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
Author: Alipate Narawa
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
Postpartum depression is affecting thousands of women in Fiji – ASK4HELP Founder
Postpartum depression is not something that you see everywhere, which is why we want to throw light on this very important issue that is affecting thousands of women in F
We do not have the $200,000 to pay the Fijiana as yet - Seeto
We do not have the $200,000 that has to be paid to the Fijiana at the moment. Fiji Rugby Football Union Trust Board Member, Jenny Seeto stated this in a press conferen
Govt should review civil service pay and structure – Fiscal Review Committee
The Fiscal Review Committee says the current (outdated) civil service structure means that the Permanent Secretary is always the highest paid individual in the Ministry.
Disturbing videos of capsules with nails being distributed at CWM Hospital is fake - Ministry of Health
The Ministry of Health has confirmed that the disturbing videos of capsules with nails being distributed at the CWM Hospital is fake. They say the video is being circu
More than 100 booths at Fiji Showcase 2023
We have started the build for Fiji Showcase 2023. Total Event Company Build Manager, Naveen Datt has stated this, saying they are building 107 exhibitor booths inside
6 players with Fiji links named in Wallabies squad while Quade Cooper is back
6 players with links to Fiji have been named in the Wallabies squad for the Rugby Championship while another notable inclusion is star fly-half Quade Cooper who is back f
Michael Hooper will return as Wallabies captain in 2023, sharing the role with James Slipper
Veteran flanker Michael Hooper has been named joint-Wallabies captain alongside Brumbies prop James Slipper in Eddie Jones' squad for the Rugby Championship. Jones has
Progressively increase taxes on alcohol, tobacco and sugary drinks - Fiscal Review Committee
The Government can and should, in the short term, progressively increase taxes on alcohol, tobacco and sugary drinks for health reasons. The Fiscal Review Committee st