The Central Region Pathfinder Fair 2025 was officially opened with a reminder of the importance of guiding children in their early years, as they are the future of Fiji.
Chinese leader Xi Jinping has presided over a military parade in Beijing’s Tiananmen Square to commemorate the end of World War II.
While raising the armed forces, h
A consultative session was held today with focus groups on Mapping Public Perceptions of Corruption in Fiji as part of the Pacific Anti-Corruption Project funded by the G
Kelepi Kasa has been sentenced to 1 year imprisonment by Magistrate Yogesh Prasad for stealing 12 packs of Rapid Panadol.
Kasa stole the packs of Panadol, valued at $1
$108 million has been injected into and generated for the nation’s Gross Domestic Product by the Fijian Drua during the 2025 Super Rugby Pacific season, according to a
Coldplay frontman Chris Martin is being called out for allegedly “dehumanising” Israeli fans during a London show over the weekend.
The 48-year-old brought two con
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will lead a new Cabinet Subcommittee tasked with reviewing the recent opinion of the Supreme Court on Fiji’s Constitution.
Cabinet was
Merewalesi Naqase, a 23-year-old farmer from Tailevu, beamed with pride as she stepped into Fiji’s first Agribusiness Incubation Centre.
For young farmers like her,
After more than a century, the land known as Native Grant 2 (NG2) in Nadarivatu will finally return to its rightful owners, Mataqali Nadala, Yavusa Nubu.
The Governme
Investigating Officer Vishneel Shankaran was arrested and handed over to FICAC during a court sitting this morning for allegedly demanding money from two sureties.
Sur
Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of FM96, LegendFM, VITIFM, Navtarang, Radio Sargam, and the country's leading digital news platform fijivillage, is now la
Hundreds of children from the Central Region Pathfinders held a vibrant fair at Albert Park today, bringing together children and families for a day of learning, fun, and
A live tsunami siren test will be conducted at 11am this Friday, along the Suva-Lami corridor, and people will not need to evacuate from their area.
The National Disas
The villagers on the island of Cikobia in Vanua Levu have raised serious concerns about the government's lack of transportation assistance over the past six months.
Sp
The largest road race in the Pacific will be held at Albert Park in Suva this Saturday, in a bid to tackle non-communicable diseases and promote marathon running for Pac
The Cabinet has endorsed 11 public holidays for 2026.
This includes New Year’s Day, which falls on Thursday, Good Friday, which will be celebrated on the 3rd of Apri
It is unchristian to go into violent reactions against somebody who differs from you.
Those are the comments of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka in a statement as he say
In a powerful show of solidarity and commitment to tackling cardiovascular diseases, the Grand Pacific Hotel was illuminated in red this evening, marking the beginning of
Firefighters have extinguished the semi trailer fire along Ratu Mara Road in Samabula.
Fortunately, the driver escaped injuries.
The National Fire Authority had sen
The man who allegedly caused the death of a pet dog in Vatuwaqa over the weekend has been granted bail by the Suva Magistrates Court.
42-year-old Isikeli Marau is char
The Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network says the passing of Doctor Leighley Leli Darling is a painful reminder of the urgent need to end transphobia, protect the
Bail has been granted to the teacher who allegedly hit a 12-year-old boy with her vehicle while he was crossing at a zebra crossing with his cousins in front of Labasa Sa
An 85-year-old woman has tragically passed away in a fire at her home in Vusuya, Nausori after she was trapped inside.
The incident occurred early Sunday morning.
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A bill to amend the 2013 Constitution is expected to be tabled in Parliament for approval according to Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Rabuka says a Constitution Revie
Over $32,000 was collected through the Siga kei Luvei Tailevu initiative to support the construction of the Tailevu Youth Hub and provide a source of income for the Taile
As the Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North continues, the Navtarang 5 to 6 Masala Mix team has arrived in Labasa and is ready to entertain the crowd during Bollywood
The man who stole butter from a supermarket in Suva will be sentenced tomorrow.
Abdul Shafil was produced in the Suva Magistrates Court this morning.
A video of him
The hearing date for the case in which former Assistant Minister for Health and former FijiFirst MP Alexander O'Connor allegedly used State resources to campaign will be
The investigation file into the case where 5 juveniles allegedly stoned the Baba Ragho Dass Vishnu Kuti temple in Sawani, Nausori, last week is being summarised for subm
Police have located the vehicle of doctor and prominent social media personality Isireli Biumaitotoya, also known as Leighley Leli Darling.
Investigators are also foll
With three days to go till Homecoming Festival 2025, it promises to be even bigger and better with more than 30 of the Pacific’s finest artists, with three days full of
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran has strongly condemned any form of abuse or harmful behavior toward children.
Kiran says she is deeply c
A tip from a member of the public has led to the positive identification of a young boy who was being bullied, as seen in a viral social media video.
Police say the vi
The closing submissions in the trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho have been adjourned to Thursday.
This f
The case of the doctor and prominent social media personality, Isireli Biumaitotoya also known as Leighley Leli Darling found dead in a pool of blood in his home in Votu
A traditional welcoming ceremony was accorded to King Tupou VI and his wife, Queen Consort Nanasipau’u Tuku’aho of Tonga, at the Grand Pacific Hotel by students and s
A doctor and prominent social media personality, Isireli Biumaitotoya also known as Leighley Leli Darling was found motionless in a pool of blood in his home in Nadi this
The two men allegedly involved in a robbery at a pharmacy in Moti Street in Suva on Friday night have been remanded.
23-year-old Harry Smith and 24-year-old Jese Vunia
Discipline is something the FIJI Water Flying Fijians has been working on for a couple of years and it definitely showed on Saturday in their game against Tonga.
Coach
Minister for Agriculture, Tomasi Tunabuna has strictly condemned the senseless killing of pets in recent weeks where a pet dog was hacked to death earlier this month and
Dakshay Kumar and his family are mourning the tragic death of their beloved pet dog, Oscar, who was brutally killed yesterday morning in Vatuwaqa.
Kumar says he treate
A group of juveniles involved in a recent stoning incident at the Baba Ragho Dass Vishnu Kuti temple in Sawani, Nausori, have expressed deep remorse, as temple leaders an
The Suva Grammar School old scholars 2000 decade today presented their contribution of $10,000 ahead of the school's 65th Blue Sapphire anniversary and reunion launch nex
People should expect traffic at the Tamavua-i-Wai bridge tonight as there is a planned crane transportation at the bridge construction site.
The Fiji Roads Authority s
A primary school teacher has been remanded in custody by the Labasa Magistrates Court after allegedly hitting a student with her car while crossing a zebra crossing two w
The Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma has affirmed that the church remains steadfast in its faith; however, it does not have the authority to prevent members from movin
Hundreds of devoted followers gathered at the Howell Road Sangam Temple in Suva yesterday to take part in the captivating 99th annual fire-walking ceremony.
Dressed in
A team of Japanese judo therapists from Nippon Sport Science University (NSSU) visited Fiji this week to share their expertise in injury prevention and athlete care, aimi
The ruling in the case of former SODELPA MP Simione Rasova has been moved to November 4th 2025.
Rasova fronted the Suva Magistrates Court this morning.
It is alleg
The appeal judgement for former Minister for Fisheries, Kalaveti Ravu and former Fisheries Regional Manager North, Tekata Toaisi, has been further adjourned to this Frida
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has assured all Fijians that a potential national referendum would strengthen democracy for every community, not weaken it and discriminato
The countdown to Homecoming 2025 is on as staging has arrived at King Charles Park, and construction is in full swing as the festival ground take shape.
Artists from a
Chinese President Xi Jinping hosted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Russian President Vladimir Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation Summit in Tianjin, u
The Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma has confirmed that they do not support any act of destroying places of worship belonging to any denomination, especially those of
Unleaded fuel, premix, and gas prices will drop from tomorrow; however, people will need to pay a little bit more for kerosene and diesel.
The Fijian Competition and C
A family is mourning the loss of its loyal, loving and full-of-life pet dog named Oscar.
The family alleges that while Oscar was helplessly stuck in their fence, he wa
A man in his 30s has been arrested for his alleged involvement in a series of sacrilege cases in Nadi.
Police say the arrest was carried out by the Western Division Ta
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has rejected claims of having no funds that was raised by the Fijian Teachers Association General S
After a 12-year break, the Fiji Police Force Choir made a notable return by participating in the choir singing during the Methodist Church Annual Conference, which was a
The Fiji Sugar Corporation is inviting expressions of interest from global investors, developers, and sugar industry experts to help build a brand-new, state-of-the-art s
The Government of Fiji through the Ministry of Tourism and Civil Aviation strongly refutes the misinformation in a series of social media posts that have irresponsibly an
Miss Labasa Divisional Hospital, Zeenia Mohammed is using the Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North as a platform to advocate for stronger HIV awareness and the need to
Teacher migration continue to be a concern, and according to Fijian Teachers Association General Secretary Paula Manumanunitoga, close to 800 teachers left for greener pa
As Sanatan Dharm followers across Fiji and around the world celebrate Radha Ashtami today — the sacred appearance day of Mata Radharani, the eternal consort of Lord Kri
Three people have been killed after protesters set fire to a council building in eastern Indonesia, amid nationwide demonstrations over the death of a ride-sharing driver
53 individuals successfully attained the Plumber General Class III qualification from the Fiji National University’s National Training and Productivity Centre represent
Miss Fiji Sugar Corporation Tanya Vakatuku is standing for the revival and empowerment of Fiji’s youth by preserving the connection to the land and modernising agricult
Police are yet to reveal whether a man arrested in Victoria's north-east is being investigated in connection to the search for alleged gunman Dezi Freeman.
The major s
130 women residing in Suva and Nausori are now equipped with vital business and practical skills to support their families and communities after completing a week-long sk
Yemen's Houthi rebel movement has confirmed that its self-proclaimed Prime Minister Ahmed Ghaleb Nasser al-Rahawi was killed in an Israeli air strike earlier this week.
Scotland are through to the quarter finals of the Women’s Rugby World Cup 2025 after beating the Fijiana 29-15 this morning at Salford Community Stadium.
Indisciplin
The Fijian Teachers Association has issued a stern warning to the government, saying if longstanding issues on teachers' pay, rural allowances, and working conditions are
A US appeals court has ruled that most tariffs issued by US President Donald Trump are illegal, setting up a potential legal showdown that could upend his foreign policy
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians kicked off their Pacific Nations Cup campaign on a high note, defeating Tonga 32-10 at the HFC Bank Stadium this afternoon.
Tonga drew fi
Telecom Fiji has donated $5,000 and entered a team in the 2025 Frank Hilton Organization Charity Wheelbarrow Race- Bara Battle that will be held on Saturday September 13t
The Sugar Cane Growers Fund is encouraging Fijian farmers to harvest green cane instead of burning it, in order to support climate-friendly farming and protect the enviro
A 20-year-old man from Korolevu Village in Navosa is admitted in critical condition at the Lautoka Aspen Hospital after falling off a moving vehicle on Tuesday night.
The FIJI Water Flying Fijians are fully aware of the high expectations from the home crowd when they take on Tonga in their first Pacific Nations Cup match this afternoon
More than 450 police officers have been deployed to Porepunkah to assist in the manhunt for 54-year-old Dezi Freeman, who is believed to have killed two police officers.
Excitement is in the air as Labasa transforms into a hub of colour, music, and celebration with the Vodafone Festival of the Friendly North officially kicking off today.
Families and mourners visiting the Ra Christian Cemetery in Rakiraki will now benefit from a newly funded washroom facility, easing long-standing challenges faced during
The US says it will deny or revoke visas for Palestinian officials wishing to travel to New York next month to attend the UN General Assembly session.
Secretary of Sta
The Tailevu Provincial Youth Council is instilling traditional values and identity in young people while preparing them to become future leaders of Fiji.
General Secre
Two men, aged 24 and 33 years, were arrested last night for a case of aggravated robbery at a pharmacy on Moti Street.
Police say they were armed with a knife and a ch
Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commision lawyer Alefina Vuki says she thinks the Supreme Court’s ruling is a great opinion and they respect it.
She says a
Fiji’s Trade Policy Framework 2026–2035 aims to create a more inclusive, modern, and globally connected economy that benefits all Fijians and supports Fiji’s growth
SODELPA lawyer Jolame Uludole says they are disappointed with the Supreme Court’s opinion.
Uludole says the 1997 Constitution is still a legal document that has been
The Great Council of Chiefs acknowledges the Supreme Court’s advisory ruling issued today, which affirms the continued legal validity of the 2013 Constitution, while al
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says although they have yet to take legal advice on the full legal implications of the Supreme Court
The Coalition Government welcomes the opinion delivered today by the Supreme Court of Fiji on the constitutional amendment questions relating to the 2013 Constitution, wh
Unity Fiji Leader, Savenaca Narube says they are happy that at least some decisions have been made today regarding aspects of the 2013 Constitution, making it easier for
We have found the middle ground that the people were looking for.
This was stated by Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry after the Supreme Court advised that th
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed his satisfaction with the Supreme Court’s opinion on the 2013 Constitution.
Rabuka described the judgement as balanced.
The Supreme Court has advised that the 2013 Fijian Constitution can be amended by the support of two thirds of Members of Parliament and a majority of those registered vo
The appeal judgement for former Minister for Fisheries, Kalaveti Ravu and former Fisheries Regional Manager North, Tekata Toaisi, has been adjourned to September 1st.
The National Federation Party has honoured the memory of Justice Jai Ram Reddy on his death anniversary, describing him as a visionary leader whose life and work profound
People’s Alliance Party lawyer Simione Valenitabua says it is a win-win situation for everyone.
Valenitabua highlighted this to the media after the Supreme Court adv
People will find out today whether the 2013 Constitution will remain intact or can be amended with new provisions as the Supreme Court gets ready to give their opinion on
Building another landfill or continuing piecemeal approaches is not a solution to Fiji’s increasing waste management crisis.
This was stated by Pacific Recycling Fou
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji offers every country freedom of navigation, port facilities, and airspace access so there is no need for any power to claim Fiji
Some pastors in the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma have raised concerns over the recent demotion of six pastors, claiming it stems from poor leadership, lack of trai
New modern sugar mill plans were discussed at the Centennial Congress of the International Society of Sugarcane Technologists (ISSCT) to transform Fiji’s sugar industry
18-year-old high school student, Rihaal Kumar, who allegedly caused the death of Sharuf Shaakir Khan at a Suva apartment complex, has been declared fit to take his plea.
The UK Foreign Office has called on Russia to "stop this senseless killing" after strikes on Kyiv kill at least 19 people, including four children.
It comes after the
It is judgement day today as the Supreme Court will give their opinion on the questions by the Cabinet on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions o
All parties represented in Parliament including the People’s Alliance, the National Federation Party, SODELPA, Leader of Opposition Inia ...
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Reverend Dr. Jolame Lasawa says the President, Reverend Dr. Semisi Turagavou, has been reminding the church that every individual has a role to play and that this is a vital key to the life of the church.
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