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Naviyago village headman’s wife calls for suicide awareness after son’s death and other attempted cases
The wife of the village headman of Naviyago in Lautoka, Laite Kuruilase has called on people to spea
19 hours ago
Young man commits suicide in Nasese, please seek help if you are facing challenges
Suicide remains a silent killer in our country as cases of concern continue to emerge this year wher
19 hours ago
Nursing Association President Doctor Vudiniabola to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8 tonight
Fiji Nursing Association President, Doctor Adi Alisi Vudiniabola will appear on fijivillage Straight
8 hours ago

FICAC charges soccer commentator with corruption-related offences
A part-time soccer commentator, Ajnal Anal Bhai has been charged with 51 counts of obtaining financi
4 hours ago
Govt to grant over 450 leases for residential purposes on State land in 2024
The government is expected to grant more than 450 leases for residential purposes on State land this
5 hours ago
Residents call for collective efforts to tackle drainage issues in Navua
Residents living in Navua and nearby areas are calling for collective efforts to tackle drainage iss
5 hours ago

Youths to fundraise for tar sealed roads at Naviyago Village
To ensure that the villagers of Naviyago in Lautoka have proper roads, the village youths has taken
5 hours ago
President’s surprise birthday during Eid-al-Fitr celebration at Malaysian High Commissioner's residence
It was a surprising moment for the President of Fiji Ratu Williame Katonivere as the Malaysian High
19 hours ago
Dogs to be based at the Coke Games to ensure safety of athletes and students - Tikoduadua
Proactive steps are being taken by Police and government to ensure the safety of students and athle
19 hours ago

Single mother graduates with honours despite financial struggles faced for the past 5 years
Salote Taukeisalili was full of joy as all her hard work paid off after she graduated with a Bachelo
USP
19 hours ago
Dogs day out at Albert Park on Sunday with SPCA’s Tim Howick-Smith 1000 Paws Walk
It is a big dog day out as the Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) is calling on
21 hours ago
18 to 34 years-old make up 53 percent of Fijians open to digital financial services
53 percent of consumers surveyed between the ages of 18 to 34 years-old show that the younger demogr
24 hours ago

Man to front court for alleged murder in Sakoca
A 45-year-old man who is alleged to have seriously assaulted a 38-year-old man in Sakoca resulting i
1 day ago
FWCC encourages bystander intervention in domestic disputes by taking appropriate safety precautions
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is greatly saddened by the tragedy of a bystander being killed at S
1 day ago

24/04/2024
Long-time BBC presenter Huw Edwards resigns months after explicit photo scandal
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
7 hours ago

23/04/2024
Coca-Cola Games torch ends tour at CMF College, Basden College, AOG High School and International School Suva
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
18 hours ago
Mary J. Blige, Cher, Kool & The Gang, and A Tribe Called Quest to be inducted into Rock and Roll Hall of Fame
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
21 hours ago
FRA says roads in Navua have been repaired while residents say some roads are still in bad condition
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
FRA
22 hours ago

9 children involved in traffic-related accidents this month, 4 still remain admitted
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
23 hours ago
Police Constable charged by FICAC with 2 counts of bribery
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
23 hours ago
9 children involved in traffic-related accidents this month, 4 still remain admitted
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
24 hours ago

Coalition government to extend retirement age for specialised experts in Civil Service to 62 years
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
24 hours ago
Sacked former home affairs boss Mike Pezzullo admits to his 'mistakes', warns of China's cyber, cognitive and kinetic threats
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
1 day ago
‘Deadpool and Wolverine’ trailer drops as they unite to save a world
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
1 day ago

Chand urges youth to embrace their culture and tradition this Hanuman Jayanti
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
1 day ago
It will be hard to get them to their side - Radrodro
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
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22/04/2024
FCCC urges people to be aware of advertisements claiming to offer free government-sponsored medical benefits
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging the public to exercise caution when encountering online advertisements claiming to offer free government-sponsore
2 days ago
Australian Defence Force Chief commends Fijian troops
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
2 days ago
There is no disarray - 18% of students yet to redeem their bus cards 8 weeks into the term - Gavoka
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
2 days ago

Cremation will help with overcrowded burial space - Tikoduadua
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
2 days ago
China's Foreign Minister Wang Yi visits PNG, saying Pacific nations aren't 'the backyard' of other countries
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
2 days ago
Man allegedly assaults wife under the influence of alcohol in Delainavesi
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
2 days ago

Anti-Scam Taskforce plans to set up Scamwatch Centre to give people early warning on scams
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.
2 days ago
Hamaza singers One Crew Band motivated by the passion they have for singing
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
2 days ago
Man assaults wife under the influence of alcohol in Delainavesi
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
2 days ago

38-year-old man dies after intervening in a domestic dispute in Sakoca Settlement
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
2 days ago
Fire destroys elderly man’s 2 bedroom home in Labasa
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
2 days ago
Israeli military concludes deadly raid on refugee camp in the occupied West Bank
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
2 days ago

Health Ministry urges people to beware of fake Free Medical Insurance Posts
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
2 days ago
LDS church donates $171,692 to the Fiji Govt to support health care infrastructure
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
2 days ago

21/04/2024
Prof. Prasad rejects Usamate’s concerns regarding price hikes and unchanging income
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
3 days ago
42 villages identified to relocate due to climate change
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
3 days ago
About 969 million people to vote in the 2024 India Elections
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
3 days ago

PRF calls on people to set aside differences and work together for the betterment of our environment
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
3 days ago
More than 500 members of RFMF attended reconciliation and restoration church service today
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
3 days ago
Employment Minister visits Vatukoula Gold Mine workers regarding long pending strike issue
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
3 days ago

Ministry of Education embraces online learning for teacher development
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
3 days ago
Pacific Polytech offers short courses below 40 credit points for those interested in trades
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
3 days ago
Fiji government appoints consultants to review national minimum wage and sectoral wages
The Fiji Government through the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations has appointed Consultants to conduct the comprehensive review of the Nationa
3 days ago

20/04/2024
Members of the RFMF gathered at State House to celebrate President Ratu Wiliame’s 60th birthday
Members of the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces gathered at the State House this morning to extend their birthday wishes to President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere who cele
4 days ago
Police in search for 16-year-old Sitiveni Ravono from Nadi
Police are seeking assistance in locating 16-year-old Sitiveni Kurulatabua Ravono who was reported missing at the Namaka Police Station. Police say Ravono left home fo
4 days ago
20 Police officers part of Fiji delegation that are off to support security for Solomon Islands elections
Twenty Fiji Police Officers are part of the Fiji delegation alongside their comrades from the Republic of Fiji Fiji Military Forces and the Australian Federal Police to s
4 days ago

Radrodro is new SODELPA Leader and Gavoka remains as Minister for Education
Aseri Radrodro has been endorsed as the new leader of SODELPA and former leader and Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka remains as the Minister for Education. Radrodr
4 days ago
Relief for Nursing Association as government approves payment for nurses
Fiji Nursing Association President, Doctor Adi Alisi Vudiniabola has acknowledged the government for securing the payment for the nurses, as this has been the main issue
4 days ago
SODELPA split into two
SODELPA's support is split into two with some supporting the Deputy Prime Minister Viliame Gavoka to continue as the Party Leader while some have shown their support for
4 days ago

Man sets himself on fire outside Trump's Manhattan hush money trial
A man has set himself on fire outside the court in Manhattan where former President Donald Trump's hush-money trial is being held. After dousing himself in a liquid, h
4 days ago
SDA Church in Fiji extends Matanigasau to family for alleged murder after 55 years in Vanua Levu
The Seventh Day Adventist Church in Fiji presented a Matanigasau to the family of a teenage girl who was allegedly murdered at Vatuvonu High School premises 55 years ago
4 days ago
SPBD to undertake 2 milestones in the next few months including disbursement of $100m
The South Pacific Business Development has revealed that they will be undertaking two milestones over the next few months which include the disbursing of $100 million som
4 days ago

FDB achieved remarkable 112 percent growth in net profit in 2023
The Fiji Development Bank (FDB) has achieved remarkable growth in net profit, with a year-on-year increase of over 112 percent which was revealed during the publishing of
4 days ago
NFA partners with Queensland Fire and Emergency Services to enhance firefighting capabilities
In enhancing their service, the National Fire Authority had a milestone achievement earlier this week as they signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Queensland Fir
4 days ago
6 new jobs created as January Tea Time opens at Damodar Complex in Labasa
Six new jobs have been created as January Tea Time Coffee Shop opened its first branch in Damodar Complex in Labasa. Director of January Tea Time, Lily Yuen says they
4 days ago

19/04/2024
Buna hatrick puts Drua into the final in front of historic sold out crowd
Super fullback Atelaite Buna scored 3 tries for the Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women to help them secure a 25-14 win over the Western Force in front of a sold out crowd
5 days ago
Court denies bail for Suva murder suspects
The Suva Magistrates Court has refused to grant bail to 28-year-old Abdul Imraan and 26-year-old Zahid Hassan for the alleged murder of a man in Suva. The two have bee
5 days ago
Tickets all sold out for Drua double header
In a historic first, tickets are all sold out for the Drua double-header games this afternoon at the HFC Bank Stadium. The Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women play the W
5 days ago

2024 Korean Week
The Korean Embassy in Fiji is delighted to announce the 2024 Korean Week, featuring three distinguished events: the 2024 K-Pop Fiji Festival, the 2024 Korean Film Festiva
5 days ago
Why the brutal attack on 19 yr old is not being raised as a serious issue – Sharma
Chair of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission, Pravesh Sharma is questioning the Police whether the people who allegedly brutally assaulted a 19 year
5 days ago
34% increase in overall crime, 67% increase in illicit drugs cases last month
A 34 percent increase in overall crime was recorded last month while there was a 67 percent increase in illicit drug cases. Police also confirm that there was a 33 per
5 days ago

Indonesia volcano eruption sparks tsunami fears
Authorities in Indonesia have issued a tsunami alert after a volcano erupted five times in the province of North Sulawesi, spewing a column of smoke more than a mile into
5 days ago
Man remanded and for allegedly wounding another man on Terry Walk
The man who allegedly wounded another man on Terry Walk in Suva on Tuesday has been remanded in custody by the Suva Magistrates Court. 53-year-old Sireli Cava has been
5 days ago
Speaker urges better support for Corrections officers amidst high-risk conditions as AG promises changes
Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has shared his experience of being imprisoned and is urging the Fiji Corrections Service to better resource the wardens as t
5 days ago

We are ready for the Canes – Ikanivere
As with everything new, there comes new adventures. That was the reply of Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain, Tevita Ikanivere on the new 9 and 10 combination of Simio
5 days ago
9 more successful surgeries conducted at Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital
Nine successful surgeries have been conducted for children born with congenital heart disease at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital within three days led
5 days ago
Two men charged with alleged murder of a man in Suva
Two men have been charged with the alleged murder of a 33-year-old man at McArthur Street in Suva earlier this month. The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions
5 days ago

Teachers permitted to leave work earlier for Fijian Drua matches
Teachers are permitted to leave work earlier today to watch the Fijian Drua matches as the Education Ministry is inviting all Suva teachers to demonstrate their support i
5 days ago

18/04/2024
Couple busted for methamphetamine in Nabua
A couple has been arrested and busted in Munda Lane, Nabua for allegedly being involved in the distribution and sale of methamphetamine weighing more than 1 kilogram.
6 days ago
No decision made to remove the International Women's Association from CWM - Dr Lalabalavu
Health Minister, Doctor Atonio Lalabalavu says there has been no decision made to remove the International Women's Association, and they welcome any assistance from peopl
6 days ago
FCCC to begin market inquiry in the grocery sector
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission will undertake a market inquiry into the pricing practice of the entire industry, which will commence on the 1st of May thi
6 days ago

28-year-old man dies in Tabia accident this morning
A 28-year-old man has died in an accident at Tabia in Labasa this morning. Police say the man was driving along the Labasa to Seaqaqa Road at around 4 this morning whe
6 days ago
Why is Health Ministry trying to oust IWA - Compain
Direct attempts were made earlier this week by the Ministry of Health to disengage from the International Women’s Association who have been voluntarily assisting the mi
6 days ago
70,000 to 80,000 people leaving Fiji in the last 18 months affects economy – Prof. Prasad
About 8 percent or 70,000 to 80,000 of the Fijian population has left the country in the last 18 months which is indicating towards a weaker consumer spending. This ha
6 days ago

Only $10,000 allocated to human trafficking unit in the budget - Naivalurua
FijiFirst MP, Ioane Naivalurua is concerned that only $10,000 was allocated to the Ministry of Home Affairs Human Trafficking Unit in this financial year, when human traf
6 days ago
LTA cracks down on illegal car racing along Queen Elizabeth Drive in Nasese and other hot spot areas
The Land Transport Authority of Fiji’s enforcement team is cracking down on illegal car racing activities through several combined operations with the Fiji Police Force
6 days ago
2,000 jobs in the mining industry - Vosarogo
2,000 people are currently employed in the mining industry for three different operations in Fiji while the exploration sector employs another 100 people. Minister for
6 days ago

Authorities to investigate death by suicide of 10-year-old boy who was under the WA government's care
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
6 days ago
Will Smith rocks 'Men in Black' theme song during surprise Coachella appearance with J Balvin
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.
6 days ago
Rosie Holidays invests $1 million in Fiji's First Zero-emission EV hotel transfer vehicles
One of Fiji's most iconic tourism and hospitality organisation, Rosie Travel Group has invested $1 million in Fiji's first-ever fleet of electric tourist passenger vehicl
6 days ago

Civil servants in Levuka raise concerns about inadequate healthcare resources and rural allowance
Some civil servants in Levuka have raised concerns regarding rural allowance, inadequate healthcare resources and non-reporting of workplace injuries. These issues wer
6 days ago

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