The Fiji Corrections Service says there is a need to review the provisions of Clause 7(1)(b) in the Criminal Records Bill regarding the rehabilitation of inmates.While ma
Concerns are being raised by Tacirua East residents after six homes were broken into in the last two days.They say when they called the Police, it took them quite some ti
Service delivery by civil servants is expected to improve as 41 civil servants have graduated from the first Introduction to Government Machineries programme. While spea
The University of the South Pacific says the views expressed in an opinion article by Senior Fellow at USP’s Graduate School of Business and former FijiFirst Minister
France's High Commission in French Polynesia has reported the seizure of 4.87 tonnes of cocaine in its maritime zone, reportedly bound for Australia.The armed forces in F
A Nadi community initiative helping young people leave street life behind through care, skills training and employment has received support from the relevant minist
Members of the public are being reminded that the Biosecurity Fiji Tongan Fruit Fly Regulations 2025 are now in force, and anyone who fails to comply will face fines.Bios
Westpac Fiji has farewelled one of its longest-serving and most respected leaders, Angelina Ram, who retires after an extraordinary 54-year career.Westpac Fiji CEO Shane
A yacht offshore from Saweni Beach Road that caught fire this morning was successfully extinguished by the Lautoka Fire Brigade.NFA says crews were dispatched at 9am foll
The much‑anticipated Border 2 releases in theatres today, starring Sunny Deol, Ahan Shetty, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh, directed by Anurag Singh.The excitement ar
A 16-year-old boy has drowned while swimming in Narewa River in Nadi.Police say the boy was swimming with friends when the incident occurred yesterday. His friends man
He has the power. Amazon MGM has released a trailer for “Masters of the Universe,” Travis Knight’s live-action adaptation of Mattel’s “He-Man and the Masters of
Nearly 70 percent of Fiji’s poor live in rural areas, up to 82 percent of drug-related crimes are committed by young iTaukei men, and more than 90 percent of HIV cases
Residents in Lautoka turned out in large numbers at the IYC Children’s Park to recycle bottles and cans, helping the environment following the launch of the Return and
The six people including four Ecuadorian nationals and two Ba men who appeared in the Rakiraki Magistrates Court in relation to the 2.64 tonnes of cocaine at Vatia Whar
As legal challenges and issues continue to be raised regarding the construction of buildings like Great Han on the Tamavua Ridge along Princes Road in Suva, Engineers Fij
The Fijian Teachers Association has opposed a total ban on corporal punishment in schools, saying such a move would worsen disciplinary problems and place further strain
Residents in Kashmir, Lautoka can now breathe a sigh of relief after enduring two days without water, as the supply has now been restored.Speaking to fijivillage News, Di
None of the files submitted regarding the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner have sufficient evidence to sustain any cr
iTaukei children in rural communities are falling behind at alarming rates, with nearly 30 percent failing Year 8 examinations and around 20 percent dropping out by Year
Several thefts were reported across Bau Island yesterday morning, affecting boat owners and villagers.
According to villagers, a boat and engine were stolen from Vatulasa
Six people including two Ecuadorian nationals and two people from Ba are currently appearing in the Rakiraki Magistrates Court after they were charged in relation to the
Miss Fiji Dr Peggy Ravusiro will be reinstated and represent Fiji to the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant next month in Nadi.After government intervention, Acting Prime Mini
Following the drug bust in the Vatia Waters last Friday, five people have been charged in connection with the seizure of 2,630 parcels of cocaine during a coordinated rai
The trial for Former National Fire Authority of Fiji Board Chair John O’Connor and Carpenters Fiji Managing Director Daniel Whippy has been scheduled from 3rd November
Search and rescue efforts are expected to resume later today for a man in his 40s who went missing in the Mahurangi River, near Warkworth, New Zealand, yesterday.Police r
Residents in Kashmir, Lautoka are facing ongoing water supply disruptions, with businesses and households without water for the past three days.
A businessman in Kashmir
Miss Pacific Islands Pageant Director, Ana Tuiketei has stressed that the Miss Fiji Pageant does not tolerate bullying.Tuiketei stated this in response to allegations mad
Miss South Pacific Pageant Director, Ana Tuiketei will be holding a press conference with their lawyers at 2pm today at Yue Lai Hotel.This is in response to the claims ma
Children living on the streets will no longer face each day without care and protection, as a new Child Wellbeing Centre is set to support vulnerable children across Fiji
Former Minister for Fisheries and Forests Kalaveti Ravu and Principal Fisheries Officer for the Northern Division Tekata Toaisi have both been acquitted of the charges la
Acting Prime Minister, Filimoni Vosarogo says the press release on the Miss Fiji Pageant clarifies the decision reached by government in October 2025.
Vosarogo says it
Thousands of Savusavu residents continue to face water supply disruptions for the fourth day, and they are calling on the Water Authority of Fiji to find a long-term solu
Olivia Dean and Lola Young, two of 2025's biggest breakout stars, dominate the nominations for this year's Brit Awards, with five each.
Both are on the shortlist for arti
Following the drug bust in the Vatia Waters last Friday, five people have been charged in connection with the seizure of 2,630 parcels of cocaine during a coordinated rai
Keeping Nasinu clean remains a top priority for the year ahead, as depot workers pledge to lift service standards and strengthen their commitment to every neighbourhood t
In response to the statement by the Acting Prime Minister Filimoni Vosarogo, the Miss Fiji Pageant Committee has deferred to the line minister, Minister for Local Governm
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rain is now in force for interior and southern parts of Viti Levu from Korolevu, interior of Ba, interior Nadroga-Navosa, Sigatok
The body of the 50-year-old man who went missing in the Tulahewa River last week has been found.Police say his body was discovered along the bank of the Tulahewa River, a
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Sivendra Michael, have both been appointed as Distinguished Visiting Fellows
Fiji Airways (Fiji Link) will operate 44 additional flights to and from Savusavu Airport during the closure of Labasa Airport, which will be temporarily shut from 16 Febr
Residents along Navidamu Road in Salove, Seaqaqa are struggling with ongoing issues caused by the poor condition of the road.Speaking to fijivillage News, local resident
The Suva High Court has today dismissed the Stay of Execution orders of 20th November 2024 in its entirety.An extension of 14 days is granted to the Director of Environme
With less than a week for the first school term to commence, Vodafone Fiji is reminding parents and guardians that topping up and redeeming their child’s school bus car
A wreath-laying ceremony for the late former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase was conducted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliam
Fijians who qualify for a US business or tourist visa will be required to pay a bond of US$5,000, US$10,000 or US$15,000 before the visa is approved.The US Embassy says t
The Suva Magistrates Court has found former Secretary of the Independent Legal Services Commission (ILSC), Ifrana Nisha, guilty of corruption-related charges.Nisha was ch
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for the immediate redrafting of Clauses 22 and 23 of the National Referendum Bill (No.46 of 2025), saying the proposed law r
The logic of moving the Fiji National University to the Ministry of Strategic Planning makes sense on paper however, a "smart idea" does not give this Government the righ
Families and communities in Lautoka can now earn cash while helping the environment, following the launch of the Return and Earn Centre by the Lautoka City Council.
La
The University of Fiji says USP’s Dr Mahendra Reddy’s remarks on tertiary education funding shows ignorance of the role of universities in nation-building.This comes
A 16 year old student and a 25 year old man have drowned in two separate incidents.The first case was reported to Korovou Police and involves a 16-year-old student from W
A woman in her 60s from Buca Village has passed away after a head-on-collision near Nasue Settlement in Vunilagi, Savusavu.
Police say the woman was a passenger in a vehi
The Duke of Sussex and other celebrity claimants accusing the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday of unlawful information gathering are "clutching at straws",
Residents of Savusavu are calling on the Water Authority of Fiji for answers, as they have been without water for the past three days despite experiencing heavy rain.Savu
Chinese national, Yin Qing Qing has been sentenced to 10 months imprisonment after pleading guilty for possessing property suspected to be proceeds of crime.Qing Qing has
The Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Screening Centre will conduct free heart screenings for children aged 16 and below at Ratu Sukuna Park tomorrow, as part
Two juveniles were charged with rape last month with a 16-year-old boy charged with the rape of a 12-year-old boy from his village, while another 16-year-old boy was char
A prominent supermarket in Laucala Bay has readjusted the price of a 454g salted Anchor Butter after it was found selling the price-controlled item at $20.58 instead of t
The hearing on consolidating charges against Flagstaff drug accused Joshua Ravula with Rewa Street drug accused Yu Yang Feng, Minghui Dai and Zhou Lan as well as Lagomarc
Senior medical students from the University of Fiji are gaining rare hands-on exposure to complex heart surgeries at PSH Hospital under the guidance of renowned cardiotho
Although the reassignment of the Fiji National University to the Prime Minister is yet to be done through a Bill to amend the FNU Act in parliament, Vice Chancellor of FN
The Fiji Council of Social Services has warned that the National Referendum Bill, while strong on procedure and anti-fraud safeguards, falls short of international democr
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rainfall is now in force for the interior and southern parts of Viti Levu from Sigatoka through the Coral Coast to Navua, and Sou
The Fiji Labour Party says the current National Referendum Bill is too restrictive and fails to meet accepted democratic standards, calling for several clauses to be remo
Prominent lawyer Richard Naidu has strongly objected to clauses 22, 23 and 27 of the National Referendum Bill, arguing that they unjustifiably restrict freedom of ex
On the return of the Prime Minister, the legislative change requirement on the reassignment of the Fiji National University to the Prime Minister will be introduced into
The Fiji National University is being reassigned under the Prime Minister's Office Ministerial Portfolio via the Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says as Minister for Education and as Party Leader of SODELPA, his role is to support the leader of Government, the Prime Minister,
The University of Fiji has successfully completed its mid-cycle review under the UK’s Quality Assurance Agency (QAA) for Higher Education Global Accreditation framework
The man who is accused of sacrilege in Samabula last July has had his guilty plea vacated in the Suva Magistrates Court.28-year-old Samuela Tawase who has been representi
People who supply drugs have no place in Lau.This has been strongly affirmed by the Paramount Chief of Lau, Na Gone Turaga Bale na Tui Nayau, Sau ni Vanua ko Lau, Tui La
As many students prepare to begin their first year at university, Rohan Singh is setting out to become the first nephrologist in his family.Singh, who was also a Bhawania
Former National Fire Authority of Fiji Board Chair John O’Connor and Carpenters Fiji Managing Director Daniel Whippy's bail have been extended.The court have set their
The Pacific Recycling Foundation has welcomed the appointment of Lynda Tabuya as the incoming Minister for Environment and Climate Change, saying her leadership is an opp
Anare Vuli Cilicewa, who has been charged with the murder of his 28-year-old defacto parnter in October last year has been further remanded in custody. Cilicewa appeared
Students can redeem their eTransport cards for Term 1, 2026, as top-ups have been completed and the cards are now ready for collection.Government says redemption of Bl
Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani, known as Valentino, has died at the age of 93.One of the giants of 20th century fashion, Valentino's creations were worn by c
Following consultations with key stakeholders and the Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs, Minister Ioane Naivalurua has authorised the Commissioner of the Fiji Pol
On the return of the Prime Minister, the legislative change requirement on the reassignment of the Fiji National University to the Prime Minister will be introduced into
Navtarang, through the Communications Fiji Limited Foundation has provided much needed assistance to the Frank Hilton Organization, donating $5,000 worth of essential i
The Chairman of the Fiji National University Council, Semesa Karavaki says the reassignment of FNU to the Prime Minister is like a takeover.Speaking to fijivillage News,
More than 5 million people visited the Taj Mahal over the past three days, with Saturday recording the highest footfall, at the iconic monument in Agra, India, widely reg
The bail ruling for Alipate Matadigo, Sevuloni Lubi, Eroni Bati and Ratu Lote Leweivuna, who are alleged to be involved in the importation of 4.7 kilograms of methampheta
People First has been registered as Fiji’s newest political party after the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa approved the party’s application submitted o
2000 coup leader, George Speight confirms that he has not had any formal communications with the Fijian Truth and Reconciliation Commission.Speight has made it clear that
The Turaga ni Koro of Vatutavui Village in Ba is questioning whether current yacht monitoring and docking regulations are strong enough, following a major drug bust in Va
Roger Allers, a longtime Disney writer and the co-director of the 1994 animated classic “The Lion King,” has died. He was 76.Allers’ death was confirmed by veteran
Only together can we protect our youth from drugs.That was the powerful message from former drug user and Drug Free World Fiji representative Olivia Vosarewa-Tawake, wh
Energy Fiji Limited says they filed a defamation case against Construction, Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji and its National Secretary John Paul but they did not
A 19-year-old man from Wailevu, Labasa is believed to have drowned while fishing at the Wailevu River.Police say the man was fishing by the banks of the river, when he
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law, and Human Rights will start taking public submissions on the National Referendum Bill from 9am to 4pm today and tomo
The Suva City Council is using sport as a platform to raise awareness on drug abuse, HIV and proper waste disposal.SCC Chairman, Tevita Boseiwaqa highlighted this to fiji
A concerned parent from Rakiraki is urging parents to use the $200 Back-to-School assistance support wisely after it was released last Friday.Chris Kumar says he has seen
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji extends its sympathy to all passengers and families affected by the recent maritime incident involving a fibreglass boat that was t
Two days after a man was shot in a targeted daylight attack in Onehunga Auckland, police still have not arrested the people responsible.Police found the man in a critica
A $25,000 Government-funded bridge and footpath has improved access and safety for residents of Tarukua Village on Cicia Island, Lau.
For years, villagers relied on an ol
Navosa Central College is set to receive a new gym facility aimed at supporting local youth, promoting fitness, and strengthening community wellbeing.The project comes in
Two-way trade between Fiji and Canada, currently valued at more than $50 million, is expected to grow significantly following the opening of the new Canadian High Commiss
Concern has been raised by residents living in the Vatia area between Tavua and Ba regarding the drugs that were found on Friday.This has raised questions about how secur
Improved digital connectivity is beginning to transform life on Lakeba Island and Fulaga Island in Lau, with students among those benefiting from newly installed Starlink
The vibrant tradition of Indian Rangoli came alive at the Fiji Museum yesterday, as Indian folk art enthusiast Rashmi Ahalawat led an engaging workshop for the local comm
Severe storms and heavy rain have triggered flash flooding across Sydney and parts of New South Wales, leading to evacuations, emergency rescues, and one fatality.Accordi
A severe thunderstorm warning for Northland has been lifted, but flooding has already affected parts of the region and more heavy rain is expected.Meteorological Service
A Flash Flood Alert remains in force for the Western parts of Viti Levu from Lautoka to Ba and it's interior, including the interior of Ra and Naitasiri, as well as Vanu
The Reserve Bank of Fiji says the tactile features on the country’s new banknotes were designed to assist blind and visually impaired users after accessibility concerns
Carpenters Fiji has cleared the waste dumped at the backyard of their storage area in Walu Bay, Suva.This action was taken after the issue was highlighted by fijivillage
US President Donald Trump has threatened to place tariffs on nations that do not go along with his ambitions to annex Greenland.Trump says at a White House meeting that h
Acting Prime Minister, Filimoni Vosarogo says the recent drug bust in Tavua is a significant operation by the Fiji Police Force and counterpart agencies, here and abroad.
With only a week remaining before schools reopen on January 26, parents and guardians across Fiji are busy preparing for the new academic year, with back-to-school shoppi
Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s head coach Osea Kolinisau says several standout performers in the McDonald’s Coral Coast Fiji 7s could be in line for national squad c
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