23% increase in overall crime rate last month - Tudravu
The overall crime rate increased by 23 percent last month compared to the same period last year. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu highlighted this while giving an o
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Khalsa Road works progressing well – FRA
The Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed that improvement works on Khalsa Road are progressing smoothly. While speaking to fijivillage News, the FRA says drainage and je
Sugar Minister discusses introduction of drones with newly appointed Indian Commissioner to Fiji
Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh has discussed modernising the industry through the introduction of drones and farm machinery and strengthening sugar research throug
Waiqele gardener left homeless after suspected arson destroys home
A gardener in Waiqele, Labasa, has been left homeless after his two-bedroom house was destroyed in a fire on Saturday night. Dharman Prasad, who lived alone, suspects
Farmers with Sugar Cane Growers Fund loyalty card to benefit from Oceania Hospitals discounted medical procedures and treatments
It is often assumed that private hospitals cater only to the wealthy but Oceania Hospitals has demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility by ensuring that cane
Fiji has lost about 3% of people to developed countries - Radrodro
Fiji has lost about 3 percent of its population permanently to developed countries and the numbers continue to rise because of labour pull factors. Minister for Educat
Fiji Media for Excellence Awards returns after 17 years
The Fiji Media Council and Fiji Media Association has announced the return of the prestigious Fiji Award for Excellence after a lapse of 17 years. The FAME Awards was
165 arrests made during last weekend's operation
A total of 165 arrests were made last weekend for various offences. This was confirmed by the Fiji Police Force as their officers continue to monitor city and town act
We build relationships with our listeners 24/7 through radio - Parkinson
Good radio is about building relationships with our listeners 24/7 and no other media can do that in quite the same manner as radio, and particularly in the Pacific. C
Radio fosters peace and connects communities – Bia
Assistant Minister for Information, Aliki Bia has stressed that radio fosters peace and connects communities while recognizing the essential work of broadcasters, especia
18-year-old remanded for allegedly assaulting and robbing 75-year-old woman in Labasa
An 18-year-old man has been remanded for allegedly assaulting a 75-year-old woman at her home in Siberia, Labasa. Manueli Madigi is charged with one count of aggravate
Communications Fiji Limited organizes fun activities for World Radio Day
As we celebrate World Radio Day today, Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of LegendFM, FM96, VitiFM, Navtarang, Radio Sargam and fijivillage has organized so
Journalists agree that collaborative action required for fight against drugs
Pacific journalists participating in the Reporting Drug Crisis panel discussion in Suva today have agreed that the fight against the rise in the trade and use of drugs sh
A government stooge controlled FBC previously – Prof. Prasad
Three years ago a government stooge had controlled Fiji Broadcasting Corporation and everything that went through it's newsroom. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for
Media can help shape women in leadership - Kiran
Minister for Women and former journalist Sashi Kiran has stressed that the media can play a crucial role in shaping women's leadership. Speaking at the Pacific Media P
Ashwini Prasad further remanded for alleged marijuana possession
Ashwini Prasad, who was allegedly found in possession of over half a kilogram of marijuana during a police raid at the Mead Road Housing Complex on Saturday, has been fur
18-year-old man in custody for allegedly assaulting an elderly woman
An 18-year-old man is in police custody after allegedly assaulting a woman in her 70s at her home in Siberia, Labasa. Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Crime, Liv
Free, fair and unregulated media is vital for genuine democracy—Prof. Prasad
A free, fair and unregulated media is absolutely vital for true and genuine democracy. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad highlight
Tikoduadua meets India’s Defence Minister
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua has met the Defence Minister for India, Rajnath Singh in Bengaluru, Karnataka. In a Facebook post, Tikoduadua
Forwood's testimony was open to other parties but not to the public and media - Mason
Senior legal counsel, Janet Mason has clarified to fijivillage News that she meant that complainant Alexandra Forwood and Solicitor General Ropate Green’s testimon
Pavement rehabilitation works to start tonight at Khalsa Rd
Good news as the essential pavement rehabilitation works on Khalsa Road will begin at 8 tonight and will continue into the early hours of the morning. The Fiji Roads A