Cast member and one of the filmmakers of the American romantic comedy-drama film Anora, Alex Coco has encouraged for more independent filmmakers in his acceptance speech
Opposition Member of the Parliament Parveen Bala says farmers across Fiji are facing the dual pressures of eviction threats for not meeting sugarcane quotas, while fears
Hollywood’s biggest night is officially underway at the Dolby Theatre in Los Angeles.
Kieran Culkin has won the Academy Award for best supporting actor in “A Real
People demand actions rather than just words and therefore the Parliament should consider establishing a Parliamentary Select Committee to monitor actions taken on key is
With the rising problem of drugs found in schools being prominent in our societies nowadays, Seaqaqa Central College Head Girl Tia Sahayam is working on keeping their sch
The villagers of Naviavia in Vanua Levu will no longer have to worry about internet connectivity and telephone services as they have received a Starlink satellite dish, t
From slaps to envelope mix-ups, it’s impossible to predict what will happen at the Academy Awards.
But this year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences’
Police are seeking assistance to locate 16-year-old Anushika Deepali Narayan who was reported missing at the Nasinu Police Station.
Narayan left her Narere home yester
Two separate investigations are being conducted by the Police Force’s Internal Affairs Department into alleged cases of assault, lodged by a 24 year old man and a polic
A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all small streams and low lying flash flood prone areas of the Western, Northern and interior parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu
The Fiji Corrections Service is strongly denying claims by lawyer Sunil Gosai that his client, remand prisoner Edward Nand was assaulted by Corrections officers while in
Several roads in the Western Division are currently closed due to flooding following heavy rain today.
The Fiji Roads Authority says key closures include Vaivai Rd 1st
Residents in Lami, Tamavua and Samabula have raised concerns about dirty water and the Water Authority of Fiji has confirmed they are aware of the issue.
WAF says the
Fiji will sign an agreement with India to address the shortage of medicine.
This has been highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor
After months of hard work, the Marist Brothers High School walkway is almost complete and ready to welcome students, providing a safe and comfortable area for students to
Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the internet-based phone and video service that was once the dominant way of staying connected in the mid 2000s.
Skype will “no lon
Farmers from the interior of Namosi and Naitasiri have made the long trek to Suva with some of them stopping to sell their produce at Lami Town.
Salote Turner told fij
Great news for community-based organisations across the country as the government prepares to disburse grants ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 to empower them to promote so
A man has been arrested following a break-in at Gyan Mandir in Samabula yesterday morning.
Speaking to fijivillage News, Pundit Shelvin Vishal Sharma says he arrived t
After more than 50 years of being without electricity and water, about 19 families of Yalava, Tabia in Labasa have been reassured that they will get the services this yea
As authorities investigate the causes of deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, close and longtime friends of the couple say they seemed
To be good leaders, we must set a good example for the younger ones because our actions speak volumes to the students.
This has been highlighted by Year 13 Captain Api
This government inherited one of the most dilapidated states of health infrastructure in the country's history.
This has been highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and
Thousands of Muslims will be starting their month long fasting from tomorrow as the new moon has been sighted.
This has been confirmed by the Fiji Muslim League.
Ra
Leadership is not about titles but about responsibility and setting a good example.
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro emphasised this to the newly inducted prefect
The Vatican says Pope Francis who has been battling pneumonia for two weeks, has had an "isolated" breathing crisis in hospital.
BBC News says it led to an episode of
Excitement and anticipation is building among Fiji’s Muslim community as they prepare to welcome the sacred month of Ramadan, a time of deep reflection, fasting and tog
Sixty-year-old farmer Saimoni Nabitunimavo sells his produce at the Suva Market every Thursday and Friday to support his family's daily needs.
Nabitunimavo says throug
improved farming techniques and scientific research to boost crop quality and production under UniFiji and Sugar Research Institute of Fiji partnership.
University of
The people of Namosi, Serua and nearby villages will greatly benefit from improved safety and emergency services with the opening of the new Navua Fire Station.
Speaki
40-year-old Laleena Devi has become the first woman in Fiji to run a hardware business, expanding the business to Family Choice Supermarket and Cafe which was launched ye
Collection Pillars of Recycling are the backbone of Fiji’s recycling efforts, yet they continue to face exclusion, unsafe working conditions and economic hardship and i
Collection Pillars of Recycling are the backbone of Fiji’s recycling efforts, yet they continue to face exclusion, unsafe working conditions and economic hardship and i
3 people are still admitted at the Lautoka Hospital after sustaining serious injuries when their bus went off the road near Cuvu yesterday afternoon.
Police say the bu
The villagers of Nabavatu will no longer have to live in tents since the government will start the project to build 10 houses by the end of July as construction is expect
Get ready to dig deeper into your pockets from today as unleaded, diesel, premix, and kerosene prices will go up while gas will drop.
The Fijian Competition and Consum
41 people are injured as a Pacific Transport Bus has gone off the road close to Cuvu in Sigatoka yesterday afternoon.
Police say the bus was carrying 40 passengers who
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua fumbled the ball in the last minute giving the ball and the game to the Waratahs in their round 3 Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific match.
40 people are injured as a Pacific Transport Bus has gone off the road close to Cuvu in Sigatoka this afternoon.
Police say the bus was carrying 40 passengers who all
The SODELPA Management Board has today decided that Viliame Gavoka should remain as Deputy Prime Minister in the coalition government, and there is no need to give SODELP
Villagers of Tubarua in Naitasiri are calling for safer access to Nasauvere Primary School for their children as they have to cross the river and walk for about 1 hour ev
The 4.15 tonnes of methamphetamine seized in the Justin Ho and others case has been successfully destroyed at the Dignified Crematorium in Davuilevu.
The Office of the
The local government elections are likely to be held around September or October this year.
This has been confirmed by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finan
Business Assistance Fiji and the iTaukei Trust Fund Board have signed a Memorandum of Understanding which aims to increase business knowledge and entrepreneurship for iTa
People in the Western Division can expect better services at the Lautoka Hospital as Aspen Medical has commenced the first phase of a $5 million upgrade program at the ho
The top judge in the United States has given temporary backing to the Trump administration's freeze on foreign aid payments.
Supreme Court Chief Justice John Roberts'
Degei House, also known as Bure Joka, is fighting to stay on top in the 2025 Ratu Kadavulevu School Inter-house meet, leading the fijivillage medal tally with 15 gold, 8
Edward Nand and Salimoni Ligacere who were found guilty for the murder of a visiting Fijian national from Canada, Narend Chand in February 2023, will be sentenced next Fr
Reverend Tuikoro Vuli Kolinisau was more than a leader, he always guided and advised everyone to love one another.
Reverend Kolinisau who passed away last Friday, is t
The Suva Bus Stand rehabilitation work has progressed smoothly, with significant milestones achieved since the start of Stage 2, Phase 1 yesterday.
The Suva City Counc
The Head Boy of Ratu Kadavulevu School has pleaded guilty in his first court appearance after being charged with assaulting a 17 year old student at the school.
Police
Police are investigating the discovery of a body at a residence in Raiwaqa earlier this week.
A resident from Lomanikoro Lane, Raiwaqa called the Police Station and re
The Fiji Police Force will destroy the final batch of the methamphetamine today as Operation White Wave continues on its last phase.
Police say they concluded the four
Students of Drasa Secondary School have been urged to lead with integrity, set positive examples and take a strong stand against drugs as they take up leadership roles in
After years of pollution, Nabukalou Creek is on the path to restoration, with the Trashboom Project already intercepting plastic waste and debris just hours after install
Fiji Airways Men’s 7s Coach Kolinisau will be burying his mentor, his superhero, and his beloved dad today.
Kolinisau recalls the day he was called to be the Captain
The Fiji Roads Authority is urging the Labasa Town Council to develop and implement a comprehensive "Drainage Plan" that not only addresses existing issues but also incor
The death toll from a Sudanese military aircraft crash in the city of Omdurman has increased to at least 46 people, including women and children.
Officials says this i
The government will implement strict policies in the next budget, as they cannot allow people to suffer while continuing to protect industries that fail to improve effici
Nasinu businessman Wenjun Lin who allegedly transferred $500,000 from a mining company’s account and deposited into his own business account has been released on a $10,
The Commission of Inquiry is hoping to meet with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka tomorrow regarding an email from the Commissioner of FICAC, Barbara Malimali which they re
Kava generated the highest revenue, amounting to $21.8 million in the first half of 2024.
The government says this represented a significant increase of 20.9 percent c
The Fijian Holding Limited Group says their financial performance for the six months which ended on 31st December last year was short of expectation due to a direct resul
Six-year-old Sairusi Goneqase has been given a new lease of life after a successful heart surgery at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Heart Hospital.
Goneqase
A 42-year-old businessman of Nasinu has been charged with one count of conversion.
It is alleged that between December 2019 and December 2021, the businessman while be
Around 650 devotees, including many youths, gathered at Muanivatu Ram Mandir in Laucala Bay, Suva yesterday to observe Maha Shivratri with prayers, fasting and spiritual
Drugs and substance abuse, fueled by peer pressure, is the toughest challenge students face today, says 17-year-old Rishikul Sanatan College head girl Shruti Singh from N
Digital transactions in Fiji are surging, with M-PAiSA handling $55 million in monthly remittances, totalling $680 million annually.
While speaking during the launch o
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has clarified that contrary to claims on social media, the Coalition Government has not reduced or
Schools in Lau will resume classes today after consultations between the Ministry of Education and the National Disaster Management Office.
Minister for Education Aser
30-year-old Elenoa Domoni is calling on the public for assistance after her dreams of repairing and improving her home were shattered yesterday when their 30-year-old hou
The First death in the United States Of America measles outbreak is a unvaccinated child in Texas.
The current outbreak is centered in north-western Texas, with measle
Heavy rain warning remain in effect as Tropical Cyclone Seru continues its southeastward track, currently located to the far southwest of the nation.
The Nadi Weather
A car caught fire last night in Nadawa, triggering a series of explosions in the area, with the vehicle completely damaged in the blaze.
While speaking to fijivillage
Water has been restored for thousands of residents in Lami,Tamavua and Samabula this morning.
Concerned residents called fijivillage News and confirmed that water has
Fiji’s Ministry of Environment and Climate Change has reaffirmed its commitment to strengthen environmental policies and climate resilience, emphasizing the urgent need
Leadership is not about titles or privileges — it is about service, responsibility, and leading by example.
This is the message by the Deputy Prime Minister and Mini
The One Nation Our People Youth Foundation, which assists underprivileged people, is seeking support to rebuild the home of a 75-year-old woman.
Founder and Youth Lead
The General Secretary of Fiji Evangelical Fellowship, Reverend Simione Tugi, whose daughter is a methamphetamine addict, stresses that there is an urgent need to get a fu
Flooding in Labasa Town in the last two days were caused by blocked pipes and issues surrounding Nasekula Creek close to the town.
This has been confirmed by Labasa To
The ongoing water cuts are due to persistent adverse weather conditions and heavy rainfall, which have caused flooding and extremely high raw water turbidity at the main
A heavy rain warning remain across Fiji as an active trough of low pressure affects the group, bringing strong winds to parts of the country.
The Weather Office in Nad
Anare Vuli Cilicewa, the 24-year-old accused of murdering his 28-year-old de-facto partner in Raiwaqa, Suva in September last year will have his plea recorded in his next
A trial date has been set by the Suva Magistrates Court for the case of abuse of office against Voreqe Bainimarama, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Neil Sharma.
The trial will
People in Lami continue to face water cuts for the second day now, and concerns are being raised on why water supply disruptions are faced in areas like Lami, Tamavua, Ta
A 26-year-old waitress who was allegedly responsible for circulating an image of a toddler with a glass of beer has been charged and will front the Nausori Magistrates Co
To develop an inclusive and proactive strategy, the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is undertaking a nationwide consultation with its members to develop a strategy
No, we are not doing enough, but we have the best platform to address these social issues.
This is the sentiment shared by the General Secretary of Fiji Evangelical Fe
A family of 14 at Akuila Bale Street in Howell Road, Suva, narrowly escaped death this morning after their home was engulfed in flames.
One of the affected family memb
New Zealand Immigration Minister, Erica Stanford highlighted that they are making it easier for primary teachers coming to New Zealand to apply for residency faster.
S
The 27 year old man who was found guilty for the murder of a visiting Fijian national from Canada, Narend Chand in February 2023, appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court t
All the Fiji National University campuses in the Northern Divisions will re-open for normal university operations from today.
FNU Vice Chancellor, Professor Unaisi Nab
Taiwan's coast guard has detained a China-linked cargo ship after a nearby undersea cable to the Penghu Islands in the sensitive Taiwan Strait was disconnected.
The co
The rise in drug abuse, HIV cases and homelessness among Fiji’s youth population has become a growing crisis and the government is ramping up efforts to address these i
Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasad will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.
The interview focuses on a number of issues including cost o
Hindus around the world are celebrating Maha Shivratri today, one of the most sacred and significant festivals in the Hindu calendar.
This auspicious occasion marks th
All schools across Fiji, except for the Lau group will resume classes today, however, parents should use their discretion when deciding whether to send their children to
As Tropical Cyclone Rae moves further South of Fiji waters and Category 2 Tropical Cyclone Seru tracks southeastward from the far west, a Heavy Rain Warning remains in fo
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