A 10-year-old Indigenous boy has died by suicide while he was under the care of the Western Australian government.
The boy, who cannot be named, was under the care of
Ahead of the release of his fourth Bad Boys movie this summer, Will Smith revived his Men in Black character for a surprise performance at this year's Coachella festival.
Some civil servants in Levuka have raised concerns regarding rural allowance, inadequate healthcare resources and non-reporting of workplace injuries.
These issues wer
To strengthen its digital infrastructure and foster a thriving e-commerce ecosystem, the Fiji Government is pushing forward with ambitious initiatives aimed at integratin
The Chairperson of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission, Pravesh Sharma will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8pm tonight.
Unsafe sexual practices and the use of injectable drugs have been identified as the contributing factor to the rise of HIV and AIDS cases in Fiji, and the latest new HIV
Minister for Local Government, Maciu Nalumisa confirms the Lautoka City Council has called a tender to engage a lead consultant to oversee the Lautoka swimming pool proj
An early morning raid by Police on an inter-island vessel led to the discovery of substances believed to be marijuana destined for distribution.
Assistant Commissioner
Deputy Prime Minister and the Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the policies and procedures adopted by Fiji Airways to assess charter flights are transpar
It is a special day for one of the devotees, as he shares his birthday with Lord Ram on the final day of the Ram Navami celebration at the Shiv Mandir, Samabula.
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It is a special day for one of the devotees, as he shares his birthday with Lord Ram on the final day of the Ram Navami celebration at the Shiv Mandir, Samabula.
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Swire Shipping Fijian Drua lock, Isoa Nasilasila has recovered from his ankle injury and has been named in the run-on team for the crucial Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific
Good news for Nasinu Town Council staff as they are getting a 10 percent pay increase for their hard work and to recognise an increase in staff retention.
The Council
Setaita Rabuli, a mother of 4 children, wished that her late husband, who was her pillar of strength and mentor, to be present at her graduation day for Fiji National Uni
The SODELPA Management Board has stated in a letter to Deputy Prime Minister and SODELPA MP, Viliame Gavoka to comply with their directive by today and failure to comply
Newly appointed SODELPA Leader and MP Aseri Radrodro says he is a party man and he will respect the decisions of the Management Board.
While responding to questions by
As many Hindus in Fiji are celebrating the birth of Lord Ram today, the Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is urging people to live together in harmony as a family.
Sitiveni Naqica defied all odds to receive his Certificate in Agriculture Level 3 at the Fiji National University after falling from a breadfruit tree and severely injuri
A 71-year-old man who allegedly fraudulently obtained $10,000 to facilitate the processing of an investment visa has been charged and will appear in the Nadi Magistrates
About six people have died after a boat taking children to school capsized on a river in Indian-administered Kashmir.
Three children are still missing, according to lo
The Fiji National Blood Service is conducting a series of blood drives throughout various locations in Suva, which commenced last Saturday and will run until the 28th of
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has today made it clear that Deputy Prime Minister and SODELPA MP, Viliame Gavoka will remain as the Education Minister, and this is his c
As Hindus in Fiji will celebrate the birth of Lord Ram today, it reminds us to follow the path of righteousness and truth.
Lord Ram is hailed for his righteousness, go
It was an emotional day yesterday for Muslim inmates serving their time at the Fiji Corrections facility as the Fiji Corrections Service opened its doors to the families
Doctor Husnaeen Jasmine Hussain created history in Fiji by becoming the first woman to graduate in PhD Arts and Humanities Law at the graduation of the Fiji National Univ
As the Hindus will be celebrating the birth of Lord Ram today, Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is encouraging everyone to embrace the timeless teachings of L
The municipal councils do not have a budget for clearing and maintaining drains however the Ministry of Agriculture will work closely with the Local Government Ministry
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism, Civil Aviation and Education, Viliame Gavoka says he has been impressing on SODELPA not to do something that makes them lo
$5.3 million was used by the Fiji Roads Authority to construct the roads from Yawe to Daviqele in Kadavu.
Minister for Public Works, Meteorological Services, and Trans
Andrew Rageci who graduated with a Certificate in Music Level 4 from the Fiji National University received a standing ovation from his fellow graduates and lecturers toda
The MOU between the Government of Australia and Port Infrastructure and Services implements the People’s Coalition Government’s commitment to the revival of the shipb
The Electoral Commission is hopeful that it will get a response from the Constitutional Offices Commission to letters it has written about the recruitment of the next Sup
The University of Fiji’s School of Sciences and Technology together with the University of South Australia aims to deepen institutional ties, facilitate knowledge excha
Individuals need to know and understand their traditions and culture because it links to the Vanua, and contributes to our culture by providing resources for peace in soc
World-renowned and distinguished heart surgeon Dr. Shaun Setty and a team of skilled pediatric cardiac specialists from across the globe are conducting life-saving heart
The Municipalities currently do not have a budget for clearing and maintaining drains however the Ministry of Agriculture will work closely with the Local government on h
Our education curriculum is relevant however, it needs some change.
While responding to the questions on the strategic measures taken by the ministry in addressing the
There will be job opportunities for the people of Labasa after the President of the Labasa Chamber of Commerce, Vinesh Dayal has confirmed that works on a major commercia
As tension escalates between Iran and Israel, Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua has assured everyone that all our troops stationed at Golan Heights and the Middle
A man is in police custody after allegedly striking another man with a knife in Suva this morning.
Divisional Police Commander Central Superintendent of Police Farasik
A 32-year-old man has been arrested while another suspect fled from a roadblock site in Korolevu on Saturday night, following the discovery of white substances believed t
A suspect is currently in Police custody in relation to the murder of a 58-year-old man in Tavuki, Taveuni earlier this month.
Police say the victim’s body was found
The Fiji National University has apologised for sharing a post on their page yesterday with a video of P Diddy sharing a motivational speech in a graduation ceremony over
Deputy Prime Minister, Viliame Gavoka has been given an ultimatum by the SODELPA Management Board to relinquish his Education Ministry portfolio by tomorrow to allow inco
A Christian leader and several worshippers have been stabbed multiple times during a church service in Sydney, with the attack broadcast live on YouTube.
The alleged p
An investigation into alleged racial abuse of Swire Shipping Fijian Drua halfback Frank Lomani by a Melbourne Rebels fan has found the claim could not be substantiated.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says there were no consultations done on cashless payments and it will be withdrawn.
Rabuka highlighted to fijivillage News that no Mini
The Greater Good Foundation has raised concerns on the current approach by the Ministry of Agriculture where “Poison 1080” is being used to manage the increasing popu
The Trans Affirmative Action Guild, a Queer and Trans Organization in Fiji, condemns transphobic reporting and violence against the Vakasalewalewa community, and they are
As our ageing water infrastructure continues to create havoc on thousands of residents, it has been revealed that some areas have water pipes that are 101 years old.
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The SODELPA Management Board has now asked SODELPA’s Parliamentary Leader and Deputy Prime Minister, Viliame Gavoka to relinquish his Education Ministry portfolio and a
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the government needs to import more chickens from overseas because local chickens are so expen
The new wage rate will be effective from the 1st of August 2024, which will be announced in the budget address by the Minister for Finance.
This has been confirmed by
The death of the 19-year-old who was allegedly assaulted in Ba, and later passed away at the Lautoka Hospital has been cited as complications arising from his medical con
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is making an urgent call that the full force of the State from Home Affairs, Fiji Police Force and Ministry for Health and Medical Servi
Child discipline is an ongoing issue that teachers and parents continue to face in school and teachers are concerned that parents' interference in their profession is inc
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau says in 16 years under the rule of the FijiFirst government, our water sector endured shared neglect as they had no plan and
Police have positively identified the children seen in a video circulating on social media showing a group of youths allegedly role playing and assaulting a young boy in
The international community has reacted with alarm after Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel in its first direct attack on Israeli territory.
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Police have positively identified the children seen in a video circulating on social media showing a group of youths allegedly role playing and assaulting a young boy in
Following concerns raised by teachers in the Northern Division that they are not being released on time by their head of school, Minister for Employment, Agni Deo Singh s
More than 300 villagers from the Vanua of Nabukebuke in Namosi witnessed the release of the Turaga na Tui Namosi, Ratu Suliano Matanitobua from prison.
Ratu Suliano se
An urgent call is being made by the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission for the Fiji Police Force to thoroughly investigate the death of a 19-year-old se
Israel says they have intercepted the vast majority of more than 300 drones and missiles launched by Iran.
It says there were a small number of hits on its territor
Good news for people who faced water cuts in recent days due to the damaged 600mm main line along Princes Road as the Water Authority of Fiji has successfully installed t
The newly commissioned $23,000 Vabea access protection project in the district of Ono in Kadavu will benefit the villages of Vabea as they continue to battle climate chan
The Fiji Police Force and the National Fire Authority are jointly investigating four fires that occurred over the last two days including an incident that destroyed the N
Human rights defenders are crucial as they play a significant role in advocating for and upholding civil, cultural, economic, human, political, and social rights.
The
A one-year-old boy is alleged to have drowned in a creek near his home in Navaivai Settlement in Serua.
Police say they received a report of a baby boy floating in a c
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says the military is ready for any scenario after confirmation that Iran has launched drones towards the country.
This comes
People are being given an opportunity to save a life as a blood drive is currently underway at the Rups Mega Complex in Nakasi.
The drive is being organised by the Sat
Food establishments are reminded to immediately halt the selling of used cooking oil after the Consumer Council of Fiji, in a recent snap survey of 43 restaurants in Suva
Thousands of people living in Tamavua, Samabula, Mead Road, Nabua, Waimanu Road, Walu Bay and Lami will continue to face water cuts as the Water Authority of Fiji will sh
Five women and one man are dead following a man's stabbing rampage at the Westfield Bondi Junction shopping centre on Saturday afternoon.
NSW Police say a nine-month-o
Despite losing 34-21 to the Melbourne Rebels, the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s side will meet Western Force at home in the Super Rugby Women’s semi final.
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A baby is among eight people who have been stabbed at a shopping centre in Sydney's east, NSW Ambulance says, with reports a number of people have been killed.
Emergen
Suva Rugby defeated Nadroga 31-22 in their Skipper Cup match this afternoon.
Both teams came into the match without any loss, and this defeat was Nadroga’s first.
It was a great moment for the High Commissioner of Malaysia to Fiji Nor'Azam Mohd Idrus and his wife Evi Alenafiastutie, as they hosted the Eid-al-Fitr at their residence
Building the ability of Pacific youth leaders who are civically engaged as they become peace-builders in their communities is the goal and should be recognized by society
105-year-old Mereselina Wati who would often emphasise to her children that the food they ate is always their medicine, was laid to rest in Bua by her 75-year-old son and
There is an attitude problem in the current generation of young workers where the culture needs to change.
This has been highlighted by the Minister for Employment, Ag
Water supply is expected to be restored to residents living along Waimanu Road, Lekutu Street, Mal Street, Toganivalu Street, Moti Street, Boron Road, the elevated areas
Telecom Fiji Limited and Vodafone Fiji have confirmed that they did not engage Fibre Network Engineering Communications Pte Ltd to lay fibre cables along Princes Road, an
A Police investigation is now underway in relation to a video circulating on social media showing a group of youths allegedly role playing and assaulting a young boy in t
A 16-year-old has been charged with murder after the stabbing two teenagers outside a school in Sydney’s west yesterday afternoon while police continue to search for ot
Fetching water from contaminated wells and carting water on bullocks will be a thing of the past for the villagers of Vusama and Naveisabasaba in Nadroga as their Water M
A team from the Republic of Fiji Military Force and the Fiji Police Force will depart the country to assist in the Solomon Islands general elections.
While farewellin
The Constitutional Offices Commission is still in the process of analyzing the appointment of the Supervisor of Elections and no decision has been reached as the COC is d
Repair works on the damaged 600mm main line along Princes Road will be delayed after the Water Authority of Fiji team identified that the fault is located next to a thrus
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau says incidents such as the one that occurred along Princes Road in Tamavua should never be condoned, and human stupidity, ign
The ARUKA Fiji held a barefoot walk campaign today to commemorate World International Day for Street Children at the Albert Park in Suva and to experience some of the thi
Fijian Vishal Prasad who is the Campaign Director for Pacific Islands Students Fighting Climate Change will be awarded the Global Citizen Prize and celebrated for his eff
To ensure the safety of workers who work in environments that are severely impacted by climate change, the Ministry of Employment is committed to reviewing relevant OHS l
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that any civil servant can seek redress by filing a complaint and the Prime Minister will decide if an appointment was based on ra
Works on the 600mm line on Princes Road should be completed by tomorrow morning.
Water Authority of Fiji Chief Operating Officer, Seru Soderberg confirmed this in a pr
63-year-old Dr Pradeep Krishan Tiwari, who has become the first person in Fiji to graduate with a PhD in insurance law from the University of the South Pacific, says wher
It was an emotional moment for 25-year-old Eva Tovoleisuva after she graduated with a Bachelor of Commerce and Management during the USP Laucala Campus Graduation ceremon
Five students from the University of Fiji have been awarded with the title of Fellow of the Royal Society of Arts, Manufactures and Commerce, commonly known as the RSA af
Following questions raised by farmers on what assistance is being provided to those affected by floods and heavy rain, the Ministry of Agriculture is advising farmers to
Student passengers are once again being warned not to wave flags from moving buses and vehicles, as this poses risk to buses, vehicles and road users during major school
Thousands of people living in Tamavua, Samabula, Mead Road, Nabua, Waimanu Road, Walu Bay and Lami are unsure when water supply will normalise as repair works on the dama
As thousands of people living in the Tamavua, Samabula, Mead Road, Nabua, Waimanu Road, Walu Bay and Lami areas face water cuts, the Water Authority of Fiji says repair w
As thousands of people living in the Tamavua, Samabula, Mead Road, Nabua, Waimanu Road and Walu Bay areas face water cuts, the Water Authority of Fiji says repair works o
OJ Simpson, the former American footballer turned actor who was controversially cleared of double murder, has died aged 76.
San Francisco-born Orenthal James Simpson r
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