Fiji’s Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua has called for greater regional unity and cooperation to strengthen maritime security across the Pacific,
The United States will require international visitors to pay a new “visa integrity fee” of at least US$250, added to existing visa application costs, according to a p
US President Donald Trump's administration has released a trove of records on the assassination of Martin Luther King Jr, including FBI surveillance files on the civil ri
Marist Brothers High School Head Boy, Isoa Dakunimata, has delivered a heartfelt message to young people across Fiji, urging them to stay away from drugs and rise above t
The Wallabies have been handed a major boost with the return of Fijian backrower and number 8 Rob Valetini to training ahead of their second test against the British and
Fiji and New Zealand have marked a significant milestone in their defence partnership with the historic deployment of two uncrewed surface vessels, known as blue bottles,
Bilateral trade between India and Fiji has reached approximately $180 million—in the year 2024–25 and this growing partnership is opening up new opportunities in heal
The Pre-Trial Conference for Apisai Madigibuli, who allegedly murdered his 25-year-old wife last year, has been adjourned to tomorrow.
This follows a request from his
54 year old Malcolm-Jamal Warner, an actor and artist who rose to fame as a child as Theodore Huxtable on The Cosby Show,” has died, according to a source close to the
At least 19 people have died and 164 were injured after a Bangladeshi air force training jet crashed into a school campus in the capital, Dhaka.
Footage from Milestone
In a landmark shift aimed at promoting academic excellence, 98 students from Year 9 to Year 13 at Marist Brothers High School have been awarded badges for outstanding aca
Police are requesting public assistance in locating 54-year-old Devendra Kumar, who was reported missing on the 10th of last month.
Kumar, an electrician residing at L
In a major step toward national healing, the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma has expressed its openness to collaborate with the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commissi
In an unprecedented display of media solidarity and collaboration, Fiji's major media organisations are uniting for the first time to co-host a historic Town Hall "Meet t
Police have confirmed that no arrests have been made in relation to the alleged break-in at the Shri Sanatan Dharam Ramayan Temple in Nadera last Thursday night.
This
A 36-year-old Labasa market vendor has been charged after allegedly obtaining $150 through a mobile phone scam involving a fake message from a department head.
Police
Police are investigating the fire at the Old CWM Birthing Unit at Amy Street, Suva last month after the National Fire Authority confirmed the building was deliberately se
Many people living in Upper Khalsa Road have been without running water since Friday, and the Water Authority of Fiji has not been able to confirm when supply will normal
Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu has issued a heartfelt plea to students, urging them to say no to drugs and to consider the long-term consequences of substance abuse
The villagers of Naqaidamu in Koro have raised concerns about individuals who are intoxicated and fail to follow village rules.
While speaking to fijivillage News, Vil
Former FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali's leave for judicial review against the President, Prime Minister and Attorney General has been granted by Suva High Court Jud
A sustained Ukrainian drone attack on Russia has caused Moscow's major airports to be temporarily closed and has seen at least 140 flights cancelled.
According to the
A 2.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded at Labasa Town around 4 this morning.
The Fiji Seismology Department confirms the quake struck at a depth of 10 kilometres and
Accessing clean and safe water is no longer a daily struggle for seven families in Tunalia Settlement, Nadi, following the commissioning of a new borehole water project b
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has raised concerns about overcrowding at the Korovou Remand Centre, revealing that the facility is
Drug-related incidents remain a concern for the Ministry of Education, with 3,627 cases recorded in 2023.
This was revealed by Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro wh
The International Court of Justice will deliver its historic first advisory opinion on the obligations of States in relation to climate change on Wednesday.
The landma
The Prime Minister’s International Business Awards, scheduled for Saturday, 29th November 2025, will celebrate local enterprise achievements and innovations, boosting e
Over 40 residents of Daulomani Safe Home, a sanctuary for vulnerable women and children on the outskirts of Lautoka, can now access their home more safely and easily, tha
Residents along the Rotary Club Link Road in Nailaga, Ba have reason to celebrate after the commissioning of a new access road funded under the Ministry of Rural and Mari
Around 60 percent of cane supplied to the Rarawai Sugar Mill is still being harvested manually, according to the Fiji Sugar Corporation.
This was confirmed during a vi
The 2025 Nadi Bula Festival represents more than just a celebration — it is a time to renew our commitment to hope, unity, and the strength that define Nadi and Fiji as
A man has been arrested in Savusavu for the alleged unlawful possession of illicit drugs, as the Savusavu task force intensifies its monitoring of suspicious and illegal
Three officers have died following an explosion at a law enforcement training facility in East Los Angeles.
Officials say the blast occurred yesterday at the Biscailu
The timely donation of five upgraded wheelchairs from the Bank of Baroda is a major boost for patient care, especially for those needing transfers for treatment, examinat
The Yellow Ribbon Walk is more than a symbolic gesture — it is a movement that challenges us to embrace change, not only in the lives of those who have stumbled, but al
Fiji has overtaken Papua New Guinea in terms of new HIV cases and is now ranked second in the Asia-Pacific region, behind only the Philippines.
This was highlighted by
Former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama told High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar in a special court hearing this morning that his pension should have been calculate
A heartfelt plea to reject drugs and consider the long-term consequences was delivered by Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu during his address as chief guest at the Joh
The amendment to the FNPF Act will allow members to rejoin FNPF once they withdraw if they later get back into employment.
This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Ministe
To promote digital payments and reduce cash use in Fiji, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service now accepts M-PAiSA payments at all its branches and Container Freight Stati
The iTaukei GDP per capita is in good standing, however, to sustain and enhance this progress, it is imperative that strategic policies and new initiatives are implemente
As the Yellow Ribbon Program continues, inmate Anil Chand says painting has given him a new mindset and a renewed sense of purpose.
Speaking to fijivillage News from t
People have raised serious concerns about the flood-prone road leading to Korociriciri Primary School, which has repeatedly disrupted bus services and student attendance,
The Nadera community has raised concerns following a third break-in at the Shri Sanatan Dharam Ramayan Temple last night.
In an interview with fijivillage News, Akeel
Chief Justice Salesi Temo has asked the interveners in the matter where government has sought the opinion of the Supreme Court on questions relating to the interpretation
Parliament has unanimously agreed to establish a Special Committee on the Sugar Industry to undertake a comprehensive review and provide strategic recommendations for its
Those offended by the comments can take it up.
Those are the comments from Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka after serious concerns raised by some people regarding the c
There has been no consideration for an out of court settlement with Barbara Malimali.
Those are the words of Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka today when fijivillage New
29-year-old Pranesh Sharma and 31-year-old Ria Ramira Chandra who are charged in relation to a case of alleged sextortion have been remanded in custody and will appear in
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is seeking a guideline judgement from the Suva High Court regarding the sentence of 57-year-old former school teacher Ki
Semi Naisevunivai, who is accused of killing Afroz Khan last year in Tailevu, will have his bail hearing on the 1st of August.
State Counsel Joshua Singh informed High
Fiji Corrections Service Principal Corrections Officer Jone Sigavou says the percentage of inmates re-offending and reintegrating into the community had decreased before
A Fijian national will appear in the Brisbane Magistrates Court today after being charged with allegedly indecently exposing himself on a domestic flight in Australia.
The 2025/2026 National Budget is short-sighted, debt-heavy, and dangerously out-of-touch with the real needs of the Fijian people.
While opposing the budget, Oppositio
Inmate Aisake Qiolele is grateful to the Fiji Corrections Service for the Yellow Ribbon Project as he now has a source of income by selling his paintings at the Tagimouci
The 18-year-old high school student who allegedly caused the death of a man in his 20s at an apartment complex in Suva earlier this month will have his bail hearing on th
Three people will appear in court today facing charges of obtaining financial advantage by deception in separate cases.
Police say that in the first case, a 23-year-ol
A couple will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today after being charged in relation to a case of alleged sextortion.
Police say on the 30th of June 2025, the vict
Assistant Minister for Justice, Ratu Josaia Niudamu, launched a direct attack in Parliament against Opposition MP Ketan Lal, accusing him of making racist and disrespectf
Opposition MP Ketan Lal's motion to amend the allocation of funds for the establishment of Fiji’s embassy in Israel has been defeated in Parliament.
$1.13 million ha
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Prasad says the increase of about $345,000 to $2.39 million for personal emoluments for the Office of the Prime M
Parliament has officially passed the 2025–2026 National Budget, with 75 percent of Members of Parliament voting in favour of the budget, matching the support recorded l
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has criticised the chairperson of Pacific Polytech for sending an email questioning the scrutiny of government funding allocated to the insti
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Prasad has confirmed that the government will not make any more backdated payments to the University of the South
Residents in the Vugalei District, especially in the villages of Naimasimasi and Nadaro, are being urged to take extra caution due to heavy flooding in the area.
The N
People must remain cautious as a landslide has occurred along Kings Road in Manoca, opposite Mara Road, extending into the Rewa River.
The Fiji Roads Authority says a
People can expect heavy rain until tomorrow and this may lead to flash flooding of low lying areas.
The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure lies over the
Following the incident where a man was injured at Lautoka Mill while clearing bagasse from a conveyor belt, and operations were halted, the Ministry of Sugar Industry say
Opposition MP Jone Usamate has called the reduction in VAT a little bit of sweet candy and says it does not compensate for all the hurt that the Coalition Government has
The South Pacific Stock Exchange has officially joined the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative, becoming part of a global network of over 130 stock exch
MSMEs in the Northern Division are expected to get a boost as the Na Vualiku Pilot MSME program will be launched this calendar year, offering cost-shared business develop
If the goal is to keep essential items affordable while boosting local industry, then we need to think outside the box, not defend the status quo.
This was highlighted
The Ministry of Education is preparing to submit to Cabinet a paper on the No-Repeat Policy for Automatic Progression for consideration.
This was highlighted by Educat
Acting Attorney General and Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga, has urged the people of Lomaiviti to work closely with the government and religious organisations to addr
A man is currently receiving care at Lautoka Hospital following an injury at the Lautoka Mill and Fiji Sugar Corporation says a thorough review of the incident is being u
This budget is not visionary – it is short-term survival funded by debt, and ordinary Fijians are the ones paying the price.
Opposition MP Virendra Lal made this sta
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says there is currently no vehicle management system in place for the whole of government given tha
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has outlined major developments for the Fiji Police Force, including plans for body-worn cameras, station upgrades, the recruitment of
Termite infestation in the Western Division continues to be a worry for the Ministry of Education, with 44 schools affected and 11 schools severely affected.
This was
Several roads in the Central Division are currently closed or restricted to one lane due to flooding from the recent heavy rain.
The Fiji Roads Authority says sections
Israel says it has launched air strikes on the entrance of the Syrian military headquarters and near the presidential palace in the capital of Damascus.
Syrian state m
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