Elia Berabi, a yout

Children Drugs Youth

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Ethical leadership and transparency critical in fight against drugs – Serevi

Ethical leadership and transparency at every level of society are critical if Fiji is to combat the growing threat of illicit drugs.Speaking at the National Talanoa Sessi

Community Drugs

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Heavy rain alert in force for West and Kadavu

A heavy rain alert is now in force for the Western Division and Kadavu as a trough of low pressure with cloud and rain remains slow moving over Fiji.The Nadi Weather Off

Weather

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Families move to higher ground as flooding hits Naqiliso settlement

Families living in the informal settlement of Naqiliso in Davuilevu Housing, Nausori are moving to higher ground as heavy rain and drainage issues have resulted in many h

Flooding Weather

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State given 21 days to file supplementary affidavit in Pryde judicial review case

The Civil High Court has granted the State 21 days to file a supplementary affidavit in the matter where Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde, has been gran

Court ODPP

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QVS club house trial date to be set next Thursday

The trial date in the matter where Nigel Yogesh Singh, who allegedly set fire to the QVS Club House in Suva in June last year is expected to be set next Thursday. Singh

Court

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Women and youth bearing brunt of online abuse, says PS Information

Phones are no longer communication tools, they are newsrooms, marketplaces, classrooms and public forums all in one.This is the message from Permanent Secretary for Infor

Youth

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Woman questioned in relation to death of Acting Hotel Manager in Nadi in December 2024

A woman is currently being questioned in relation to the death of the 40 year old Acting Manager of Crowne Plaza in Nadi who was found dead in a bathroom in December 2024

Feature Police

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Westpac Fiji to begin major renovations at Suva main branch tomorrow

Fiji's oldest bank, Westpac Fiji will commence significant renovations from tomorrow, Friday, 27th February at its main Suva Branch, reinforcing its commitment to investi

Business Westpac

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FHL Group profit declines amid rising costs

The Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) Group has reported a decline in profitability for the six months ending on the 31st of December 2025, citing a challenging operating env

FHL

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Watch Archbishop Chong, Reverend Kolivuso and Vuki on fijivillage Straight Talk

You can watch, Fiji Council of Churches President and Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji Archbishop Peter Loy Chong, leading minister of Christian Mission Fellowship In

Straight-Talk

6 days ago

Nalele and Semo Villages commended for swift support during Queens Highway disruption

Nalele Village and Semo Village were commended for their swift support following the collapse of a section of the Queens Highway, where a Government delegation led by the

FRA Roads

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Rishi sells roti parcels for 35 years to support family

57-year-old Ajay Rishi has been selling roti parcels, bean and lakri mithai for the past 35 years to provide for his family.Rishi lives in Narere and visits Communication

Business

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25/02/2026

Fiji Sports Council Board looking at investigation team - Mazey

Fiji Sports Council Board Acting Vice Chair Peter Mazey says they are looking at an investigation team to go through all the allegations levelled against CEO, Gilbert Vak

Feature

6 days ago

First batch of 100 prefabricated homes in Nepani nears completion

30 of 100 prefabricated homes in the Nepani Subdivision are nearing completion and will soon be handed over to buyers under a new land-and-housing package designed to cut

Government Housing

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Local Government elections could be held before year-end - Nalumisa

After more than two decades without municipal polls, Fiji could see local government elections return before the end of this year. Minister for Housing and Local Governme

Government Housing

6 days ago

Sigatoka Town flooded

Sigatoka Town is flooded following heavy rain in the last hour.Sigatoka Town Council Special Administrator Adish Naidu says the town was also flooded yesterday but recede

Weather

6 days ago

IWA completes renovation of doctors’ on-call rooms at CWM Hospital Maternity Unit

The project to renovate the registrars’ on-call room and the consultants’ room at the CWM Maternity Hospital has been completed, providing doctors and registrars with

CWM-Hospital Health Hospital IWA

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Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rain now in force from Coral Coast to Navua and southern Bua and Cakaudrove

A severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rain is now in force for the interior and southern parts of Viti Levu from Sigatoka through Coral Coast to Navua and the southern

Weather

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More women entrepreneurs empowered through FCEF and TISA partnership

More women-led enterprises are expected to benefit after TISA Insurance Fiji Limited formely known as Capital Insurance signed a Letter of Understanding with the Fiji Com

FCEF Finance

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Health tender case: Charges amended, Judge warns ODPP senior counsel to stop posting on social media

The Suva High Court has approved amendments to the charges by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions against former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former A

Court Feature Health-Tender

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Cilicewa murder trial to start April 1st

The trial for Anare Vuli Cilicewa, who has been charged with the murder of his 28-year-old defacto partner in October last year, will start on April 1st. Cilicewa appe

Court

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Russell Brand pleads not guilty to two further rape charges

British broadcaster and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further charges of rape and sexual assault during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court in London.

Entertainment

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Fiji drug situation does not warrant police to use firearms – Tudravu

The drug situation in Fiji still does not allow the Fiji Police Force to use firearms.Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu highlighted this during the press conference fo

Crime Drugs Police

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Lateef to take plea on meth charges on March 11th

Former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef will take his plea on March 11th after allegedly being found with methamphetamine last year.Lateef is charged with one count of

Court Drugs

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Chiefs gather at GCC Complex to review key progress reports

The Great Council of Chiefs meeting is underway at the GCC Complex in Nasese with approximately 98 percent turnout.There will be three presentations from the subcommittee

GCC

7 days ago

QVS holds grooming and dress assembly to reinforce discipline and standards

Queen Victoria School has conducted its monthly Grooming and Dress Assembly, with students inspected from head to toe by House Teachers to maintain standards of neatness,

Education School

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23 inmates escape after deadly cartel violence in Mexican resort

Mexican authorities are searching for 23 inmates who escaped from a prison in Puerto Vallarta during a violent outbreak linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)

BBC News World-News

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I will decide if advice is to get Saukuru out to allow independent investigations - PM

Questions are been raised about the risk of potential evidence tampering as Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru remains in office while allegations against him are set to

Feature Government

7 days ago

Hope for Nabua families as Koronivia land deal nears completion

The Government is on the verge of securing land in Koronivia to relocate hundreds of families ordered to vacate the Nabua Muslim League settlement, as efforts intensify t

Housing

7 days ago

National Talanoa on Illicit Drugs to be held today in Lami

A National Talanoa Session on Responding to Illicit Drugs in Fiji will be held today and tomorrow at R.B Harbour Point Convention Centre in Lami.The session builds on di

Drugs

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