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
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
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Outdated and harmful terms like “people with intellectual disabilities” and “unsound mind” must be abolished and political parties need to genuinely support peopl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
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
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.
T
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.
A
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.
T
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
Fiji Women's Rights Movement Executive Director, Nalini Singh and Head of Family Health for the Ministry of Health, Doctor Rachel Pillay appeared on fijivillage Straight
A call is being made to support a submission by the Fiji Women’s Rights Movement (FWRM) and Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre (FWCC) to have temporary special measures for 3
Queen Victoria School and Tailevu North College have been crowned the boys’ and girls’ champions respectively of the Coca Cola Tailevu Zone competition that was held
Shailendra Raju, who was a campaigner for the People’s Alliance in the 2022 general elections and also a former executive of the Fiji Labour Party and former Private Se
The Ministry for Women, Children and Social Protection is very concerned about the recent attack on an elderly couple in Labasa where one of the victims is still in seri
Father and LegendFM radio personality, Jerry Ligairi is making a heartfelt plea to everyone for assistance to help save his son’s life.
13-year-old Alexander Ligairi
The Fiji Institute of Chartered Accountants Annual Congress, which will be held at the Crowne Plaza Fiji Nadi Bay Resort and Spa, has been boosted by a $60,000 sponsorshi
Following concerns by many teachers on the delay in payment of their salary and FNFP contributions, Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says they are actively working
The Damodar Group and Yatu Lau Limited have officially begun their development partnership in Serua, marking the occasion with a traditional sevusevu ceremony presented t
A 6-year-old boy with Fijian links has died after a tonsil surgery at Southern Cross Hospital in Auckland earlier this week.
The family was told that a complication oc
A call to have more Members of Parliament rather than having more Ministers and Assistant Ministers has been made by the people of Tailevu.
The call was made by the Ta
A 51-year-old woman was charged with one count of manslaughter arising from breach of duty after she allegedly left her 18-month-old grandson unsupervised which resulted
Fiji needs about 500 pacemakers every year, more doctors who can carry out pacemaker implantation and people to provide technical support for pacemaker services at the CW
The frustration and stress caused by delayed payments for teachers if left unaddressed lead to a decline in morale and performance, ultimately affecting the students who
The government should dedicate more funding towards human rights movements and the empowerment of women, and it should stop funding the military.
The Coordinator of th
In a significant step to enhance Fiji’s maritime security capabilities, the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Jone Kalouniwai, signed a M
The Social Empowerment and Education Programme is calling on the Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights to explore all possible methods to simplify and promo
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad is calling on Pacific leaders to meet urgently to map a firm regional response to the unfair tariffs
President of International Women's Association Fiji says the shortage of IV fluids, particularly saline, remains a pressing issue.
Compain says while they acknowledge
The University of Fiji has reported an unprecedented level of the achievements of female students across all sections and academic departments at the university over the
A species of wolf that died out some 12,500 years ago lives again as the world’s first successfully de-extincted animal, according to Dallas-based biotech company Colos
The National Fire Authority is calling on business owners, especially eatery proprietors, to ensure that flammable items likely to cause a fire are stored properly in a s
Great news as local band InsideOut has been selected as the main entertainment act for the HSBC Los Angeles 7s on the 3rd and 4th of May.
As proud ambassadors of Fijia
A man in his 60s from Rakiraki has died in an accident along the Kings Road near Ellington.
Police say the man was driving near Ellington yesterday afternoon, when he
Youth Parliament will be held this year which aims to build confidence of upcoming leaders, especially women.
Minister for Women, Sashi Kiran confirmed this during the
A 38-year-old man was charged with allegedly raping his 13-year-old daughter while in another incident, a 35-year-old man was charged with allegedly raping and sexually a
Calls to bring back the Senate are being made by most of the participants during the consultation on the three electoral laws hosted by the Fiji Law Reform Commission.
With bullying becoming a significant concern in every school around the country, the Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is calling on parents, communities, the Vanua a
We are committed to building an education system that is modern, inclusive, and effective for all Fijians.
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says the review of th
A total of $43.1 million has been successfully distributed to 213,520 students for Back to School Support for the 2025 school year, through M-PAiSA, MyCASH and Post Fiji
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says they do not expect a major fallout for Fiji’s economy in the short to medium term following t
Police are currently conducting their investigation after an empty bullet shell casing was found on a Fiji Airways flight that arrived in Nadi from Sydney last evening.
The United States President Donald Trump has threatened to impose new 50 percent tariffs on Chinese imports if Beijing does not lift its retaliatory duties on the U.S. ex
The Ministry of Finance has announced a series of face-to-face public consultations in the lead-up to the formulation of the 2025-2026 National Budget, with the first se
The Ministry of Education must come up with a clear explanation of why FNPF deductions for teachers have not been deposited into their accounts for the past two months.
As with constitutions Fiji has a proud record of sampling electoral systems. Each process has its advocates but apart from our previous Government there aren’t many fan
SODELPA is calling for the return of the constituencies in the electoral system as consultation on the review of three electoral laws began today.
While speaking in fr
As dengue cases rise in the country, the Ministry of Health confirms that intravenous (IV) fluids are not out of stock.
Some medical experts have said that the IV stoc
Many teachers who have started teaching this year are raising serious concerns about not receiving their pay since the school term started while the Education Minister A
People in Viti Levu and Vanua Levu will soon benefit from free mobile eye screenings thanks to Island Medical Centre.
Island Medical Centre Managing Director Azad Ali
Year 12 and 13 students of Jeremaiah Raibevu College will now have access to two new classrooms and a science lab after the opening of a new building this afternoon.
P
Tributes for the late VITIFM iconic personality Maikeli Radua continue to pour in from Fijians overseas, as they remember the voice they grew up listening to on the radio
With many minor crime cases including theft going unreported, the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu says they are committed to restoring trust by way of improving se
A heavy rain warning from severe thunderstorms is now in force for the interior and Southwestern parts of Viti Levu including Nadi to Sigatoka and the Coral Coast and Sou
As women are more vulnerable to the issues of domestic violence, gender discrimination and other social and physical issues, the Committee on the Elimination of Discrimin
The Parliamentary Committee on Economic Affairs has begun nationwide consultations as part of its review of the Fiji Development Bank's 2022 and 2023 reports.
The Comm
Two families in Ba are mourning the sudden loss of their children, both students of Xavier College, as the Ministry of Health confirms that one died from dengue while the
13-year-old Miliana Mailekutu has been reported missing since Saturday.
Police confirmed the matter to fijivillage News this morning and said a report has been lodged
The recent increase in tariffs imposed by the United States of America may also impact housing prices in Fiji.
Minister for Local Government and Housing, Maciu Nalumis
A 13-year-old boy remains admitted at the Pediatric Intensive Care Unit, while another 13-year-old is in the Intensive Care Unit at the CWM Hospital following an accident
The Electoral Law Reform Commission will be looking at the requirement of five percent threshold to get into the Parliament.
Chair and former Chief Justice, Daniel Fat
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