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13/11/2025

Peni Sikivou is the new PS for National Planning, Development and Statistic

Peni Sikivou has been appointed as the new Permanent Secretary for National Planning, Development and Statistic. In a statement, Public Service Commission Chairman Luk

Government

22 days ago

Visa launches regional office in Suva

Today marks more than a launch of a new office as it signals Fiji's readiness to engage at a higher level and strengthen its position in the Pacific. Deputy Prime Mini

Business

22 days ago

Lightning surge arrestor installation to boost western division power reliability

Power outage caused by lightening strikes will no longer be an issue for the Western Division as the Energy Fiji Limited will be carrying out critical upgrades on the Wes

EFL

22 days ago

Corrections Manager Legal says he discovered he was interviewing Commissioner's wife only moments before her interview

Former Fiji Corrections Service Director of Human Resources Samisoni Naba says he found out he would be interviewing suspended Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa’s wife fo

Dr-Nakarawa-Tribunal-Case

22 days ago

73% of Fijians in rural areas do not have clean water supply - Ro Filipe

About 73 percent of people living in Fiji’s rural communities still do not have access to clean drinking water, a reality that the Minister for Public Works, Transport,

Water Government

22 days ago

FMF completes electric vehicle training to drive Fiji’s clean transport future

A week-long Electric Vehicle (EV) training programme conducted by the FMF Group of Companies has been successfully completed, marking a significant step in advancing Fiji

FMF-Foods-Limited

22 days ago

Concerns raised over oversight and selection of minor sports for regional games

Questions have been raised regarding the lack of oversight and clear criteria governing how minor sports qualify for regional competitions, highlighting concerns over tra

FASANOC

22 days ago

Our iTaukei youths need to spend time in things that matter most - Sulia

iTaukei youths are too occupied with things that don’t matter and are becoming lazy, which affects their productivity and knowledge of cultural practices that are vital

iTaukei Feature

22 days ago

PRF strengthens dialogue through VAKA forum for sustainable waste management

A VAKA Forum has been launched by the Pacific Recycling Foundation today, strengthening Fiji's series of dialogues aimed at advancing the nation’s journey towards susta

Recycle

22 days ago

Chief Justice Temo calls for united action on climate and human rights

The lives, culture and identity of Pacific people are under threat and urgent action is needed. Speaking at the Asia Pacific Forum of National Human Rights Institution

Climate-Change

22 days ago

Over $40 million needed to restore Levuka’s World Heritage status

More than $40 million is needed for the rehabilitation work to restore Levuka to its State of Outstanding Universal Value as a World Heritage Site, while $300,000 is need

Government Feature

22 days ago

FDB’s gets AI-assisted credit tool for loan applications

Fijians will soon benefit from faster, fairer, and more convenient access to finance, thanks to a new AI-assisted credit assessment tool developed by Third Roc and launch

FDB

22 days ago

46-year-old becomes first-ever patient to receive life-saving PCI stenting procedure at Lautoka Hospital

A 46-year-old has become the first-ever patient to receive a life-saving cardiac stenting procedure at the Lautoka Hospital Cardiac Catheterisation Laboratory (Cath Lab).

Health Feature

22 days ago

Racaca tells Tribunal Dr Nakarawa influenced wife’s job application process and later terminated her unjustly

Terminated Fiji Corrections Service Director of Human Resources, Assistant Commissioner Salesia Racaca has told the Constitutional Offices Commission Tribunal that two pr

Dr-Nakarawa-Tribunal-Case Feature

22 days ago

Shonal Sharma’s counsel confirms case was called early after filing submission day before

The case involving businessman Shonal Sharma, who was allegedly found with 640.139 grams of imported cocaine, was called yesterday instead of tomorrow after his counsel f

Court Feature

22 days ago

Police warn against dangerous laser light pointed at aircraft in Nadi and Nausori

The Fiji Police Force is again warning members of the public to stop the dangerous practice of pointing laser lights at aircrafts, as it puts the lives of all those on bo

Police

22 days ago

Teacher assisted by Nalumisa after fire destroys family home

A heartwarming act of kindness has emerged from Nakavu Village School, where the Minister for Housing and Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa has assisted a school teacher w

Education Government Fire

22 days ago

Bia appointed Chairman at 12th MSG Sports Ministers’ Meeting

Assistant Minister for Youth and Sports, Aliki Bia has been appointed chairman of the 12th MSG Sports Ministers’ Meeting. Bia also leads the Fijian delegation in Por

Government

22 days ago

Concerns raised by Wailea Settlement residents on flooding, excavator needed to clear the waterway

Concerns are being raised by residents of Wailea Settlement in Vatuwaqa about the constant flooding that occurs in their community when there is continuous rain. Waile

Community Feature

22 days ago

12/11/2025

Visit Malaysia 2026: Taste of Malaysia held in Suva

A vibrant reception marking Visit Malaysia 2026: Taste of Malaysia – Discover Malaysia Through Every Bite was held today at the Malaysian High Commissioner's residence

Government

23 days ago

FCEF MSME Chair Wahed claims labour inspection was intimidation after criticising Employment Bill

Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation (FCEF) MSME Council Chair, Rakin Wahed, claims his business was unfairly targeted by Labour Officers just a week after releasing a

Employment-Relations-Bill Feature

23 days ago

Tougher security protocols and digital tracking planned for exam papers after theft in Sigatoka

Following the theft of Fiji Year 12 Exam papers from a school in Sigatoka, the Ministry of Education has revealed that it is reinforcing its exam security protocols, incl

Education Feature

23 days ago

iTaukei traditional practices of 'veiqia' tattooing and 'liku' wearing by iTaukei women largely lost

The traditional practices of 'veiqia' tattooing and 'liku', the wearing of fibre skirts by iTaukei women, when they reach womanhood, have largely been lost, but they rema

Tradition

23 days ago

Edweena Mawi shines as Suva Grammar’s 2025 Dux

Hope, perseverance, and purpose define the journey of Edweena Mawi, who has been named the Dux and Valedictorian of Suva Grammar School’s Class of 2025. Edweena says

Education Feature

23 days ago

The main issue is encouraging iTaukei abroad to reconnect with their heritage and register in the VKB - iTaukei Affairs

The main issue is encouraging iTaukei abroad to reconnect with their heritage. Permanent Secretary for iTaukei Affairs Jone Navakamocea made these comments during the

iTaukei-Culture

23 days ago

Volivoli cane farmer left without support from Ministry after losing entire crop in fire

A Volivoli, Rakiraki farmer who has lost 150 tonnes of cane in a fire and was not able to transport it to the Lautoka Mill because of Fiji Sugar Corporation's one quota i

Farming

23 days ago

Police investigate Year 12 exam paper theft from Sigatoka secondary school

An investigation is underway following the theft of Year 12 external exam papers from a Sigatoka Secondary School. Police say the matter was reported by the school pri

Police

23 days ago

Vosarogo condemns assault on civil servants in Cakaudrove

Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo has condemned the assault of civil servants and the stoning of a government vehicle

Government

23 days ago

Year 12 Chemistry, Computer Studies, Tech Drawing and Vosa Vakaviti external exam papers stolen after break-in

The Year 12 Chemistry, Computer Studies, Technical Drawing and Vosa Vakaviti external exam papers have been stolen after a break-in at a secondary school in Sigatoka.

Education Feature

23 days ago

Savusavu Police Operations Team pursuing suspects in Tukavesi after assault of government officials

Savusavu Police have identified, and are pursuing a number of suspects, alleged to be involved in the alleged attack on Government officials in Vusasivo Village, Cakaudro

Police

23 days ago

16 children including 7 month old baby living on the streets find shelter at a Good Samaritan's home in Lautoka

A total of 16 street kids, including a 7-month-old baby, have found shelter at Lautoka resident Makereta Mafili's home during the recent heavy rain event. Mafili says

Community Feature

23 days ago

Fiji Medical Association President says a Nurse Practitioner can't replace a doctor

A Nurse Practitioner cannot replace a doctor. This was stated by President of the Fiji Medical Association Dr Alipate Vakamocea to the Constitutional Offices Commissio

Court Feature

23 days ago

Naituyaga Junior aims to continue his father’s rugby legacy

Aminiasi Naituyaga Junior says he is determined to continue the proud legacy left behind by his late father, Aminiasi Naituyaga Senior who once represented the National 7

7s-Rugby

23 days ago

HR Manager warns the Section 169 amendment could leave employers “with nowhere to go

Regional HR Manager for Asian Paints Gayanand Singh has warned that a proposed amendment to Section 169 of Fiji’s Employment Relations Act (ERA) could strip employers o

Employment

23 days ago

Vosarogo is Acting PM as PM Rabuka on official visit to Japan

Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo is Acting Prime Minister as Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka is undertaking an official visit to Japan this wee

Government Feature

23 days ago

11/11/2025

High Court ruling on Great Han construction work along Princes Road yet to be delivered

The High Court ruling on the Department of Environment's appeal regarding the serious concerns over Great Han Pte Limited construction work along Princes Road, is yet to

Court Feature

24 days ago

RBF to launch new series of banknotes

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is launching a new series of banknotes that will be officially unveiled by President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu on 2nd December this year, in Suva,

RBF Feature

24 days ago

Sister Teresia recounts 1987 fear but says healing has allowed her to forgive Rabuka

After years of carrying an emotional weight of fear, intimidation, and uncertainty and witnessing armed soldiers on the streets, roadblocks, bans, and the militarisation

Truth-Reconciliation

24 days ago

35,000 new passports arriving this month with total supply to reach 100,000

Good news as about 35,000 passports will be arriving at the end of this month while, another consignment in January will take the total number of new passports received t

Immigration

24 days ago

$2.5M HIV drug donation from India strengthens treatment access for Fijians

Fiji’s fight against HIV and AIDS has received a major boost with the handover of life saving anti retroviral drugs valued at around $2.5 million from the Government of

Health Feature HIV

24 days ago

Taskforce to crack down on tax crimes formalised with multi agency MoU

A memorandum of understanding for the Tax Crime Taskforce has been signed today by FRCS along with eight other key agencies, including the Fiji Police Force and FICAC, to

Economy

24 days ago

Court to rule on bail for 3 Chinese nationals allegedly found with meth on 25 November

The Suva Magistrates Court will rule on Chinese nationals Yu Yang Feng, Minghui Dai and Zhou Lan, who were allegedly found with methamphetamine and a large sum of cash in

Court

24 days ago

Warning bells sounded by UniFiji VC Prof. Shameem regarding Employment Bill

University of Fiji Vice-Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem, has warned that proposed amendments to the Employment Relations Act could create long-term conflict between

Employment-Relations-Bill Feature

24 days ago

Veteran hopes Remembrance Day becomes a public holiday to honour those who gave their tomorrow for our today

Remembrance Day was commemorated this morning at the National War Memorial on Battery Road in Nasese, Suva, where close to a hundred people gathered to honour those who h

Remembrance-Day

24 days ago

Leaking pipe blamed for Laqere pothole chaos

Following serious concerns raised by drivers about a pothole along Kings Highway near the Laqere Market in Nasinu, the Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed that the issue w

Nasinu

24 days ago

Second suspect arrested in relation to Taxi driver robbery case

The second suspect, alleged to be involved in an aggravated robbery case involving a taxi driver in September this year by the Police Southern Division Task Force. The

Police

24 days ago

Youths allegedly assault govt officials

Tukavesi Police are investigating an incident, where it is alleged that a group of youths had assaulted government officials and damaged their vehicle. Police says off

Police Feature

24 days ago

Justice Mataitoga calls for stronger regional cooperation on climate, gender and equality issues

Fiji has entered a new chapter of institutional rebuilding and global re-engagement, reaffirming its commitment to democracy, the rule of law, and human rights. This w

Human-Rights

24 days ago

PSH Hospitals Bringing Quality Healthcare Closer to You

PSH Hospitals is one of Fiji’s leading private hospitals. It aims to make quality healthcare easy to access and affordable for everyone in Fiji and the Pacific. In r

Delhi car blast kills 9, owner arrested

The owner of a car involved in an explosion in the Indian capital Delhi that killed 9 people has been arrested. NDTV reports 20 people are injured after a blast in a c

World-News

24 days ago

OutKast inducted into Rock & Roll Hall of Fame

Legendary Atlanta rap duo OutKast have been inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame. André 3000 and Big Boi’s impact on how stories can be told in hip-hop an

Entertainment

24 days ago

5 priests represent Fiji in Banaras, India as part of training

Five priests from the Shree Sanatan Dharm Brahman Sabha of Fiji are representing the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha in a specialised training programme in Banaras,

Religion

24 days ago

CWM Hospital reopens 2 Operating Rooms after sluice wastewater spill

Operating Rooms 3 and 4 at the CWM Hospital which were forced to close last Monday due to a recent spill of sluice wastewater, and not raw sewage, as alleged by media rep

CWM-Hospital

24 days ago

Search continues for three missing at sea including 7-year-old child since Sunday

The search continues this morning for three people, including a 7-year-old child who went missing on Sunday in waters off the Covuli Reef in Saweni, Lautoka. Police s

Police Feature

24 days ago

Teacher’s quarters destroyed in early morning fire at Nakavu Village School

A teacher’s quarters at Nakavu Village School was completely destroyed by fire early this morning. The incident occurred around 3.45am when the teacher's wife, and t

Fire

24 days ago

13,120 Year 12 students will be sitting their English paper today

13,120 Year 12 students will sit their first paper which is English today in the 2025 Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination at 177 centres nationwide. The Ministry of E

Education

24 days ago

Man in viral robbery video charged, second suspect still on the run

The man seen in a viral video allegedly involved in the aggravated robbery of a taxi driver two months ago has been charged. Police confirm that the accused, who resid

Police

24 days ago

Turaga tells tribunal Dr Nakarawa did not inform him of policy changes and wife’s appointment

Acting Attorney-General and Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga has told the Constitutional Offices Commission Tribunal looking into the allegations of misbehaviour by sus

Corrections

24 days ago

3kg meth find : 2 police officers, former Fiji Airways driver, senior customs officer, a businessman, and a Nigerian national appear in court

Six people, including two police officers, a former Fiji Airways driver, a senior customs officer, a businessman, and a Nigerian national, have been charged with two coun

Drugs Court

24 days ago

10/11/2025

FCEF concerned after Labour Officers intimidate small business owner

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is concerned with the alleged intimidation tactics used by the Labour Officers to target a particular member and official of FC

FCEF Feature

25 days ago

Final draft Bills for review of Migration, Citizenship and Immigration laws done

Permanent Secretary for Immigration Aliki Salusalu was overjoyed today during the handover of the final report and draft Bills for the review of the Migration Laws (Passp

Government Feature

25 days ago

Court to set date in Chaudhry vs Prof. Prasad defamation case in Jan

The matter where Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry has taken former Finance Minister and Government MP Professor Biman Prasad for allegedly calling him a crook w

Court

25 days ago

Dialogue Fiji denies all-male panel claims by Imrana Jalal

Dialogue Fiji has rejected claims made by Fijian jurist and lawyer Imrana Jalal that its upcoming national discussion on Fiji's Constitution Review features an all-male p

Dialogue-Fiji

25 days ago

Parts of the Employment Bill poorly worded - Premila Kumar

Concerns over worker exploitation and the impact of proposed labour laws on small businesses took centre stage today where the Deputy Chairperson of the Standing Committe

Employment-Relations-Bill Feature

25 days ago

Applications open tomorrow for $200 Back-to-School support

Families will be able to apply for the $200 Back-to-School Support Programme for next school year from tomorrow giving families five weeks to complete the process. Minist

Back-to-School Feature Government

25 days ago

PRF launches Christmas Gift and Stationery Drive for children of Collection Pillars of Recycling

Pacific Recycling Foundation has launched its Annual Christmas Gift and Stationery Drive, a tradition of compassion and community solidarity dedicated to bringing joy to

PRF Christmas

25 days ago

Senate reaches deal to extend government funding in major sign shutdown is poised to end

A bipartisan Senate deal has been reached to fund the government through January 30 and to set a vote on an Affordable Care Act bill in December, in a major sign the g

World-News

25 days ago

Concerns raised over illegal taxi operations in Labasa Town

Concerns are being raised over the increasing number of private vehicles and rental cars operating illegally as taxis within the Labasa Town area. Speaking to fijivill

Taxi

25 days ago

Health Tender Case: Dr Sharma's counsel seeking $20,000 costs from State, Justice Ratuvili to rule on Nov 28th

High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvili will rule on 28th November after former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma's counsel, Wylie Clarke made a submission seeking $20,000 f

Bainimarama-Sayed-Khaiyum-Sharma-Health-Tender-case Feature

25 days ago

Over 900,000 evacuated as Typhoon Fung-wong slams Philippines

More than 900,000 people have been evacuated as Typhoon Fung-wong made landfall in the Philippines, bringing destructive winds, torrential rain, and life-threatening stor

World-News

25 days ago

13,120 students will sit for their Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination tomorrow

13,120 Year 12 students will be sitting for their 2025 Fiji Year 12 Certificate Examination tomorrow at 177 centres around the country, an increase from 12,868 in 2024.

Education

25 days ago

LTA reaffirms all operations guided by principles of good governance, transparency, and ethical service delivery

The Land Transport Authority reaffirms its commitment to ensuring that all operations are guided by principles of good governance, transparency, and ethical service deliv

LTA Roads

25 days ago

FTUC calls for separate menstrual leave, not sick leave

The Fiji Trades Union Congress (FTUC) has called for menstruation to be recognised as a natural biological process rather than an illness, urging lawmakers to provide sep

FTUC Feature

25 days ago

Baleiwai tells Tribunal Koi was terminated without cause

Senior Legal Officer at the Fiji Corrections Service, Kesaia Baleiwai told the Tribunal that Helen Koi, a former Senior Staff Officer was terminated without cause by susp

Dr-Nakarawa-Tribunal-Case

25 days ago

24-year-old man dies in early morning Tavua accident

A 24-year-old man from Vatukoula has passed away following an early morning accident in Toko, Tavua. Police confirm the victim is a passenger in a vehicle driven by an

Accident

25 days ago

Six men charged after over 3kg of meth seized in Nadi operation

Six men have been charged with two counts of unlawful importation of illicit drugs following the discovery of two separate consignments of methamphetamine weighing more t

Police Drugs Feature

25 days ago

Claims of PALM Scheme suspension are false

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade has dismissed recent social media reports alleging the suspension of the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme, call

Palm-Scheme

25 days ago

Care Network Program helps former inmates reintegrate into villages- Toganivalu

As the iTaukei continue to make up the largest population in Fiji’s prisons with 2,185 inmates, the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs has been working closely with the Fiji C

Corrections Feature

25 days ago

09/11/2025

Dog lovers gather for the Tim Howick-Smith Thousand Paw Walk at Albert Park

People turned up in numbers with their dogs today to be part of the Tim Howick-Smith Thousand Paw Walk at Albert Park in Suva. Pet owner Mercy, who took part in the wa

SPCA

26 days ago

Assistant Health Minister highlights dentists’ key role in early detection of HIV

Dentists and oral health practitioners play a crucial role in infection prevention and control, early detection of HIV-related oral manifestations, and the safe managemen

Dental-Health

26 days ago

New solar power system transforms healthcare at Lomaloma Subdivisional Hospital in Vanuabalavu

Power outages and nights without electricity caused by faulty generators are now a thing of the past following the completion of a new solar power system at the Lomaloma

Development Government

26 days ago

37 people charged with 41 counts of non-sexual offences in October including two juveniles and 3 police officers

A total of 37 people, including two juveniles and three police officers, were charged with 41 counts of non-sexual offences last month. The Office of the Director of P

DPP Court Feature

26 days ago

WATCH: Second part of fijivillage Straight Talk on Inspire Pacific's special program to rehabilitate neglected or troubled boys

The second part of the fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan that focuses on Inspire Pacific's special program to rehabilitate neglected or troubled boys including

Straight-Talk

26 days ago

Mother says chatbots encouraged her son to kill himself

Megan Garcia had no idea her teenage son, a bright and handsome boy, had started spending hours and hours obsessively talking to an online character on the Character.ai a

World-News

26 days ago

Sikh community celebrates Guru Nanak Prakash Purab

The Sikh community is celebrating Guru Nanak Prakash Purab today, marking the birth anniversary of Guru Nanak Dev Ji, the founder of the Sikh religion. Guru Nanak Dev

Religion

26 days ago

$1.53 million distributed to Pine owners in Kadavu and Gau- Bainivalu

$1.53 million has been distributed to resource owners in Kadavu and Gau, including $570,000 to Muana Village, $457,000 to Solodamu Village and $39,000 to Namalata in Kada

Government

26 days ago

Residents of Kashmir in Lautoka frustrated with continuous water disruptions

Residents of Kashmir in Lautoka have been without water for the past two days, and they are calling on the Water Authority of Fiji to clarify when their supply will retur

WAF Water

26 days ago

Discipline let us down - Ikanivere

FIJI Water Flying Fijians captain Tevita Ikanivere led with courage as they went down 38–18 against England this morning, however, he admits discipline let them down.

Autumn-Nations-Cup Feature

26 days ago

Heavy rain warning cancelled

The heavy rain warning previously in force for the Northern Division, Lau and Lomaiviti groups has now been cancelled. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pre

Weather Rain

26 days ago

Six dead as Russia hits energy and residential sites in Ukraine

At least six people have been killed after Russia launched hundreds of missile and drone attacks on energy and residential targets across Ukraine overnight. A strike o

World-News

26 days ago

Leadership Fiji Fellows plan to assist tutoring project for children in Namulomulo Village

Plans are underway to assist 53 children being tutored by retired teachers in Namulomulo Village in Nadi as part of 2025 Leadership Fiji’s Fellows project next year.

Leadership-Fiji

26 days ago

Fiji goes down fighting 38-18 against England

The Fiji Water Flying Fijians went down fighting 38–18 against England in their first Autumn International Test this morning.England came into the match as favourites,

Flying-Fijians Feature

26 days ago

08/11/2025

Care for the elderly and children to receive blessings – Kalini

People turned up in numbers to support the Frank Hilton Special School Walkathon this morning at Albert Park where the funds will go towards repair the school's fence and

Assistance

27 days ago

Judge rules Trump administration violated free speech of furloughed federal workers

A federal judge has ruled that President Donald Trump's administration violated the free-speech rights of furloughed U.S. Department of Education employees by altering th

World-News

27 days ago

Byrne says Flying Fijians’ depth a major weapon ahead of England test

FIJI Water Flying Fijians coach Mick Byrne says the team’s depth is one of their greatest assets heading into the England test, with all 32 players in the squad capable

Flying-Fijians Feature

27 days ago

Momoedonu elected SODELPA Youth President focuses on addressing social issues affecting youths

Newly elected SODELPA Youth President, Tevita Momoedonu says he will focus on addressing the social problems that are affecting young people in Fiji today. Momoedonu w

SODELPA

27 days ago

SPCA’s 1000 Paw Walk today to support rescue, desexing and outreach programmes

The SPCA will hold the annual Tim Howick-Smith Thousand Paw Walk today to raise awareness on animal welfare and cruelty prevention while fundraising for rescue and desexi

SPCA

27 days ago

Government to return Native Grant 2 land in Nadarivatu to rightful owners

The Minister for Lands Filimone Vosarogo has confirmed that the Government will return the Native Grant 2 (NG2) land in Nadarivatu to its rightful owners, the Mataqali Na

Land Government

27 days ago

Show kindness and support for those in need – Kiran

Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, is calling on people to feed those in need, assist the poor in our communities, and support people livin

Government Feature

27 days ago

Case of man accused of killing his grandfather transferred to High Court

The case where a man allegedly killed his 86-year-old grandfather in Navokadamu Settlement, Lutu, Wainibukahas been transferred to the Suva High Court. It is alleged t

Court

27 days ago

Fexco Fiji and BRED Bank partner to expand banking access in remote areas

Fexco Fiji Pte Limited, the leading Western Union master agent in Fiji, has officially launched a strategic partnership with BRED Bank (Fiji) Pte Limited to improve acces

BRED-Bank

27 days ago

MSMEs call for Employment Bill to be returned to ERAB as it threatens their survival

The Employment Relations (Amendment) Bill 2025, in its current form, will severely impact micro and small businesses in Fiji as it assumes that all businesses are large b

Business Feature

27 days ago

Adoption Bill passed to clear backlog and restore stability for over 400 children

Parliament has unanimously passed the Adoption Amendment Bill 2025, which addresses inconsistencies in the legislation that were identified when the Act was gazetted in M

Government Parliament

27 days ago

28 graduate from 2025 Leadership Fiji Program as leaders urged to act, not just talk

After months of training and assisting the community, 28 people have graduated from Leadership Fiji this year. 2025 Cohort President and Natural Water of Viti Pte Ltd

Leadership-Fiji

27 days ago

Tongan fruit fly triggers immediate quarantine for Yasawa and Mamanuca

Immediate quarantine measures have been put in place for the Yasawa and Mamanuca islands after the invasive Tongan fruit fly known as bactrocera facialis were detected th

Health

27 days ago

Moala Health Centre still short of beds despite new SOS donation

With only two wooden hospital beds at the Moala Health Centre and one new bed donated by Save Our Supplies (SOS) Australia, concerns remain that this is still not enough

Health

27 days ago

Raw sewage overflow near Coronation Park fixed

Raw sewage overflowing from a manhole near Coronation Park in Lautoka, posing serious health risks, has been resolved. Following questions by fijivilage News, the Wate

Lautoka-Zone

27 days ago

Corrections Officer says he was wrongly diagnosed by Mrs. Nakarawa as having tested positive for meth

Fiji Corrections Service Custodial Officer Adrian Bukavulo has told the Constitutional Offices Commission Tribunal, which is looking into allegations of misbehaviour agai

Court

27 days ago

Flash flood alert remains for Eastern half of Viti Levu and the North

A flash flood alert is now in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua to Namosi through Navua to Suva and Nausori to Tailevu, Naitasiri and Ra and the Northern

Weather Flooding Feature

27 days ago

07/11/2025

Man charged in Australia for allegedly importing 70kg kava believed to be from Fiji

A man has been charged in Australia for allegedly importing 70 kilograms of kava into Nhulunbuy, Northern Territory. It is believed the kava originated from Fiji. T

Australia-Fiji Police

28 days ago

Flash flood alert for Eastern half of Viti Levu and the North

A flash flood alert is now in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu from Serua to Namosi through Navua to Suva and Nausori to Tailevu, Naitasiri and Ra and the Norther

Flooding Weather Feature

28 days ago

LTA warns PSV drivers that illicit drug use will not be tolerated

After concerns were raised by the Lautoka Zone Taxi Association on factors contributing to drug use among taxi drivers, the Land Transport Authority has issued a strong w

LTA

28 days ago

Judge Waleen George orders medical check for Nakasi murder accused

Epeli Laqeni, who is accused of murdering his defacto partner in Nakasi between September 3rd and 5th will appear in court again on the 19th of this month. The state c

Court

28 days ago

Munia villagers prepare final fundraising push to reclaim ancestral land

People from Munia Island in Vanua Balavu, Lau, are preparing for one final fundraising effort next week as they work towards reclaiming ownership of their ancestral land.

Government

28 days ago

Koya accuses Govt of trial-and-error leadership as Immanuel calls his claims “hot air”

Opposition MP Faiyaz Koya told the Government that they should not try and win the argument but solve the problem and that Fiji cannot afford a government that governs th

Parliament

28 days ago

Moala Health Services boosted by medical donation from SOS Australia

The people of Moala are now better supported in healthcare services through a donation of medical equipment from Save Our Supplies (SOS) Australia, which includes 30 boxe

Health

28 days ago

Bail ruling next Friday for man charged with possessing 640g of cocaine

The bail ruling for Shonal Shiv Sharma, who has been charged with being in possession of 640.139 grams of imported cocaine will be delivered next Friday. The 40-year-o

Court

28 days ago

Telecom Fiji to bring high-speed fibre connectivity to the North

People in the Northern Division will soon enjoy faster and more reliable internet, as Telecom Fiji is bringing high-speed fibre connectivity to the region. The company

Telecom-Fiji

28 days ago

Grandmother sees granddaughter again after free cataract surgery

A 69-year-old grandmother will be able to see her 5-year-old granddaughter again after receiving life-changing cataract surgery through the China (Guangdong) "Bright Jour

Health Feature

28 days ago

Debate heats up after Sugar Minister Singh calls Opposition MP Rinesh Sharma a kid

There was a war of words in Parliament again today after Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh referred to Opposition MP, Rinesh Sharma as a “kid”. The Opposition

Parliament

28 days ago

Govt moves to contain possible fallout with China after Tarakinikini meets Taiwanese VP

Following a media report that Fiji's Permanent Representative to the United Nations Filipo Tarakinikini met with Taiwanese Vice President Hsiao Bi-khim, the Fijian Govern

Government

28 days ago

FSY Fiji Look Unto Christ Conference to look into issues like drugs, alcohol, teenage pregnancy, and smoking

With 29 days remaining for the For the Strength of Youth (FSY) Fiji 2025 – Look Unto Christ Conference for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints, young single

FSY-Camp

28 days ago

Over 100 patients blessed with free cataract surgeries

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