Govt launches electoral law reform, public consultations ahead
Fiji has officially launched a review of the country’s electoral laws, marking a significant step toward strengthening the nation’s democratic framework.
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Fiji Police formulating policy for random drug tests on officers
The Fiji Police Force is currently formulating a policy to allow random drug testing of police officers. Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu says drug tests are cur
35 TLTB tenants' water and electricity disconnected due to rent arrears
35 iTaukei Land Trust Board tenants who have failed to settle their rent arrears will have their water and electricity disconnected as tltb has secured court orders. T
Heavy rain in the Eastern half of the country to continue until the weekend
Rain is expected to continue across the country throughout the weekend. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure is affecting the eastern half of the coun
Concerns grow over possible smuggling of illegal weapons
Concerns have been raised about the possibility of more vessels carrying illegal arms and ammunition, especially with the lack of efficient maritime surveillance in Fiji.
Police identify drug kingpins, 3 tonnes of marijuana seized
Some drug kingpins have been identified and the Fiji Police Force has seized more than three tonnes of marijuana during their operations from the 1st to the 14th of March
1 gun and 600 ammunition discovered in Viti Levu waters - Tudravu
One gun and 600 ammunition were seized through a joint operation by Police, Fiji Revenue and Customs Service and Fiji Navy on a vessel in Viti Levu waters yesterday. P
Police investigate discovery of gun and several rounds of ammunition on vessel
A major investigation is underway following the discovery of a gun and several rounds of ammunition on board a vessel in the Viti Levu waters. We have reached out to P
Aiyaz wants parliament and referendum threshold to be followed, AG stresses changes are necessary
As the coalition government gets ready to take the 2013 Constitution to the Supreme Court for a determination on the amendment provision, former Attorney General who is o
Jittu Estate fire believed to be arson and suicide - NFA
The fire that claimed the life of a woman in Jittu Estate in Raiwaqa last Sunday is believed to be an arson and suicide case. National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane
Human bones found near Sigatoka resort
Bones of two humans have been found near a resort in Sigatoka. Police confirm resort workers were digging a drain when they discovered the bones. Police investigati
Tobacco use claims more than 1,200 Fijian lives every year – Dr Tudravu
Every year, tobacco use claims more than 1,200 Fijian lives, with 71 percent of these deaths occurring in individuals under the age of 70 — representing a signific
Tourists produce 7 times more waste per person per day in Fiji
The tourism industry plays a significant role in Fiji’s economy but also contributes greatly to waste generation, and according to an International Union for Conse
Judge rules in Saneem and Sayed-Khaiyum case that Magistrate lacked jurisdiction to rule on some matters
High Court Judge, Justice Thushara Rajasinghe has ruled in the appeal of former Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem and former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum'
Drua merch most sold in the comp and an average of $10M generated from each home game
It has been more than 20 years in the making but the Fijian Drua craze has definitely brought in many positive results in the Shop N Save Super Rugby Competition with the
Kumar sentenced to 7 years after obtaining $341,981.81 of Ministry of Education Transport Assistance funds
Former employee of the Ministry of Education, Heritage and Arts, Rahul Ravikash Kumar who obtained a financial advantage amounting to $341,981.81 by falsifying the Transp
No place for guns in the Police Force - Naivalurua
Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua says there is no place for guns in the Fiji Police Force right now, and he does not foresee that for the Force in the near future.
Five out of six children in Fiji experience violence – Ministry of Children
Shocking statistics reveal that five out of six children in Fiji experience violence, while the Fiji Police Force has recorded an average of five child sexual abuse cases
Woman dies in Raiwaqa fire
A woman has lost her life in a fire at the Jittu Estate Settlement in Raiwaqa. In an interview with fijivillage News, a resident Michael Steven who assisted the family
Many hit back after PM calls on people to take issues directly to Govt rather than the media
I encourage all concerned citizens to bring their issues directly to the relevant government officials rather than to the editors of daily newspapers. After all, if yo
Hundreds of Delainavesi residents without water for 3-days
Hundreds of residents in Delainavesi, Lami are calling for assistance from the Government and the Water Authority of Fiji after being without water for the past three day