FMF Foods Limited is proud to serve as the Gold Sponsor of the Leadership Fiji Cohort 2025 project, an initiative aimed at improving the wellbeing of healthcare professio
The 2026 Global Recycling Day theme, Grassroots Recyclers' Journey: Peaks, Valleys and Resilience, was launched today, shining a spotlight on the resilience and long-stan
The Senior Pastor of the CMF International Church, Reverend Manasa Kolivuso, has called on fathers to be good role models to their children and know their roles in the fa
Vendors at the Ba Market are facing challenges following its temporary closure due to flooding caused by the recent Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil.Speaking to fijivill
The state prosecution has informed the Suva Magistrates Court that defence counsel's objection to the alleged audio recording between former suspended Acting Corrections
People can now share information or report crime any time of the day or night following the establishment of a 24-hour dedicated call centre at the Fiji Police Headquarte
The situation in Yalalevu, Ba remains fragile after floodwaters that inundated homes yesterday have now receded, leaving residents to begin the difficult task of cleaning
Torrential rain over the past few days has forced many businesses in Nadi to close on Sunday, with some remaining shut today as wet weather conditions persist.President o
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces assures that all Fijian soldiers currently deployed in the Middle East are safe and all accounted for, and none have been directly af
Defence lawyer for former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma, Wylie Clarke, has challenged the tender procurement reports and minutes in the hearing of Bainimarama, Aiyaz Say
Simo Nadavelevu Boladrau, a Year 13 student of Queen Victoria School, is still in hospital after being run over by a vehicle inside the school compound, and Police are co
Vakabauta Events New Zealand has taken a step to assist in the recreational development of an area where staff of St Giles Hospital can relax and reconnect after a day’
The Ministry of Civil Service has advised that only essential services in the Western Division will resume duties today. All civil servants in the Northern, Eastern, and
A flood warning remains in force for all low lying flood prone areas adjacent to and downstream of Nakauvadra River including Rakiraki Town, Naseyani at Yaqara River, Ta
A woman and three men charged in relation to the alleged kidnapping case involving a 20 year old woman in Lautoka will appear in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today. The
Power supply has been disrupted in several parts of Viti Levu following damage to Energy Fiji Limited infrastructure caused by Tropical Cyclone Urmil.
In a media updat
The University of Fiji has warned that giving village or community leaders the authority to exclude or remove drug users from their communities could conflict with the Co
Xavier College Fiji is heartbroken after its more than 50-year-old Wisdom Tree did not survive the impact of Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil.
The College informed fi
Multiple people have been killed and dozens injured after Iran fired retaliatory strikes on Gulf Nations following a joint US-Israel operation that killed the regime’s
The Water Authority of Fiji is urging people to prepare and store enough water to last their households for at least three days as Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil conti
Floodwaters are entering Ba Town.Photos shared by the Ba Town Council show parts of the town surrounded by floodwaters.They are advising residents to take precautionary m
The University of Fiji has warned that introducing a mandatory no-bail period for serious drug offences could conflict with constitutional protections and judicial discre
Four people have been injured after the Dubai International Airport sustained damage during an overnight Iranian missile strike targeting sites across the Arab Gulf state
People are urged to take precautionary measures as Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil is expected to pass southeast of Fiji by tomorrow afternoon.The Nadi Weather Office s
A fallen tree that was causing a partial blockage on Queen's Highway past Melrose Bridge near Nayawa Junction in Sigatoka has been cleared.The Fiji Roads Authority says t
Several roads and crossings in the Western Division are currently flooded and inaccessible following recent heavy rain.The affected areas include parts of Tavua, Rakiraki
Rakiraki Town has been closed due to flooding.The Rakiraki Police Station confirmed this to fijivillage News, saying that the heavy rain from last night continued until 7
A fallen tree has caused a partial blockage on Queen's Highway past Melrose Bridge near Nayawa Junction in Sigatoka, disrupting traffic movement in the area.The Fiji Road
Donald Trump says Iran's supreme leader, Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has been killed by US-Israeli strikes on Tehran.The US president wrote on social media that it is "justic
A challenge to “put our money where our mouth is” has been stressed by Reverend Manasa Kolivuso as he calls on communities, churches, NGOs and government to invest ti
The centre of Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Urmil is not expected to move directly over Fiji, however, heavy rain and strong winds linked to the system are already affectin
Iran’s Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei has been killed in Israeli-US attacks, according to Israeli media reports and a senior Israeli official.There was no immedi
Police are seeking the public’s assistance to identify a woman whose body was found floating in a creek near a residence in Naidiridiri in Wainibuku.Police say the vict
Fiji must be protected from the actions of an elite law enforcement agency that has clearly gone rogue.Those are the words of Fijian and British national, Charlie Charter
A Flash Flood Warning is now in force for the whole of Viti Levu, while a Flash Flood Alert remains in force for the whole of Vanua Levu.The Nadi Weather Office says Cate
Israeli Defence Minister Israel Katz says his country launched a "pre-emptive" attack on Tehra, as the Israeli military say Iran has fired retaliatory missiles - here's t
Tropical Cyclone Urmil is
expected to potentially intensify to Category 3 within the next 12
hours, however it is not expected to directly impact Fiji.Be prepared for he
Good news for drivers across Fiji as fuel prices will decrease, while households will pay more for gas.
The new prices will take effect from tomorrow.
In Viti Levu, wit
Fiji Airways is closely monitoring the evolving weather conditions and all flights are currently operating as scheduled.They say the airline remains prepared to make adj
A Heavy Rain Warning is in force for all of Fiji, while a Flash Flood Alert is in effect for the Western Division from Sigatoka to Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, and Rakiraki.
The University of Fiji, in its submission on the proposed Counter Narcotics Bill, has stated that the introduction of the death penalty for drug offences would engage and
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
A Flash Flood Alert is now in force for the Western Division, from Sigatoka to Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki.The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure
Ardent Swire Shipping Fijian Drua fan Shamendran Samy aka Sam says it is always Drua, no one else.During an interview with fijivillage Sports, Sam says he is just finishi
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
Tropical Cyclone Urmil has been upgraded to Category 2 this morning, however, no direct land threat has been reported at this stage.Be prepared for heavy rain, flooding a
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
Where is Fiji going to get $150 million to put everyone living with HIV on treatment?This is the stark question posed by Dr Jason Mitchell as he warns that Fiji’s escal
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.
Peter Tuidraki
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
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