Nasinu Festival contestants to represent seven wards
The Vodafone Nasinu Festival 2025 has been officially launched at Laqere Market, with festival sponsors taking a new community-focused approach. This year, sponsors wi
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Fiji to host Miss Pacific Islands Pageant
Fiji is set to host the prestigious Miss Pacific Islands Pageant, marking a significant moment for the country and its celebration of Pacific women. As a result, there
600 drones to light up Suva sky tonight
A spectacular 600-drone light show will illuminate Suva’s night sky tonight, marking the 76th Anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China
Miss Unique Rubber Stamp Temalesi Tuiwalese crowned Miss Photogenic
Emotions ran high at the Suva Foreshore yesterday evening as Miss Unique Rubber Stamp, Temalesi Tuiwalese, was crowned Miss Photogenic at the Hibiscus Festival 2025, winn
Fire breaks out on incoming Qantas flight at Auckland Airport
Emergency services rushed to Auckland Airport after a fire broke out on board an incoming flight last Friday. According to RNZ, ambulances were on standby as the aircr
113 scam complaints highlight growing threat to Fijian consumers, financial losses exceeding $82,000
113 scam-related complaints were received by the Consumer Council of Fiji between September 2024 and September 2025, with consumers reporting financial losses exceeding $
Tom Holland recovers after Spider-man stunt mishap
Tom Holland has bounced back from his horror Spider-Man accident to support his brothers at a quiz night. The 29-year-old Hollywood star was rushed to the hospital las
Strengthening Fiji's Workforce: 9 Higher Education Institutions sign new grant deal
Nine Higher Education Institutions in Fiji signed the 2025–2026 Grant Agreement at the Fiji Higher Education Commission (FHEC) office in Suva today. Three of th
Fisheries Minister slams false report on Wainunu visit while SEEP says Ministry should fulfill their duties to the people
Minister for Fisheries Alitia Bainivalu has strongly refuted claims made in a recent media article stating that no senior Ministry staff were present to receive landowner
Two injured in daylight robbery along Waimanu Road
A 28-year-old man was injured during a robbery while on his lunch break along Waimanu Road in Suva at around 1pm today. The man told fijivillage News that he was sitti
UB40 is coming to Fiji on January 30th 2026
Get ready for an unforgettable night of reggae and big love as UB40 Featuring Ali Campbell brings their iconic Big Love Tour, to King Charles Park in Nadi on Friday, Janu
I can’t let her down - Miss Merchant Finance shares emotional moment on stage
Miss Merchant Finance, Maria Ali, took to the stage for the first night of public judging at the Hibiscus Festival 2025, held at the Suva Foreshore, and shared a heartfel
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ returns to ABC after week-long suspension
‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ will return to ABC tonight, ending a nearly week-long standoff over the late-night talk show. ABC Network says discussions are still
Nalumisa urges citizens to keep Suva clean during Hibiscus Festival
Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa is calling on vendors and citizens to take pride in their environment, and ensure that Suva remains clean and beautiful, espe
Hibiscus Festival officially underway, vote for your favourite contestant by texting their initials to 812
The Miss Hibiscus Festival 2025 is officially underway, and the public can now vote for their favorite contestants by texting their initials to 812. Speaking at the of
Miss Playland Fantasy highlights importance of strong family bonds
One of this year’s Miss Hibiscus contestants is using her platform to call for stronger family relationships and more quality time between parents and children.
Melania Tora urges public to value contestants as daughters and sisters
As excitement builds for the 2025 Hibiscus Festival, reigning Miss Hibiscus Melania Tora is calling on the public to treat contestants with dignity and compassion, remind
Legacy of coups still felt in Fiji’s leadership - Ratuva
The legacy of military involvement in Fiji’s political landscape continues to cast a long shadow over national institutions, according to the Pro-Vice Chancellor o
Successful conclusion of MSME training program marked in Suva
21 recipients have been awarded certificates of completion by the Ministry for Employment, following the successful conclusion of the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises
Professor Ratuva warns of intergenerational trauma linked to Fiji’s coups
Fiji’s coups have created lasting myths that justify certain actions and behaviour, many of which have been destructive and contributed to ongoing turmoil. Thi
LDS church funds life-saving heart surgeries in Fiji
The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints has reaffirmed its commitment to healthcare and humanitarian aid in Fiji by funding open-heart surgeries for two children