It was an emotional moment for 21-year-old Ashaan Raniga from Yalalevu, Ba, as he graduated from the Fiji National University with honours in the presence of his grandpar
As the Pacific faces new and emerging challenges, the partnership with New Zealand remains crucial for our collective stability and prosperity.
The Deputy Prime Minist
Fijian Ross McDonald has been honoured by the United Grand Lodge of England with the prestigious Grand Master’s award, the Order of Service to Masonry, in recognition o
Good news as the 8th station for Fiji Pine Limited will soon be established in Natewa, Cakaudrove and will boost local development.
Fiji Pine Group Executive Chairman,
Good news for the people of Natewa in Cakaudrove as the Natewa Health Centre has received much-needed medical supplies and equipment.
Fiji Pine Group's Executive Chair
Kishore Kumar will be sentenced tomorrow for the Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lenora Qereqeretabua matter after he pleaded guilty to six counts of causing harm
For Fiji to be able to move forward, it needs to have a common belief that transparency, inclusivity, and reconciliation are not signs of weakness but the very foundation
Of the 574 students graduating from Fiji National University, 392 are women.
This was highlighted by the Coordinator of the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre, Shamima Ali, du
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reminded civil servants of the sacrifice they are expected to make and is urging them to recommit themselves to their calling of being
To push the agriculture sector to another level, Agriculture Minister, Vatimi Rayalu will be making a $250 million budget submission.
Rayalu says they currently ha
Our growing reliance on connectivity and digital infrastructure networks for government services, telecommunications, commerce, healthcare, electricity, transport, means
Category 1 Tropical Cyclone Tam, located to the North of New Caledonia is not expected to directly impact the Fiji Group.
The Nadi Weather Office says it continues to
The Pacific Recycling Foundation is currently in close consultation with key government ministries as it continues to work with its partners, aiming to roll out a series
Father of two, Moiz Chaudhary from Sigatoka, won a gold medal today after graduating with a Postgraduate Diploma in Education from the Fiji National University at the Vod
Creating special allocation of seats for women in Parliament may appear progressive on the surface, but in reality, it risks being tokenistic—elevating a few selected i
Doctor Eci Tekuru Naisele has been appointed as the new Director of the Fiji Higher Education Commission.
While speaking at the event, Minister for Education, Aseri Ra
The University of Fiji presented its first journalism and media studies graduates to the world last week.
UniFiji says all graduates had the benefit of learning their
Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka has reassured all travellers that Fiji remains a safe destination as Fiji gives the highest priority to the safety and security of our
The Trump administration has said it is freezing more than US$2 billion (FJ$4.6 billion) in federal funds for Harvard University, hours after the elite college rejected a
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
Magistrate Yogesh Prasad has ordered the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions to provide a full list of witnesses in former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
All Blacks and Blues winger Mark Tele’a is set to sign with Japanese club Toyota Verblitz at the end of this year’s Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific season.
The 28-
The Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, acknowledges the launch of the Women in Tech Fiji Chapter, which marks a pivotal moment in the nation
A heavy rain warning is now force for Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca Group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands while a heavy rain alert is now in force for the rest of Fij
More than 10 families in Uciwai, Nadi are demanding the Water Authority of Fiji to provide them with at least water carting trucks if they cannot provide running water as
Today you bear the weight of success, hope, dreams and accomplishment of yourself and your families as you graduate.
This was shared by the General Secretary of the Fi
Pop star Katy Perry became the biggest name in an all-woman group to safely blast off into space, roaring into the cosmos on one of billionaire Jeff Bezos's rockets.
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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the Fijian Teachers Association General Secretary Paula Manumanunitoga has a habit of attacking
Graduating as the son of a late farmer from Nawamagi Village in Nadroga is a testament to the idea that regardless of your socio-economic background, nationality or where
Villagers of Naivilaca in Rewa can now breathe a little easier as a newly built seawall promises to protect their homes, farms, and future from the ongoing threat of coas
Pop star Katy Perry and journalist Gayle King have blasted off into space on a Blue Origin rocket, in the latest wave of space tourism for the rich and famous.
The tri
Nick Frost, Paapa Essiedu, Janet McTeer and Paul Whitehouse will appear in the forthcoming Harry Potter TV series, US network HBO has confirmed.
Frost has been cast as
A van and a bus have been involved in an accident along Reservoir Road in the last hour.
The van crashed into a nearby tree while the bus has sustained damages as well
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
Deputy Secretary Operations in the Ministry of iTaukei Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts Jone Navakamocea has been appointed as the Acting Permanent Secretary in the Mi
Great news as the Savusavu Hospital has received physiotherapy equipment and towels worth more than $5,000, donated by Medical Aid Abroad, New Zealand.
In an interview
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission expresses grave concern regarding a recent social media post published on the platform Chat (Fiji), which targets
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
Expect a rainy Easter Friday as a heavy rain alert is now in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca Group, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.
The Nadi Weather Office
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua will be embarking on an official overseas mission where he will meet with the Republic of Fiji Military Forces sol
The Fiji Trade Union Congress is concerned about the large number of foreign workers coming into Fiji taking up jobs that could easily be done by locals.
FTUC National
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 Family He
Former VITIFM Content Director, Litia Daugunu has now been appointed as a board of trustee of USA Netball.
She has made history as she is the first person with links t
Good news to the women of Lavena Village in Taveuni is that the government has handed over a fishing net as part of their commitment to supporting women fishers and stren
Kishore Kumar’s hearing for the case where he allegedly uttered abusive words towards the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Agni Deo Singh
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 infrast
Mohamad Tariq Khan Investment is bringing a new retail and commercial project to Seaqaqa, as the $5 million double-storey complex is expected to be completed by next year
While New Zealand’s easing of visa laws has been welcomed with open arms by Pacific islanders, the management of Fiji's largest state-of-the-art 130-bed specialty priva
Kishore Kumar’s hearing for the case where he allegedly uttered abusive words towards the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations, Agni Deo Singh
The body of the 21-year-old man who went missing in the Navua River last Friday has been found.
Police say the body was found yesterday afternoon.
They say the man
Chinese officials are calling on US President Donald Trump to "completely cancel" his so-called reciprocal tariffs, as a trade war between the world's two biggest economi
61-year-old dairy farmer, Mitieli Tikoduadua of Nukuloa Village in Lutu, Wainibuka grew up carrying milk cans for miles before putting them on bamboo rafts to get to the
The Ministry of Health will be developing guidelines and training materials for healthcare workers to improve their understanding and response to menopause in women.
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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
Police are continuing their search for a 21-year-old man who went missing in the Navua River on Friday.
Police say the victim had attempted to swim across the river ne
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka calls on the nation to strengthen our values, nurture respect, and build environments where our children can grow with purpose and dignity.
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Fiji, Professor Shaista Shameem has expressed her dismay at the way in which the budget consultations for educational funding end
Health, infrastructure and education issues were discussed during the budget consultations held at the Rishikul Sanatan College Hall.
Members attending the consultatio
The history of indentured labourers arriving in Fiji over 140 years ago was a defining moment for both our countries, India and Fiji.
Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe
A woman who scammed Facebook Marketplace users has admitted to taking hundreds of dollars off buyers before ghosting them and failing to hand over goods.
46-year-old T
People can expect a lot of rain today into tomorrow as a weak trough of low pressure lies slow moving over the Eastern parts of Fiji.
The Nadi Weather Office says this
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 surgica
A 27-year-old man is in Police custody while a search is underway for his accomplice for their alleged involvement in an aggravated robbery in Savusavu on Friday night.
A sound equipment worth more than $1,000 was stolen from a temple in Rakiraki yesterday, and the Rakiraki Police are investigating a case of alleged sacrilege.
Police
US President Donald Trump's administration has exempted smartphones, computers and some other electronic devices from "reciprocal" tariffs, including the 125% levies impo
Residents of the Qauia Settlement in Lami are calling to return to the multiple constituency based voting system.
While speaking during the Electoral Law Reform Consu
Accessing vital healthcare services for Tuberculosis is a challenge for people living in remote islands.
This is the sentiment shared by Ministry of Health Tuberculosi
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
Former National MP Anae Arthur Anae has launched a petition demanding a free three-month visitor visa for Pacific people.
Anae argues that New Zealand’s current immi
The long wait for a bridge for the people of Waibasaga Village in the interior of Naitasiri may finally be nearing an end after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka made a shor
Sparks flew at the National Budget Consultation at USP last night as Pacific Polytech Chairperson Dr Ganesh Chand and USP Vice-Chancellor Professor Pal Ahluwalia butted h
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has warmly welcomed the recent announcement by the Government of New Zealand to ease visa restrictio
People from all walks of life, locally and internationally, have shown their support towards raising funds for 13-year-old Alexander Ligairi, who is currently admitted to
A grandmother and resident of Nawaki in Nadi, Kala Wati, has shown that “learning never ends” after becoming one of the 29 participants in the Practical Bookkeeping a
Chair of the Electoral Law Reform Commission and former Chief Justice, Daniel Fatiaki, says people attending consultations on the electoral laws have unanimously called f
The University of Fiji and the Pacific Specialist Healthcare have signed a far-reaching Memorandum of Understanding which covers support for supervised medical attachment
Police have clarified that there was no fight or brawl at the Suva Bus Stand as claimed in a video shared widely on social media.
Police say their operations team from
A man and a 1-year-old child lost their lives in a tragic road accident in Seaqaqa last night.
The first victim, a man in his late 40s, was driving along the Labasa-Na
The Program Manager for Diabetes Fiji, Kini Marawa, is urging the government to re-direct the funds collected from the taxing of sugar, sweetened beverages, alcohol and t
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
Teachers that have not received their salary for the last 8 weeks, their pay has been processed and will get paid next week or the following pay.
Minister for Educatio
The celebration of the 15th South Pacific Business Development Businesswoman of the Year awards and Foundation Day media launch is not just a celebration, it is a movemen
Calls are being made to increase the number of seats in Parliament to allow for the temporary special measure of reserving at least 30 percents for women.
Imrana Jalal
Fiji faces significant challenges monitoring its Exclusive Economic Zone due to limited access to advanced technologies such as AI and drones.
Deputy Chairperson for F
FICAC has recovered $900,000 from $1.2 million in proceeds of crime linked to the conviction of Feroz Jan Mohammed in 2015.
Mohammed was sentenced to eight years impri
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has called on the Government to urgently address gender-related issues by reviewing and enhancing existing nation
A desperate mother is making a heartfelt plea for assistance in raising money for her 13-year-old son, Manvit Manish Lal who is battling a rare skull tumour.
Manvit’
113 students from the Centre for Appropriate Technology and Development in Nadave today celebrated their achievements after graduating with certificates and toolboxes as
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
It was a proud and emotional moment for Eseroma Bogidrau Veiliutaki and his wife, Olivia Bogiviti Veiliutaki, as the couple graduated together at the Vodafone Arena today
A 50-year-old man charged with allegedly indecently assaulting an 8-year-old girl will appear in the Nasinu Magistrates Court this afternoon.
Police say the man and th
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
Outdated and harmful terms like “people with intellectual disabilities” and “unsound mind” must be abolished and political parties need to genuinely support peopl
Discrimination against women journalists in Fiji has become normalised by many, leaving journalists silenced as they continue their work.
This has been highlighted by
FICAC will reevaluate charges against former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation CEO, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Vimlesh Sagar.
They
Child abuse and exploitation materials generated by AI are becoming an increasing concern, with Fiji stepping up its efforts to tackle the issue through international coo
Students will have easier access to services provided by the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service as they showed off their 5 ICT Initiatives and 1 framework which was l
The people of Savusavu joined in celebrating National Coconut Day as Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Culture, Heritage and Arts, Ifereimi Vasu, reaffirmed the coconut tree�
A man in his 50s has passed away following an accident along the Kings Road near Naviyago in Lautoka.
Police say the man allegedly lost control of his vehicle, causing
There is relief for Fijians who need pacemaker procedures done as a team of volunteer specialist doctors and nurses from New Zealand, led by renowned cardiac physiologist
The constitutional motion hearing for former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho, has been adjourned to the 22nd of this mont
Burger King Fiji has reaffirmed its support for the Coca-Cola Games with a hybrid sponsorship worth $10,950 to foster youth engagement in athletics and support the develo
An initiative that will significantly boost tourism and trade between Fiji and Cairns in Australia, Fiji Airways operated its inaugural Nadi to Cairns flight yesterday, l
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
For students pursuing careers in healthcare, embracing cultural diversity is not just an added benefit but a crucial component for success which improves the quality of c
The Constitutional Offices Commission will establish a tribunal to investigate allegations of misbehaviour against the suspended Commissioner of the Fiji Corrections Ser
History suggests the Wellington rematch between the Hurricanes and Crusaders will be tight and the game tonight will be a closely contested one.
The last three meeting
The former first lady has not accompanied her husband to several high-profile events including Donald Trump's inauguration and the funeral of former President Jimmy Carte
Earning his PhD from the University of the South Pacific was not just an academic achievement , it was a journey made possible by the unwavering support of his wife’s b
Women going through menopause, at the prime of their employment, have left their jobs abruptly because they cannot cope with their work and their employers do not underst
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
Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says saline solutions are in stock at the Fiji Pharmaceutical and Biomedical Services Centre (FPBS) while IWA (Fiji) Preside
China has slapped retaliatory tariffs of 84% on all US imports, deepening a trade war between Beijing and Washington.
It comes as Trump had earlier put a 104% tariff o
The 2025–2026 National Budget Consultations officially began this week with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad addressing key private
To combat the recent outbreak of dengue, the Suva City Council has mobilized its Health Inspectors to actively support the Ministry of Health.
The Council says over th
There was a standing ovation for University of the South Pacific gold medalist recipient Mahia Trinity Pareti Alfereti, who graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Mathem
The Social Empowerment and Education Programme needs to adopt a much more broader, progressive, and forward looking outlook in the way it views issues surrounding it as o
President Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause for countries hit by higher US tariffs but a trade war with China has escalated.
In a dramatic change of policy, ju
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
Good news for the workers of Warwick Hotels and Resorts who received a 4.5 percent increase in wages and allowances.
This is after the National Union of Hospitality Ca
Basketball great LeBron James has become the first professional male athlete to have his likeness depicted in a Ken doll.
Mattel Inc. unveiled the LeBron Ken doll yest
Former Chief Justice and Chair of the Fiji Electoral Law Reform Commission, Daniel Fatiaki says women in Naitasiri felt comfortable enough to raise their voices during th
Highlanders’ Fijian outside back Jacob Ratumaitavuki-Kneepkens will be making his long-awaited return to the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific when he lines up against hi
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 ones they
As people will have a chance to give their opinions on the National Budget, the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has had discussions
Two people have been remanded for an alleged aggravated robbery case that occurred in Pacific Harbour earlier this month.
It is alleged that on the 4th of April 2025,
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 Corre
The Online Safety Commission has condemned the homophobic and harmful remarks made on social media about a child who is fighting for his life.
Commissioner Filipe Bat
The United States of America President, Donald Trump has announced a 90-day pause on higher tariffs for dozens of countries but hikes levies on China to 125 percent.
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A British Army soldier who climbed a wall to record his female colleague having sex before showing the clips to other servicemen has been dismissed from the service.
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Fiji national, jurist and lawyer Imrana Jalal has called on the Fiji Law Reform Commission to consider electoral law consultations in the evenings or weekends.
Jalal
A fire that broke out at the University of the South Pacific’s Lower Campus in Laucala this morning has been successfully contained by the National Fire Authority.
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A call is being made to break the silence on menopause as there is very little understanding of what menopause is, resulting in many women suffering in silence.
This h
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