Mass gathering causes typhoid outbreak in Namosi
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that a mass gathering on April 26th in Wainiyavu Village in the upper regions of the Namosi Province has resulted in the outbreak of
Author: Alipate Narawa
You have transformed our airline into a symbol of excellence, a source of national pride and inspiration - PM
Through your dedication and tireless efforts, you have transformed our beloved airline into a symbol of excellence, a source of national pride and inspiration. Prime M
Vern Cotter has been confirmed as the Blues’ head coach
Former Flying Fijians coach Vern Cotter has been confirmed as the Blues’ head coach for the next two years with ex-All Blacks midfielder Jason O’Halloran as
Save the Children raises serious concerns after children found with dangerous cocktail of toxic substances
The discovery of a dangerous cocktail of toxic substances used by minors raises serious concern for their welfare and safety. Save the Children Fiji is calling on pare
52-year-old charged for stealing more than $44,000
A 52-year-old taxi driver has been charged for allegedly stealing more than $44,000 while being employed as an Information Technology Manager in 2016. Police say the a
3 students allegedly found with substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana in schools
3 students have been allegedly found with substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana in two schools. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Dri
Humbling experience to be back in the village - Lomani
It was a humbling experience to be back in my village which I will always cherish. FIJI Water Flying Fijians half-back Frank Lomani highlighted this after the team mad
All towns and city councils will have elected councillors from next year – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the Ministry of Local Government is firmly focused on facilitating the town and city council e
Ministerial travel allowances to be reduced
Apart from the 20 percent reduced pay for the government ministers, they are significantly cutting down ministerial travel allowances that were put in place by the previo
FRA gets $387.6 million
The Fiji Roads Authority is allocated a budget of $387.6 million while the coalition government has also re-established the Public Works Department (PWD) to improve the s
Prof. Prasad says $11.6 million for the upgrade of nurses salaries and overtime
It is going to be a difficult task but we have clearly put our focus on the maintenance of our existing infrastructure, and overall improvements in service delivery. D
17 new COVID cases recorded
17 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded. The Ministry of Health says of the 17 new cases recorded, 11 were recorded in the Central Division; 6 in the Western Division
Fiji loses 53-7 to England
The Fiji U20 side went down 53-7 to England this morning. They showed bits of brilliance in the first half with halfback Philip Baselala linking well with fly-half Isa
Police seize more than 5,000 plants believed to be marijuana in Kadavu
More than 5,000 plants believed to be marijuana were discovered on a farm in the Naioti terrains in Yale, Kadavu. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACP/O) L
3 of the 5 mortuary trays in Levuka operational while team sent to make assessment in Kadavu – Health Ministry
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that 3 of the 5 mortuary trays at Levuka Hospital are now in operation while a separate team of technicians departed Suva last night
Makare reunites for Fiji Showcase 2023
One of Fiji’s greatest bands, Makare will be at Fiji Showcase 2023. BigWilz has just confirmed to fijivillage News that the band is getting together for Fiji Sh
Public sector wage costs rose significantly between 2016–2019 – Fiscal Review Committee
The Fiscal Review Committee says Fiji public sector wage costs rose significantly between 2016 and 2019 through a combination of higher wages and more recruitment. The
Angela Bassett: Black Panther actress to receive honorary Oscar
Black Panther star Angela Bassett will receive an honorary Oscar, 30 years after she was first nominated. The actress was nominated for best actress for playing Tina T
We have received reports of minors using a mixture of substances to make what is termed as Kopen – Min of Health
The Ministry of Health is concerned after receiving reports of minors using a mixture of substances to make what is termed as Kopen or locally as ‘FlipFlop’.
Violence against women and girls costs the economy approximately $300M per year - Rakuita
In Fiji, violence against women and girls costs the economy approximately $300 million per year. SPC's Principal Strategic Lead, Mereseini Rakuita highlighted this at
5 men arrested in the Northern Division with 2 more in Raiwaqa for alleged unlawful possession of marijuana
Five men have been arrested for alleged unlawful possession of marijuana in the Northern Division. Police say two farmers aged 19 and 35-years-old were arrested at the