Calls made to lower 5% threshold for independent candidates in elections
Calls are being made to lower the 5 percent threshold for independent candidates in the general elections, as it is too high and unfairly equal to that of political parti
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Baby’s head found in Field 4, Lautoka
The head of a newborn baby was found on a road at Field 4 in Lautoka on Sunday morning. Police told fijivillage News that two women were waiting for a taxi when they s
Kishore Kumar avoids jail time as 12-month sentence is suspended for 3 years in Agni Deo Singh case
57-year-old former school teacher, Kishore Kumar will not be spending time behind bars as his 12 months sentence has been suspended for three years in the Agni Deo Singh
Tikoduadua to travel alone to visit Fijian peacekeepers, says leadership must match their sacrifice
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says he will be travelling alone on his upcoming multi-country mission to visit Fijian soldiers serving in peaceke
Taveuni’s Harshita Lal shines at USP graduation with two gold medals and top award in Physics
It was a moment of pride and emotion for 23-year-old Harshita Lal from Taveuni, as she walked away with two gold medals and multiple academic awards at the University of
Prof. Prasad assures teachers they will not lose a cent in their FNPF
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has assured teachers that they will not lose a single cent in their FNPF contributions. While res
Over 20 mother-to-child HIV cases recorded in Fiji last year
More than 20 cases of mother-to-child HIV transmission in Fiji were recorded in the country last year. This has been confirmed by Health Ministry’s Head of Fami
Infrastructure development, health, education and better service delivery will be the focus of the budget – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the government’s focus for the upcoming national budget will be continuing to improve in
Consultation for those willing to contribute, not entire communities – Prof. Prasad
Following concerns about low turnout during consultations, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says it was not about getting the whole
Health, infrastructure and education questions raised during budget consultation
Health, infrastructure and education issues were discussed during the budget consultations held at the Rishikul Sanatan College Hall. Members attending the consultatio
Lack of essential medical supplies affects surgeries at the cath lab
It is challenging to be completely self-sufficient when operating in Fiji due to ongoing shortages of essential medical supplies — including basic items such as su
Palm Sunday brings hope, peace, unity and the importance of love and care for our children
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is encouraging children to take this moment to reflect and appreciate the contribution of their families, teachers, and friends to t
Drua goes down fighting 43-20 against the Highlanders
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua went down fighting 43-20 against the Highlanders in round 9 of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific. The Highlanders started strong, scor
Major change : People from Fiji can be granted a Visitor Visa to be able to visit New Zealand multiple times within a 24-month period
Great news for the people of Fiji and our fellow Pacific islanders as the New Zealand government has announced that from 6th July this year, people from Pacific Islands f
Fiji’s women outperforming men in education and employment – Kiran
Fiji is seeing women succeed at levels higher than men in both education and economic opportunities, signaling a significant shift towards gender equality. Minister fo
Valelevu fire contained as two homes destroyed
Firefighters have managed to put out the fire that has destroyed two homes at Kanace Road in Valelevu. According to eye witnesses, the fire started from the house on t
Ministry declares dengue outbreak for the Central Division as 1,090 confirmed cases
A dengue fever outbreak has been declared for the Central Division following the number surpassing the threshold for an outbreak in the division. The Health Ministry s
FWRM and FWCC call for 30% of seats to be reserved in Parliament
The decline in political representation of women in the three national elections under the current electoral system is an embarrassment and cultural, social, economic and
Calls made for more women participation in Parliament but views on reserved seats for women differs during Electoral Act consultation
Calls for more women participation have been made during the consultation on the Electoral Act but there were different views shared on women having reserved seats in Par
IWA delivers 10 cartons of saline solution to CWM Children’s Hospital
The International Women’s Association (Fiji) delivered 10 cartons of saline solution to the CWM Hospital Children’s Ward yesterday afternoon, on top of the
FICAC finds no criminal offence committed in the appointment of Dr Nakarawa’s wife
FICAC has confirmed that no criminal offence was committed in the appointment of Dr Jalesi Nakarawa’s wife to the position of a Nurse-Practitioner within the Fiji