Taxi drivers feel pressure of rising fuel costs
Taxi drivers at Howell Road Taxis and Tours in Suva are feeling the strain of rising fuel prices, as increasing costs continue to impact their daily operations and househ
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Govt redeploys $56M to fund transport, social welfare and sugar support as fuel price expected to go up
In an effort to ease the burden of the increasing fuel prices, the Government has announced a redeployment of $56 million from the existing budget to fund support for bus
Baulevu community mourns as family of 5, including a 3-yr-old girl, perish in house fire
A community in Baulevu is in deep shock and grief after a family of five tragically lost their lives in a devastating house fire early this morning.What began as a quiet
50% welfare boost approved for 130,157 recipients amid rising cost of living
A 50 percent top-up in social protection payments has been approved for more than 130,157 social protection recipients as the government moves to cushion the impact of
Baulevu fire claims 4 lives including 3-year-old baby
Three adults and a 3-year-old child are believed to have died following an early morning fire in Baulevu, Nausori.Eyewitnesses say the fire started around 1 this morning
Pacific Conference of Churches and Fiji Council of Churches endorse submission objecting proposed waste to energy project
The Pacific Conference of Churches and the Fiji Council of Churches have written to the Director of Environment to endorse the collective submission objecting to th
Police and RFMF conduct multiple drug raids around Fiji, known areas targeted
The crackdown on the drug trade in Fiji has intensified with multiple drug raids throughout the country with the seizure of drugs and money believed to be proceeds of cri
Vuda development risks water quality, sports tourism - Fiji Outrigger
Fiji Outrigger is urging the Department of Environment to reject the proposed Energy-from-Waste Industrial Precinct and private port development in Vuda, saying the lo
Anthony calls for common identity, not division
Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary, Felix Anthony says there should be no division along racial lines when discussing national identity in Fiji.While speaking
Police assisted by RFMF officials to source statements and information after Vakarisi's death
Police investigators from the Criminal Investigations Department have been assisted by officials from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, with regards to the sourcin
Police push for mandatory drug testing for officers
The Fiji Police Force has proposed a constitutional amendment to allow mandatory drug testing of its officers, arguing it is essential to safeguard public safety and main
Communications Fiji Foundation hands over $176,827 to WOWS Kids Fiji
The Communications Fiji Foundation has handed over a cheque of $176,827.51 to the Walk On Walk Strong Kids Fiji this morning following a successful Charity Walk and do
Where are the unauthorized weapons verified as being outside of the RFMF's official inventory?
Following confirmation by the Commander of the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces, Major General Jone Kalouniwai that investigations have identified the presence of una
Death Certificate of Jone Vakarisi in circulation is a police document - Police
Police confirm that the Death Certificate of drug convict, Jone Vakarisi in circulation is a police document that is issued after the conduct of a post mortem examination
Police remain silent on Vakarisi's post mortem report
Police continue to remain silent today as a document is circulated saying it is drug convict, Jone Vakarisi's post mortem report. Although fijivillage News has been as
Families continue to feel the strain of the rise in fuel prices
Families and businesses are continuing to feel the impact of the rise in fuel price that was implemented at the beginning of the month, with concerns growing over rising
Commission calls for independent investigation into death in military custody
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission calls for a prompt and independent investigation into the death of Jone Vakarisi in military custody ensuring acc
Vakarisi dead, 3 released and evidence of unauthorized weapons outside RFMF's inventory - Commander
Druglord, Jone Vakarisi has died in military custody, 3 other associates have been released after questioning, 1 Republic of Fiji Military Forces personnel remains in mil
We act within the Constitution, a statement will be released by today - Army Commander
The Commander of the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces, Major General Jone Kalouniwai says the military will always act within the Constitution and the laws of the lan
Druglord dies in military custody
A drug accused also known as one of the main druglords in the country has passed away after being taken into custody by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces. When contac
Leaders and public pay tribute to late President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau at State House
A quiet sense of reverence filled the State House today as government leaders and members of the public gathered to honour the late former President, Ratu Epeli Nailatika