Searing heat has forced 33 million children out of schools in Bangladesh as temperatures in parts of the country soared past 42ºC.
Schools and colleges will be shut u
Great news for Fijians who have their loved ones in the Cook Islands as they can now send and receive money through the Vodafone M-PAiSA platform.
The service has been
The surest way for the Government to respond to the cost of living is to raise incomes.
That is the comment of Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professo
The temporary suspension of the i-Taukei Land Trust Board’s consultations on Crown Grant and the Native Grant land is due to the establishment of a Steering Group by th
With the school holidays approaching and concerns about the involvement of children in drug-related activities increasing, the Fiji Police Force, with the assistance of p
A woman and four men from Nakasi are in police custody following a joint raid by officers from the Police Dog Unit and Fiji Detector Dog Unit, and the discovery of white
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the court has spoken after his application was refused to be an intervener in the cabinet reference case to the Supreme
To improve the service delivery at the Immigration Office, the Minister for Immigration, Pio Tikoduadua says they are trying to add 40 more new staff to the Immigration D
Running through the rain to reach the washrooms will be a thing of the past for the students of Lomary Secondary School after the BSP Financial Group Limited handed over
Legendary surfer and 11-time World Champion Kelly Slater, will compete in the 2024 SHISEIDO Tahiti Pro and Corona Fiji Pro as the World Surf League men’s wildcard entra
With the mass exodus of nurses, the shortage of nurses, nurses getting sick and even dying due to lack of rest which is being blamed on the 12 hour shifts, lack of proper
Restoration works are currently ongoing and water supply is being progressively restored to affected residents living along the Khalsa Rd junction to Colo-i-Suva.
This
The Suva High Court will deliver it’s ruling on notice where the Fiji Teachers’ Union has filed a civil case against the Permanent Secretary for Education and the Att
The body found floating near the Lami foreshore yesterday morning has been identified as a 58-year-old resident of Qauia Settlement in Lami.
Police say a post-mortem w
Telecom Fiji hosted a special event today to celebrate Girls in ICT Day 2024, honouring the contributions of women in the field of Information and Communication Technolog
277 little hearts have been healed by 10 visiting international teams.
While speaking during the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital’s second anniversary
SODELPA Leader and MP Aseri Radrodro was sworn-in as Minister for Education this morning by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere at the State House.
Radrodro undertook th
People are being encouraged to make their voices heard as the National Minimum Wage Review consultations begin today.
The National Minimum Wage Review consultants and
Three men will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today for allegedly defrauding a bank of $148,000.
Police say a 55-year-old man, who was employed as a senior mana
A man is in police custody after he allegedly murdered his wife at an apartment complex along Robertson Road in Suva this morning.
A report was received after 5am this
The world's most popular social media platforms TikTok has confirmed that they will be challenging in court an "unconstitutional" law that could result in it being sold o
Newly elected SODELPA Leader, Aseri Radrodro will be sworn-in as the Minister for Education again today however the swearing-in ceremony will be closed to the media.
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The RFMF and the Fiji Police Force Joint contingent who are currently in the Solomon Islands providing security for the country's general election are gracefully lifting
In a bid to mitigate the spread of diseases such as dengue fever, Navola villagers conducted a clean-up campaign in their village.
The clean-up campaign was led by the
Newly elected SODELPA Leader, Aseri Radrodro will be reinstated as the Minister for Education today.
This has been confirmed by Prime Minister and Minister for Civil S
Residents living just 15 minutes out of Suva along the Khalsa Rd junction to Colo-i-Suva have over the last couple of months been facing intermittent water supply, and ha
The body of a man was found this morning floating in waters off the Lami foreshore.
Police say a man residing in the area saw the body and then informed the Lami Polic
With the increasing threats in the Fiji Waters in terms of drug smuggling, trafficking, illegal fishing and other potential risks, the Commander of the Fiji Navy, Humphr
Despite claims that e-cigarettes are a safer option, they present a significant public health risk.
This was highlighted by the Minister for Health, Dr Atonio Lalabala
It was a great moment for the families of Year 8 student Trysha Nand and Year 6 student Aisha Prasad as they were awarded the 2023 Westpac Women and Girls Education Grant
University of Fiji Medical and Nursing students have taken up the initiative to conduct a clean-up campaign at the Navua Hospital this Saturday after calls received from
The Supreme Court will give their opinion on June 28th on the matter where Cabinet has made a referral to the Court concerning the interpretation of section 105(2)(b) of
Celine Dion has opened up about living with the rare neurological condition stiff person syndrome, saying, nothing is going to stop her.
In an interview the Canadian-b
In a sense of unity, three villages in the District of Naqarawai in Namosi have banded together to assist a teacher at the Naqarawai SDA Primary School who lost everythin
Police are calling on the public for assistance in finding 10-year-old Mele Maka and 14-year-old Sidney Ilaise Tupou Vakalahi, who have been reported missing.
Maka wa
Digicel Fiji today launched their Damodar City Experience store, featuring Fiji’s first 5G gaming experience centre.
The gaming experience centre at the Damodar City
A part-time soccer commentator, Ajnal Anal Bhai has been charged with 51 counts of obtaining financial advantage by FICAC, and a stop-departure order has also been issued
To ensure that the villagers of Naviyago in Lautoka have proper roads, the village youths has taken the initiative to organise a fundraising to construct a proper tar sea
Residents living in Navua and nearby areas are calling for collective efforts to tackle drainage issues in Tokotoko, Thompson Park area, Calia, Vashist Muni area, Nakaule
The government is expected to grant more than 450 leases for residential purposes on State land this year.
This has been confirmed by Minister for Housing Maciu Nalumi
Huw Edwards, the long-time BBC presenter who was often picked to anchor coverage of major news events, has resigned, nine months after he was the subject of a pornography
Fiji Nursing Association President, Doctor Adi Alisi Vudiniabola will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8 tonight.
Adi Alisi will reveal all th
It was an exciting morning for the students of CMF College, Basden College, Assembly of God High School and International School Suva after the Powerade Torch relay team
Salote Taukeisalili was full of joy as all her hard work paid off after she graduated with a Bachelor of Arts and Graduate Certificate in Education at the University of t
Proactive steps are being taken by Police and government to ensure the safety of students and athletes during the Coca-Cola Games next week as the Minister for Home Affa
The wife of the village headman of Naviyago in Lautoka, Laite Kuruilase has called on people to speak out and share their problems with someone they trust instead of reso
Suicide remains a silent killer in our country as cases of concern continue to emerge this year where people are resorting to end their lives.
In the latest incident,
It was a surprising moment for the President of Fiji Ratu Williame Katonivere as the Malaysian High Commissioner to Fiji Nor'Azam Mohd Idrus and his staff surprised him w
It is a big dog day out as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is calling on all Fijians to participate in the Tim Howick-Smith 1000 Paws Walk fro
The Rock and Roll Hall of Fame has announced their 2024 class of inductees.
In the performer category, this year’s inductees are Mary J. Blige, Cher, Dave Matthews B
After raising some concerns about the bad road conditions in parts of Navua, the Fiji Roads Authority says these roads have been made safe and accessible and all bus rout
Serious concerns have been raised regarding the safety of children as nine children have been involved in traffic-related accidents this month.
The Director Traffic, S
A Police Constable of the Fiji Police Force has been charged by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) with 2 counts of bribery.
It is alleged that
Serious concerns have been raised regarding the safety of children as nine children have been involved in traffic-related accidents this month.
The Director Traffic, S
The Coalition Government will be extending the retirement age from 60 to 62 years for specialised expert positions requiring scarce skills across the civil service.
Th
53 percent of consumers surveyed between the ages of 18 to 34 years-old show that the younger demographics are more open to digital financial services as revealed in the
Australia's former home affairs boss Mike Pezzullo has admitted he "made mistakes" that led to his 2023 sacking, as he issued a warning about the warfare threats China po
A 45-year-old man who is alleged to have seriously assaulted a 38-year-old man in Sakoca resulting in his death has been charged.
The man is formally charged with one
The bickering duo of Marvel are at it again: The trailer for Deadpool and Wolverine dropped earlier today, and finds Ryan Reynolds‘ Deadpool and Hugh Jackman’s Wolver
As many Hindus celebrate Hanuman Jayanti today, Bhagti Gyan Ramayan Jansamuh Davuilevu President Abinash Chand is urging the youth to embrace their culture, cherish it, a
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is greatly saddened by the tragedy of a bystander being killed at Sakoca Settlement while intervening in a domestic violence incident.
A huge challenge is in front of the newly appointed SODELPA Leader, Aseri Radrodro since some of its members did not support his appointment to the leadership role.
Wi
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging the public to exercise caution when encountering online advertisements claiming to offer free government-sponsore
The Fijian soldiers who participated in the training conducted by the Australian Defence Force were commended by the Australian Defence Force Chief, General Angus Campbel
The full efficient implementation of the E-ticketing process for students remains an issue as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Education, Viliame Gavoka says they a
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says cremation will help with the situation of overcrowded burial spaces while speaking on the lack of burial spa
China's top diplomat Wang Yi has taken a swipe at the geo-political jostling for influence in the Pacific, saying Pacific Island countries aren't "the backyard of any maj
A 52-year-old man is in police custody after he allegedly assaulted his wifeunder the influence of alcohol yesterday morning in their Delainavesi home.
Police say the
The National Anti-Scam Taskforce is currently working to establish a Scamwatch Centre so that people can get an early warning on scams that could start in the country.
A group of youths from Cunningham are putting themselves out to the world with some innovative singing from their neighbourhood, and this is catching the attention of man
A 52-year-old man is in police custody after allegedly under the influence of alcohol, he assaulted his wife yesterday morning in their Delainavesi home.
Police say th
A 38-year-old man has died after allegedly intervening in a domestic dispute in Sakoca Settlement in Tamavua yesterday morning.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operat
A two-bedroom house belonging to a 75-year-old farmer has been destroyed in a fire yesterday morning.
Police say the incident occurred in Naduna, Labasa.
They say t
Israeli troops have concluded a two-day operation in the Nur al-Shams refugee camp near Tulkarm, in the occupied West Bank.
This was confirmed by the Israel Defense Fo
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services is urging people to be aware of the fake Free Medical Insurance posts circulating on social media, which appears to be an atte
In bolstering the health care infrastructure in the country, the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints has entered into a contribution agreement by donating a total
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says prices of some food items have gone down and employment and income in the formal wage sector h
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission says if all 16 Pacific island countries had a Human Rights Commission, it would have made them a stronger collec
About 969 million will vote in the six-week-long election process of India’s giant elections to decide who will rule the world’s most populous nation.
Millions of
As the world looks forward to celebrating Earth Day tomorrow, the Pacific Recycling Foundation is making a call for people to set aside their differences and work togethe
More than 500 members of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and their family members were part of their family church service that was held at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva
The Fiji Mine Workers Union and people from the Vatukoula community have expressed their appreciation to the government after the Minister for Employment, Agni Deo Singh
There is a need in the education system for teachers to be encouraged to continue to learn in the space of learning for the better serving of the future generations of Fi
The Pacific Polytech Institutions in Fiji have offered opportunities to everyone eager to learn short courses and trades for jobs and they plan to take Certificate 4 leve
The Fiji Government through the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations has appointed Consultants to conduct the comprehensive review of the Nationa
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