The healthcare workforce in
the country is expected to get a boost following the induction of
345 nurses during the 2026 New Intern Nurses Induction Programme.
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Westpac Fiji has launched its flagship community programme, the Westpac Women and Girls Education Grants, which gives the opportunity to empower 30 Fijian women and girls
Former FijiFirst Vice President Ravindran Kumaran and MP Ketan Lal have submitted their application for the registration of the proposed FijiansFirst Party as a political
Concerns have been raised after the Kinoya Assembly of God Church experienced its fourth break-in, resulting in more than $10,000 worth of damages and stolen property.
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The case for 18-year-old Rihaal Kumar, who is alleged to have caused the death of Sharuf Shaakir Khan, has been adjourned to next Thursday.Kumar appeared before Justice D
Thousands of people residing in Dilkusha Road, Alfred Road, Hankok, Saraswati College, and Ramji Samji Road are currently experiencing water disruptions.The Water Authori
Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu says the Fiji Police Force faces a difficult journey in rebuilding public trust and confidence and is urging officers to remain loy
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side will face the USA in the third place playoff after going down 22-14 to Australia in the semi finals of the HSBC SVNS New York 7s.Australi
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side is through to the Cup final of the HSBC SVNS New York 7s after defeating Australia 28-7 in the first semi-final this morning.The
The body of a man in his 30s was found at Nauluvatu, Suva, today.Police say there were visible injuries on the man's face.The Samabula Police are gathering information th
A man in his 40s has allegedly drowned while swimming at Pacific Harbour yesterday.Police say the man had allegedly been drinking alcohol with others before heading out
While Fiji has strengthened laws and policies, barriers such as distance, cost, culture and limited legal awareness can still prevent women from seeking justice.Permanent
Tomorrow, the 98th Academy Awards will celebrate everything from the year's best acting and best directing to the top films from the past year, including "Hamnet," "Marty
Leaving behind her five children to work overseas was one of the hardest decisions for 48-year-old Lenette Bishop, but today the experience has helped her build a better
Today marks seven years since the tragic Christchurch Mosque attacks that shocked the world and claimed the lives of 51 worshippers in New Zealand.On 15 March 2019, a gun
A 6-year-old child has died following a motor vehicle accident along Noco Road yesterday morning.Police say the child had accompanied his father to buy bread, and they we
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side are through to the semi finals of the HSBC SVNS New York 7s after thumping Great Britain 36-12 in their last pool match this morning.Se
Douglas Daveta scored a hat-trick to assist the Fiji Airways Men's National 7s side to defeat Spain 43-12 in their final pool match at the HSBC SVNS New York 7s this morn
The Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation has announced an ambitious $2.8 million work plan for 2026 aimed at expanding rural water supply and sanitation infrastructur
There is some relief as the essential lift in the East Wing of the CWM Hospital which is used to take patients to the operating theatres, the Intensive Care Unit and Acu
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side lost to the New Zealand 31-10 in their second pool match at the HSBC SVNS New York 7s this morning.The Black Ferns proved too strong for
The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s side defeated Great Britain 24-19 in their second match to keep their World Sevens Series title hopes alive.Vuiviwa Naduvalo proved cru
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side opened their HSBC SVNS New York 7s campaign on a high note after defeating France 22-17 this morning.France got off to a strong start wit
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side went down 31-12 to Argentina in their opening match of the HSBC SVNS New York 7s this morning.Argentina started strongly, scorin
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua has beaten the Brumbies 42-27 in their historic game in Ba.
The Brumbies kicked off the first half and the Fijian Drua conceded th
A resident of Nasinu has raised concerns about daylight robberies occurring in the settlement, saying that homes are being broken into while owners are away.Manikoso resi
Ba market vendors are currently facing a shortage of fruits and vegetables following flooding caused by Tropical Cyclone Urmil.Ba Market Vendors Association President Lu
A man has been charged for allegedly selling a gun to the suspect who opened fire at Old Dominion University in Norfolk, Virginia, killing one person and injuring two oth
Excitement is building at the Four R Stadium in Ba as hundreds of people have turned up as early as 10 this morning to be part of the inaugural and historic Shop N Save S
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and External Trade continues to monitor developments in the Middle East as the situation across the region evolves, and they can confirm t
Villagers of Nadivakarua in Kubulau, Bua, were assisted by the Ministry of Fisheries, Fiji Aquaculture team in the Northern Division, who recently worked together with t
Fiji Labour Party leader Mahendra Chaudhry is urging the government to take immediate pre-emptive action to shield ordinary Fijians from the inevitable economic fallout o
A seven-member Constitutional Review Commission was commissioned by President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu during a ceremony held at the State House.The issuance of the Pres
Women serving in Fiji’s disciplined forces were recognised for their dedication, leadership and contribution to national security during the International Women’s Da
Fiji’s telecommunications laws need urgent modernisation to keep pace with rapid technological changes and protect digital rights, according to a review submitted to go
Ratu Meli Saubulinayau has been appointed as Chairman of the iTaukei Lands and Fisheries Commission.Ratu Meli hails from Tubou Village in Lakeba, Lau and he replaces Apim
A woman charged in relation to the death of her two-year-old son has appeared before the Lautoka High Court.Vaseva Kabu faces one count of manslaughter.It is alleged tha
The Fiji National University will now move from the Ministry of Education to come under the Ministry of Strategic Planning, National Development and Statistics as the FNU
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu is assuring members of the public that all information gathered or shared to investigators surrounding the death of Police Constable P
Government MP and former Finance Minister, Professor Biman Prasad stated that there is nothing illegal about the budget allocation to Pacific Polytech and what Opposition
The government's plan to withdraw the Access to Information Bill, Code of Conduct Bill and Accountability and Transparency Commission Bill today did not go despite being
Police have now received an official complaint of alleged misuse of funds involving the former Minister for Sports, Jese Saukuru and Fiji Sports Council Chief Executive O
The Head of the Catholic
Church in Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong says Police are not
effectively doing their job on the ground when it comes to dealing
with drug
After 21 years, local government elections will be held again this year, allowing voters to elect their municipal representatives.Candidate registrations will open next m
The introduction of the death penalty for deliberate drug manufacturing and a 20 percent reduction in MPs’ salaries has been proposed by Opposition MP Rinesh Sharma.Wh
Tiktoker, Lui Vuibureta, also known as Xkon will be sentenced next Tuesday for making derogatory remarks against the Minister for Information, Lynda Tabuya during a TikTo
42-year-old Keni Salawai and 20-year-old Jope Seniloli have been further remanded in custody for the alleged murder of 24-year-old Police Constable Peniasi Racagi in Lami
A full and transparent investigation has been called for by the Fiji Motorcyclists Association following a recent incident involving a motorcyclist and a bus.In a stateme
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the government has already intensified national efforts to combat the illegal drug trade through strengthened law enforcement operatio
A 34-year-old man will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today charged with two counts of obtaining financial advantage by deception.Police say the accused is allege
The government has decided to withdraw the Access to Information Bill, Code of Conduct Bill and Accountability and Transparency Commission Bill.This has been listed as a
Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa revealed that Fiji is currently facing a HIV pandemic, and if current trends continue, projections indicate that Fiji could
I do not need to meet with former FNU Council Chair Semesa Karavaki because everything has moved on from where we were when he wanted to meet.This was confirmed to fijivi
An 11-year-old boy has been taken into custody and is facing a first-degree murder charge in the death of his 5-year-old brother in Centennial, Colorado, investigators an
The Communications Fiji Ltd Foundation is embarking on a charity walk from Nausori to Suva, at 8am on the 28th of this month. This charity walk will aim to raise importa
The Parliament will debate the Fiji National Amendment Bill tomorrow, which seeks to reassign the university from the Ministry of Education to the Ministry of Strategic
The Fiji National University says it remains committed to maintaining a drug-free learning environment following a recent police investigation at its Derrick Campus in Sa
Prime Minister says he as "Sitiveni Rabuka" decided to appeal the ruling by High Court Judge Dane Tuiqereqere that found the dismissal of Barbara Malimali as Fiji Indepen
Traffic conditions are expected to improve along the Suva–Nausori, Lami–Suva and Nadi–Lautoka corridor, with plans underway to reduce travel time by up to 50 percen
The Office of the Attorney General has been directed by the High Court to make audio recordings and transcripts of the Commission of Inquiry into Barbara Malimali's appoi
There is a highly concerning situation at the CWM Hospital as the only operational lift in the East Wing which is used to take patients to the operating theatres, the Int
Watch the second episode of fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan as he has an indepth conversation with Fiji Council of Churches President and Head of the Catholi
The State will file a mistrial application tomorrow, saying the court has been giving special treatment to defence lawyer Wylie Clarke in the Health Tender trial involvin
The ruling for former Suva lawyer Shazran Lateef and Zoe Maharaj Moore has been deferred and will now be delivered on the 23rd of April.
The ruling was initially schedul
The former Chair of the Fiji National University Council Semesa Karavaki has today stressed that the government and FICAC need to urgently come out publicly, and confirm
Minister for Immigration Viliame Naupoto has assured people that there is sufficient stock of passports available as the Ministry received a new batch of 45,000 blank pas
Minister for Public Enterprises and Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts Charan Jeath Singh says the current government should not be blamed for the rising co
Memories of gardening with her grandmother and the quiet pause brought on by the COVID-19 pandemic inspired farmer Elizabeth Grace to trade a career in finance for life o
High Court Judge, Justice Dane Tuiqereqere will decide today on whether the Office of the Attorney General will release the full transcripts of the Commission of Inquiry
The court will hear arguments from former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma’s lawyer, Wylie Clarke and Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Laisani Tabuakuro on wheth
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has decided to appeal High Court Judge, Justice Dane Tuiqereqere's ruling that the dismissal of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner was
Suva High Court Judge Justice Usaia Ratuvili has reminded the State in the Health Tender trial of Voreqe Bainimarama, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Dr Neil Sharma that its witn
More than $6.9 million has been paid out to 590 victims of workplace and school accidents since June 2024, highlighting the scale of injuries affecting Fijian workers and
The University of Fiji is urging for a more creative solution to the numeracy crisis in Fiji.They say that major and radical attitudes towards the numeracy crisis in Fiji
Should fuel supply halt today due to the ongoing war in the Middle East, Fiji has enough supply for at least until the end of the month but should it halt in a month, we
Parliament has unanimously passed a motion to increase the Government guarantee limit for the Fiji Development Bank borrowings from $190 million to $220 million for the p
Tears rolled down Niumaia Rayawa’s face as he stepped forward before his fellow villagers to receive a new fiberglass boat, saying that the new equipment represents the
13-year-old Giya Geetanglie Prasad has returned home to Fiji with renewed hope after successfully undergoing life changing eye surgery in India made possible through a $5
The hearing on whether the Office of the Attorney General will release the full transcripts of the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC
It is time to redesign a system that has failed women and was deliberately established to flourish in fear and inequality, and instead re-imagine a calm, safe and secure
Opposition MP Parveen Bala is calling on the government to fast-track TC Urmil assessment process so that the food ration can be distributed to the flood victims and to a
The Asian Development Bank has approved a $50 million concessional loan to support a major transformation of Fiji’s health system, strengthening primary care, modernizi
After being acquitted of abuse of office earlier this year, Government backbencher Kalaveti Ravu told Parliament that the legal battle tested his reputation but streng
56-year-old farmer Katarina Senabu Baleisuva has won two major awards at the National Women in Agriculture Awards Night 2026, including Women Overall Farmer of the Year a
Issuing long-term development leases alone will not solve Fiji’s housing challenges if people living in informal settlements continue to lack basic services such as dra
The FCCC is warning individuals and businesses against panic buying and hoarding fuel as supply due to the war in the Middle East remains volatile. They say hoarding can
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