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01/12/2025

Festive spirit soars at Grand Pacific Hotel tree lighting

Emotions ran high at the Grand Pacific Hotel as the Nasese Methodist Church Choir filled the air with Christmas carols while awaiting the lighting of their Christmas tree

Christmas

7 days ago

Two men to front court for allegedly assaulting youth in cane farm

Two 33-year-old men from Natokamu Settlement in Labasa will front court tomorrow for their alleged involvement in the assault of a youth in a sugar cane farm in Labasa

Police

7 days ago

Investigation launched into alleged misconduct by Navua Police Station officer

The Police uniform will not be used for personal gain or betrayal of the public’s trust. This has been stressed by Acting Commissioner of Police Aporosa Lutunauga afte

Police

8 days ago

Miss Fiji Pageant 2025 contestants to receive counselling to support wellbeing

Miss Fiji Pageant 2025 contestants will receive counselling to support their wellbeing and empowerment. Miss Pacific Islands Pageant Director Ana Tuiketei emphasises t

Miss-Fiji-Pageant

8 days ago

Lands Minister refers Chaudhry's speech to lawyers to advise on it's defamatory aspects

Minister for Lands Filimoni Vosarogo has forwarded the speech of the Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry during the Party’s Delegates Conference in Nadi to a law

FLP Government

8 days ago

I regret those actions but I had no control over those who personally carried out violations - Rabuka

Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that he accepts the responsibility for opening the door in the 1987 military coup which led to a number of human rights violation

Truth-Reconciliation

8 days ago

Tudravu directs investigation after allegations made against senior officers aiding drug related activities

Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has directed an internal investigation be conducted in relation to allegations made against senior officers aiding those involved i

Police Feature

8 days ago

Over 500,000 access free private care under PPP scheme costing more than $27M

More than 500,000 have visited private doctors under the Public-Private Partnership free health scheme at a cost of more than $27 million for these services. This has

Parliament

8 days ago

UniFiji VC says HIV epidemic shows a society in crisis with leadership completely out of kilter with realities on the ground

There are too many talk fests but not enough action on preventing not only the HIV scourge but other public health catastrophes in Fiji. The focus should be on prevention

UniFiji

8 days ago

Jai Narayan College Dux Richelle Krishnan says discipline and trust in God helped her achieve 482 marks

Richelle Krishnan is the Dux of Jai Narayan College for 2025 after scoring 482 marks. Krishnan who is also the school's Head Girl, says she is a year younger than most

Education Feature

8 days ago

Investigation launched into alleged misconduct by Navua Police Station officer

The Police uniform will not be used for personal gain or betrayal of the public’s trust. This has been stressed by Acting Commissioner of Police Aporosa Lutunauga after

Police

8 days ago

People with disabilities are under-represented in Fijis workforce - Kamali

According to the statistics from the Fiji Bureau of Statistics from 2023 to 2024, only 0.8 percent of the workforce was represented by people with disabilities, which is

Disabilities

8 days ago

41-year-old Sherine Narayan missing since last month

Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating 41-year-old Sherine Ronita Narayan of Matanikoro Settlement in Wainibuku, who has been missing since last mont

Missing-Person

8 days ago

Many people are still diagnosed late for HIV – Health Minister

Too many people are still diagnosed late with HIV when they are already unwell, and this shows that testing and early detection services must be expanded. Minister for

HIV Feature

8 days ago

Police investigate break in at Lautoka High Court

Police are currently investigating a break in at the Lautoka High Court over the weekend. The break in was discovered by a court clerk yesterday afternoon. They

Court

8 days ago

Govt must do more as Fiji confronts one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the world - PSGDN

As we mark World AIDS Day today, the Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN) says the Fijian government must do more including reaching out to the Global Fund

HIV Feature

8 days ago

Women make over 60% of online abuse reports - Kiran

Women make over 60% of all online abuse reports received in Fiji. This has been highlighted by Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran during th

Women-Empowerment Feature

8 days ago

AI to fast-track FDB loans, says Finance Minister

Fiji has entered a new era of digital finance with the launch of the Fiji Development Bank’s first artificial intelligence credit assessment pilot, a move Finance Minis

Parliament Artificial-intelligence

8 days ago

Labour Party stresses high youth unemployment affecting economic revival

Social statistics related to youth are grim, if not alarming, with 24 percent of young people aged 15-24 classified as NEET – meaning they are not in school, not in emp

FLP Youth

8 days ago

Ceinaturaga sentenced to life imprisonment for killing 1-yr-old stepson

Sairusi Ceinaturaga, who murdered his one-year-old stepson in Cunningham last year has been sentenced to life imprisonment. While sentencing, High Court Judge Justice

Court Feature

8 days ago

Police to make arrest and charge those involved in the Labasa assault incident

Police are expected to make arrests and charge those involved in an assault in Labasa that went viral on social media. The video shows a man repeatedly punching a yout

Police

8 days ago

Govt must do more as Fiji confronts one of the fastest-growing HIV epidemics in the world - PSGDN

As we mark World AIDS Day today, the Pacific Sexual and Gender Diversity Network (PSGDN) says the Fijian government must do more including reaching out to the Global Fund

HIV Feature

8 days ago

SCC engages Wailea Women’s Group to clean Wailea Creek and main drain

After concerns were raised by a Wailea Settlement community leader about the flooding situation in their area, the Suva City Council says they have engaged the Wailea Wom

Women's-Club Community

8 days ago

Miss Fiji contestants participate in Sunday Service with Navunibitu Community in Ra

The Miss Fiji queens spent their time with the congregation at the Navunibitu Xavier Parish Church in Ra, joining them for a heartfelt Sunday service. They enjoyed the

Miss-Fiji

8 days ago

Wiggles caught in ‘Ecstasy’ video scandal

Australian children's music group 'The Wiggles' has issued a statement after two of its members were featured in a music video for a song that apparently alludes to drug

Entertainment World-News

8 days ago

Dubai 7s: Fiji beats France to win bronze

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side have won bronze at the Dubai 7s after beating France 24-7. Fiji's hopes of defending their Dubai title flew out the window af

Dubai-7s Feature

8 days ago

Dubai 7s: Fijiana fall short against Japan in third place playoff

The Fiji Airways Fijiana fell short against Japan in the third place playoff as they went down fighting 22-10. Fijiana's tries were scored by newcomer Atelaite Ralivan

Dubai-7s

8 days ago

Death toll from Indonesia flooding rises to 442

The death toll from flooding and landslides on Indonesia's Sumatra island has risen dramatically to 442, officials say. The total passed 300 earlier on Sunday, with ev

World-News

8 days ago

30/11/2025

Dubai 7s: Fiji to play France for third place after getting knocked out by NZ

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side will play France at 3.03am tomorrow after going down 24-21 to New Zealand in the second semifinal. Vuiviwa Naduvalo put on a

Dubai-7s Feature

8 days ago

Dubai 7s: Fijiana thumped 31-10 by Australia

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s are out of contention for the Cup Final after they were thumped 31-10 by Australia in the second semifinal. The Fijiana will now play for t

Dubai-7s Feature

8 days ago

Mass shooting at Stockton, California, banquet hall leaves 4 dead, 10 wounded

Four people have been killed and 10 are wounded in a mass shooting in Stockton, California, according to officials. The San Joaquin County Sheriff’s Office says that

World-News

8 days ago

SP Liga calls on Muaira Methodist College community to work with Police for children’s safety

The Divisional Manager for Community Policing West, Superintendent of Police (SP) Lepani Liga, has called on the Muaira Methodist College community in Lautoka to work clo

Community Children

9 days ago

Charges to be laid soon in relation to the death of Vane Tukania

Police have confirmed that post-mortem results for former Suva Women’s football player Vane Lolo Tukania have been released, and charges are expected to be laid soon.

Accident

9 days ago

Police investigate viral video of youth being assaulted in Labasa

Police are investigating a viral video showing a youth being assaulted by two men on the side of a road in Labasa. It is alleged the two men involved are from Natokamu

Police

9 days ago

Fiji Men's 7s on track for Dubai title defence as they set up semifinal showdown with New Zealand

The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side remains on track to defend their Dubai 7s title, but they know a tough challenge awaits as they prepare to face New Zealand in t

Dubai-7s Rugby-7s Feature

9 days ago

Shivani Shankar named Saint Francis College Dux, while Paula Navukula takes Principal’s Award

Hard work has paid off for 18-year-old Shivani Shankar, who took home the Saint Francis College Dux Award. Shankar, who is from Nailawa, Saivou in Ra, says becoming th

Education

9 days ago

Waste Recyclers Fiji wins Best Sustainability Initiative Award at Prime Minister’s International Business Awards

Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited (WRFL) has once again been recognised with the Best Sustainability Initiative Award at the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards,

Business

9 days ago

Mereseini Cawai takes 7 awards at awards night

Year 10 student Mereseini Cawai of Nabalabala Village has become a standout achiever at Saint Francis College in Ra, taking home all seven subject awards and earning firs

Education

9 days ago

Three days of mourning begin after Hong Kong's deadliest fire in decades

Hong Kong officials have held a moment of silence at the start of a three-day mourning period to remember those killed after the city's deadliest fire in nearly 80 years.

World-News

9 days ago

Batiki Islanders raise over $17k for school repairs as Fiji Water Foundation steps in with major support

The people of Batiki Island in the Lomaiviti Province turned out in full force at Ratu Sukuna Memorial School, raising $17,598.90 to support urgent repairs at Batiki Dist

Fiji-Water

9 days ago

Nasinu Town Council urges residents to keep streets and drains clean

The Nasinu Town Council team is urging residents to cooperate by disposing waste responsibly and avoiding dumping rubbish into drains. They say that staff have been wo

Nasinu environment

9 days ago

850 teenage pregnancy cases recorded in year 2024 - Kiran

The Minister for Children, Sashi Kiran, has raised serious concerns over child safety and wellbeing, revealing that 850 teenage pregnancy cases were recorded in 2024.

Teenage-Pregnancy Feature

9 days ago

Australian PM Anthony Albanese marries long-time partner Jodie Haydon

Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese has married his long-time partner Jodie Haydon in an intimate ceremony. The couple shared a brief statement after the priva

World-News

9 days ago

Dubai 7s: Fijiana reach semis despite NZ loss

The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side will play Australia in the Cup semifinals at 9.34 tonight even though they lost 31-12 to New Zealand in their last pool game. They wer

Dubai-7s Feature

9 days ago

Dubai 7s: Fiji dispatch Blitzboks 28-10

The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s team have dispatched the Blitzboks 28-10 in their second pool game this morning. Fiji's tries were scored by Joseva Talacolo, Pilipo

Dubai-7s Feature

9 days ago

29/11/2025

Dubai 7s: Ulunisau hattrick helps Fijiana hold off France 28-19

Reapi Ulunisau's hattrick has helped the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s hold off France 28-19 in their second pool match this evening. The Fijiana ran in 4 converted tries to

Dubai-7s Feature

9 days ago

Dubai 7s: Fiji outplay Argentina 26-19

The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s team have outplayed Argentina 26-19 in their first pool game to keep their hopes of defending their Dubai 7s title alive. Vuiviwa Na

Dubai-7s Feature

9 days ago

You are change makers and community builders - Rabuka reminds Monfort Town graduates

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reminded graduating students of Monfort Boys Town in Savusavu that they are changemakers, community builders and symbols of what is pos

Education

10 days ago

Sanatan Fiji to celebrate 146th Sthapna Diwas tonight in Nadi

The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji will celebrate 146th Sanatan Sthapna Diwas, marking 146 years tonight since the arrival of the first girmitiya in 1879 an

Sanatan-Dharm-Pratinidhi-Sabha

10 days ago

Fijiana 7s ready and eager to take the field - Fijiana 7s coach

Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s coach Richard Walker is confident of a strong performance at the HSBC SVNS Dubai 7s, saying his players are excited and ready for their opening ma

Fijiana-7s-Team

10 days ago

FLP's Suva Branch Interim President resigns from FLP, says reform efforts fell on deaf ears

Former Interim President of the Fiji Labour Party’s (FLP) Suva branch, Satish Kumar has announced his resignation from the party, saying months of attempts to push for

FLP

10 days ago

Businesses ask if the Govt is trying to bankrupt small businesses by planning to implement up to $1M fine

Many small businesses from different parts of the country have raised the question to the government on whether it is trying to bankrupt them by trying to implement upto

FTUC Feature

10 days ago

Peru sentences former President Pedro Castillo just a day after another presidential conviction

In an extraordinary two-day series of judgments, a Peruvian Supreme Court chamber sentenced former President Pedro Castillo to more than 11 years in prison for attempting

World-News

10 days ago

German Embassy hands over rehabilitated girls’ dormitory, washrooms and new walkway at Natusara Primary School in Kadavu

Students of Natusara Primary School on Ono Island in Kadavu have received major infrastructure upgrades, including a newly rehabilitated girls’ dormitory, rebuilt washr

Education Children Photo

10 days ago

Parents urged to prioritise children’s safety over the holidays

Parents and guardians are being urged to remain vigilant over the upcoming school holidays. Speaking to fijivillage News, the Minister for Children, Sashi Kiran expres

Children

10 days ago

Cabinet approves new fees and penalties to improve road safety compliance

Cabinet has recently approved a set of Land Transport regulatory amendments that introduce updated fees and penalties aimed at improving road safety and compliance. Th

Parliament Feature

10 days ago

Truth and Reconciliation Commission Chairman Dr Marcus Brand resigns

The Chairman of the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission, Doctor Marcus Brand has resigned. Doctor Brand was not present in the hearing yesterday when Prime Minist

Truth-Reconciliation

10 days ago

On-site birth registration service begins at CWM Hospital

The Ministry of Justice has launched an on-site birth registration services at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital, Fiji’s largest birthing facility. The Ministry sa

CWM-Hospital

10 days ago

Eight more arrested over deadly Hong Kong blaze as toll rises to 128 with hundreds still missing

The number of people killed in the devastating Hong Kong apartment complex fire has risen to 128, with as many as 200 still missing. Officials say eight more people ha

World-News

10 days ago

59 inmates under the care of FCS secure employment through the Through Care programme

59 inmates under the care of the Fiji Corrections Service have secured employment through the "Throughcare programme", a reintegration model that connects eligible partic

Fiji-Corrections-Service

10 days ago

BRED Bank Fiji donates $2,000 to Fiji Cancer Society for Movember

BRED Bank Fiji has reaffirmed its commitment to community wellbeing after donating $2,000 to the Fiji Cancer Society in support of the 2025 Movember campaign. The cont

BRED-Bank

10 days ago

28/11/2025

PM says it could be an option if commission outcome is that principal actors of coups are to be barred from political leadership

If it was the outcome of this national reconciliation commission that those of us, the principal actors who carried out the coups were to be barred from political leaders

Truth-Reconciliation Feature

10 days ago

I'm here to confess what happened in 1987 was wrong - Rabuka

I'm here to confess what happened in 1987 was wrong. That was part of Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka's statement before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Coup Government Feature

11 days ago

Fuel price to go down by a few cents from Monday

Unleaded fuel will go down by three cents from Monday to $2.57 per litre as determined by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission. Diesel will drop by a cent an

Fuel-Prices

11 days ago

Brighter Minds Alpha Programme help students enhance focus and creativity

Parents have expressed that the Brighter Minds Fiji programme has enhanced their children's focus, as 14 students from various schools successfully completed the Brighter

Education

11 days ago

Councils work together with PRF to reduce landfill dependency

Councils are working closely with the Pacific Recycling Foundation (PRF) to develop practical, evidence-based recycling strategies aimed at long-term waste reduction and

Waste-Recyclers-Fiji

11 days ago

Drua signs Vodafone Play as exclusive streaming app - games from $2

Good news for the people of Fiji, as the Fijian Drua has signed a 3-year partnership with Vodafone Fiji to allow fans to stream all the Drua games online from next season

Fijian-Drua

11 days ago

Running with Flair: Turning Fiji’s Rugby Magic into a Global Platform

The power of sport to unite people cannot be understated, nor can its ability to showcase the best of a nation. Over the past few weeks, I’ve seen this firsthand throug

Opinion

11 days ago

Navneel Sen expresses his love in performing the ilakovi to ask Filomena Diyasa's hand in marriage in Labasa

28-year-old Navneel Sen, has expressed his appreciation for his love for 27-year-old Filomena Diyasa in Labasa after performing the traditional ilakovi iTaukei ceremony t

Feature Tradition

11 days ago

Health Tender Case : Trial date has been set for March 2nd to 27th, 2026

The trial date has been set for March 2nd to 27th 2026, for the Health Tender Case involving former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed

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

11 days ago

High Court to hear Kamikamica’s permanent stay application on Wednesday

The High Court will hear the permanent stay application matter for Member of Parliament, Manoa Kamikamica on Wednesday. Kamikamica's lawyer Wylie Clarke confirmed to M

Kamikamica-FICAC-case Feature

11 days ago

Labasa Sugar Mill crushing season extended to next Friday

The crushing season for the Labasa Sugar Mill has been extended to next Friday due to recent heavy rainfall and the resulting disruptions to harvesting and transportation

FSC

11 days ago

People in Friendly North can now purchase Navtarang Sargam Bollywood Dhamaka Show tickets

Great news for the Northern region as they can now purchase tickets for the Navtarang Sargam Bollywood Dhamaka Show, which will be held next Saturday at Subrail Park in L

Navtarang Sargam

11 days ago

Nutrition leads child deprivation in Fiji, affecting 61 percent of children

In the child poverty analysis for Fiji, nutrition has emerged as one of the leading dimensions of deprivation, affecting 61 percent of children. In the government's Mu

Health Feature

11 days ago

Food and Safety Act needs to be reviewed to get on the spot fines for offences - Health Minister

Over the last three years, the Ministry of Health has prosecuted 35 cases where people were not following the Food and Safety Act, and a total of about $25,000 in fines h

Health Feature

11 days ago

Shiri Gounder re-appointed as Permanent Secretary for Finance

Shiri Gounder has been re-appointed as the Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Finance. Public Service Commission Chair Luke Rokovada says Gounder has demonstrated

Finance Government

11 days ago

White chemical seen in Marine Drive, Lautoka caused by paint runoff - Environment Ministry

The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change confirms that the white substance seen flowing into the sea along Marine Drive in Lautoka was water-soluble paint washed of

Environment

11 days ago

27/11/2025

Radrodro stresses teachers can report incidents to police following case of female teacher harassed by school manager

Education Minister, Aseri Radrodro stresses that teachers can report incidents to the police for assistance following Opposition MP Hem Chand's comments in Parliament tha

Parliament Education Feature

12 days ago

Hardware Director convicted for breaching consumer rights, and fined by the Court $2,000 and $2,470 in compensation

The Director of a hardware company has been convicted for breaching consumer rights by accepting payment without being able to supply the goods within a reasonable timefr

FCCC Court

12 days ago

Jacinta Patrick awarded Lion of the Lord award at Church College Fiji

Church College Fiji celebrated its outstanding students, with Year 13 graduate Jacinta Patrick — who is originally from Rabi Island — receiving the esteemed Lion of t

Education

12 days ago

Medical expert calls for more trainings to identify victims of violence

Medical Services Pacific Acting Country Director, Dr Kesaia Tuidraka Robinson has called on the need for increased training and capacity development for healthcare worker

Medical-Services-Pacific

12 days ago

44 dead, 279 missing in Hong Kong apartment block fire

44 people have been killed in a major fire engulfing apartment blocks in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, with 279 people unaccounted for. According to BBC News, thre

World-News

12 days ago

Opposition MP Ketan Lal apologises for controversial social media post

Opposition Member of Parliament, Ketan Lal has apologised for a social media post he shared that caused concern among some Members of Parliament and members of the public

Parliament

12 days ago

Govt considering increased penalties for drug offences as 65% of arrests involve youths aged 18–35

The government is looking at increasing penalties for drug offences, with the most affected age group being Fijians between 18 and 35 years, who account for 65 percent of

Parliament Drugs

12 days ago

44 dead, 279 missing in Hong Kong apartment block fire

44 people have been killed in a major fire engulfing apartment blocks in the Tai Po district of Hong Kong, with 279 people unaccounted for. According to BBC News, thre

World-News

12 days ago

Psych evaluation delays bail decision in alleged murder of 86-year-old

The bail hearing for Charles Laxton Sundar, who allegedly killed his 86-year-old grandfather in Navokadamu Settlement in Lutu, Wainibuka, will be heard on the 11th of nex

Court

12 days ago

Service Delivery Protocol will ensure gender based violence survivors receive support - Kiran

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran has stressed that the review and validation of the Service Delivery Protocol ensures no gender based viole

Gender-Based -Violence

12 days ago

Rabuka to appear before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission tomorrow

Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka will appear before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission tomorrow. Rabuka confirmed this to fijivillage News when we asked him whethe

Truth-Reconciliation Feature

12 days ago

Employers want more consultations in good faith on Employment Relations Bill

The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling for more consultations in good faith on the Employment Relations Bill. During a special fijivillage Straight Talk

Straight-Talk Feature

12 days ago

Flash Flood Warning for Viti Levu and Vanua Levu now downgraded to an alert

A Flash Flood Warning that was previously in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas in the southern and eastern parts of Viti Levu from Serua-Namosi, Suva-Nausori, Tai

Weather Rain

12 days ago

Ketan Lal awaits outcome of Police investigation

Opposition MP Ketan Lal says he will await the outcome of the Police investigation launched against him for allegedly inciting communal antagonism. Speaking to fijivil

Police

12 days ago

Government will not hire drafters just to fast-track Bills - Turaga

The Government says it will not recruit legislative drafters solely to fast-track the drafting of Bills, stressing that its priority is long-term capacity building, profe

Parliament

12 days ago

MPs welcome reform but demand clarity as Education Bill heads to Parliamentary Committee review

Parliament has unanimously agreed to refer the Education Bill 2025 to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights, following a wide-ranging deba

Parliament Education Feature

12 days ago

Consumers to be more cautious when purchasing during the period of heavy rain and flooding - Consumer Council

People are urged to exercise extra caution when making purchases during the ongoing heavy rainfall and flooding affecting parts of the country. The Consumer Council of

Consumer-Council

12 days ago

BBC Media Action research reveals cost of living is the top national concern, followed by crime, safety, and issues related to alcohol and drugs

The latest BBC Media Action research reveals that cost of living is the top national concern, followed closely by crime, safety, and issues related to alcohol and drugs.

Media

12 days ago

Assistant Minister Kumar confirms report filed against Ketan Lal for allegedly inciting communal antagonism

Assistant Minister for Multi Ethnic Affairs, Shalen Kumar confirms that they have filed a report against Opposition MP, Ketan Lal for allegedly inciting communal antagoni

Government Feature

12 days ago

Flash Flood Warning remains for eastern Viti Levu and whole of Vanua Levu

A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas in the southern and eastern parts of Viti Levu, from Serua–Namosi, Suva–Nausori, Tailevu an

Weather Flood

12 days ago

26/11/2025

WATCH: Special fijivillage Straight Talk on Employment Relations Bill

After months of opposing views and public debate on the Employment Relations Bill, a special fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. The guests will be Deputy Se

Straight-Talk

12 days ago

All Northern Division schools will be closed today - Radrodro

All schools in the Northern Division will be closed today to allow families in affected areas sufficient time to clean up following the recent heavy rain and flash floodi

Education Feature

12 days ago

Never again should the army shake the nation - Ro Teimumu urges RFMF

Burebasaga Confederacy paramount chief, Na Marama Bale Na Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa has urged the RFMF that nothing should happen in the future where the Army will

RFMF Feature

12 days ago

RFMF Commander says breaking the cycle of military intervention is an absolute imperative for a stable, prosperous, and united Fiji

Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander, Major General Jone Kalouniwai stresses that breaking the cycle of military intervention is an absolute imperative for a stable

RFMF Feature

12 days ago

Major overhaul of FNPF Act set to begin in 2026, completion targeted for 2027

The Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) Act 2011, is now set for a comprehensive overhaul, with consultants scheduled to begin work in April next year and the reform proc

FNPF Parliament

13 days ago

Man who murdered his one-year-old stepson to be sentenced on Monday

Sairusi Ceinaturaga, who was convicted earlier this week of murdering his one-year-old stepson in Cunningham last year, will be sentenced on Monday, where the State is ca

Court

13 days ago

Flash Flood Warning in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas in Fiji

A Flash Flood Warning is now in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas in Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says a Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the country.

Flooding Weather

13 days ago

Education Minister clarifies TELS and TSLS debt concerns

Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro has clarified concerns regarding the increased amounts owed by recipients of the Tertiary Education Loans Scheme (TELS) and the Ter

Parliament Education

13 days ago

RFMF Officers prepare for GCC arrival at QEB for matanigasau presentation

Officers from the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces have gathered at Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua to be part of the matanigasau presentation to the Great Council

RFMF GCC Feature

13 days ago

Flash Flood Warning in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas in Fiji

A Flash Flood Warning is now in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas in Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says a Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the country.

Flooding Weather

13 days ago

Mother sentenced to life in prison for New Zealand's 'suitcase murders'

A mother who murdered her two children and stuffed them into suitcases stashed inside a storage locker has been sentenced to life imprisonment in New Zealand. Hakyung

abc-news

13 days ago

FRCS reminds all individuals and businesses for mandatory requirement of TIN for registering Mobile Wallet

Fijians are reminded that a valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) is now a mandatory requirement when registering for a Mobile Wallet account. The FRCS reminds al

FRCS

13 days ago

Existing waste management requires significant upgrades - Bulitavu

Our existing waste management system requires significant upgrades. Minister for Environment Mosese Bulitavu highlighted this during his Ministerial Statement in Parli

Parliament Environment

13 days ago

8-year-old Kairvi masters identifying colours with blindfold through Brighter Minds Aplha Program

Eight-year-old Kairvi Kahar Chand of Swami Shraddanand Memorial School in Nabua is now able to identify different colours, engage in colouring activities, describe a pers

Children

13 days ago

Qualitative data from BBC Media Action Research reveals that fijivillage is regarded as one of the most trusted news sources in Fiji

Qualitative data from this year's BBC Media Action Research reveals that fijivillage is regarded as one of the most trusted news sources in Fiji. The independent surve

Media CFL Feature

13 days ago

Trashboom barrier installed at Samabula River to stop waste entering the ocean

Fiji’s waterways and marine life are expected to benefit from a new environmental project following the installation of a Trashboom barrier at Bailey Bridge on the Sama

Environment

13 days ago

Suva Man Recovers from Heart Blockages at PSH Hospitals

After enduring months of pain, fear, and waiting, 58-year-old Harish Chand from Suva finally found relief and a new lease on life at PSH Hospitals in Nadi without having

Four roads closed in Viti Levu while 34 in Vanua Levu

34 roads in Vanua Levu and four in Viti Levu are currently closed due to the recent heavy rains affecting the country. The Fiji Roads Authority say Nadelei 4th Crossin

Roads

13 days ago

Digital violence demands urgent national attention - NFP

Digital violence, which includes harassment, stalking, exploitation and intimidation, is real, harmful and demands urgent national attention. The National Federation P

NFP Digital Violence

13 days ago

GCC to push for tougher penalties for rapists and sexual offenders

The Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) will advocate for harsher penalties for rapists and sexual offenders as concerns grow over the rising severity of such crimes in Fiji.

GCC Feature

13 days ago

23-year-old Mani missing after leaving home for shopping on Monday

Police are seeking the assistance of the public in locating 23-year-old Sonam Sweta Mani of Mulomulo, Nadi. Police say Mani left home for shopping on Monday and did no

Police

13 days ago

Flash Flood Warning in force for parts of Vanua Levu and Taveuni

A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas in Labasa, Wailevu, Vunivesi, Savusavu, Bucaisau, Drawa, Nabalebale, Nakorotari, Nasekula, Bati

Weather

13 days ago

Flash Flood Warning remains for parts of Vanua Levu and Taveuni

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A man interviewed in relation to hit and run case fatal accident on Saturday

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GCC Chair: Viral erotic dance video disgusting and embarrassing

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Rabuka calls for review of police procedures after journalist assault yesterday

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