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22/06/2024

Fiji and PNG push for peace in New Caledonia with UN draft resolution

Fiji and Papua New Guinea have introduced a draft resolution to the UN Special Committee on the Situation with Regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Gran

UN Government

8 days ago

Skipper Cup: Nadroga claims title after 7 years following 22-17 win over Suva

Nadroga has claimed the Skipper Cup Senior Men's title after beating defending champions Suva 22-17 in a tightly contested final at Ratu Cakobau Park this afternoon. N

Skipper-Cup Feature

8 days ago

Police yet to charge 3 arrested for meth distribution

Police have yet to charge the two men and a woman who were arrested in Davuilevu this week for allegedly being involved in the distribution of methamphetamine. The thr

Police

8 days ago

National Union of Public Workers call for 20% pay rise

The National Union of Workers are calling for a 20 percent increase in their pay. While speaking at the Fiji Council of Social Services and Fiji Public Service Associa

FCOSS Feature

8 days ago

Japan boosts funding for Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge reconstruction by $14.2M

The Cabinet has endorsed the execution of the amended grant agreement with the Government of Japan for the reconstruction of the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge Project where they w

Japan Government

8 days ago

Cabinet endorses implementation of National ID programme

Cabinet has endorsed the implementation of the National Digital Identification Programme. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the first phase will see the introduction

National-Identification

8 days ago

Vodafone celebrates 30th birthday with hampers and device specials

People have a chance to win many prices such as smartphones, data and cash as Vodafone Fiji is celebrating their 30th birthday with the launch of the promotion at their N

Vodafone

8 days ago

Tuwai makes final extended training squad for Olympics

Two-time Olympic Gold medallist Jerry Tuwai has been named in the 20 member extended training squad for the Fiji 7s team to the Paris Olympics 2024. Swire Shipping Fij

Fiji-7s-Team Feature

8 days ago

Lomaiviti Provincial Council backs Govt's commitment to UNDRIP

The Lomaiviti Provincial Council is in support of the Government's commitment to the implementation of the United Nations Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous People.

Provincial-Council-Meeting

8 days ago

Alleged drug smuggler Justin Ho facing charges of bribing and giving false or misleading documents to Senior Customs Officer

Justin Ho, one of the persons charged in relation to the $2 billion methamphetamine busts earlier this year and who had his case in court discontinued in 2020 after the c

Police Feature

8 days ago

Corrections Service begins evaluation of rehab programs

The Fiji Corrections Service Rehabilitation team is currently conducting an evaluation of all its programs in the various Corrections Centres. Corrections Service says

Corrections Feature

8 days ago

62 Fijian peacekeepers honoured with medals for service in Iraq

It is a special moment as 62 members of the First Battalion Fiji Infantry Regiment, Batt 25 Alpha, serving under the United Nations Assistance Mission for Iraq have rece

RFMF

8 days ago

21/06/2024

Police conduct drug searches around Suva Bus Stand

More arrests and seizures of drugs, including marijuana and methamphetamine, were done by Police in recent days. Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations (ACP)

Police

9 days ago

Concerns raised about 2 elderly disabled street dwellers in Suva

Concerns have been raised with the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection on what it has been doing in relation to the elderly disabled street dwellers who are

Social-Welfare

9 days ago

$50,000 for Olympic gold medal winners, $20,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze

Athletes winning gold in the Paris Olympic Games will be awarded $50,000, while those athletes who settle for silver and bronze will receive $20,000 and $10,000, respecti

Olympics Feature

9 days ago

Police probe carbon monoxide deaths of two in Nadi Town

Police are continuing their investigations into the death of a 38-year-old man and a 60-year-old woman by carbon monoxide poisoning in a house in Nadi Town last month.

Police

9 days ago

Lautoka Police continue to gather more evidence regarding death of 20-year-old woman

The Lautoka Police are still gathering more evidence regarding the death of the 20-year-old woman whose body was found in Lovu, Lautoka on Saturday afternoon. Police s

Police

9 days ago

Nadi, Sigatoka and Korolevu to be without electricity from Sunday 6am-6pm

Residents living in parts of the Nadi area stretching all the way to parts of Sigatoka and the whole of Korolevu will be without electricity from 6am to 6pm on Sunday.

EFL

9 days ago

More than 100 people turned out in numbers to be part of the International Yoga Day

More than 100 people turned up at Albert Park in Suva today to be a part of the International Yoga Day celebration. While officiating at the event, Prime Minister Siti

Health

9 days ago

Extreme heat kills hundreds, millions more sweltering as Northern Hemisphere summer begins

Deadly heatwaves are scorching cities on four continents as the Northern Hemisphere marks the first day of summer, a sign that climate change may again help to fuel recor

abc-news

9 days ago

PM says wait till next Friday when asked on where the $8.1M for salary rise for MPs will come from

Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says wait till next Friday when asked on where the government will get the $8.1 million for the salary rise for the Members of Parliament,

Government

9 days ago

Children sniffing glue, sale of marijuana and meth in the open – Nanuku resident

What used to be hidden before is now just being done out in the open, from children walking around sniffing glue to the sale of marijuana and methamphetamine. Nanuku S

Drugs Feature

9 days ago

Fiji’s concerned about the increase in drug related crimes – Tikoduadua

Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says Fiji’s current laws are inadequate to deal with the drug issues and they are working on legal reforms to b

Drugs Police Feature

9 days ago

84 new jobs created as Punjas launches new cream biscuits

84 new jobs have been created after the launching of Punjas’ new product the Punjas Cream Biscuits today. Punjas Group Managing Director, Rajesh Punja says they are

Business

9 days ago

Samabula residents frustrated over neglected road repairs, FRA silent on timeline

Following concerns raised by residents in Samabula about bad road conditions and roads still in good condition dug up, the Fiji Roads Authority says all road works have b

Roads FRA

9 days ago

All fuel removed from RFNS Puamau

All fuel from the RFNS Puamau has been removed as of today. According to the Fiji Navy, the salvage re-assessments are currently being conducted in collaboration with

RFN Feature

9 days ago

Police need assistance to identify man’s body found in Rewa River

The Nausori Police are requesting assistance in identifying the man whose body was found in the Rewa River yesterday. Police say the victim is an i-Taukei man believed

Police Feature

9 days ago

34-year-old Narayan and 27-year-old Wati still missing

34-year-old Ashneel Narayan and 27-year-old Vaciseva Wati are still missing from last week. Narayan was earlier reported missing at the Lami Police Station and was se

Missing-Person Police Feature

9 days ago

20/06/2024

Rotary Club of Suva Peninsula Sunset funds $30,000 upgrade of Valelevu Health Centre

Services are expected to improve at the Valelevu Health Centre as the Rotary Club of Suva Peninsula Sunset has successfully completed its $30,000 upgrade of the health ce

Rotary-Club

10 days ago

$79 million in rate arrears owed to Municipal Councils

The Office of the Prime Minister, Ministry of Finance, and Parliament have been consistently questioning the unacceptable bulging rate arrears of $79 million owed to Muni

Municipal-Council

10 days ago

Catanasiga reminds Govt of debt level before approving pay rise

Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga has reminded the Government to get their act together and be mindful of the fact that $1 billion out of

Salary-Increase-for-Ministers-and-MPs Feature

10 days ago

Australian brook lamprey aka 'vegan Dracula' fish a surprise discovery in Queensland waterways

Beneath the freshwater creeks of the world's largest sand island, an elusive and ancient creature darts along the gritty riverbed. The Australian brook lamprey is a su

abc-news

10 days ago

Govt wants to look at how they can improve basic services – Prof. Prasad

The government wants to look at how they can improve basic services such as health, water and rural roads in the 2024-2025 National Budget and measures to build as much c

Government Feature

10 days ago

Policy launched to safeguard groundwater resources

In a bid to safeguard groundwater resources and ensure its sustainability, the Groundwater Resources Development and Management Policy has been launched. While launchi

Development

10 days ago

Visible injuries found on 20-year-old woman’s body discovered in Lovu, Lautoka - SSP Vaisewa

Visible injuries were found on the 20-year-old woman whose body was discovered in Lovu, Lautoka as the police continue their investigation. The body was found on Satu

Police

10 days ago

flag fall charges goes down while drop charges go up for Nadi International Airport Taxis from Friday

Good news for people taking a taxi from the Nadi International Airport as there will be a significant reduction in the flag fall charges and an increase in the drop charg

Taxi

10 days ago

Man’s body found in Rewa River

A man’s body was found floating this morning in the Rewa River near Nadali in Nausori. This has been confirmed by Police to fijivillage News. Police say Crime Sce

Police Feature

10 days ago

Tourism Framework to provide grounding to develop and benefit from our natural resources - Rabuka

The Fiji National Sustainable Tourism Framework will provide a good grounding for our people to develop and benefit from our natural resources. Prime Minister, Sitiven

Tourism

10 days ago

16-year-old student escapes injury after car he was driving overturned at Queen Elizabeth Drive

A 16-year-old student is lucky to have escaped serious injuries following a road accident along Queen Elizabeth Drive yesterday afternoon. Police say it is alleged tha

Accident

10 days ago

2 men charged for aggravated robbery of $20,000 in Toorak last month

Two men have been arrested and charged by Totogo Police for their alleged involvement in an aggravated robbery case where $20,000 was stolen in Toorak last month. Poli

Police

10 days ago

Main concern is 30% pay rise for teachers – FTU General Secretary

Our main concern is the 30 percent pay rise for teachers. Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary, Muniappa Goundar stated this to fijivillage News saying unfortunately

FTU

10 days ago

FCOSS and FPSA share strong sentiments against the approved salary increase for Members of Parliament

Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga and Fiji Public Service Association General Secretary, Judith Kotobalavu have shared their strong sent

Salary-Increase-for-Ministers-and-MPs Parliament Feature

10 days ago

19/06/2024

Car over-turns along Queen Elizabeth Drive in Suva

A car over-turned along Queen Elizabeth Drive in Suva late yesterday. The condition of the driver is still unknown at this stage. We had contacted Police last nigh

Accident

11 days ago

13-year-old Kumar and 18-year-old Viriviri earlier reported missing are now home

13-year-old Ashwariya Roselyn Kumar and 18-year-old Salanieta Viriviri who were earlier reported missing at the Nasinu Police Station and Nadi Police Station, have return

Police Missing-Person

11 days ago

ADPP Rabuku and Justice Qetaki are not eligible to be appointed – Cabinet lawyer/Fiji Law Society

Feizal Haniff who is representing the Cabinet through the Solicitor General's Office says Acting Director of Public Prosecutions John Rabuku and Justice Alipate Qetaki ar

Judiciary Government

11 days ago

Fiji Correction Services urges public to help combat prison drug infiltration

The Fiji Correction Services pleads with all Fijians to help stop the infiltration of drugs in prison centres after methamphetamine was found behind prison walls, but the

Corrections Drugs

11 days ago

Sayed-Khaiyum's bail variation for medical reasons dismissed

Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has not been allowed to travel to Singapore on medical grounds. In his ruling, Magistrate Yogesh Prasad says he finds Saye

Court Feature

11 days ago

Biden unveils plan allowing hundreds of thousands to gain US citizenship

United States President Joe Biden has unveiled one of the largest immigration regularisation programmes in recent history, offering a pathway to citizenship to hundreds o

World-News

11 days ago

DPM Prasad warns poultry industry to charge reasonable prices or Govt will implement price control

When the government provides them with support to protect the industry they must also take some responsibility to ensure that the prices they charge to the consumers are

Budget-2024-2025 Feature

11 days ago

Euro 2024 five quick hits: Türkiye scores terrific goals, Cristiano Ronaldo makes history, fans engage in 'food wars'

Two Euro 2024 matches on Wednesday morning, AEST, produced two contenders for goal of the tournament, while fans were drenched by a leaking stadium. Meanwhile, Cristia

abc-news

11 days ago

27-year-old Vaciseva Wati reported missing

Police are seeking assistance from the public in locating 27-year-old Vaciseva Wati. Police say Wati was last seen on Saturday afternoon leaving Suva for Labasa and ha

Missing-Person

11 days ago

Two men to appear in court over alleged taxi permit scam

Two men who are allegedly involved in taxi permit scams will front the Nasinu Magistrates Court today. Both have been charged with obtaining financial advantage by dec

Police Taxi

11 days ago

Drivers reminded to take responsibility after concerns regarding reckless driving raised

Drivers are being reminded to take responsibility for their safety and that of other road users whether the Police or the Land Transport Authority are present or not.

Police

11 days ago

18 people arrested for unlawful possession of meth and marijuana

18 people were arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and marijuana from Friday till yesterday. Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations, Livai Dri

Police Drugs

11 days ago

645 cases of theft recorded for May 2024

There were 645 cases of theft recorded for May 2024, other prevalent cases were Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm with 253 cases, Burglary and Aggravated Robbery with 17

Police Feature

11 days ago

18/06/2024

Chance for a reset

As Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka reflects on his position post the extraordinary events of the last two weeks his options may appear intoxicating, but it would be wise t

Opinion

12 days ago

Committee silent on 7-year tax holiday to Fiji Water – Chaudhry

Fiji Labour Party leader, Mahendra Chaudhry says it is surprising that the 2023 Fiscal Review Committee which has submitted a range of taxation measures for the 2024/25 B

Budget-2024-2025

12 days ago

Fiscal Review Committee wants departure tax to be increased

The Fiscal Review Committee is recommending a staggered implementation of the departure tax to $170 from 1st April 2025 and $200 from 1st April 2026 (to be pre-announced

Budget-2023-2024

12 days ago

No time frame given for the salvage operations of RFNS Puamau

No timeline has been given on how long the salvage operations for the RFNS Puamau will take as the Fiji Navy has started the de-fuelling process in Fulaga in a bid to saf

RFNS Feature

12 days ago

Govt not considering 30% pay increase for teachers – Prof. Prasad

A 30 percent increase is not something the government is considering for teachers. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has made this

Government Feature

12 days ago

Excitement builds up as Hibiscus Festival coming back after 5 years

Excitement is in the air as Suva braces to hold the mother of all festivals, the Miss Hibiscus Festival which will be held after a lapse of 5 years. Suva City Council

Hibiscus-Festival

12 days ago

Westpac grant recipient, Raina thrives at India University

Raina Ram who is pursuing a Bachelor of Science in Forensic Science in Gujarat, India, is now on her final semester and recalls the moment that shaped her educational jou

Education

12 days ago

Calls being made to include people aged 60 years in the social welfare allowance scheme

The government should look into including people aged 60 years in the social welfare allowance scheme in the upcoming National Budget to assist those who do not have a fa

Social-Welfare

12 days ago

Restaurant/shop in Toorak closed after traces of rat faeces and presence of pests found inside

A restaurant/ shop in Toorak, Suva has been closed by the Health Inspectors from the Ministry of Health and Medical Services Food Unit after it failed to comply with the

Health Feature

12 days ago

ODPP waits for police investigation file in amusement ride case

The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is still waiting for the police investigation file in the case of the amusement ride incident that happened in June last

DPP

12 days ago

Catanasiga and Kotobalavu confirm their appearance on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm tonight

Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga and Fiji Public Service Association General Secretary, Judith Kotobalavu have confirmed their appearanc

Straight-Talk

12 days ago

A woman, man and 13-year-old reported missing

Police are seeking assistance in locating 13-year-old Ashwariya Roselyn Kumar, 34-year-old Ashneel Narayan and 18-year-old Salanieta Viriviri. 34-year-old Narayan was

Missing-Person Police

12 days ago

17/06/2024

Independent Board of Inquiry to investigate grounding incident of RFNS Puamau - Commander Kalouniwai

The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai confirms the RFMF has decided to convene an independent Board of Inquiry to invest

RFN Feature

13 days ago

20-year-old woman found dead in Vitogo Lautoka

A 20-year-old woman has been found dead in Vitogo, Lautoka on Saturday and Police are now awaiting the post mortem result to establish the cause of death. Police say

Police

13 days ago

Govt has not moved quickly enough to improve immigration measures to bring in skills Fiji needs – Fiscal Review Comm

The Fiscal Review Committee says the government has not responded to the developments with urgency and flexibility that is needed relating to the debilitating loss of ski

Economy

13 days ago

Debate on parliamentarians’ pay increase has already happened – DPM Prasad

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the debate on the parliamentarians’ pay increase has already happened, and after 15 to 16 ye

Salary-Increase-for-Ministers-and-MPs

13 days ago

Prosecution objects to Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s overseas travel, saying he may not return

Magistrate Yogesh Prasad will deliver his ruling on Wednesday after hearing the submissions today in the matter of former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum, where he

Court Feature

13 days ago

Govt needs to move quickly to set up laws on what is sold in pharmacies - Tikoduadua

The government needs to move quickly and review the laws that look into items sold by our pharmacies because some items can be used to manufacture illicit drugs. This

Straight-Talk

13 days ago

Radiation Health Act review to provide insights on the Health Ministry

The review of the Radiation Health Act 2009 will provide insights on amendments reflecting recent advancements in radiation. This has been highlighted by the Ministry

Health

13 days ago

Through collaboration and innovative strategies, we can build more resilient tax administrations – DPM Prasad

Through proactive collaboration and innovative strategies, we can build a stronger, more resilient tax administration framework that serves the needs of our nations. D

Government Feature

13 days ago

We are looking at ways to improve service delivery for Births, Deaths and Marriage - Turaga

We are looking at ways to improve the service delivery for Births, Deaths and Marriage and innovate its processes in order to better serve the public. This was highlig

Government

13 days ago

Sayed-Khaiyum takes the stand for his bail variation application to travel to Singapore

Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is currently giving evidence in the matter where he has applied for variations to his bail condition to travel to Singapore f

Court Feature

13 days ago

Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs returns key to New York City at request of mayor

Sean “Diddy” Combs has returned his symbolic key to New York City after Mayor Eric Adams said a committee recommended “nullifying and rescinding” it. Combs was

Entertainment-News

13 days ago

Fiji stands with Ukraine and affirms support for peace between Russia-Ukraine war – President

President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere reaffirmed Fiji's support in finding a peaceful solution to the war by Russia against Ukraine. At a bilateral meeting with Ukrainian

Government

13 days ago

16/06/2024

RFNS Puamau quickly takes in water and faces a high chance of sinking

Village members from Fulaga have confirmed that the RFNS Puamau is quickly taking in water and the chance of the vessel sinking is high. The Fiji Navy had earlier conf

RFN

14 days ago

FTU prepares for teachers' strike as 30% pay rise demand is not met

The Fiji Teachers Union is preparing to go ahead with a strike as their demand for a 30 percent pay increase has not been met following their meeting with the Ministry of

FTU

14 days ago

First barge of pine harvested from Muani Pine Scheme arrives in Lautoka

The Fiji Pine industry marked a significant milestone today as the first barge load of pine harvested from the Muani Pine Scheme in Kadavu has successfully arrived at Lau

Forestry

14 days ago

Man charged for sexually assaulting his niece in Labasa

The man alleged to have sexually assaulted his niece in Labasa has been charged with one count of sexual assault and was produced at the Labasa Magistrates Court on Frida

Police

14 days ago

50,000 Gaza children require urgent treatment for malnutrition – UN agency

The UN agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) says more than 50,000 children in the Gaza Strip require immediate medical treatment for acute malnutrition. In a statem

World-News

14 days ago

Navuso Agriculture receives irrigation kit

The Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute received a huge boost as they received an irrigation kit provided by the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways through its Irri

Agriculture

14 days ago

Ministry of Youth stresses on creating a safer world for women

The Ministry of Youth is stressing on the need to stop violence against women and children as they deserve love. The Ministry says it’s important for youths to remem

Women-Empowerment Youth

14 days ago

Parliamentarians’ pay needs to be revisited with proper public consultation and independent evaluation - Fiscal Review Committee

The Fiscal Review Committee chaired by prominent lawyer, Richard Naidu says that the question of Parliamentarians’ pay needs to be revisited with a proper public consul

Salary-Increase-for-Ministers-and-MPs Parliament Budget-2024-2025 Feature

14 days ago

Italy and Germany's leaders slam Russian President’s ceasefire terms during summit

The leaders of Italy and Germany have strongly rejected ceasefire terms laid out by Russian President Vladimir Putin to stop the war in Ukraine, as scores of countries ga

World-News

14 days ago

PC Naitauniyalo hopes to bring change in the lives of youth

The thought of supporting her family was one of the biggest motivations for PC Salote Naitauniyalo as she pushed herself to overcome the challenges she faced during the 1

Police

14 days ago

Three lives lost including a 5-year-old boy in three separate road accidents

Two men and a 5-year-old boy have lost their lives in three separate accidents. Police say the 5-year-old boy died in the Northern Division after he was involved in a

Accident Police

14 days ago

TSLS launches Sponsorship Information Management System and revamped website

The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service (TSLS) has launched its newly in-house developed Sponsorship Information Management System (SIMS) during the opening of the Te

TSLS

14 days ago

Fijian Youth Ambassador calls for empowerment of Rotuman women and youths at Pacific Arts Festival

Broderick Mervyn, the Fijian Youth Ambassador-Designate, took centre stage at the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture in Hawaii, urging Pacific leaders to prioritiz

FestPAC

14 days ago

Princess of Wales makes first public appearances after diagnosed with cancer

Princess of Wales, Kate Middleton has made her much-anticipated first public appearance of the year at the annual Trooping the Colour parade after being diagnosed cancer.

World-News

14 days ago

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