45 people have died after a bus plunged off a bridge into a ravine in South Africa.
According to the Department of Transport, the bus was carrying 46 passengers, with
The 62nd Sanatan Convention Tournament will start in Subrail Park Labasa from today.
The President of Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha Fiji, Dhirendra Nand says al
HMS Tamar, a British Royal Navy vessel permanently based in the Pacific, is currently in the country helping the government curb illicit drug trade in our waters.
The
The works on the ruptured main pipeline in Savura will commence today, and will go into the evening as the Water Authority of Fiji team and contractor, Flame Tree Develop
Deputy Prime Minister, Minister for Education, Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, says Good Friday and Easter encapsulates the essence of hope, redemption, and t
30 people now have a new job as Vinod Patel’s 19th branch will open in Tebara Plaza, Nakasi where 40 percent or 12 are women and the team will be managed by a female br
Good news for the recycling collection pillars in Lautoka as they received some personal protective equipment from the Pacific Recycling Foundation and Department of Envi
The Water Authority of Fiji hopes that the break in the rain will continue for the next few days so they can complete the repair works at Savura, Wailoku, and at this rat
Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku, has filed an appeal against the sentence of the former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Commissioner
Excitement is building for the Pet Shows, K9 Obedience Team Demonstration, Fiji Police K9 Parade in a bid to fund raise for the 1000 Paws Walk Event organised by the Soci
The Water Authority of Fiji is working overtime to get the water supply situation normalised in the Suva area as soon as possible.
According to WAF, their operational
DPP lawyer, Laisani Tabuakoro says they find the sentencing for Voreqe Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho disgraceful, and they will appeal the absolute discharge for Bainim
There was cheering and applause as former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho came out of court after Bainimarama was gr
The Fiji Roads Authority will be conducting asphalt resurfacing works on sections of Queens Road in Nadi from this Saturday to next Monday.
The FRA says from 10pm Satu
The Fiji Roads Authority says improper household waste management has a drastic impact on our environment and is a great contributor towards flooding.
The FRA says im
Police are seeking assistance in locating 18-year-old Shreon Shamita Kumar, who has been reported missing at the Lautoka Police Station.
They say Kumar was last seen w
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji, while a Flash Flood Alert remains in force for all flash flood-prone areas, small streams and low-lying areas o
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho will be sentenced by Magistrate Seini Puamau today after they were found guilty
All Suva schools that are experiencing water supply disruptions caused by heavy rain and damaged pipes, will remain closed tomorrow.
This includes schools in the Suva
Magistrate Seini Puamau told the court today that she will be sending Kishore Kumar’s files to the Acting Chief Magistrate Josaia Waqaivolavola for orders for a psychia
Six people are missing and presumed dead after a container ship hit the landmark Francis Scott Key Bridge in the US city of Baltimore.
The Coast Guard says it had susp
Permanent Secretary of Education, Selina Kuruleca says they have to wait for the schools to give their reports regarding some photos circulating on social media of studen
The external examination dates for Year 8, Year 12 and Year 13 students will be held from September to November this year.
According to the Ministry of Education curri
A healthy baby should have 20 teeth, an adult teeth should have 32 teeth and a senior citizen must have 20 teeth at the end of their life if you do not have the right num
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says in today’s meeting, they hope to create a platform for mutual exchange between the Fiji Gover
The Water Authority of Fiji says work is expected to start soon at the ruptured trunk main caused by a landslip along Savura Road in Wailoku and the expected recovery wil
The stop departure order for Carpenters Fiji Limited Director, Daniel Whippy who is charged with counselling the commission of an offence, has been lifted by the Suva Mag
A Heavy Rain Alert is now in force for the whole of Fiji while a Flash Flood Alert remains in force for all flash flood prone areas, small streams and low lying areas of
All health facilities in Suva will be open today, and the Ministry of Health is working closely with the Water Authority of Fiji to ensure that all affected health facili
Ebuto Crossing on Ebuto Road in Ba is closed to all traffic after sustaining structural damages due to the continuous heavy rain.
The Fiji Roads Authority is urging dr
A 32 year old man of Naleba, Labasa has been charged with the alleged murder of a 28-year-old taxi driver in Waisali, Savusavu last week.
Assistant Commissioner of Pol
A Flash Flood Alert remains in force for all flash flood prone areas, small streams and low lying areas of Viti Levu while a Flash Flood Alert previously in force for flo
Rescuers are still searching for six roadworkers who were on a bridge that was brought down by an out-of-control container ship in the US city of Baltimore last night.
Thousands of people are expected to continue to face low pressure to no water supply after a ruptured trunk main caused by a landslip along Savura Road in Wailoku.
The
Due to the disruption of water supply to most areas in the Central Division, all Suva schools that are affected are closed today.
The Ministry of Education is advising
The 43-year-old mother who is charged with one count of act with intent to cause bodily harm to her 16-year-old daughter has been granted bail by the Suva High Court.
The Vusuya Naari Shakti Mothers Club from Nausori celebrated Holi by singing folk songs in Suva City today.
While sharing her message at Sky Glory, club president, Sal
People should expect an increase in Police presence from today and going into the Easter long weekend.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says they
There is still no confirmation from the Water Authority of Fiji on when water supply will be fully restored.
People have been contacting us asking when will water will
People are advised to stay indoors and away from windows and keep children and pets indoors as a Severe Thunderstorm and Heavy Rain Alert is now in force.
The area
The Fiji National University have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Oceanic Health Providers Limited to establish a robust framework for collaboration, and foster
The new National Program Manager for Fiji 7s, Gareth Baber will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8 tonight.
Baber arrived in the country earli
The UN Security Council has called for an immediate ceasefire in Gaza after the US did not veto the measure in a shift from its previous position.
It also demanded the
Indigenous communities across the region are leading the fight against climate change not just out of choice, but out of necessity.
This was emphasised by Assistant Mi
Taniela Rokovuaka of Nasekula village in Labasa could not hold back his emotions when he was told that he has won a GWM Cannon L 4WD vehicle in the TotalEnergies Fuel, Re
A Flash Flood Warning is in force for flash flood prone areas, small streams and low lying areas of Lautoka, Nadi, Ba, Rakiraki, Sigatoka, Tavua and Yaqara.
A Flood A
The lawyer for the 28-year-old Police Officer charged with one count of murder of a man in Suva City earlier this year, has disputed the cause and nature of the post-mor
i-Taukei students from Baulevu High School in Nausori have proved the actual meaning of unity in our multi-racial country as they were seen performing a Holi song at thei
The villagers of Waiyanitu in Namosi are pleading with the Government to build a new bridge as their old bridge was damaged due to the heavy rain experienced over the pas
The Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji encourages people to embrace diversity and unity as the nation celebrates the joyous festival of Holi today.
The Na
The Fiji Roads Authority is urging all drivers to be vigilant and maintain caution while driving during heavy periods of rain as most areas in the central division have r
Holi is a festival of diverse colours and it unites people in a joyous celebration of love, friendship and the triumph of good over evil.
This were the words of the De
The Embassy of the People’s Republic of China says as far as the Embassy knows, the owner of Yue Lai Hotel, Zhao Fugang is a Fijian national, and they have suggested t
Holi is a festival of colours and in our multi-racial and multi-religious country, it is an occasion that unites families and friends.
These were the words of the Depu
A Flash Flood Warning is now in force for flash flood prone areas, small streams and low lying areas of Lautoka, Nadi, Ba, Rakiraki, Sigatoka, Tavua and Yaqara.
A Floo
Holi is a festival of diverse colours and it unites people in a joyous celebration of love, friendship and the triumph of good over evil.
This were the words of the De
24-year-old Etuate Koroisau, who allegedly assaulted and robbed a Nadera businessman last week, has been remanded by the Nasinu Magistrates Court.
Koroisau appeared b
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reassured those affected by heavy rain and floods last week that the coalition government stands ready to provide them with necessary a
98 Driver Licences have been cancelled while 4 Driver Licences have been suspended from the 1st of August 2023 to 1st of March 2024 by the Land Transport Authority due to
Continuous heavy rain has resulted in flooding in Koronivia Road, Wainibokasi Road, Vuci South Road and Ratu Kadavulevu Road in Nausori. Koronivia resident, Prashant Pr
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says the allegations raised by Australia's 60 Minutes Television Show in relation to Suva’s Yue Lai Hotel owner is not new, as
As Fiji steps further to preserve the importance of our marine ecosystems for generations to come, Tourism Fiji launched its second Counting Coral Sculptural Coral Gene B
The Fiji National University and Fiji Corrections Service have entered into a partnership to train and develop the staff and inmates of the Corrections Service.
Speaki
A Suva-based primary school has been affected as students are still waiting for their bus cards to be distributed, which was delayed by the Ministry of Education Office.
As Hindus prepare to celebrate Holika Dahan tomorrow and Holi on Tuesday, people are being reminded of the teaching of the festival which is resolving conflicts, mending
The case of 29-year-old Lice Litia Mudunabole of Naivuruvuru, Verata, Tailevu who was charged with allegedly obtaining money from the M-PAiSA platform through deception h
A 25-year-old teacher will be produced at the Nausori Magistrates Court today charged with allegedly sexually assaulting a 17-year-old student.
Police say the accused
Vatoa villagers in the Lau Group have requested the Government to provide savings and investment services to maritime islands in the Eastern Division.
This was raised
Playing their civic duty, the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces, through its Headquarters Joint Task Force, had deployed teams to assist the National Disaster Manageme
As we get into the week of Easter, a family in Cunningham are still trying to come to terms that the head of the family has passed on after he was allegedly assaulted by
Police investigators are pursuing leads in relation to the Flagstaff burglary reported earlier this week.
Divisional Police Commander Central Superintendent of Police
The 24-year-old man who allegedly assaulted and robbed a Nadera businessman last week has been charged and will front the Nasinu Magistrates Court today.
Divisional Po
The 16-year-old girl whose body was found near the river at Naloaloa Village in Savusavu had drowned.
Divisional Police Commander North SSP Kemueli Baledrokadroka says
Police are currently searching for the suspect who allegedly assaulted a 68-year-old man, resulting in his death.
Divisional Police Commander South Senior Superintende
30 children from the Hanisi Mission Assembly of God Sunday School ministry used their time out from school to be part of the church's preparation for Palm Sunday.
Worr
Following the flooding in many parts of the country such as the greater Suva area, Rewa Bridge, and parts of Nausori, Ba and Nadi mainly due to blocked drains, Minister f
God loves children the most.
This is the sentiment shared by the Minister for Education, Viliame Gavoka, as thousands of families celebrate Palm Sunday.
Gavoka says
Fiji is known to have one of the best policy frameworks when it comes to women’s empowerment in the Pacific region and it has taken great strides in not only promoting
A 64-year-old man was injured and two homes in Niudamu, Nakasi have suffered damages after a mini-tornado ripped through the area yesterday afternoon.
Niudamu, Nakasi
As Christians all over the country celebrate Palm Sunday today, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua is encouraging children to strive for their dreams.
Coming out victoriou
All four gunmen who carried out a deadly attack that killed at least 133 people and injured 140 at a packed concert venue in Moscow, have been arrested.
Authorities sa
All schools will reopen and resume classes from tomorrow.
Permanent Secretary for Education Selina Kuruleca says the decision to reopen school after such a calamity wa
Food rations have been distributed to the affected families in Barara, Navakai and Naisoso-Taiperia in Lautoka as Prime Minister Sitiveni concluded his two-day visit to f
Some homes have been damaged in the Nakasi area yesterday afternoon due to strong winds.
Nakasi resident Ricky Prasad says the incident happened at about 2pm yesterday
Russian intelligence says that at least 40 people have been killed after gunmen attacked a packed concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow.
Russia's Health Minister Mi
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says they have received complaints regarding the misuse of 'Halal' certifications by certain businesses for marketing purpo
The lack of consistency in the communication system is a major challenge for Nukuni villages on Ono Levu Island in the Lau Group, as it is a key hindrance to the well-bei
As hundreds of farms have been affected by floods in the past few weeks, the Minister for Agriculture, Vatimi Rayalu, has assured farmers that assistance will be provided
Army Green will face DXC Barbarians in the 48th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s men’s final tonight.
Army thrashed Dominion Brothers 24-0, and Barbarians beat NZ 7s 10-0.
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Kemueli Valetini has done it again breaking the Waratahs hearts after a successful drop goal to give the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua their first win against the Waratahs i
Fijian singer Sumeet Tappoo has been honoured with a USA Presidential Medal for his dedication to humanitarian and philanthropic endeavours.
Tappoo, who is currently t
We are lucky that the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are sponsoring us today.
This was the sentiment shared by St Tabitha Home Matron, Kula Diluilui to fijivillage News as
There are more girls than boys in school, with more girls graduating from secondary schools and more women graduating from tertiary universities however, this is not tran
Selita Navusolo and her workmates say they are here to support the Swire Shipping Drua and Waratahs wing Mark Nawaqanitawase.
Navusolo and Luisa Nabati who live in Nad
The Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s side is expecting a tough and physical battle when they take on the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby Women’s competition at Chu
A 68-year-old man has passed away after he was allegedly assaulted by a man who was heavily intoxicated in Cunningham.
Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations
An 11-year-old boy has been electrocuted while playing in his backyard.
Divisional Police Commander West, Senior Superintendent of Police Iakobo Vaisewa says the unfor
Great news for cane farmers as the third payment of $23.14 per tonne of cane supplied for the 2023 season crop will take place this Wednesday.
It will bring the price
It will be the perfect team to lay a strong foundation again for our Fiji Airways Fijian National Men's and Women's 7s as the National Program Manager for Fiji 7s, Gareth
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reassured those affected by the heavy rains and flooding experienced throughout the country over the past few days that the coalition g
The princess of Wales is undergoing cancer treatment.
Catherine says it was a "huge shock" after an "incredibly tough couple of months".
But in a positive message,
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