More effort needs to be put in place by key stakeholders, community leaders, faith-based organisations, civil society organisations, media and individuals to promote equa
The legacy of the late Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna to strengthen culture through the educational system and traditional institutions is the focus now for the young iTaukei youth
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner, Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho will reappear in the Suva Magistrates Court later this morn
Police are seeking assistance in locating 27-year-old Senitiki Rasagati Turaga who was reported missing at the Sigatoka Police Station last week.
Police say Turaga was
Minister for Home Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says the drug issues in the country has spread like wildfire over the past 12 months as there is a lot of reporting on this issue
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua have to win their next three games in order to qualify for the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific quarter finals for the second time in just t
The Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua, is urging Christian and i-Taukei community leaders to take action in reducing drug-related crimes, as this is a major probl
Head of Family Health from the Ministry of Health, Doctor Rachel Devi says bluetoothing and chemsex are super dangerous and this year alone, they are noticing an increase
Drug use in schools has increased in the past 3 years as in 2021 there were about 2,400 reported cases, in 2022, they were 2,800 cases and last year, it increased to 3,50
It was a momentous day for the villagers of Saqani in Cakaudrove after the commissioning of the Ecological Purification System (EPS) by the Minister for Rural and Maritim
Persons living with disabilities can be at a high risk of substance abuse because of the challenges they face, for instance it can be a coping mechanism for them because
The Women Potters of Rewa “Renaissance of Tuli Kuro” exhibition was launched at the University of Fiji Art Gallery in Samabula last night showcasing the works of 76-y
The recent media reports claiming that medical professionals are providing syringes to members of the public are unfounded and inaccurate.
This has been confirmed by t
Three people are in custody following the seizure of illicit substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana in the Northern Division over the last 48 hours.
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Two men from Dreketilailai are currently missing in Labasa Waters after failing to return from a fishing trip on the 2nd of this month.
The two men have been reported
A passenger of a van is in critical condition at the CWM Hospital after an accident in Colo-i-Suva last night.
Police say the victim was one of the six passengers tr
After months of training and volunteering in community works, 10 recipients from 4 different youth clubs in the Central Division were awarded the Duke Edinburgh's Interna
The Fiji government aims to target 100 percent of Fijians to get electricity access by 2026 and this is one of the projects that they need to achieve and believes that so
The Ministry of Home Affairs in collaboration with the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) is organizing a two days’ National Talanoa Session on Responding
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that the term ‘Vulagi’ is the most respectful way of referring to a new arrival into a iTaukei community, and it entitles the
More than 200 people are taking shelter in three evacuation centres that have opened up in Serua due to flooding.
National Disaster Management Office Director Vasiti S
Due to a trough of low pressure with associated clouds and showers, there is a threat of flash flood that is likely to affect parts of the Fiji group till tomorrow.
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Police are investigating FijiFirst MP Rinesh Sharma’s comments to the Australian media for the case where an Australian man had a self-inflicted wound after he argued w
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has stressed the grant agreement for Global Girmit Institute was vetted by the Solicitor General, si
Queens Road from Wainadoi to Mango Bay is now clear and accessible to all traffic.
The Fiji Roads Authority says drivers should drive carefully when travelling to thes
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that the term ‘Vulagi’ is the most respectful way of referring to a new arrival into a iTaukei community, and it entitles the
In a bid to strengthen and re-engage Fiji’s sprawling Diaspora across North America, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Micro, Small, and Mediu
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka addressed members of the Fijian Diaspora in Los Angeles last night, highlighting key government priority areas earmarked for boosting staff
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu confirms Police are working with the National Disaster Management Office and the Fiji Roads Authority in the shari
Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew says they concur that there are still various barriers faced by children in reporting crimes, which is why they have, throug
Due to the continuous rain from last night, a landslide has occurred in Talenaua in Serua along Queens Highway.
The Fiji Roads Authority says the road is restricted to
People are advised to take all the necessary precautions as some areas along Queens Highway are flooded including Vunaniu Road and crossing, Somosomo Flats from Nabukelev
A trough of low pressure with the associated clouds and showers are expected to affect the country from the North from today till Friday.
The Nadi weather office says
Due to heavy rain this morning, some roads along Queens Road including Vunaniu Road and crossing is currently underwater and closed to all traffic.
The Fiji Roads Auth
27-year-old Apisai Madigibuli, who allegedly murdered his 25-year-old wife at an apartment complex along Robertson Road in Suva last month, has been further remanded in c
Water Authority of Fiji CEO, Doctor Amit Chanan will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8 tonight.
The show will focus on water supply issues in
$300,000 has been allocated for the Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations to cater for the three-day event which will be held at the end of this month at Albert Park in Suva. A
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the government has every record and accountability of every cent that was spent for Girmit Day
FijiFirst MP, Rinesh Sharma is under the spotlight for comments made to the Australian media for the case where an Australian man had a self inflicted wound after he had
The Ministry of Health says they anticipate to continue the 12-hour shifts for nurses in facilities like CWM Hospital until their nurse numbers improve although the Fiji
As violence against children remains a major concern, Save the Children research has found that 46 percent of children surveyed would not disclose an experience of violen
Growing up in the village of Vatulele, Cikobia in Vanua Levu, Jekope Maiono made a promise to his grandfather before leaving the village to go and study at the University
All flights into and out of the capital of New Caledonia have been grounded due to industrial action and strikes that in some areas, have turned violent.
Blockades ere
A few young men from Buca Bay who are collectively driven by the passion for farming visited the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Saki
The Vanua of Nawaka in Nadi has strongly condemned the sale and use of drugs by the people of their community, and Tui Nawaka Ratu Joeli Bulu says they will not condone i
A 28-year-old man from Tuatua, Labasa will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today after being charged with dishonestly obtaining money through the M-PAiSA app.
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After this weekend's epic aurora australis display, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says there is still a geomagnetic storm underway that may produce visible southern lig
Police are urging parents and guardians to be vigilant and aware of their children’s safety during the school break following the deaths of two children who drowned las
An Australian family has set up a GoFundMe page for a family member who is currently in an induced coma in Australia after allegedly stabbing himself during an argument w
The Election Commission of Fiji are thrilled to have been part of the largest-ever contingent of international delegates during the recently concluded General Elections i
While the debasing experience of Girmit has a place in our history, it can never be an occasion for celebration, instead, we need to honour our Girmitya forefathers who h
The People’s Coalition Government is holding firm and progressing as expected despite challenges.
This was the reassurance made by the Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuk
The forthcoming establishment of Canada’s inaugural embassy in the Pacific Islands is set to be situated in Fiji.
Brampton East Ontario Member of Parliament, Maninde
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has today extended an invitation to all descendants of Girmitiyas to return to the land of their ancestors as Fiji’s new immigration exem
The case of the two men accused of murdering a 29-year-old Caubati man early this month has been transferred to the Suva High Court
42-year-old Semi Tamanivalu and 25-
The Fiji delegation to the Fiji North-America Business Mission led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica visited the Fiji Park in Brampton
As we reflect on this painful history today, it is important to recognize the historical injustices suffered during Girmit and the victims of violence surely deserve an a
Through the Girmit Day intercultural dialogue, community engagement and initiatives, the government aims to bridge ethnic-cohesion and helped nurture a more inclusive and
Four people will front court today for their alleged involvement in three separate cases of alleged fraud.
Police say in the first case, two people were charged by the
People are requested to visit their nearest health facilities for general outpatient services as these services will not be available at the CWM Hospital after hours.
The lack of water supply in the village of Muana-Ira in the Rewa Delta has been a major problem that they have been facing in the last 50 years and for them, water is a l
The Ba Police have been pursuing a suspect involved in the alleged assault of a 59-year-old woman in her home in Toge, Ba, last week.
Divisional Police Commander West,
Girmit commemoration has a lot of significance as it is a time to reflect on the past and ensure our forefather's struggles and sacrifices are not forgotten.
Minister
Two men aged 43 and 25-years old have been charged with one count of murder and will be produced in the Nasinu Magistrates Court today in a special court sitting for the
A one-year-old boy has drowned in Navosai after his body was discovered floating at the Navosai creek yesterday afternoon. Police say the child was allegedly playing wi
As we celebrate Mother's Day today, Acting Permanent Secretary for Education Timoci Bure says a mother remains a unique and special person in a child’s life and serves
Six people have been arrested in separate drug raids conducted by the Fiji Detector Dog Unit and the Fiji Police Force this week.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Oper
The villagers of Muana-Ira in Rewa are currently experiencing the impacts of climate change such as soil erosion and high tides that cause flooding in the village leading
It was an emotional day for the descendants of the Girmitiyas in the Western Division when they presented a tabua (whale's tooth) to thank the Taukei Navo Ratu Meli Sauku
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has allocated $900,000 towards the Frank Hilton Organisation from their 2023/2024 financial year budget to support children wi
The Coalition Government focuses on promoting diversity and inclusivity with the hope of shared values and a common identity.
This was highlighted by the Minister of H
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, during the Vanua Day Talanoa session before the Girmit Day celebrations, discussed with the chiefs the need to have a de
The Ministry of Health has recently announced that AstraZeneca's Covid-19 vaccine has been withdrawn worldwide, citing a surplus of available updated vaccines that target
The Israeli military is carrying out strikes against militants in northern Gaza's Jabalya.
In a video obtained, explosions are followed by plumes of smoke rising above
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua's hopes of making the playoffs are fading after the Western Force got their revenge beating them 48-10 in the Culture Round of the Shop N S
Attorney General Siromi Turaga has welcomed criticism from the media and agrees that it can be difficult dealing with the government, however, he says there could be some
Former FijiFirst Party General Secretary, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum attacked fijivillage News when asked on whether he is trying to micro-manage the FijiFirst as he continues t
The commemoration of Girmit is a time to ponder about the sufferings that our forefathers went through, a time to reflect on the past and ensure that their struggles and
Sakeo Taganeca from Savusavu has taken the initiative to start his vegetable farming by planting lettuce as a source of income for his family. Taganeca, who is a gradua
All students can now redeem their e-Transport cards for Term 2 of the 2024 school year from Tuesday.
The Ministry of Education says all students' e-Tranport cards have
The Coalition Government strongly believes that recognizing and upholding the values and blessings of our ancestors is a path to progress towards a new vision for our bel
The University of Fiji started the national Girmit celebrations on a high note by officially launching a collection of poems, prose and reflections called 'Landings' at i
From crossing the same river 18 times twice a week to reach school during his Primary School education at Nakurukuruvakatini Primary School, Inoke Qio Droya from Nasava V
In a show of appreciation towards mothers in their workplace for their hard work and dedication, the male staff of Nasinu Town Council hosted the female staff at an early
As we celebrate 2024 Girmit Day today, 89-year-old Azam Ali of Labasa says the Girmitiyas are our identity who have struggled their whole life for the development of the
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, while meeting with International Maritime Organization (IMO) Secretary-General Arsenio Dominguez at IMO headquarters in London, expressed
As we celebrate Girmit day today, 75-year-old Ram Kehwa of Laqere, Labasa says he has spent his childhood among Girmityas and has seen the tough days his grandparents and
The Nasinu Town Council have partnered with the Valelevu Police Station to launch a new initiative focused on empowering Nasinu residents to take ownership of their commu
It was an unforgettable day for Luisa Bainitabua when she was greeted at home, after selling her produce in Suva, by her family who gifted her a six-burner stove as her e
A "shattered" Nathan Cleary is the latest big name to suffer an injury, leaving Penrith's 16-10 victory over Canterbury-Bankstown just before half-time with a hamstring i
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