The resources lost through channels of corruption could otherwise be used to ensure that everyone has equal access to basic services like education, health, clean water a
Enhancing healthcare services within the 15 correction facilities in Fiji, was a milestone achievement for the Fiji Corrections Service after they signed a Memorandum of
The Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations Livai Driu has called on parents and community leaders to speak out and take a stand on the illicit drug trade as chil
Benjamin Zephaniah—who played Jeremiah Jesus in the series—has passed away at the age of 65.
"It is with great sadness and regret that we announce the death of our
Vodafone Fiji Christmas in the Park brought loads of entertainment, heartwarming carol singing, and dazzling performances that people around Suva City enjoyed with their
The island nation of Fiji has one of the highest rates of internet use in the Pacific and this digital revolution is causing a problem for its government: unfettered acce
Voluntary service is not merely a task or an obligation; it is a calling, a God-given purpose, and a way of life that reflects our core values as citizens and Pacific Isl
179 students of Dama District School in Bua will benefit from a major face-lift following the commissioning of two state-of-the-art classrooms, a toilet block and an admi
Due to rising sea levels, rice farmers in Dreketi were losing their crops to salination despite good soil, water and high demand.
This was highlighted by the Deputy Pr
A man and a woman are in custody after they were found with white crystals believed to be methamphetamine and more than $3,000 cash believed to be from proceeds of crime
Tickets for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua’s home-games are now on sale.
Fans in Fiji and abroad will be able to get tickets to all seven home matches on the Fijian
Alcohol plays a big role and increases a person's chances of getting diabetes, and the youngest amputee in the country is a 21-year-old girl.
This was revealed by the
Christmas came early for WOWS Kids Fiji as Digicel Fiji donated $20,000 towards them as a shining beacon of hope and support during this festive season.
Co-founder of
Interchange between gender, power, class and politics is a well-known factor that people not only in the Pacific are facing but also globally.
This was highlighted by
388 students of Wainibuku HART Primary School will now have a better learning environment after the Bank South Pacific Financial Group Limited transformed a HART room int
Members of the Pecani Church in Cunningham are pleading to the public for assistance in the renovation of their old tin shed hall, which they have been using to conduct t
Clothes for Good Fiji is the first-ever charity store that officially opened today at Fletcher Road, Nabua, where all the profits from the sales will go towards the needy
Arnold Aditya Rao of Baulevu High School who topped in year 13 received the Dux Awards for his school encourages all students to never be scared, work hard and manage the
The art exhibition with the theme "Brave New World" is to showcase local talents and an art gallery that was established six months ago for those who love art.
The Vic
Fiji needs to urgently look at reviewing the Physical Education curriculum in primary and secondary schools, and proper sports science and nutrition needs to be taught fr
Sheetal Shartika Chand of Ahmadiyya Muslim College in Dreketi has dedicated her Dux Award to her late father during the Annual Prize Giving Awards today. 18-year-old Ch
Police have classified the death of the 36-year-old taxi driver who was found motionless with visible injuries in Qalitu, Lautoka, on Saturday afternoon, as murder.
In
If you live in Vuci Road, Nausori then you would have to take detour and take the Nadali Bypass Road via Wainibokasi Road as there will be a full road closure from 7 this
A 20-year-old man has been charged with vehicular manslaughter while in another incident in November, a 28-year-old man was charged with the murder of a 76-year-old woman
Cash and assorted items ranging from $40 to around $15,000 were stolen during the alleged aggravated robbery, aggravated burglary and theft offences in November which co
Great news for the Fiji Police Force family as they now can save their money under the Fiji Police Families Savings and Investment Cooperative Limited after it was launch
The Fiji Airways flight FJ921 from Nadi to Brisbane this morning turned back 30 minutes after take-off as a precautionary measure after an indication on the flight deck i
Vunidawa Village is showing people that eating healthy food from farms and gardens and keeping physically active will reduce the chances of a person getting diabetes, end
Hard work has paid off for 19-year-old Sainimili Bainivalu after she was received the Dux Award during the Adi Cakobau School 2023 Annual Prize Giving ceremony.
The 19
Christmas has come early for British Army soldier Lance Corporal Kelevi Dainiteri after reuniting with his three children after four years.
The reunion was made possib
Speeding continues to be a major concern as Police and the Land Transport Authority issued 224 traffic infringement notices from November 24th to last Friday.
Police s
About 200 families from Lakena Hill 2 in Nausori are without running water for the past 8 days.
Resident Kristiana Ram says they have not received any water supply sin
The Fiji Airways flight FJ921 from Nadi to Brisbane this morning turned back 30 minutes after take-off as a precautionary measure after an indication on the flight deck i
Education is the key however, it is not just about obtaining a degree but about having an informed mind, engaging in reading, researching, and learning from the experienc
After a strong 20 percent growth last year and a further 8 percent projected for this year, Fiji’s economy is on a path to full recovery and growth is expected to be su
The former Director Forestry Operations North, Moape Drikalu Lotawa, and the Manager of a private company, Byas Karan, have been charged by FICAC for bribery-related offe
Meli Bainimarama, the son of Fiji’s former prime minister, Voreqe Bainimarama, has pleaded not guilty to a string of new domestic violence offences, including intention
New footage has been taken of the world's largest iceberg on its journey drifting beyond Antarctic waters, after it broke free from being grounded for more than three dec
Acting CEO of Land Transport Authority, Irimaia Rokosawa will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight.
The show will focus on the increasin
Improving Fiji’s health service delivery, climate resilience building and improving the quality of contractors for the infrastructure projects are a few of the main fac
The driver who allegedly caused the collision of vehicles in Nasautoka, Tailevu over the weekend has been charged.
Divisional Police Commander East, SSP Josua Vodo say
The Fiji Labour Party says they are concerned that the Chief Registrar Tomasi Bainivalu continues to hold a judicial office despite pleading guilty to a charge of driving
29 people have been charged with a total of 60 counts of serious sex offences in November this year, and this includes separate incidents of a 19-year-old woman allegedly
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, will be the first leader from Pacific island countries to be invited to open the 2023 Australa
The Government is looking at developing 266 acres of land to pilot the affordable and climate-resilient housing project in the country, with the vision to eradicate squat
It was a proud moment for the Maivalenisau family as they witnessed their daughter scooping the Dux Award during the Suva Methodist Primary School 2023 Annual Prize Givin
While giving their all to improve curriculum delivery and strengthen the learning of 77 students, dreams have come true for the teachers of Kavanagasau Sanatan Dharm Scho
No one has been injured in the accident this morning where a iTaukei Land Trust Board vehicle slammed into Suvavou House.
Divisional Police Commander Central, SP Faras
Students of Suva Methodist Primary School have been encouraged by the Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Communications Manoa Kamikamica to embrace curiosity, to be u
Fiji Water Flying Fijians lock forward Api Ratuniyarawa has admitted to sexually assaulting three women in a Cardiff city centre bar.
Ratuniyarawa pleaded guilty to th
An Israeli women's rights campaigner and lawyer has told reporters that, based on evidence she has seen, Hamas had a premeditated plan to use sexual violence as a weapon
Assistant Commissioner of Police Livai Driu has warned officers to step up and deliver services expected of them as a professional institution while senior officers and t
The Australian Infrastructure Financing Facility for the Pacific is financing AUD72 million to support the Fiji Government and the Fiji Roads Authority in the renewal and
An iTaukei Land Trust Board vehicle has hit the front of the Suvavou House.
Divisional Police Commander Central, SP Farasiko Matawalu says the traffic officers are at
It will be a double celebration for the Raravisa family in Tamavua as they will be celebrating Christmas and their eldest daughter Adi Vasemaca Raravisa's successful hear
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection Lynda Tabuya has revealed the harsh realities of extreme weather, rising sea levels, escalating ocean pollution and ec
North Korean leader Kim Jong Un has called for efforts to tackle the isolated country's falling birth rates, describing the challenge as "everyone's housekeeping", state
The Department of Environment is looking into a case where rubbish is being dumped by a group of people in an empty plot in Wailoku.
In videos posted on social media,
The demand for labour continues to rise, reflective of the rebounding economic activity coupled with higher labour emigration according to the Reserve Bank of Fiji.
Th
Despite the slowdown in the global economy, the Reserve Bank of Fiji states that the Fijian economy continues to perform well and is projected to grow by 8.2 percent this
It was a historic day for 9 students of Visama Sanatan Primary School, Ba Sanatan College, Pundit Shreedhar Maharaj College and Chauhan Memorial Primary College as Shree
The Fiji Cancer Society has received a boost in their work to assist people battling cancer as the Fiji Development Bank presented them with a cheque of $10,000.
FDB s
Acting DPP John Rabuku has informed the court that he will not be prosecuting the matter where he has filed and appealed against the former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainima
The Israeli ground forces are pushing into southern Gaza, after three days of heavy bombardment.
Initial reports from Israeli army radio confirms that Israel has launc
Inspired by the acts of service and community, Selfless Fiji founder Solomone Rabuli started up the organisation and uses social media like Instagram and Facebook to enga
Police are currently investigating an accident that occurred in Nasautoka Village in Tailevu yesterday where two cars collided causing injuries to the driver of one of th
The application for obtaining a public service vehicle driver's license will be reviewed due to the increase in road deaths and serious accidents.
This has been highli
Please do not forget the Pacific region as we have endless sunshine and our goals for renewable energy are achievable, especially when investing in the human resources of
The Philippines Coast Guard (PCG) says more than 135 Chinese vessels are "swarming" at a reef off its coast, describing the boats' growing presence as "alarming".
The
A man has died while two others were injured following a knife and hammer attack on a street in central Paris on Saturday.
The attack occurred near the Eiffel Tower.
Villagers of Naqalotu in the District of Yawe in Kadavu will now have access to clean and safe drinking water after their village water project was commissioned earlier t
Police are following some leads in relation to the 36-year-old taxi driver who was found motionless with visible injuries in Qalitu, Lautoka, on Saturday afternoon.
Po
212 out of the 258 cases of HIV that were reported from January to September this year are among the i-Taukei community.
According to the Head of Family Health from th
There is a lot of soul searching required as our Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side finished in 4th place in the Dubai 7s after losing to New Zealand 17-12 in the thir
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side lost to defending Dubai 7s champion, South Africa, 14-7 in the semi final.
Fiji started the match strong, putting pressure on
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side survived a late comeback from Ireland 29-24 in their quarter final match at the Dubai 7s.
Fiji started strong in the first ha
The Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s team should neutralise Ireland quickly in their Dubai 7s quarter final match at 7.05 tonight.
If they do not, then Harry McNulty w
186 cases of rape were reported from January to August this year and 119 victims were below the age of 18.
This has been highlighted by Assistant Minister for Women, C
Today, we are recognising the immense power within each person, irrespective of their abilities – and our differences that make us diverse.
Acting Prime Minister and
186 cases of rape were reported from January to August this year and 119 victims were below the age of 18.
This has been highlighted by Assistant Minister for Women, C
We are deeply committed to supporting the community, by building a strong platform of support for WOWS Kids Fiji through their pioneering “Save or Shave” campaign.
There needs to be a targeted and focused approach to creating digital education as according to the 2023 “Assessing Digital and Financial Literacy In Fiji” report by
The Fiji Airways National 7s team have to get their act together when they take on Ireland at 7.05pm in their Dubai 7s quarter final if they want to have a chance of brea
While identifying climate change as the major threat to the Pacific's survival and identity, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says humanity is at a breaking point.
While
The Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s team will be playing Ireland in the second cup quarter final at 7.20 tonight.
Fiji beat the USA 21-14 in their first pool game bef
Shutterbugs and stargazers were directing their eyes and their lenses upwards at the Aurora Australis, with the iridescent sky show detected in southern and central Austr
The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s side could not find their rhythm in their final pool game of the Dubai 7s after going down 24-0 to Great Britain.
Great Britain deni
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side fell short in their final pool match after losing 29-21 to New Zealand.
Fiji scored the first try of the game through Ad Vani Buleki w
All Fijians can make a difference, no matter how small it may seem as every action counts and shows the power of volunteering which is the power of everyone.
This has
In support of the vital work of Walk On Walk Strong (WOWS) Kids Fiji Foundation, the BSP Life Group and its partners completed 200 million steps over a span of 70 days an
A taxi driver was found dead in Qalitu, Lautoka at about 3pm today, and the Fiji Taxi Association is seriously concerned about such tragic incidents involving taxi driver
As the countdown begins for the HSBC SVNS Series, the Fiji Airways National 7s team is focused on starting the series on a high note as they face USA in Dubai this aftern
A vehicle examiner at the Land Transport Authority has been charged by FICAC for corruption related offences for allegedly passing a vehicle without complying with the pr
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says Infinite Power Clean Energy Pte Ltd has not sought or received necessary approvals and has blatantly disregarded due
At present, there is no stand-alone legislation in relation to torture in Fiji.
This was was highlighted by the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Chairpe
As a Great Council of Chiefs delegation departs for China today, Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu says main agenda for this visit is to learn from China's succe
Double Olympic gold medal winners, the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team are out to deliver an improved performance in Dubai this weekend in the new format HSBC SVNS
Pacific long-distance king Yeshnil Karan did not feature in the half marathon at the Pacific Games this morning.
The event featured Avikash Lal who finished in 7th pla
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Speaker of Parliament and UNAIDS Goodwill Ambassador for the Pacific Region, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau says according to the Global AIDS Monitoring Report, Fiji is in the top 5 countries of rising new HIV infections in the Asia Pacific region amongst the 15 t
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