20% increase in crimes against women in May - COMPOL
There has been a worrying 20 percent increase in crimes against women in the month of May this year whereby 37 percent of crimes were committed in domestic settings, most
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Abuse and cyberbullying of women journalists is unacceptable - Kiran
It is unacceptable that women journalists are increasingly targeted for doing their jobs—with attempts to silence them through intimidation, abuse and digital disi
Policy breach as garaging Govt vehicles at officer’s home is forbidden
Garaging of government vehicles at an officer's home is forbidden unless with prior approval in writing by the Permanent Secretary for Finance. Following the death of
FTUC calls for $8 living wage to lift families out of poverty
We call for a living wage of $8 per hour to achieve a decline in the poverty rate. This has been highlighted by the Fiji Trades Union Congress in their submission for
Hope for increase in social welfare assistance in the 2025/2026 National Budget
People receiving social welfare assistance can hope for an increase in the 2024/2026 National Budget as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Pr
Give vouchers rather than providing $200 for back-to-school assistance – Labasa Teacher
A teacher from Labasa is calling on the government to re-look at the $200 Back to School Assistance provided by the government to families earning a combined gross annual
17 year old allegedly causes death of two men in their 40's after driving a government vehicle
A 17 year old has allegedly caused the death of two men in their 40's after driving a government vehicle in Nausori. It is alleged that the suspect took the car keys f
Couple loses everything in Nadera fire — neighbour recounts frightening moment
A house fire broke out last night at Visoko Circle in Nadera, damaging the home of a retired Indo-Fijian couple who have lived there for more than 30 years. Neighbour,
Family loses home in Nadera fire
A family has lost everything in a house fire at Visako Circle in Nadera. The fire allegedly occurred around 9 last night. fijivillage News was at the scene as the o
PM visits Robertson Road and tells Police to intensify patrols
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka visited the site at Robertson Road in Suva where some minors have been seen injecting drugs like experts. fijivillage News had sent the
Dr Lalabalavu says kids doing drugs in public in Suva a stark reminder of the drug crisis
Minister for Health, Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says the video circulating of a group of what looks like kids doing drugs in public at Robertson Road in Suva is a star
3 minors seen injecting drugs at the shortcut at Robertson Road in Suva
The reality on the ground is getting clearer than ever as three minors have been seen using drugs at the shortcut at Robertson Road in Suva. A video of the three boys
Regional peace, security, and prosperity are key factors in Rabuka and Albanese meeting
Regional peace, security, and prosperity were goals shared by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sitiveni Rabuka as he welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anth
Fiji Govt and Forum Sec. silent on UN Human Rights Council’s concerns regarding wasterwater from Fukushima nuclear plant
The Fijian Government and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat are not saying anything in relation to the comments made by the UN Human Rights Council that the release o
Over 2,000 HPV test kits donated to boost cervical cancer prevention in Fiji
More women will now be able to get tested for cervical issues as the Ministry of Health has received a donation of over 2,000 expert HPV assay kits and other essential su
High Court to hear Barbara Malimali's case against President, PM and AG on 14th July
The matter where sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali has taken the President, Prime Minister and Attorney General regarding her dismissal will be heard in the Hig
Malimali’s legal battle against President, PM and AG starts in the High Court today
Another legal battle starts today as sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali takes her matter to court against the President, Prime Minister and Attorney General.
High Court grants Restraining Order for $8.8M worth of properties connected to Justin Ho who is charged in 4.1 tonne meth case
The Suva High Court has granted a Restraining Order application concerning two properties that are linked to the 4.1-tonne methamphetamine case. The Office of the Dire
Bainimarama, Sayed-Khaiyum and Sharma case transferred to High Court for trial
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz-Sayed Khaiyum and former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma's case has been transferred to the High Co
Is it a bad thing that someone wants to be the PM - Tabuya
Is it such a bad thing that someone wants to be the Prime Minister.Member of Parliament Lynda Tabuya raised this question in a facebook post, saying that like in any work
Rups confirms 10 staff relocated after Raiwaqa factory fire
Following the fire at Rups Big Bear’s Raiwaqa location in the early hours of this morning, Rups confirms the 10 employees at this location have been relocated to t