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27/01/2026

3 days to go UB40 Ft Ali Campbell Big Love Tour with Katchafire

Excitement is palpable in the air with 3 days to go till the UB40 Ft Ali Campbell Big Love Tour featuring New Zealand reggae legends Katchafire.The bands will be supporte

Entertainment

15 days ago

Heavy Rain Alert now in force for Fiji Group

A Heavy Rain Alert is now in force for the Fiji Group.The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure with the associated clouds and rain is expected to aff

Weather

15 days ago

Head teachers will follow the law on corporal punishment -Rura

The Fiji Head Teachers Association has reiterated its commitment to abiding by the law, particularly the Ministry of Education's stance against corporal punishment in sch

Education Feature

15 days ago

Fiji Cancer Society conducts pap smear screenings as cervical cancer can be eliminated

Cervical cancer is one of the cancers that can be eliminated, and January is the awareness month, making it important for women to present themselves for screening.In an

Cancer-Society

15 days ago

No EIA yet for Vuda Waste to Energy Project - Dr Michael

The proposed waste-to-energy project in Vuda is currently at the Terms of Reference stage, and the public should not jump to conclusions, as the Government will follow th

climate change

15 days ago

Bail hearing set for February 10 in alleged Nakasi de-facto partner killing case

The bail hearing for the man who allegedly killed his de-facto partner in Nakasi between 3rd and 5th September, 2025, will be held on 10th February.Epeli Laqeni appeared

Court

15 days ago

Climate-funded road upgrades roll out across Fiji under Duavata Partnership

Road upgrades across Fiji are now in progress, funded by climate finance secured through the Duavata Partnership between the Governments of Fiji and New Zealand.The Minis

climate change

15 days ago

Rabuka reminds students to stay focused as academic year begins

As thousands of students return to class for the new school year, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reminded them that education remains the foundation of a stronger and

Education Government

15 days ago

Bail denied for persons involved in the importation of 4.7kg of meth

Bail has been denied for the three police officers and one civilian who were allegedly involved in the importation of 4.7 kilograms of methamphetamine.Alipate Matadigo, S

Court

15 days ago

FTU rejects corporal punishment, calls for alternative discipline measures

The Fiji Teachers Union (FTU) has maintained its stance that it does not condone corporal punishment.When asked by fijivillage News about its position on the push by the

Education

15 days ago

Alleged grandfather murderer further remanded

The man who allegedly killed his 86-year-old grandfather in Navokadamu Settlement, Lutu, Wainibuka, in July last year has been further remanded. Charles Laxton Sundar a

Court

15 days ago

Customs no longer just about revenue, but protecting society: Minister for Finance

Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel says customs officers operate under pressure, often unseen and unrecognised, yet their work quietly protects communities, the economy,

Finance

15 days ago

Sydney woman charged over alleged $36M drug smuggling attempt at airport

A 32-year-old woman from Sydney’s west has been charged after allegedly attempting to smuggle $36 million worth of drugs, equivalent to about FJD $55 million.The woman

Drugs World-News

15 days ago

Faith leaders join government push to tackle drugs and crime

As the fight against drugs intensifies in Fiji, the Minister for Policing and Communications, Ioane Naivalurua continued his direct engagement with faith leaders yesterda

Police

15 days ago

President receives executive sedan from China

The Office of the President has received the latest ‘Red Flag’ executive sedan from China, marking another milestone in the strong and enduring partnership between Ch

Government

15 days ago

Tacirua East residents still concerned over loitering youths after a spate of burglaries

Residents of Tacirua East are still concerned after a spate of break-ins which occurred within the space of two days around their area last week.The residents say they se

Community Police

15 days ago

Team to meet Nakama landowners regarding Labasa water shutdown threat today

A joint team from Water Authority of Fiji, the iTaukei Land Trust Board, and the Department of Lands will meet with the landowners at 6 tonight to formally present the le

Feature WAF

15 days ago

26/01/2026

My success is about my transformation - Toribau shares his redemption through education

For former inmate Aisea Toribau, his success is not defined by the past mistakes he made, but by the transformation he underwent through education.Toribau recently attain

Straight-Talk

16 days ago

Court to rule on Thakor Punja’s bail variation next Friday

The bail variation ruling for Thakor Punja has been set for next Friday, as he wishes to travel to Australia for spinal surgery and disc replacement.State witness and CWM

Court Drugs

16 days ago

Alleged Top Shop robbery duo remanded as they await their bail hearing on Wednesday

The two men who allegedly robbed a man of $9 and his watch at Top Shop in Raiwaqa last month have been remanded into custody as they await their bail hearing on Wednesd

Court Robbery

16 days ago

Mataqali Boutolu urges Police Post in Yasawa village to combat drug issue

The Mataqali Boutolu from Yasawa believes one solution to a drug-free village is to establish a police post in the area.42-year-old Aporosa Lesaqele says they have been u

Drugs Police

16 days ago

Hill, Mateyawa, Taotala, Cokanasiga and Qolimaiwasa remanded in $3 billion cocaine bust case

34 year old fitness trainer Jonathan Hill, 39 year old Ponipate Mateyawa, 49 year old from New Zealand John Taotala, 40 year old boat captain Iliesa Cokanasiga, and 33

Court Drugs

16 days ago

Verification issues behind delays in $200 Back-to-School payments

Parents who are still waiting to receive the government’s $200 Back-to-School Assistance have largely been affected by changes in their personal details, particularly p

Education Government

16 days ago

Former MP Rasova allowed to travel to Australia

The Suva Magistrates Court has granted bail to former MP Simione Rasova to travel to Australia to attend the Liberal Party’s Campaign Summer School and International Pr

Court

16 days ago

18-year-old student in Nadi dies after being run over by vehicle

An 18-year-old student in Nadi died early yesterday morning after being run over by a vehicle. Police say that the student, who was allegedly drunk, is believed to have b

Police

16 days ago

Malimali requests FICAC to provide evidence of a 2024 election in Waqanika’s case

Tanya Waqanika’s lawyer, Barbara Malimali has requested FICAC to provide document or proof that there was a municipal or general election in 2024, as this is relevant t

Court FICAC

16 days ago

Prof Prasad's PTC set for April 20

Member of Parliament, Professor Biman Prasad’s pre-trial conference has been set for the 20th of April. He appeared this morning before Magistrate Yogesh Prasad. He is

Court Government

16 days ago

5 to appear in Ba Court today in relation to Vatia drug seizure

Five people will be produced at the Ba Magistrates Court today in relation to the Vatia drug seizure. This includes a 49-year-old foreign national, a 33-year-old unemplo

Court Feature

16 days ago

Indians in Fiji mark 77th Republic Day with pride and festivities

More than a hundred people gathered at the India House in Suva this morning to celebrate India’s 77th Republic Day, commemorating the adoption of the Indian Constitutio

India

16 days ago

Suspended bench warrant issued for Lateef

A suspended bench warrant has been issued for lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef pending the outcome whether he is on bail or in remand.Lateef's case was called before Suva Magi

Court

16 days ago

Mother shares tribute to 15-year-old Max trapped under Mount Maunganui landslide

The mother of one of the 15-year-olds trapped under the Mount Maunganui landslide has remembered her son as a "kind and beautiful" person. Max Furse-Kee was one of six p

abc-news

16 days ago

Radrodro explains reasons for Ministry's over expenditure

Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says if the redeployment of funds from the Ministry would not have occurred in the 2024-2025 financial year, the over expenditure

Education Feature

16 days ago

Rock climber scales 508-metre Taipei 101 skyscraper without ropes

American rock climber Alex Honnold climbed the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he re

World-News

16 days ago

India celebrates its 77th Republic Day

India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day, marking the day the Constitution of India came into force in 1950 after being adopted by the newly independent nation the prev

World-News

16 days ago

Another 7 expected to be charged in relation to $3B Vatia cocaine bust

Another 7 people are expected to be charged in relation to the $3B Vatia cocaine bust.Police have clarifed after many requests by fijivillage News that no drugs were foun

Drugs Feature Police

16 days ago

25/01/2026

Investigate defamatory social media posts - Kiran

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran is calling on the Online Safety Commission and Fiji Police Force Cyber Unit to urgently look into social me

FWCC

17 days ago

Shincheonji Church volunteers clean Lautoka despite heavy rain

Members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Lautoka branch, went ahead with their regular city clean-up campaign on Saturday morning despite sudden heavy rain.The clean-u

Community Environment

17 days ago

Establishing multiple institutions signals confidence in Fiji’s economic resilience - Gavoka

To establish multiple institutions concurrently with more to follow speaks to innovation, confidence, and a deep belief in Fiji’s economic resilience. Deputy Prime

Government

17 days ago

Family travels from Nadi to Suva to find affordable school shoes

Determination and sacrifice marked one family's back-to-school journey as 59-year-old Asaeli Saumaka and his wife travelled from Nadi to Suva in search of affordable and

Education Feature

17 days ago

Drug threat in Fiji’s villages ignored at community meetings - Namara villager

The growing threat of drugs in Fiji’s villages is being ignored in community meetings.These were the words of Eroni Daunibau who says there is an urgent need for aware

Drugs Feature

17 days ago

Luke Thompson says Bridgerton carries a strong Shakespearean sensibility

People tend to frown when Luke Thompson compares “Bridgerton” to Shakespeare.But the British actor, who leads the latest season of Netflix’s blockbuster romance sho

Entertainment

17 days ago

15 police officers commended after returning from UN peacekeeping missions

15 police officers who have just returned from tour of duty to three United Nations Peacekeeping Missionsv have been commended for their dedication and professionalism.A

Police

17 days ago

WAF CEO warns sewer dumping harms environment and costs taxpayers

Water Authority of Fiji CEO Seru Soderberg is urging people to not throw things such as dye and chemicals into the wastewater network as it can harm the environment and

Environment

17 days ago

Naweni Secondary School opens, ending long travel for students in Natewa

Students in Natewa in Cakaudrove, Vanua Levu will no longer have to travel long distances for secondary education after the opening of Naweni Secondary School.While speak

Education

17 days ago

Chandra opens car dealership in Vatuwaqa, creates jobs

About nine people are employed now following the opening of Jason Auto & More Pte Ltd in Vatuwaqa.Owner Jason Chandra says the new vehicle dealership will not only

Business

17 days ago

Nakasi community in shock after father and son die in house fire

A community on Matana Street in Nakasi is still reeling in shock after a father and son tragically lost their lives in a house fire on Friday night.Neighbour Naren Naidu

Feature Fire

17 days ago

24/01/2026

TikTok superstar Havea676 locked in as MC for UB40 One Love Tour next week

The MC for the UB40 One Love Tour has been locked in and it is none other than TikTok sensation and 2025 Australian TikTok Creator of the Year winner Ilai Havea Matangi

Entertainment

18 days ago

Sanatan Sabha to introduce vegetarian certification following DMC cooking concerns

The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha taking proactive steps to introduce an SSDPS Fiji Certification for vegetarian products, allowing Sanatan followers to confidentl

Business Sanatan-Sabha

18 days ago

Tacirua East residents raise burglary concerns - 4 homes hit in 2 days

Concerns are being raised by Tacirua East residents after four homes were broken into over the last few days while Police say they can confirm 2 burglary reports.Despite

Police Robbery

18 days ago

Multiple car accidents reported around the country

Multiple road accidents have been reported around the country due to speeding, combined with slippery roads and wet weather.From vehicles overturning in Talenaua in Serua

Accident

18 days ago

LTA increases traffic fines to curb speeding

The Land Transport Authority is urging all drives to slow down, as speeding fines have doubled in some categories. Drivers exceeding the speed limit by less than 15 km pe

LTA

18 days ago

2 killed as US military strikes vessel along narco-trafficking routes in eastern Pacific Ocean

The US military says they have carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people.US Southern Command, in a statement says, intelligence confirme

World-News

18 days ago

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rain in force for eastern parts of Viti Levu

A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rain is now in force for the eastern parts of Viti Levu from Navua to Suva, through Nausori, to Korovou, Natadradave and Naitasiri

Weather

18 days ago

Pet desexing and health clinic for Nasese residents today

Good news for pet owners in the Nasese area as a dog desexing and health clinic is being held at the Nasese Church today.The clinic is organised by the Muanikau communi

SPCA

18 days ago

Most parts of Central Division without power as fault causes EFL gensets to trip

Many in the Central Division are without electricity due to a fault however, Energy Fiji Limited cannot confirm when services will normalise. Affected areas include Su

EFL

18 days ago

Two die in tragic Nakasi house fire

Two people have tragically passed away in a house fire at Matana Street in Nakasi last night.Police investigators are still at the scene this morning.They are yet to retr

Fire NFA Police

18 days ago

Alleged drug kingpin and ex-Olympian Ryan Wedding arrested after years on the run

Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico and will be extradited to the US after years on the run.Wedding, who

Drugs World-News

18 days ago

India confident partnership with Fiji will continue to flourish

India is confident that their partnership with Fiji will continue to flourish as India’s expertise in renewable energy, digital technologies, and climate resilience o

Indian-High-Commissioner

18 days ago

People turn up in numbers for Australia Day Vuvale Bootcamp at Albert Park

People turned up in numbers for the Australia Day Vuvale Bootcamp and Sports Clinic at Albert Park this morning.The day started off with some warm ups to get people ready

Community Family

18 days ago

Prof. Shameem accuses USP of defending political opinion as academic view

University of Fiji Vice Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem says the University of the South Pacific has been hoaxed into defending a political opinion as an academic on

UniFiji USP

18 days ago

Joint team to meet landowners on Tuesday after threat to shut down Labasa water catchment - WAF

A joint team from Water Authority of Fiji, the iTaukei Land Trust Board, and the Department of Lands will meet directly with the landowners next Tuesday to formally prese

Feature WAF

18 days ago

Police investigating thefts reported across Bau Island, Vatulasawa, and Namuka

Several thefts were reported across Bau Island tueday morning, affecting boat owners and villagers. According to villagers, a boat and engine were stolen from Vatulasawa

Police

18 days ago

23/01/2026

Fiji Corrections Service calls for review of rehabilitation period in Criminal Records Bill

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

Fiji-Corrections-Service

19 days ago

No lease, no payment: Mataqali Nabukarabe moves to close Nasarava water catchment in Labasa

The mataqali Nabukarabe of Nakama Village in Macuata will soon close the Nasarava water catchment if the Water Authority of Fiji fails to pay leases arrears amounting to

Feature WAF

19 days ago

Fiji launches first peer-to-peer lending platform to support small businesses

For thousands of small business owners in Fiji who have struggled to secure loans, today marks a new beginning.The Fiji Government has officially launched a Request for P

Business

19 days ago

Naivalurua : We all need to move to the front line and play our part in fighting drugs

Dealing with the drug situation in Fiji now needs everyone's efforts and we all need to move to the front line and play our part.Those are the stern words of Minister for

Drugs Feature

19 days ago

PSC Chair says former PS Fisheries given second chance as Head of FLIPS

Public Service Commission Chair Luke Rokovada says they are giving former Permanent Secretary for Fisheries Atelaite Rokosuka a second chance by giving her the role of

Government

19 days ago

DMC removes beef products from menu following concerns

Following concerns raised by people that DMC outlets were frying beef patties and non-meat items, such as fries, in the same cooking oil, the restaurant chain has decided

Business

19 days ago

FNU Council wants to meet the PM, and says Council's initiated audit must be allowed to proceed

The Fiji National University Council, under the leadership of Chancellor and Chair, Semesa Karavaki says the bypassing of the lawful governance structure of FNU has creat

Feature FNU-reassignment

19 days ago

TSLS clarifies continued scholarships for psychology, counselling, and sociology

The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service has clarified that they continue to provide scholarships for Psychology, Counselling and Sociology under the Minimum Cut Off M

Education TSLS

19 days ago

Service delivery expected to improve as 41 civil servants graduate from FLIPS

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

Education

19 days ago

Views expressed by Dr Reddy are his alone, not USP's - USP

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

Education USP

19 days ago

French Polynesian police seize 4.87 tonnes of cocaine reportedly bound for Australia

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

World-News

19 days ago

YADRA Enterprise helps youths transition away from street life

A Nadi community initiative helping young people leave street life behind through care, skills training and employment has received support from the relevant minist

Youth

19 days ago

TAG calls for appeal of Great Han court ruling and questions why proper technical assessments have not been done

The Tamavua Action Group is now urging the Government to appeal the High Court ruling dismissing the Stay of Execution Orders on the Great Han development project on the

Princes-Road-Dev

19 days ago

Fines imposed for violating Biosecurity Fiji's Tongan Fruit Fly Regulations 2025

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

Biosecurity-Fiji

19 days ago

Angelina Ram retires after 54 years of service at Westpac Fiji

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

Westpec

19 days ago

Morning yacht fire offshore Saweni Beach controlled by NFA

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

Fire

19 days ago

The eagerly awaited movie Border 2 releases in cinemas today

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

Entertainment

19 days ago

16-year-old boy drowns while swimming with friends in Narewa River

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

Police

19 days ago

Masters of the Universe Trailer: Nicholas Galitzine powers up as He-Man and battles Jared Leto’s Skeletor

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

Entertainment

19 days ago

iTaukei disadvantage drives GCC push for Education Bill reform

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

Community

19 days ago

15-year-old student dies following vehicle accident in Nadi

A 15-year-old boy has passed away following an accident in Nadi.Police say the 15-year-old, along with seven other students, was travelling towards Nadi from Nausori High

Accident Police

19 days ago

Lautoka residents turn out in numbers to recycle bottles and cans

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

Environment

19 days ago

60% back corporal punishment in school - FTA

60 percent of respondents support retaining corporal punishment in schools, according to the Fijian Teachers Association during its submission to Parliament on the Educat

Education Feature

19 days ago

22/01/2026

Vatia Waters $3B cocaine bust accused remanded in custody

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

Drugs Feature

20 days ago

Engineers Fiji stresses data indicates proper geotech assessment needed for Great Han development

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

Princes-Road-Dev

20 days ago

FTA oppose corporal punishment ban, cite discipline crisis in schools

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

Education-Bill

20 days ago

SG says they want to keep the terms of settlement in COI case with JSC confidential

Solicitor General Ropate Green has revealed in the High Court they want to keep the terms of settlement between the Judicial Services Commission, and the Office of the A

COI Feature

20 days ago

Water supply restored in Kashmir Lautoka after two-day outage

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

WAF

20 days ago

No files submitted regarding COI have sufficient evidence to sustain any criminal charges - ODPP

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

COI

20 days ago

Nearly 30% of iTaukei students fail Year 8, GCC tells Parliamentary Committee

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

Education-Bill Feature

20 days ago

6 appear in Rakiraki Court after $3B cocaine bust

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�

Drugs Feature

20 days ago

Govt intervenes, Dr Peggy to be reinstated for Miss Pacific Islands

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

Feature Miss-Fiji

20 days ago

6 charged after AUD$780M Vatia cocaine bust

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

Drugs Police

20 days ago

John O’Connor and Daniel Whippy trial set for November 2026

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

Court

20 days ago

Man swept away in Mahurangi Rriver still missing, search efforts to resume

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

World-News

20 days ago

Residents and businesses in Kashmir hit by three-day water shortage

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

Business WAF

20 days ago

Tuiketei stresses Miss Fiji Pageant does not tolerate bullying

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-Fiji-2025

20 days ago

Miss Fiji Pageant Director to hold press conference to address claims

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

Miss-Fiji-2025

20 days ago

Child Wellbeing Centre to provide safe haven for street children across Fiji

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

Feature Government Health

20 days ago

Kalaveti Ravu and Tekata Toaisi acquitted over Beche-de-mer case

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

Court

20 days ago

Vosarogo: Govt outlined its role, Miss Fiji Pageant made its own decision

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

Miss-Fiji

20 days ago

Savusavu residents without water for fourth day, call on WAF for long-term solution

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

Feature WAF

20 days ago

Olivia Dean and Lola Young lead Brit Awards nominations

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

Entertainment

20 days ago

DON'T USE THIS

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

Drugs Police

20 days ago

Nasinu Town Council steps up efforts to keep Nasinu clean throughout 2026

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

Environment Nasinu-Town-Council

20 days ago

21/01/2026

Maciu Nalumisa instructs Committee to proceed with Ailava Samuels as Miss Fiji

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

Feature Miss-Fiji

20 days ago

Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rain for parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu

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

Weather

21 days ago

Body of 50-year-old man found along Tulahewa River bank

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

Police

21 days ago

Rabuka and Dr Michael selected as Distinguished Visiting Fellows at Perry World House

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Sivendra Michael, have both been appointed as Distinguished Visiting Fellows

Environment Government

21 days ago

Fiji Airways adds 44 extra flights to Savusavu during Labasa Airport temporary closure

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

Airport Fiji-Airways

21 days ago

Seaqaqa residents raise concerns over poor condition of Navidamu Road

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

FRA

21 days ago

Suva High Court refuses to halt construction on Great Han

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

Court

21 days ago

Vodafone encourages parents to redeem school bus cards via e-Transport app before school starts

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

Education

21 days ago

Late PM Qarase honoured by Gavoka in Vanua Balavu

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

Government

21 days ago

US to require up to US$15,000 visa bond for Fijian travellers from today

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

VISA

21 days ago

Former ILSC Secretary Ifrana Nisha guilty of corruption-related charges

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

FICAC

21 days ago

FWRM calls for redrafting of National Referendum Bill Clauses 22 and 23

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

FWRM

21 days ago

Usamate says this is illegal execution: Fix the FNU mess now

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

Feature FNU-reassignment

21 days ago

Lautoka residents can now earn cash by recycling bottles and cans

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

Entertainment

21 days ago

UniFiji slams Dr Reddy’s tertiary funding comments as misguided

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

Education

21 days ago

16 year old student and 25 year old man drown in two separate incidents

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

Drowning

21 days ago

Woman killed in Savusavu vehicle collision

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

Accident Police

21 days ago

Prince Harry, celebrities face pushback in Daily Mail privacy case

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",

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21 days ago

Savusavu residents without water for 3 days

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

Feature WAF

21 days ago

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