The US Deputy Secretary Christopher Landau was accorded a traditional welcome this morning at the Grand Pacific Hotel.Welcoming the US Deputy Secretary was Prime Minister
The Land Transport Authority and the Fiji Police Force signed a Joint Traffic Enforcement Operations Order today, marking a significant milestone in their shared commitme
A woman’s body was found in the Wainibuku River.Police are currently at the scene investigating the matter.
Bystanders told fijivillage News that the body was found
Healthcare services at the Raiwaqa Health Centre will be relocated to the LICI Courts beside the Vodafone Arena starting Monday to allow the Ministry to carry out much-ne
A passenger is in critical condition following a serious accident in Lakeba earlier this week. The crash happened along the uphill stretch at Tabusue, where a truck carry
As Fiji enters an election cycle, there is an urgent need to prevent misinformation and disinformation from illicitly shaping voter behaviour or undermining trust in inst
Former US President Bill Clinton says he saw nothing and did nothing wrong during his opening statement to US lawmakers about his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.Cli
The Sathya Sai Service Organisation of Fiji will conduct a blood drive today in Lautoka.The blood drive will be held at Sugar City Mall from 8am to 4pm.The organisation s
Category 1 Tropical Cyclone Urmil lies over Vanuatu and is expected to move southeast, passing to the southwest of Fiji, it is expected to bring strong winds and heavy ra
The University of Fiji has called for a modern, proportionate and constitutionally grounded legal framework as part of its formal submissions on the proposed Counter-Narc
Canadian national Joshua Rahman is now a free man after the Court of Appeal quashed his conviction and set aside his 23 years imprisonment for possessing 39.5 kilograms o
The 16 people who were involved in relation to the $3 billion Vatia cocaine drug seizure have been further remanded in custody.The 16 people appeared before Ba High Cou
A 25-year-old tour guide charged with the rape and sexual assault of two tourists has been further remanded in custody and will take his plea on 5th March.
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A 15-year-old has pleaded not guilty to charges of raping two overseas volunteers.
The juvenile who is charged with two counts of rape, two counts of criminal trespass a
Today marks a memorable occasion for the staff of St Giles Hospital with the opening of a new well-being centre designed to help nurses and doctors relax, reconnect with
Tropical Depression TD09F has been upgraded to Tropical Cyclone Urmil.
The Nadi Weather Office says the system is located about 110 kilometres south-southwest of Port Vi
Suva lawyer, Tanya Waqanika has raised the issue on what is happening with her client, Barbara Malimali's Police complaint against Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika
Fijian and British national, Charlie Charters has filed for a bail variation this afternoon in the Suva Magistrates Court to allow him to travel to Australia.Charters' co
The Great Council of Chiefs has emphasised that several foundational matters that are crucial to strengthening and safeguarding the rights and interests of the iTaukei pe
Drug usage by students in school compounds slightly increased from 3,041 cases in 2024 to 3,143 cases in 2025, and it is about 1.5 percent of the total number of students
In a home where three generations live side by side under one roof, leadership is learned early, and for Shreya Pal, that foundation has carried her to becoming Head Girl
Rokobua Naiyaga and Hem Dayal have been appointed by the Permanent Secretary for Education Navin Raj as consultants to review the National Curriculum Framework (NCF) 2013
The Assemblies of God Fiji has officially launched its 100-year celebration, marking a century of faith, perseverance and missionary work across Fiji and beyond.Speaking
The tropical disturbance which is located about 90 kilometres southwest of Port Vila, Vanuatu, or about 1,020 kilometres west of Nadi, is now a tropical depression, and
The issue of whether the Magistrates Court can hear charges relating to proceeds of crime has been raised by Office of the DPP lawyer Eoghn Samisoni in the Rewa Street an
Serious concerns were raised by the Permanent Secretary for Justice and Acting Permanent Secretary for Women, Children and Social Protection, Selina Kuruleca, that at lea
Fiji has maritime borders that require increased funding, particularly for the Fiji Navy, as well as stronger narcotics diplomacy with countries such as Australia and New
21 percent of people living in Fiji do not use condoms when they should, and families are not having this conversation.This sobering reality was highlighted by Dr Jason M
Reverend Manasa Kolivuso says given the crisis Fiji is facing, there is a need for a completely independent Counter Narcotics Bureau, independent from the Fiji Police Fo
There is an urgent need for the introduction of needle syringe programmes in Fiji as part of a broader harm reduction strategy, alongside supply and demand reduction mea
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces is concerned that if there is no political will to have a more aggressive, robust response to the drug problem, Fiji is prone to beco
Those responsible for illegal dumping of fish waste along Namosi Road will be issued a non-compliance notice, and further enforcement will proceed under Section 45 of th
Patients at Tamavua Twomey Hospital will benefit from improved dermatology services following a $53,000 equipment donation from Pacific Dermatology Limited.
Assistant Min
Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says the detention of Charlie Charters has raised a serious concern for the people of Fiji. Seruiratu says the law is clear about w
The Judicial Services Commission, chaired by Chief Justice Salesi Temo, will have an emergency meeting today after the detention of Fijian national, Charlie Charters by F
The court has ordered drug convict and former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef and Zoe Maharaj Moore to be produced in court after they failed to appear this morning.
The Great Council of Chiefs does not want the 2013 Constitution to remain in place.
Speaking in the iTaukei language after the meeting, the GCC Chairman Ratu Viliame Seru
Three people are currently being questioned by Police after a 54 year old man was allegedly attacked by five men and a woman in Saweni, Lautoka on Wednesday night.Police
Fijian and British national, Charlie Charters wife, Vanessa Charters has revealed that there were seven attempts to hack her Apple account. Vanessa has revealed this wit
Taking education to the doorstep of every child in Lau is a key priority for the Lau Education Charitable Trust. This was announced during the soft launch of its charity
Fiji and Tuvalu will host key meetings in the lead-up to the COP31 climate summit in 2026.The Pacific Islands Forum says Fiji will host the pre-COP31 meeting and Tuvalu
The Great Council of Chiefs has called for stronger penalties, ranging from 30 years to life imprisonment, for people bringing illicit drugs into the country from oversea
Marist Brothers High School student George Taoba was overwhelmed after being badged as the school’s Head Boy for 2026.Taoba told fijivillage News that since primary sch
The President must act solely on the recommendations of the Judicial Services Commission on matters pertaining to the appointment, suspension, or dismissal of the FICAC C
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu must act on the recommendations of the Judicial Services Commission on the Acting Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Commission Agains
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the Western Division and Kadavu as a trough of low pressure with cloud and rain continues to move slowly over the country.The Nadi
A lot of times we have asked assistance from the government, and many times they have turned their back on us.
This was the blunt message delivered by Elia Berabi, a yout
Ethical leadership and transparency at every level of society are critical if Fiji is to combat the growing threat of illicit drugs.Speaking at the National Talanoa Sessi
A heavy rain alert is now in force for the Western Division and Kadavu as a trough of low pressure with cloud and rain remains slow moving over Fiji.The Nadi Weather Off
Families living in the informal settlement of Naqiliso in Davuilevu Housing, Nausori are moving to higher ground as heavy rain and drainage issues have resulted in many h
The Civil High Court has granted the State 21 days to file a supplementary affidavit in the matter where Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde, has been gran
The trial date in the matter where Nigel Yogesh Singh, who allegedly set fire to the QVS Club House in Suva in June last year is expected to be set next Thursday. Singh
Phones are no longer communication tools, they are newsrooms, marketplaces, classrooms and public forums all in one.This is the message from Permanent Secretary for Infor
A woman is currently being questioned in relation to the death of the 40 year old Acting Manager of Crowne Plaza in Nadi who was found dead in a bathroom in December 2024
Fiji's oldest bank, Westpac Fiji will commence significant renovations from tomorrow, Friday, 27th February at its main Suva Branch, reinforcing its commitment to investi
The Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) Group has reported a decline in profitability for the six months ending on the 31st of December 2025, citing a challenging operating env
You can watch, Fiji Council of Churches President and Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji Archbishop Peter Loy Chong, leading minister of Christian Mission Fellowship In
Nalele Village and Semo Village were commended for their swift support following the collapse of a section of the Queens Highway, where a Government delegation led by the
57-year-old Ajay Rishi has been selling roti parcels, bean and lakri mithai for the past 35 years to provide for his family.Rishi lives in Narere and visits Communication
Fiji Sports Council Board Acting Vice Chair Peter Mazey says they are looking at an investigation team to go through all the allegations levelled against CEO, Gilbert Vak
30 of 100 prefabricated homes in the Nepani Subdivision are nearing completion and will soon be handed over to buyers under a new land-and-housing package designed to cut
After more than two decades without municipal polls, Fiji could see local government elections return before the end of this year.
Minister for Housing and Local Governme
Sigatoka Town is flooded following heavy rain in the last hour.Sigatoka Town Council Special Administrator Adish Naidu says the town was also flooded yesterday but recede
The project to renovate the registrars’ on-call room and the consultants’ room at the CWM Maternity Hospital has been completed, providing doctors and registrars with
A severe thunderstorm warning for heavy rain is now in force for the interior and southern parts of Viti Levu from Sigatoka through Coral Coast to Navua and the southern
More women-led enterprises are expected to benefit after TISA Insurance Fiji Limited formely known as Capital Insurance signed a Letter of Understanding with the Fiji Com
The Suva High Court has approved amendments to the charges by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions against former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former A
The trial for Anare Vuli Cilicewa, who has been charged with the murder of his 28-year-old defacto partner in October last year, will start on April 1st. Cilicewa appe
British broadcaster and actor Russell Brand has pleaded not guilty to two further charges of rape and sexual assault during a hearing at Southwark Crown Court in London.
The drug situation in Fiji still does not allow the Fiji Police Force to use firearms.Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu highlighted this during the press conference fo
Former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef will take his plea on March 11th after allegedly being found with methamphetamine last year.Lateef is charged with one count of
The Great Council of Chiefs meeting is underway at the GCC Complex in Nasese with approximately 98 percent turnout.There will be three presentations from the subcommittee
Queen Victoria School has conducted its monthly Grooming and Dress Assembly, with students inspected from head to toe by House Teachers to maintain standards of neatness,
Mexican authorities are searching for 23 inmates who escaped from a prison in Puerto Vallarta during a violent outbreak linked to the Jalisco New Generation Cartel (CJNG)
Questions are been raised about the risk of potential evidence tampering as Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru remains in office while allegations against him are set to
The Government is on the verge of securing land in Koronivia to relocate hundreds of families ordered to vacate the Nabua Muslim League settlement, as efforts intensify t
A National Talanoa Session on Responding to Illicit Drugs in Fiji will be held today and tomorrow at R.B Harbour Point Convention Centre in Lami.The session builds on di
Several roads in the Western Division are closed and inaccessible due to the recent heavy rain. Sigatoka Mission Road and the Tilivalevu Road and Bypass are closed wh
Great Council of Chiefs member and Rewa chief, Ro Naulu Mataitini has criticised former Cabinet Minister and current Government backbencher, Kalaveti Ravu over allegedly
Following the post mortem of Police Constable Peniasi Racagi, Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has confirmed that the findings have established elements of foul play.T
15 young Fijians are urged to protect their dreams and make wise choices as they celebrated a milestone achievement at the iTaukei Land Trust Board scholarship awards at
Questions are now being asked on when the independent investigations will commence against the Minister for Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru and Fiji Sports Council CEO, Gi
The subcommittee of the Great Council of Chiefs tasked with critical portfolios, including education and cultural revitalisation, community resilience, and stakeholder en
The President and the Judicial Services Commission remain silent after the JSC's recommendation yesterday that Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika should leave the FI
Two major residential fires in Nadi and Makoi this week has caused extensive property damage, but fortunately no injuries have been reported.The first incident occurred o
The hearing on whether the Office of the Attorney General will release the full transcripts of the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC
The two men who allegedly entered a shop and stole a school bag belonging to the victim’s daughter have been remanded by Suva Magistrate Yogesh Prasad. Tevita Lesivou
Wheelchair bound Epeli Laqeni, who is accused of killing his defacto partner, has been granted bail by High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvili. Laqeni allegedly murdered
The two men who allegedly entered a shop and stole a school bag belonging to the victim’s daughter have been charged. They have been jointly charged with aggravated r
A new chapter of student leadership has begun at Saint Francis College in Navunibitu, Ra, following the induction of its prefect body.The ceremony recognised a group of c
Zoe Maharaj Moore has pleaded not guilty to charges relating to a grenade and methamphetamine possession this morning.She faces one count of unlawful possession of illici
Strengthening support for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises through improved policymaking and closer coordination between Government and partners is the key focus of th
Fiji’s Year 13 English highest scorer, Ishita Charan, is now setting her sights on an even bigger goal — becoming the first doctor in her family.The 19-year-old forme
Nestle Fiji has once again recommitted to its partnership for Global Recycling Day 2026, marking three consecutive years of collaboration with the Pacific Recycling Found
Week two of the temporary closure at Labasa Airport is progressing well, with teams working to keep the runway strengthening project on schedule.Fiji Airports says contra
Concerns are being raised on why the driver of a bus drove into flood waters in Vatiyaka, Ba yesterday afternoon.Concerned residents who were at the scene say police off
Concerns over classroom shortages, deteriorating infrastructure and security risks have been raised at Korociriciri Primary School in Nausori during a visit by Minister f
A day after the Judicial Services Commission's recommendation that Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika should leave the FICAC office as she is not legally appointed u
The Methodist Church of Fiji has taken a bold step by launching a document called 'Veikauwaitaki' which will work together with the government to combat drugs and other s
Australia has expressed support for moves to remove Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor from the royal line of succession following his recent arrest.
Prime Minister Anthony Alban
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he will not interfere in the work of FICAC.Speaking to fijivillage News this afternoon, Rabuka made it clear that the Government will
Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu says the post mortem examination of the Police officer found in Lami yesterday was conducted today, with the findings to be submitted
Ledua Vakaloloma has been acquitted on a charge of murder by the Suva High Court. Vakaloloma was charged with killing 24-year-old Lemeki Duidomo. It was alleged tha
Fijian and British national, Charlie Charters who has been charged with two counts of aiding and abetting under the Crimes Act by FICAC, is now released on bail.Charters
Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua says those responsible for the death of 24-year-old police officer Peniasi Racagi will be identified and dealt with accordingly fo
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu is yet to act on the recommendation of the Judicial Services Commission to ensure that Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika leaves th
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the Pacific Polytech thing was formalized by Cabinet on the advice of the Solicitor General, and former Fiji Higher Education Commiss
VOU is having a great time in New Zealand with sold-out shows, drawing full houses and rave reviews at the New Zealand Fringe Festival in Wellington.The internationally a
Fijian national, Charlie Charters says in a letter written from FICAC custody that he was approached by whistleblower(s) with the information that FICAC had hired the da
Former Suva lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef has been sentenced to 3 years and 8 months in prison after being convicted of unlawful possession of 9.5 grams of methamphetamine
We will be looking at prosecuting individuals who abuse or financially exploit older persons.Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran mentioned thi
The woman who was robbed by a man in Nabua has not filed a police complaint after recovering her belongings.In a video widely shared on social media, the woman can be see
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he no longer has anything to do with the current Fiji National University Council and that they will have to deal with the matter them
The trial for suspended acting Commissioner of Corrections, Sevuloni Naucukidi's trial for allegedly threatening a member of his support staff will be on April 1st and
Who will legally head FICAC is the biggest question now as current Acting Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika was not recommended to President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu by the Judic
Please listen and protect the whistleblowers.That is the message to the people of Fiji from Charlie Charters' wife, Vanessa Charters outside the FICAC office last night.C
The public is advised to stay clear of restricted high-security areas at the Suva and Lautoka Ports following a serious security concern involving unauthorised access to
An armed man has been shot dead after entering the secure perimeter of US President Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago residence in Florida, the Secret Service has said.The man wa
The public is refrained from entering the Colo-i-Suva Forest Park and swimming in its forest pools following the death of a teenager and three suspected severe cases of l
Fijian national, Charlie Charters lawyer, Seforan Fatiaki has written a stern letter to FICAC today, saying FICAC is grossly misusing the powers given to it to aid its in
After an urgent meeting yesterday afternoon, the Judicial Services Commission will be making certain recommendations to the President today following consultation with th
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