3 men in custody after Nadonumai drug raid
3 men have been arrested and remain in custody at the Lami Police Station after a joint task force comprising of officers from the Police Mobile Force, Fiji Detector Dog
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Super-bugs continue to be detected at CWM multiple times in a year, no option to close the hospital – Dr Vakamocea
There is no other option but to live with the super-bugs detected multiple times in a year at the acute wards at CWM Hospital because it is the only facility which provid
Missing taxi driver found in the West
A taxi driver who was missing since the 4th of November, has been found. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu says investigations conducted by CID E
106 Fijian families to leave for Australia to reunite with their loved ones working under PALM Scheme
106 families are set to be reunited with their loved ones, who have been working under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility (PALM) Scheme, a move aimed at easing the soc
13 students from Naitasiri receiving medical treatment after early morning accident
Thirteen students from a school in Naitasiri are currently receiving treatment at the Vunidawa Hospital following an accident in Navuniasi in Naitasiri after 7am today.
Failure to enforce tobacco control fuels NCDs surge in Fiji – Dr Vakamocea
Fiji’s lack of full adherence to the Framework Convention on Tobacco Control is driving a sharp increase in non-communicable diseases, putting more pressure on the
The success story continues : Rashida opens Middle Eastern and Pizza restaurant at Zamzam
From starting off at a kiosk at the Suva Market selling tea, fried fish and cassava, Zamzam Restaurant Director Rashida Dean has not looked back since, growing from stren
Most diabetic patients present late to the hospital – Dr Qereqeretabua
CWM Hospital General Surgeon Dr. Timoci Qereqeretabua says one of the challenges they are facing when it comes to diabetes is that a lot of people present themselves late
Diabetes accounts for 70% of all deaths each year in Fiji - Vosarogo
Diabetes accounts for 70 percent of all deaths each year, and a significant portion of our population has diabetes and hypertension before developing complications from b
Flying Fijians escape jaws of defeat after coming from behind to beat Spain 33-19
The Fiji Water Flying Fijians escaped the jaws of defeat after coming from behind to secure a 33-19 win over Spain in their 3rd match of the Autumn Nations Series this m
29 year old staff of Lomaiviti Princess 8 missing after being swept by strong currents
A 29 year old staff of the vessel, Lomaiviti Princess 8 is missing and the search continues for him. Police say whilst trying to swim after their small dingy boat that
GCC Chair wants iTaukei language teaching to be made compulsory and Govt to bring back iTaukei Affairs scholarships
Great Council of Chiefs Chair Ratu Viliame Seruvakula says language is our identity, and if we lose that, we are losing a part of us. Speaking to fijivillage News on t
Pacific Specialist Healthcare begins open-heart surgeries
Great news for Fijians as the Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals) has completed its first open-heart surgery, performed with a flawless 100 percent success rate
13 people including 3 students in custody for possession of meth and marijuana
13 people, including 3 students, were arrested yesterday after they were found to be in possession of illicit drugs. Fiji Police Force Assistant Commissioner of Police
Naivalurua resigns from FASANOC board after failed Pacific Games bid, FASANOC board to meet today on the major failure
As the FASANOC board gets ready to meet today to discuss the matters regarding Fiji’s failed bid to host the 2031 Pacific Games, one of the FASANOC Vice Presidents
Fijian economy forecast to grow by 3.8%, an upward revision from the 2.8% earlier projected - Ali
The Fijian economy is now forecast to grow by 3.8 percent in 2024, an upward revision from the 2.8 percent projected in June this year. Chair of the Macroeconomic Comm
Fiji’s healthcare system is struggling as nurse shortages leave patients and staff overwhelmed – Dr Vakamocea
Fiji Medical Association President, Doctor Alipate Vakamocea admits they are struggling with the provision of healthcare service delivery due to theshortage of nurses.
NFA urges Govt. to invest in fire safety for schools
The National Fire Authority is calling on the Government to put some urgency in terms of investing in fire safety for schools after a fire broke out this morning at John
Criminal organizations dealing with meth and cocaine now targeting Pacific’s transit countries including Fiji
The United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime says criminal organizations that were strategically targeting lucrative markets in Australia and New Zealand ― where t
Students of John Wesley Primary and College evacuated safely
Students of John Wesley Primary School and John Wesley College have been safely evacuated after a fire broke out this morning at the Home Economic classroom. The Natio
ACP Driu highlights ongoing issues in Nadonumai as residents report open drug sales and safety concerns
Assistant Police Commissioner Operations (ACP) Livai Driu has highlighted ongoing issues in Nadonumai, including school dropouts, house break-ins, drug and alcohol-relate