The bail variation ruling for Thakor Punja has been set for next Friday, as he wishes to travel to Australia for spinal surgery and disc replacement.State witness and CWM
The two men who allegedly robbed a man of $9 and his watch at Top Shop in Raiwaqa last month have been remanded into custody as they await their bail hearing on Wednesd
The Mataqali Boutolu from Yasawa believes one solution to a drug-free village is to establish a police post in the area.42-year-old Aporosa Lesaqele says they have been u
34 year old fitness trainer Jonathan Hill, 39 year old Ponipate Mateyawa, 49 year old from New Zealand John Taotala, 40 year old boat captain Iliesa Cokanasiga, and 33
Parents who are still waiting to receive the government’s $200 Back-to-School Assistance have largely been affected by changes in their personal details, particularly p
The Suva Magistrates Court has granted bail to former MP Simione Rasova to travel to Australia to attend the Liberal Party’s Campaign Summer School and International Pr
An 18-year-old student in Nadi died early yesterday morning after being run over by a vehicle. Police say that the student, who was allegedly drunk, is believed to have b
Tanya Waqanika’s lawyer, Barbara Malimali has requested FICAC to provide document or proof that there was a municipal or general election in 2024, as this is relevant t
More than a hundred people gathered at the India House in Suva this morning to celebrate India’s 77th Republic Day, commemorating the adoption of the Indian Constitutio
A suspended bench warrant has been issued for lawyer Shazran Abdul Lateef pending the outcome whether he is on bail or in remand.Lateef's case was called before Suva Magi
The mother of one of the 15-year-olds trapped under the Mount Maunganui landslide has remembered her son as a "kind and beautiful" person. Max Furse-Kee was one of six p
American rock climber Alex Honnold climbed the Taipei 101 skyscraper on Sunday without any ropes or protective equipment.Cheers erupted from a street-level crowd as he re
India is celebrating its 77th Republic Day, marking the day the Constitution of India came into force in 1950 after being adopted by the newly independent nation the prev
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran is calling on the Online Safety Commission and Fiji Police Force Cyber Unit to urgently look into social me
Members of the Shincheonji Church of Jesus, Lautoka branch, went ahead with their regular city clean-up campaign on Saturday morning despite sudden heavy rain.The clean-u
To establish multiple institutions concurrently with more to follow speaks to innovation, confidence, and a deep belief in Fiji’s economic resilience. Deputy Prime
Determination and sacrifice marked one family's back-to-school journey as 59-year-old Asaeli Saumaka and his wife travelled from Nadi to Suva in search of affordable and
The growing threat of drugs in Fiji’s villages is being ignored in community meetings.These were the words of Eroni Daunibau who says there is an urgent need for aware
People tend to frown when Luke Thompson compares “Bridgerton” to Shakespeare.But the British actor, who leads the latest season of Netflix’s blockbuster romance sho
15 police officers who have just returned from tour of duty to three United Nations Peacekeeping Missionsv have been commended for their dedication and professionalism.A
Water Authority of Fiji CEO Seru Soderberg is urging people to not throw things such as dye and chemicals into the wastewater network as it can harm the environment and
Students in Natewa in Cakaudrove, Vanua Levu will no longer have to travel long distances for secondary education after the opening of Naweni Secondary School.While speak
About nine people are employed now following the opening of
Jason Auto & More Pte Ltd in Vatuwaqa.Owner Jason Chandra
says the new vehicle dealership will not only
A community on Matana Street in Nakasi is still reeling in shock after a father and son tragically lost their lives in a house fire on Friday night.Neighbour Naren Naidu
The MC for the UB40 One Love Tour has been locked in and it is none other than TikTok sensation and 2025 Australian TikTok Creator of the Year winner Ilai Havea Matangi
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha taking proactive steps to introduce an SSDPS Fiji Certification for vegetarian products, allowing Sanatan followers to confidentl
Concerns are being raised by Tacirua East residents after four homes were broken into over the last few days while Police say they can confirm 2 burglary reports.Despite
Multiple road accidents have been reported around the country due to speeding, combined with slippery roads and wet weather.From vehicles overturning in Talenaua in Serua
The Land Transport Authority is urging all drives to slow down, as speeding fines have doubled in some categories. Drivers exceeding the speed limit by less than 15 km pe
The US military says they have carried out a strike on a vessel in the eastern Pacific, killing two people.US Southern Command, in a statement says, intelligence confirme
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rain is now in force for the eastern parts of Viti Levu from Navua to Suva, through Nausori, to Korovou, Natadradave and Naitasiri
Good news for pet owners in the Nasese area as a dog desexing and health clinic is being held at the Nasese Church today.The clinic is organised by the Muanikau communi
Many in the Central Division are without electricity due to a fault however, Energy Fiji Limited cannot confirm when services will normalise. Affected areas include Su
Two people have tragically passed away in a house fire at Matana Street in Nakasi last night.Police investigators are still at the scene this morning.They are yet to retr
Former Canadian Olympic snowboarder and alleged drug kingpin Ryan Wedding has been arrested in Mexico and will be extradited to the US after years on the run.Wedding, who
India is confident that their partnership with Fiji will continue to flourish as India’s expertise in renewable energy, digital technologies, and climate resilience o
People turned up in numbers for the Australia Day Vuvale Bootcamp and Sports Clinic at Albert Park this morning.The day started off with some warm ups to get people ready
University of Fiji Vice Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem says the University of the South Pacific has been hoaxed into defending a political opinion as an academic on
A joint team from Water Authority of Fiji, the iTaukei Land Trust Board, and the Department of Lands will meet directly with the landowners next Tuesday to formally prese
Several thefts were reported across Bau Island tueday morning, affecting boat owners and villagers.
According to villagers, a boat and engine were stolen from Vatulasawa
The Fiji Corrections Service says there is a need to review the provisions of Clause 7(1)(b) in the Criminal Records Bill regarding the rehabilitation of inmates.While ma
The mataqali Nabukarabe of Nakama Village in Macuata will soon close the Nasarava water catchment if the Water Authority of Fiji fails to pay leases arrears amounting to
For thousands of small business owners in Fiji who have struggled to secure loans, today marks a new beginning.The Fiji Government has officially launched a Request for P
Dealing with the drug situation in Fiji now needs everyone's efforts and we all need to move to the front line and play our part.Those are the stern words of Minister for
Public Service Commission Chair Luke Rokovada says they are giving former Permanent Secretary for Fisheries Atelaite Rokosuka a second chance by giving her the role of
Following concerns raised by people that DMC outlets were frying beef patties and non-meat items, such as fries, in the same cooking oil, the restaurant chain has decided
The Fiji National University Council, under the leadership of Chancellor and Chair, Semesa Karavaki says the bypassing of the lawful governance structure of FNU has creat
The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service has clarified that they continue to provide scholarships for Psychology, Counselling and Sociology under the Minimum Cut Off M
Service delivery by civil servants is expected to improve as 41 civil servants have graduated from the first Introduction to Government Machineries programme. While spea
The University of the South Pacific says the views expressed in an opinion article by Senior Fellow at USP’s Graduate School of Business and former FijiFirst Minister
France's High Commission in French Polynesia has reported the seizure of 4.87 tonnes of cocaine in its maritime zone, reportedly bound for Australia.The armed forces in F
A Nadi community initiative helping young people leave street life behind through care, skills training and employment has received support from the relevant minist
The Tamavua Action Group is now urging the Government to appeal the High Court ruling dismissing the Stay of Execution Orders on the Great Han development project on the
Members of the public are being reminded that the Biosecurity Fiji Tongan Fruit Fly Regulations 2025 are now in force, and anyone who fails to comply will face fines.Bios
Westpac Fiji has farewelled one of its longest-serving and most respected leaders, Angelina Ram, who retires after an extraordinary 54-year career.Westpac Fiji CEO Shane
A yacht offshore from Saweni Beach Road that caught fire this morning was successfully extinguished by the Lautoka Fire Brigade.NFA says crews were dispatched at 9am foll
The much‑anticipated Border 2 releases in theatres today, starring Sunny Deol, Ahan Shetty, Varun Dhawan, and Diljit Dosanjh, directed by Anurag Singh.The excitement ar
A 16-year-old boy has drowned while swimming in Narewa River in Nadi.Police say the boy was swimming with friends when the incident occurred yesterday. His friends man
He has the power. Amazon MGM has released a trailer for “Masters of the Universe,” Travis Knight’s live-action adaptation of Mattel’s “He-Man and the Masters of
Nearly 70 percent of Fiji’s poor live in rural areas, up to 82 percent of drug-related crimes are committed by young iTaukei men, and more than 90 percent of HIV cases
A 15-year-old boy has passed away following an accident in Nadi.Police say the 15-year-old, along with seven other students, was travelling towards Nadi from Nausori High
Residents in Lautoka turned out in large numbers at the IYC Children’s Park to recycle bottles and cans, helping the environment following the launch of the Return and
60 percent of respondents support retaining corporal punishment in schools, according to the Fijian Teachers Association during its submission to Parliament on the Educat
The six people including four Ecuadorian nationals and two Ba men who appeared in the Rakiraki Magistrates Court in relation to the 2.64 tonnes of cocaine at Vatia Whar
As legal challenges and issues continue to be raised regarding the construction of buildings like Great Han on the Tamavua Ridge along Princes Road in Suva, Engineers Fij
The Fijian Teachers Association has opposed a total ban on corporal punishment in schools, saying such a move would worsen disciplinary problems and place further strain
Solicitor General Ropate Green has revealed in the High Court they want to keep the terms of settlement between the Judicial Services Commission, and the Office of the A
Residents in Kashmir, Lautoka can now breathe a sigh of relief after enduring two days without water, as the supply has now been restored.Speaking to fijivillage News, Di
None of the files submitted regarding the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner have sufficient evidence to sustain any cr
iTaukei children in rural communities are falling behind at alarming rates, with nearly 30 percent failing Year 8 examinations and around 20 percent dropping out by Year
Six people including two Ecuadorian nationals and two people from Ba are currently appearing in the Rakiraki Magistrates Court after they were charged in relation to the
Miss Fiji Dr Peggy Ravusiro will be reinstated and represent Fiji to the Miss Pacific Islands Pageant next month in Nadi.After government intervention, Acting Prime Mini
Following the drug bust in the Vatia Waters last Friday, five people have been charged in connection with the seizure of 2,630 parcels of cocaine during a coordinated rai
The trial for Former National Fire Authority of Fiji Board Chair John O’Connor and Carpenters Fiji Managing Director Daniel Whippy has been scheduled from 3rd November
Search and rescue efforts are expected to resume later today for a man in his 40s who went missing in the Mahurangi River, near Warkworth, New Zealand, yesterday.Police r
Residents in Kashmir, Lautoka are facing ongoing water supply disruptions, with businesses and households without water for the past three days.
A businessman in Kashmir
Miss Pacific Islands Pageant Director, Ana Tuiketei has stressed that the Miss Fiji Pageant does not tolerate bullying.Tuiketei stated this in response to allegations mad
Miss South Pacific Pageant Director, Ana Tuiketei will be holding a press conference with their lawyers at 2pm today at Yue Lai Hotel.This is in response to the claims ma
Children living on the streets will no longer face each day without care and protection, as a new Child Wellbeing Centre is set to support vulnerable children across Fiji
Former Minister for Fisheries and Forests Kalaveti Ravu and Principal Fisheries Officer for the Northern Division Tekata Toaisi have both been acquitted of the charges la
Acting Prime Minister, Filimoni Vosarogo says the press release on the Miss Fiji Pageant clarifies the decision reached by government in October 2025.
Vosarogo says it
Thousands of Savusavu residents continue to face water supply disruptions for the fourth day, and they are calling on the Water Authority of Fiji to find a long-term solu
Olivia Dean and Lola Young, two of 2025's biggest breakout stars, dominate the nominations for this year's Brit Awards, with five each.
Both are on the shortlist for arti
Following the drug bust in the Vatia Waters last Friday, five people have been charged in connection with the seizure of 2,630 parcels of cocaine during a coordinated rai
Keeping Nasinu clean remains a top priority for the year ahead, as depot workers pledge to lift service standards and strengthen their commitment to every neighbourhood t
In response to the statement by the Acting Prime Minister Filimoni Vosarogo, the Miss Fiji Pageant Committee has deferred to the line minister, Minister for Local Governm
A Severe Thunderstorm Warning for Heavy Rain is now in force for interior and southern parts of Viti Levu from Korolevu, interior of Ba, interior Nadroga-Navosa, Sigatok
The body of the 50-year-old man who went missing in the Tulahewa River last week has been found.Police say his body was discovered along the bank of the Tulahewa River, a
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Dr Sivendra Michael, have both been appointed as Distinguished Visiting Fellows
Fiji Airways (Fiji Link) will operate 44 additional flights to and from Savusavu Airport during the closure of Labasa Airport, which will be temporarily shut from 16 Febr
Residents along Navidamu Road in Salove, Seaqaqa are struggling with ongoing issues caused by the poor condition of the road.Speaking to fijivillage News, local resident
The Suva High Court has today dismissed the Stay of Execution orders of 20th November 2024 in its entirety.An extension of 14 days is granted to the Director of Environme
With less than a week for the first school term to commence, Vodafone Fiji is reminding parents and guardians that topping up and redeeming their child’s school bus car
A wreath-laying ceremony for the late former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase was conducted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliam
Fijians who qualify for a US business or tourist visa will be required to pay a bond of US$5,000, US$10,000 or US$15,000 before the visa is approved.The US Embassy says t
The Suva Magistrates Court has found former Secretary of the Independent Legal Services Commission (ILSC), Ifrana Nisha, guilty of corruption-related charges.Nisha was ch
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is calling for the immediate redrafting of Clauses 22 and 23 of the National Referendum Bill (No.46 of 2025), saying the proposed law r
The logic of moving the Fiji National University to the Ministry of Strategic Planning makes sense on paper however, a "smart idea" does not give this Government the righ
Families and communities in Lautoka can now earn cash while helping the environment, following the launch of the Return and Earn Centre by the Lautoka City Council.
La
The University of Fiji says USP’s Dr Mahendra Reddy’s remarks on tertiary education funding shows ignorance of the role of universities in nation-building.This comes
A 16 year old student and a 25 year old man have drowned in two separate incidents.The first case was reported to Korovou Police and involves a 16-year-old student from W
A woman in her 60s from Buca Village has passed away after a head-on-collision near Nasue Settlement in Vunilagi, Savusavu.
Police say the woman was a passenger in a vehi
The Duke of Sussex and other celebrity claimants accusing the publisher of the Daily Mail and Mail on Sunday of unlawful information gathering are "clutching at straws",
Residents of Savusavu are calling on the Water Authority of Fiji for answers, as they have been without water for the past three days despite experiencing heavy rain.Savu
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