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12/02/2026

Raiwaqa residents alarmed by open drug activity and weak police response

Residents in several areas in Raiwaqa are raising serious concerns about ongoing drug-related activity, limited police intervention, and the growing risks faced by you

8 days ago

Counter Narcotics Bureau delay contributed to worsening drug situation

I had recommended the formation of the Counter Narcotics Bureau when I was Commissioner of Police in 2011 and that could have helped prevent the severity of Fiji’s cur

Drugs Feature

8 days ago

Sale of adulterated kava a serious concern, Kava Bill needs to have fines and blacklisting

People continue to raise concerns over the sale of adulterated kava where kava is mixed with other substances, and the Consumer Council of Fiji says with consultations o

Consumer-Council Feature Kava-Bill

8 days ago

FCCC defers electricity tariff increase while EFL engages with Govt

The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has resolved to defer its final electricity tariff authorisation to 30th April this year, providing EFL further opportunit

EFL-Tariffs Feature

8 days ago

Nasinu residents raise alarm over children sniffing glue and open sale of drugs

Residents in Nasinu are raising alarm over the growing issue of children openly sniffing glue and drugs being openly sold in their neighbourhoods.Speaking during the Coun

Consultation Counter Narcotics Bill Feature

8 days ago

By-pass road works underway near Semo Village along Queens Highway

Fiji Roads Authority contractors are continuing construction of the by-pass road near Semo Village along Queens Highway after a section of the road at the Armco crossing

Feature FRA

8 days ago

11/02/2026

16-year-old boy tied up, threatened with a cane knife and forced to inhale marijuana is a serious act of violence - Kiran

The alleged bullying and abuse of a 16-year-old boy captured in a video circulating on social media has sparked national concern, with authorities describing the incident

Children Family School Students Violence

9 days ago

Veteran lawyer says major gap in drug laws, ingredients used to manufacture ice are not illegal

A senior Fiji lawyer with nearly three decades of experience in drug cases has highlighted that he knows of at least five or six methamphetamine houses over the years i

Counter Narcotics Bill Drugs Feature

9 days ago

Serua villagers call for expungement of minor convictions

Convictions for minor offences should be expunged to give young people a fair chance at employment and a fresh start.This was a request by the villagers in Galoa and Koro

Consultation Criminal Records Bill 2025 Feature Parliament

9 days ago

10/02/2026

PM yet to meet Saukuru, whistleblower asks how Rokoika & Vakalalabure Lawyers were allowed to have office

Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has not confirmed when he will meet Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru regarding the business class travel by Saukuru's wife under the Fiji

FICAC-Sports-Council-case Government

10 days ago

Mother of two loses everything in Toorak fire, grateful her children survived

A mother of two, Sisilia Vulakeibau has shared her heartbreaking experience after an alleged electrical fault destroyed their home in Toorak yesterday.Sisilia says she wa

Fire

10 days ago

Act now to save our youth from drugs, time for blame is over - Reverend Kolivuso

The time for blame regarding the drug crisis in our country is over, and action must start immediately.These are the words of Christian Mission Fellowship Faith Harvest

Drugs Feature

10 days ago

Seaqaqa students left without reliable school transport, travel in cane trucks

Parents in Lalakoro, Seaqaqa say their children’s education and safety are at risk as a failing school transport service has caused students to miss weeks of classes, w

Education

10 days ago

State to call 25 witnesses, Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Sharma trial to start on March 2nd

The State will be calling 21 witnesses in the Health Tender trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Heal

Court

10 days ago

Cloud 9 in the Mamanucas ranked as the #2 boat-only dining destination in the world

A great achievement for Fiji as Cloud 9 in the Mamanuca Islands has officially been ranked as the #2 boat-only dining destination in the world.As travellers begin plannin

Tourism Travel

10 days ago

Hospital services at CWM return to normal as of today

Services at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital have fully returned to normal operations as of today, following roof leaks experienced over the weekend. Assistant Minister

CWM-Hospital

10 days ago

Naduvalo’s recovery uncertain as FRU yet to confirm Perth final injury

Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s winger Vuiviawa Naduvalo’s road to recovery remains uncertain, with the Fiji Rugby Union yet to provide an update on the injury he su

Feature Perth-7s

10 days ago

Family of 10 unsure where to sleep after fire destroys home

A family of 10 at Suva Street in Toorak are worried about where they will sleep after their home was destroyed in a fire yesterday.Speaking to fijivillage News, Maikeli V

Feature Fire

10 days ago

09/02/2026

Churches cannot ignore the realities on the ground regarding drug situation – Naivalurua

Fiji’s growing drug problem cannot be solved by law enforcement alone, and I'm calling on churches to work together in unity as the Government cannot do this without t

Drugs Feature

11 days ago

Naitasiri grandfather seeks Govt help after Back to School Assistance allegedly misused

A concerned grandfather of Nakorovatu Village in Naitasiri is seeking assistance from the government after claiming that his grandchildren are not attending school becaus

Education

11 days ago

Retired school teacher calls for anonymous reporting on drug activities

Retired school teacher and Nabua Crime Prevention Committee member Ashish Prasad has called for stronger community involvement, guaranteed anonymity for informants on dru

Education-Bill Feature

11 days ago

5 police officers among 274 people charged with serious offences last year

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirms 274 people were charged with a total of 344 counts of serious crime offences last year.Of the 274 accused p

Court Feature

11 days ago

08/02/2026

Fiji Men’s 7s remain top despite 21-19 loss to South Africa in Perth 7s final

Despite going down 21-19 to South Africa in the HSBC SVNS Perth 7s final, the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team remains at the top of the points table with 70 points.

Feature Perth-7s

12 days ago

Perth 7s: Fiji V South Africa Cup Final

Kick-off: Fiji 1' Try to South Africa. Ryan Oosthuizen. FJ 0-7 SA 4' Try to South Africa. Sebastiaan Jobb. SA 14-0 FJ 5' Try to Fiji. Nice step from Viwa Naduval

Feature Perth-7s

12 days ago

Fiji to face South Africa in Perth 7s final at 9.04 tonight

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side will face South Africa in the final of the HSBC SVNS Perth 7s at 9.04 tonight.The Fijians demolished New Zealand 35-0 in the fir

Feature Perth-7s

12 days ago

Perth 7s: Naduvalo hat-trick powers Fiji into final with dominant win over New Zealand 35-0

A hat-trick of tries from Vuiviawa Naduvalo helped the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team power past New Zealand in a commanding semi-final victory at the Perth 7s wit

Feature Perth-7s

12 days ago

Fiji out to claim second title of the season

The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s team is eyeing their second title of the 2025/2026 HSBC World 7s Series after knocking out defending champions Argentina 26-10 in their

Feature Perth-7s

12 days ago

Fiji to meet NZ in Perth 7s semi final at 4.57pm

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team will take on New Zealand in the first semi final of the Perth 7s this afternoon at 4.57.Fiji secured their spot in the semi fina

Feature Perth-7s Rugby-7s

12 days ago

07/02/2026

Fiji comes back to secure electrifying win over South Africa in final pool game

Fiji produced another stunning comeback to claim an electrifying 20–14 victory over South Africa in the final pool match of the Perth 7s tonight.South Africa struck fir

Perth-7s

13 days ago

Fiji edge Spain 26-24 to win second pool game in Perth

Fiji edged Spain 26–24 in their final pool match in Perth tonight. Spain struck first, scoring the opening try after stretching the Fijian defence out wide to take a 5

Perth-7s

13 days ago

Composed Fiji defeat Argentina 26–10 in Pool A opener

The Fiji Airways Men’s 7s side opened their Perth Sevens campaign with an impressive 26–10 victory over Argentina in their opening Pool A clash, producing a composed

Perth-7s Rugby-7s

13 days ago

Right mindset key for Fiji 7s in Perth

The right mindset will help the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team perform well this afternoon as they prepare to take the field at the Perth 7s.Head coach Osea Kolini

Feature Fiji-Rugby

13 days ago

Independent investigation needed into Sports Council, Sports Ministry, FICAC and PM's Office - FCOSS

The Fiji Council of Social Services is calling for full-scale, independent investigations into the Fiji Sports Council, Ministry of Youth and Sports, FICAC, and the Prime

Fiji-Sports-Council

13 days ago

06/02/2026

PM summons Saukuru for meeting on NZ trip and matters regarding Sports Council

Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has summoned Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru to a one-on-one meeting in light of the questions raised about the New Zealand trip of him

Feature Government

14 days ago

FICAC silent as questions arise about how Fiji Sports Council complaint was handled

FICAC remains silent on whether a full independent investigation and assessment has been done regarding the complaint against Fiji Sports Council senior executives, and h

Feature FICAC-Sports-Council-case

14 days ago

Whistleblower appalled and wants swift justice in Fiji Sports Council matter

The main whistleblower in the Fiji Sports Council case is appalled at the decision made by FICAC to clear the Council CEO, Gilbert Vakalalabure and senior staff when reve

FICAC-Sports-Council-case

14 days ago

98.5% of adults in Fiji living with NCD risk factors

Almost every adult in Fiji is now living with at least one major noncommunicable disease (NCD) risk factor, according to new national survey data released by the Ministry

NCDs

14 days ago

Serua parents fear punishment as children refuse to go to school

Parents in Korovisilou Village, Serua, have raised serious concerns over the compulsory education provisions in the proposed Education Bill, questioning whether the law u

Education Feature

14 days ago

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Raiwaqa residents alarmed by open drug activity and weak police response

Counter Narcotics Bureau delay contributed to worsening drug situation

Sale of adulterated kava a serious concern, Kava Bill needs to have fines and blacklisting

FCCC defers electricity tariff increase while EFL engages with Govt

Nasinu residents raise alarm over children sniffing glue and open sale of drugs

By-pass road works underway near Semo Village along Queens Highway

16-year-old boy tied up, threatened with a cane knife and forced to inhale marijuana is a serious act of violence - Kiran

Veteran lawyer says major gap in drug laws, ingredients used to manufacture ice are not illegal

Serua villagers call for expungement of minor convictions

PM yet to meet Saukuru, whistleblower asks how Rokoika & Vakalalabure Lawyers were allowed to have office

Mother of two loses everything in Toorak fire, grateful her children survived

Act now to save our youth from drugs, time for blame is over - Reverend Kolivuso

Seaqaqa students left without reliable school transport, travel in cane trucks

State to call 25 witnesses, Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Sharma trial to start on March 2nd

Cloud 9 in the Mamanucas ranked as the #2 boat-only dining destination in the world

Hospital services at CWM return to normal as of today

Naduvalo’s recovery uncertain as FRU yet to confirm Perth final injury

Family of 10 unsure where to sleep after fire destroys home

Churches cannot ignore the realities on the ground regarding drug situation – Naivalurua

Naitasiri grandfather seeks Govt help after Back to School Assistance allegedly misused

Retired school teacher calls for anonymous reporting on drug activities

5 police officers among 274 people charged with serious offences last year

Fiji Men’s 7s remain top despite 21-19 loss to South Africa in Perth 7s final

Perth 7s: Fiji V South Africa Cup Final

Fiji to face South Africa in Perth 7s final at 9.04 tonight

Perth 7s: Naduvalo hat-trick powers Fiji into final with dominant win over New Zealand 35-0

Fiji out to claim second title of the season

Fiji to meet NZ in Perth 7s semi final at 4.57pm

Fiji comes back to secure electrifying win over South Africa in final pool game

Fiji edge Spain 26-24 to win second pool game in Perth

Composed Fiji defeat Argentina 26–10 in Pool A opener

Right mindset key for Fiji 7s in Perth

Independent investigation needed into Sports Council, Sports Ministry, FICAC and PM's Office - FCOSS

PM summons Saukuru for meeting on NZ trip and matters regarding Sports Council

FICAC silent as questions arise about how Fiji Sports Council complaint was handled

Whistleblower appalled and wants swift justice in Fiji Sports Council matter

98.5% of adults in Fiji living with NCD risk factors

Serua parents fear punishment as children refuse to go to school

Minister ready to repay business class air fare for wife as concerns grow about Sports Council deals

Malimali and others filed for judicial review into COI

Malimali’s legal battle against President, PM and AG