The eight-day Fiji Sevashram Student Camp for the holistic development of children concludes today, with a focus on giving back to the community.Camp founder Swami Sanyuk
33 students were honoured with graduation certificates at the Fiji Museum after completing a three-day Warli Art Workshop, which celebrated creativity, cultural connectio
New South Wales officials have said 600 firefighters remain on standby waiting to tackle any fires that may arise as temperatures across the state are forecast to reac
With the government's $200 Back-to-School assistance payment coming out this Friday, parents have been urged to use the assistance strictly for their children’s educati
A man has been found dead inside his western Sydney unit after he was shot in the chest in what police are calling a targeted attack.The 44-year-old man was found by a fe
Rising demand for kava drives up prices and causes supply shortages across local markets.Savusavu Market vendor Ram Kumar stresses that kava is used as a medicine to trea
Staff at three hospitals in Iran have told the BBC their facilities are overwhelmed with dead or injured patients, as major anti-government protests continue.A medic at o
The Indian High Commission in Fiji hosted a vibrant poetry recital, essay awards, and cultural programs to mark World Hindi Day, celebrating the enduring bond between Ind
Officers involved in an alleged case of police brutality in Votualevu, Nadi, have been warned about their conduct.This comes after a video circulating on social media sho
Fiji’s health system moves into the digital age with major X-ray upgrade equipped with artificial intelligence to provide improved services to all Fijians.
The Ministry
The Fiji National Provident Fund will be holding its Annual Members Forum next month in Suva, Nadi and Labasa, and they are urging members to attend, as this will provide
Concerned residents of Naria in Rakiraki are calling for an urgent survey to address flooding issues that occur during heavy rain due to blocked drains.A concerned reside
Two men who were charged in relation to an alleged tender scam have been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court.Ripon Baral is charged by the Fiji Independent Commiss
The UK government has warned that Elon Musk’s social media platform X could be blocked if it doesn't follow online safety rules.This comes after X’s AI tool, Grok, wa
The ongoing sewage spill from the manhole at the back entrance of a supermarket at Laucala Beach has been caused by a severe collapse of the pipeline, with the Water Auth
One month after Australia banned social media for children under 16 years of age, some teens say they feel better, while others are finding ways around it.
14-year-old Am
The Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa is urging CWM Hospital staff to practice carpooling due to limited parking space at the hospital.This also follows th
The National Federation Party is urging both Energy Fiji Limited and the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission to withdraw the electricity tariff hike proposal in th
A family in Vanua Levu woke up this morning to devastating news after learning that their family home in Delaivuna, Taveuni, was destroyed by fire around 1am.Siperi Maram
Indian cinema is making waves at the Oscars again, with six films including Kanguva and Aadujeevitham eligible for Best Picture at the 97th Academy Awards.The Academ
A three-day Warli art workshop, organised by the Indian High Commission in Fiji, in collaboration with the Fiji Museum, ends today as part of its ongoing cultural and edu
A passenger travelling on an Interlink ferry from Labasa to Suva has raised serious concerns about overcrowding and passenger safety on connecting bus services.Speaking t
A former police officer has been acquitted of rape and two other sexual charges after the High Court found that while the complainant was a truthful witness, she has been
83 road fatalities were recorded by the Land Transport Authority in 2025, which is a 25 percent increase compared to 2024.LTA Chief Executive Officer Irimaia Rokosawa say
The Indian High Commission in Fiji and the Swami Vivekananda Cultural Centre are organizing a series of events to mark World Hindi Day, celebrating the Hindi language as
Energy Fiji Limited says the proposed tiered tariff structure is designed to protect vulnerable households and small businesses where 97 percent of all customers will be
Seventeen-year-old Tirisiana Dauveiqaravi has made her family proud after receiving her Year 12 External Exam results today.While speaking to fijivillage News at the Exam
A family is still in shock after a waterspout destroyed the roof of their three bedroom home along the coastline of Korolevu, Sigatoka at around midday today. Desmon
To help fight the spread of HIV/AIDS, Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation donated $32,000 to support community health training that will educate and empower young Fijians across
The Internal Affairs Unit of the Fiji Police Force is investigating an alleged case of police brutality in Votualevu, Nadi.A video circulating on social media shows a pol
The Suva Corrections Centre is set to be relocated, following a collaboration between the Fiji Corrections Service (FCS) and the Ministry of National Planning, Developmen
41 traders have been warned for possible prosecution or placed under investigation following 804 inspections carried out nationwide by the Fijian Competition and Consumer
Fiji has received $12.6 million for the procurement of necessary road work materials as the Japanese Government formalised the Japanese grant assistance under the Econom
At least one property has been destroyed due to a waterspout along the Coral Coast, Sigatoka area at about midday today. The Nadi Weather Office says it was witnessed al
Removal notices for derelict vehicles located along Vatoa and FNTC Road in Narere were issued by the Nasinu Town Council today.
The Council stresses that these abandoned
A 19-year-old man who stole a mobile phone in Vatuwaqa last year has escaped a prison term and conviction as his 3-month sentence has been suspended for 2 years.Mosese L
The man who allegedly sexually assaulted a nurse in Ono-i-Lau last month has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court.23-year-old Senikarawa Kotobalavu is charged
Sewage waste has been continuously spilling from a manhole behind a prominent supermarket since last month, with no action taken by the relevant authorities to address th
Minnesota officials say the FBI has blocked their access to an investigation into the fatal shooting of a woman by a US Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) agent.Pe
A total of 5,780 vulnerable children across Fiji will receive education assistance in 2026 after the Foundation for the Education of Needy Children (FENC Fiji) completed
Despite several calls and action taken by the Nasinu Town Council, Nadawa residents who continue to dump rubbish on the road side and have now been fined. The Council, wh
The Pacific Recycling Foundation has recognised Tanoa Plaza Hotel in Suva for its outstanding leadership in recycling and sustainable waste management, marking more than
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has confirmed he will be meeting with Office of the Director of Public Prosecution soon in relation to the Commission of Inquiry
Two women were arrested yesterday over alleged burglary incidents in Nadi and Lautoka.
Police say two officers on beat patrol spotted one of the women acting suspiciously
There is currently no evidence linking the recent discovery of five bodies in less than a month to drugs or organised criminal networks.
This has been confirmed by Poli
Two people have been killed and six others injured in a shooting at a church parking lot in Salt Lake City’s Rose Park neighborhood during a funeral service last night.
Solicitor General Ropate Green, who is the counsel for the Attorney General and the Commission of Inquiry into Barbara Malimali's appointment as FICAC Commissioner has to
More Fijians in Savusavu are raising concerns about the proposed EFL tariff increase, highlighting its negative effects on them.Savusavu market vendor Sambhu Lal told f
Great news for students as the Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination (FY12CE) provisional results are out today.Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says a total of 12,02
The Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination provisional results are out.Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says a total of 12,020 students sat for the exams last year, wi
A mataqali of 295 members in Namosi has turned to youth-driven development to unlock the economic potential of its land, culminating in the opening of the Dakuinaroba Bam
Serious concerns have been raised by the Human Rights Commission regarding the increasing number of missing persons cases in Fiji, particularly those involving children.H
Investigators have now entered phase two of the probe into widely circulated screenshots of alleged Viber messages implicating police officers in drug-related activities,
With thousands of children enjoying their school holidays, naturopath and nutritionist Barbara O'Neill is calling on parents and guardians to have rules regarding technol
The Government of Japan has approved a grant of approximately $12.5 million to strengthen waste management services across Fiji.
The Exchange of Notes and Grant Agreement
The man who is alleged to have stolen an elderly man’s ATM card in Suva City has been remanded in custody.Niraj Prasad is charged with one account of theft for taking M
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu will have a briefing with the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces on Monday to strengthen current working arrangement to
We are no longer operating in a time when one can be removed without adherence to legal processes.This has been highlighted by the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu
The Ministry of Environment is investigating the white substance discharged into Nabukalou Creek, in Suva where test samples have already been collected.Permanent Secreta
The truck driver caught on video illegally dumping rubbish near the Waiyavi Waterfall has been identified and issued with a penalty.
The Lautoka City Council says they ha
The man who allegedly killed his wife at an apartment complex along Robertson Road in Suva in April, 2024 has been told by the Suva High Court to take his bail dismissal
The Fiji Police Force as an institution is not corrupt.This has been highlighted by Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu as he defended the organisation’s handling of
Serious concerns have been raised regarding the safety and security of staff vehicles parked at the CWM Hospital premises.
A concerned CWM staff member has highlighted th
The Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection, has expressed deep concern over the increasing number of children being found missing or harmed across the country
The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service is reminding students to submit their scholarship applications for the 2026 academic year before the 31st of January deadline.
History has been made as Fiji makes the Top 50 Global Tech Leaders for 2026 by the Tech Diplomacy Global Institute, marking Fiji’s first appearance on the prestigious
A man alleged to have been involved in the alleged theft of an elderly man’s bank card and pension money has been charged.
Police say the accused has been charged with
An alleged international crime ring has allegedly stolen dozens of Toyota cars from Brisbane and shipped them for sale in the United Arab Emirates. Police investiga
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection has expressed deep concern over continued reports of abuse and exploitation of senior citizens, following several di
The US military has boarded and seized a Russian-flagged oil tanker in the North Atlantic Ocean that has been trying to evade a US blockade for weeks.
It is one of two V
21 students have successfully graduated from a three-day Kathak Workshop held at the Fiji Museum, marking another milestone in the growing cultural collaboration between
An unidentified white substance has been discharging into Nabukalou Creek in Suva City for the second consecutive day.
The substance was observed emerging from a tunnel o
Fijians hoping to travel to the United States from the 21st of this month could be required to post bonds of up to US$15,000 to apply for entry into the U.S.President Do
Cabinet has approved the lifting of the ban on the harvest and trade of beche-de-mer, with strict conditions in place to ensure sustainability.Approved species may be har
The defence counsel for the Rewa Street drug accused, Yu Yang Feng, Minghui Dai and Zhou Lan, has been told by the Suva Magistrates Court to submit the medical report fro
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission strongly advocates for an age-neutral medical fitness requirement for all drivers as the most effective and fair
The driver of the Land Transport Authority vehicle that veered off the road in Maqere, Tavua this morning has escaped injury. Police say no one else was in the vehic
Residents and small business owners in the Northern Division are raising concerns over the proposed electricity tariff increase, spiking their costs and putting more pres
The Nadi Chamber of Commerce has also expressed frustration in the manner which consultations are being done by the FCCC on the increase in electricity tariff rates. Whi
A 4-year-old child has passed away in a vehicle accident in Nasovatava in Nadroga-Navosa.Police say the boy allegedly crossed the road suddenly and was struck by a vehicl
To benefit thousands of Fijians by improving access to essential digital tools that support economic growth, expand healthcare access, enhance educational opportunities a
US President Donald Trump and his team are discussing options for acquiring Greenland and the use of the US military in pursuit of the goal is "always an option," the Whi
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says at no point did they state that consultation sessions would involve group presentations and these are one-on-one sessi
The Vatuwaqa community woke to a distressing scene this morning after a body was discovered along Fletcher Road in Suva.Police are treating the death as an alleged suicid
Fiji’s road construction and maintenance capabilities are set to receive a major boost, with Cabinet endorsing a grant aid arrangement with the Government of Japan for
The Cabinet has approved the surrender of a portion of the Colo-i-Suva Forest Reserve lease to allow the Water Authority of Fiji to upgrade and expand its water infrastru
Market safety and peace of mind for vendors and shoppers at the Rakiraki Market have significantly improved following the installation of CCTV cameras.Rakiraki Market Ven
A vehicle break-in reported in the early hours of Monday has left residents of Narere, Volavola road concerned about safety in the area.Resident Manoa Nawai says he retu
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that he has begun moving into the official Prime Minister’s residence at 224 Ratu Sukuna Road, marking a busy start to the
Teachers at Burebasaga District School in Rewa will now have access to safe and improved accommodation following the commissioning of newly constructed teachers’ quarte
The People’s Alliance Party says the pressure to increase electricity prices is financial and comes directly from decisions made by the former Minister for Economy, Aiy
No way for a servant of the people to be talking about the Authority that appointed her - however ‘independent’ her Organisation may be.Those are the comments of Prim
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says at no point did they state that consultation sessions would involve group presentations and these are one-on-one sessi
The People’s Alliance Party says the pressure to increase electricity prices is financial and comes directly from decisions made by the former Minister for Economy, Aiy
The People’s Alliance Party has welcomed the decision by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission to pause the electricity tariff increase and to allow a 21-day p
A 53-year-old woman has been remanded by the Nasinu Magistrates Court for allegedly obtaining more than $4,000 from her employer.She was charged by the Criminal Investiga
45-year-old Jonasa Matakibau who allegedly stabbed a farmer, resulting in his death on Boxing Day in Batinivuriwai Settlement in Wainunu, Bua will have his bail hearing h
Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says if claims that residents in Labasa were not given an opportunity to engage in meaningful discussions during public consultation o
A series of classical dance workshops aimed at deepening cultural ties and promoting traditional Indian arts is currently underway in Suva, led by renowned Kathak dancer
30-year-old Sekove Tawake of Vatuwaqa and 30-year-old Sailosi Lakovi of Tacirua will have their bail applications heard on January 22nd.They are alleged to have been invo
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on the FCCC to ensure there is authentic and effective engagement during consultations on the electricity tariff that has started
Dr. Apisalome Movono has been appointed by the Board of Directors as the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service's new Chief Executive Officer, effective from last Friday
Parents, grandparents and caregivers are being urged by the Ministry of Health to exercise extreme vigilance during the final weeks of the school holidays.
The Ministry s
Australia is investing $14.5 million to urgently upgrade the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, boosting healthcare services and infrastructure under the Vuvale Partnership
The man who was involved in the alleged sacrilege case at the Shiv Temple in Samabula has been remanded in custody.Samuela Tawase has been given 14 days for mitigation b
Serious concerns are being raised by residents of Labasa, who say they were promised a public consultation on the proposed increase in tariff rates by the Fijian Competit
The Suva Magistrates Court has granted time for prosecution to review the bail application for 23-year-old Lagani Rabukawaqa and 25-year-old Saimoni Macedru, who allegedl
Nigel Yogesh Singh, who allegedly set fire to the QVS Club House in Suva in June last year, has pleaded not guilty to a charge of arson.Singh appeared before Suva High Co
The international search led by Interpol for the suspect in the killing of a Telugu woman in the United States has concluded in Tamil Nadu, where the accused, Arjun Sharm
86-year-old Malakai Kauwale has expressed heartfelt gratitude after receiving an overwhelming wave of public support, with more than $5,000 donated to his MPAiSA account
Police have arrested a suspect in connection with the alleged theft of an elderly man’s bank card and pension money, following a widely shared social media post that sp
Customers can expect more opportunities for growth and investment as Shreedhar Motors Limited announces its planned listing on the South Pacific Stock Exchange.
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The facility where detained Venezuelan leader Nicolás Maduro has been taken is a notorious New York jail that has held a string of high-profile and celebrity criminals,
As consultations on electricity tariffs begin today, the Fiji Council of Social Services says it believes the current round of consultations will provide fresh insights i
The fate of Eleven in the series finale of 'Stranger Things' has been left deliberately unclear, but the show’s creators have revealed that actress Millie Bobby Brown k
Swift action by Government authorities has prevented environmental damage following a fuel leak at an industrial facility in the Walu Bay area earlier this morning.
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Delcy Rodríguez has formally been sworn in as Venezuela’s acting president.The oath of office was administered Monday afternoon by her brother, National Assembly Presi
A defiant Nicolás Maduro and his wife Cilia Flores entered not guilty pleas in their first court appearance in New York after being captured in a US military operation.
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