The Dobuilevu Cane Breeding Station has been commissioned with a newly enhanced office space and accommodation facilities as it is a significant step forward in advancing
One of the world's biggest drug lords, Ismael "El Mayo" Zambada, leader of Mexico's Sinaloa cartel, has been arrested by US federal agents in El Paso, Texas.
Zambada,
People will now be able to register for the general elections once again as Voter Services Centres across the country have now re-opened following a brief temporary clos
The Judicial Services Commission says it has referred a complaint against suspended Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde alleging unlawful payment of benefi
The Great Council of Chiefs complex is expected to open in April next year.
Minister of iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu revealed this at the Ba Provincial Council meetin
About 400 students from Lekutu District School and Lekutu Secondary School finally have new facilities as severe damage during Tropical Cyclone Yasa in 2021.
The new f
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Chief Financial Officer Vimlesh Sagar have been charged by FICAC and will ap
New Zealand Army instructors for the first time, have participated in the marching out of with the 192 Republic of Fiji Military Force recruits.
RFMF says Sergeant An
New Zealand’s leading pediatric cardiac team is now in Fiji with a mission to perform life-saving heart surgeries at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital
The Ba Multi-Ethnic Youth Festival is a testament to the resilience, creativity, and potential of our youth which provides a platform for young people to showcase their t
The Fiji Men’s 7s Rugby side is through to the semi finals of the 2024 Paris Olympic Games Rugby 7s Competition after coming from behind to beat Ireland 19-15 this morn
Violent attacks on three remote villages in Papua New Guinea's (PNG) north has reportedly killed 26 people, including 16 children, while several people were forced to fle
More than 150,000 people living in the south-eastern Chinese province of Fujian have been relocated to safer areas as Typhoon Gaemi has made landfall in mainland China af
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca Group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands and Southern Lau Group.
A Strong Wind Warning remains in f
The Matildas have made a late change before their opening Olympic match with Germany, with experienced midfielder Tameka Yallop ruled out through injury.
Yallop, who h
The Fiji Men's 7s Rugby side will face Ireland in the third quarter finals of the 2024 Paris Olympics Rugby 7s competition at 8am today.
Fiji qualified for the quarter
The Fiji Men's 7s Rugby side have topped Pool C after defeating France 19-12 in their final match this morning.
France started the game well by scoring an unconverted
The landowners of Serua believe in safeguarding the rights of iTaukei resources.
Chairman of the Serua Provincial Council, Tevita Boseiwaqa highlighted this and says t
The Fiji Human Rights and Discrimination Commission has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Fiji Corrections Service today to allow them to conduct inspections
Makarita Savai, the mother of robust Fiji sevens winger, Selestino Rataumada says they woke up the entire neighborhood in Nadi while cheering for her son in the wee hours
A Heavy Rain Alert is now in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca Group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands and Southern Lau Group.
A trough of low pressure lies slow
Fiji Navy Commander, Commodore Humphrey Tawake says they have faced so many challenges over the past few months as they are monitoring the transportation of illicit drugs
Villagers in the District of Nacula and the District of Yasawa are set to experience significant relief in terms of water supply as the Ministry of Public Works distribut
17 cyclists from New Zealand and Australia will embark on a challenging 500-kilometre ride, circumnavigating Viti Levu, over four days, to raise funds for the Cure Kids F
The VOU Fijian Flying Circus continues to captivate many people and shows that we have young talented people who can showcase their skills and talents through dance, stor
Police are investigating two reports where inmates were allegedly found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana yesterday.
The Assistant Commissioner of Police –
The son of a former Prime Minister, Ratu Meli Bainimarama will be released after spending seven months in jail for a violent attack on his estranged wife as the couple ar
120 student leaders from 20 schools across the Lautoka and Nadi area have been empowered in their leadership roles after completing a transformative Leadership and Commu
The Team Fiji Men’s Rugby 7s side has kicked off their Paris Olympics 7s competition campaign on a high after beating Uruguay 40-12 this morning.
Fiji scored a total
A youth of Vunisea in Kadavu is currently admitted at the Vunisea Hospital after he was assaulted when he allegedly broke into a home in Vunisea.
Divisional Police Com
The water disruptions experienced within Colo-i-Suva Village has been resolved as the issue was caused by a failing pumping system at the Forestry Pump Station.
Accord
Team Fiji Men’s Rugby 7s players Iosefo Masi and Filipe Sauturaga's family are all hyped up to watch the two players take the field in the Paris Olympics rugby 7s compe
It was an emotional farewell for Fiji 7s legend and two-time Olympics gold-medallist Jerry Tuwai and his family when the 35-year-old left our shores with the Team Fiji Ru
Four men have been remanded by the Lautoka Magistrates Court for their alleged involvement in an aggravated robbery case in Lautoka.
Police say it is alleged that the
The youths of Serua Village in Serua are now working together for the Serua mangrove rehabilitation to fight against rising sea levels and climate change which they are
New Zealand says it has complained to the International Olympic Committee's integrity unit after a drone flown over a New Zealand women's soccer team training session was
Determination has borne fruits for the members of the Makoi Women’s Fellowship Group as they have successfully harvested 8kg of edible mushrooms within a week with the
20 children lose their lives due to childhood cancer in Fiji every year while there is an increase of 90 children seeking cancer treatment.
Trustee of WOWS Kids, Anabe
BSP now stands as the largest South Pacific bank in Fiji and in the region and in terms of institutional investment, it will probably be the second largest institutional
The Fiji Men’s Rugby 7s side will have to be ready to win ugly in their pool matches as teams are coming into this Olympics 7s tournament well prepared.
While speaki
Living with external family members or in the village hall will be a thing of the past for four families of Nadoria Village in Rewa after their newly rebuilt homes were c
The state of civic space in Fiji is rated as ‘obstructed’ by the CIVICUS Monitor.
CIVICUS which is a global alliance of civil society organisations and activists d
BSP now stands as the largest South Pacific bank in Fiji and in the region and terms of institutional investment, it will probably be the second largest institutional inv
The Northern Air Britten Norman Islander (BN2A) aircraft incident in Gau Aerodrome yesterday has been classified as an accident and an Aircraft Accident Investigator who
American rapper Snoop Dogg has been named as one of the final torchbearers of the Olympic flame before Saturday's opening ceremony in Paris.
The 52-year-old will carry
Butakoci theatrical musical production lead, Talei Draunibaka and Program Officer, Nanise Rasuaki will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight
63-year-old Rajesh Kumar of Saru, Lautoka started farming when his wife Asha Lata started motivating and teaching him how to plant moca and other vegetables as she comes
There is a need for modern contraception and increased access to sexual health services in the Pacific.
Speaking at the 15th Triennial Conference of Pacific Women in M
From being a water boy for the Naiselesele Blues rugby team in Taveuni to the Paris Olympics to be part of the National 7s team this year.
That is Fiji Water Flying Fi
A Northern Air plane crash-landed at the Nacovu Airstrip in Gau earlier today.
Police confirm that they have received a report of the incident.
When questioned by f
Medicinal cannabis is causing harm to some patients, with doctors warning of a significant increase of people ending up in hospital with psychosis after being prescribed
The Serua Provincial Council has agreed for Fiji to adopt the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.
While speaking to fijivillage News, iTauk
The Government Feedback Call Centre received a total of 10,185 calls from July 2022 to June 2024 on the toll-free line 157 where 52 percent of these calls were categorize
Fiji’s first-ever Pacific Island Network of Competition, Consumer and Economic Regulators conference aims to foster a fair and open market across the Pacific.
Perman
Business activity in Sigatoka is down but businesses are hopeful that things will pick up in August when an increase in minimum wage and civil servant’s salary comes in
The outbreak of leptospirosis in the Western Division and Kadavu and the outbreak of dengue fever in the Western Division and Ovalau has ended.
This has been confirmed
The players need to have confidence on how well they have prepared for this Olympics and they also need to understand how good they really are.
This was highlighted by
The two Fiji Corrections Service officers who were allegedly caught with illegal drugs and incriminating material and were allegedly involved in a drug network have been
Five men and a woman believed to be selling drugs have been taken into custody following joint raids conducted by Divisional Task forces, Fiji Police Dog Unit, and Fiji D
Soprano Marla Kavanaugh has been criticised for her rendition of the New Zealand national anthem at the All Blacks versus Fiji match in San Diego over the weekend.
Som
More than 1,000 Fiji National Provident Fund members who accessed their Housing Eligibility before 2011 are expected to receive their property titles as the Fund has begu
The Wives and Mothers Club of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces has established a move to support education by reintroducing a tutorial program that focuses on student
As the secondary schools rugby competition grows closer to the Vodafone Super Deans National Finals, the Minister of Education Aseri Radrodro is reminding students that u
45-year-old sports coach, Guy Morris who allegedly sexually assaulted 3 girls aged 13, 14 and 16 years in Suva has been granted bail.
Morris appeared before Magistrate
We have respect for all teams, but we have a legacy to defend at the Olympics.
That’s the message from two-time Olympic gold medallist Jerry Tuwai when questioned on
We have got a tough legacy to live up to at the Olympics and we want to defend that legacy in Paris.
This was highlighted by Team Fiji Men’s Rugby 7s coach Osea Koli
We must hold dear to personal values taught by our ancestors as they guide the children who are our future generation, helping them navigate the complexities of life.
Thousands of tourists and cruise enthusiasts from all over the world embarked in Suva today as the cruise vessel Pacific Explorer docked into the Suva Wharf as tourists f
There is a need to look at whether the existing FCCC legislation is sufficient as it does not specifically have any provisions that says price gouging is illegal.
This
A French Member of Parliament has sparked a political row by saying Israeli athletes were not welcome at the Paris Olympics because of the Israeli war on Gaza.
France
The President, Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere, will be attending the 2024 Paris Olympics.
Ratu Wiliame has been officially invited to attend the International Olymp
A man has been questioned and released after consignments of lab apparatus from the Canadian Province of British Columbia were seized at a warehouse in Nadi.
The sei
Several people have been arrested for unlawful possession of cocaine, methamphetamine and marijuana over the weekend.
In the Central Division, several arrests were mad
A 56-year-old man who has been charged with allegedly raping his 13-year-old niece will appear in the Suva High Court today.
The man appeared in the Nasinu Magistrates
The 45-year-old sports coach for a club in Suva who allegedly sexually assaulted 3 girls aged 13, 14 and 16 years in Suva on ten different occasions will appear in the Su
The villagers of Rukua in Beqa believe they have been blessed after receiving a boat and an engine from the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Manag
United States of America Vice President Kamala Harris has been endorsed by President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee after withdrawing from the Presidential election
A woman who served 43 years for a murder she did not commit has been released after her conviction was overturned.
Sandra Hemme was 20 years old when she was found gui
Education is the key to unlocking a golden door of freedom, and the Coalition government's commitment to equitable access to education.
These were the sentiments echoe
More than 15,000 people have been educated on crime and illicit drugs prevention during the Digicel Duavata Northern Crime Prevention Carnival 2024 in Labasa.
Carnival
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, has expressed strong support f
The climate crisis is a child rights crisis and it impacts all aspects of children’s lives, from their access to locally grown food, to ensuring that schools, homes and
Statistics show that five out of every six children in Fiji are abused or neglected by their families.
This was revealed by Minister for Women, Children and Social Pro
Once a hobby, it has now turned into a business for 25-year-old Tiare Kumar, who continues to focus on growing her handmade jewellery business known as ‘Beautiful Mess
The Pacific Theological College unveiled a groundbreaking book titled The 'Whole of Life' Way - Unburying Vakatabu Philosophies and Theologies for Pasifika Development wh
There are opportunities everywhere to create history in big events such as the Olympics and Team Fiji athletes have the chance to grab these opportunities and make a name
Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) learning empowers youths with skills and knowledge to be job creators rather than job seekers.
Assistant Ministe
The Israeli army says it has struck several Houthi targets in western Yemen following a fatal drone attack by the rebel group in Tel Aviv the previous day.
The Israeli
The most popular music band in the 90’s BlackRose Band will be performing after many years at the Vodafone Music Festival.
Vodafone Fiji Limited has announced that t
A 45-year-old man from Suva has been charged with 8 counts of sexual assault and 1 count of indecent assault.
Police say the man allegedly sexually assaulted 3 girls
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