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07/12/2024

Opposition admits shortcomings in tackling drug crisis and calls for independent Narcotics Bureau

Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruitatu says they in the previous government were probably overconfident in what they were doing to tackle the drugs issue and the pending wo

15 days ago

PM raises concerns about the increase in green yaqona theft

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has raised concerns about the increasing cases of green yaqona thefts and says that the Fiji Police Force is proposing that all yaqona busi

Parliament Government Feature

15 days ago

17-year-old student commits suicide

A 17-year-old student of a prominent school in Navua has committed suicide. Police confirmed this to fijivillage News this morning and it is alleged that the incident

Feature Suicide

15 days ago

06/12/2024

Two alleged drunk men dead after they were hit by a bus while fighting on the road in Naitasiri

Two men aged 21 and 45 years are dead after they were hit by a bus while fighting on the road in Waitolu, Naitasiri. Director of Traffic, Senior Superintendent of Poli

Accident Police Feature

16 days ago

05/12/2024

Fiji passes landmark Child Care and Protection Act to strengthen safeguards against abuse and neglect

Parliament has unanimously passed the Child Care and Protection Act that outlines what the country will do to promote the wellbeing of children and to protect them from a

Parliement Feature

17 days ago

Water woes continue at CWM Maternity Ward, mothers given 1 hour to bath

Concerns are being raised again as water woes continue at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital Maternity Ward. We have been told that mothers are given an hour to bath b

CWM-Hospital Water Feature

17 days ago

Prof. Prasad highlights economy shows promising growth, but Kumar questions impact on ordinary Fijians

With over a billion dollars in support for vulnerable and disadvantaged Fijians, debt to GDP ratio at 75.4 percent percent at the end of October, higher remittance flows,

Parliament Feature Economy

17 days ago

December 5th Special

A special report done on December 5th, 2007, one year after the coup /+AUDIO-4243864426751214f7f46f599f382f.mp3+AUDIO/ Listen HERE for the full Special Repor

Politics Indepth Feature

17 days ago

FICAC begins investigation into Walesi after receiving report today

A special FICAC taskforce has started its investigation into Walesi today after FICAC received the audited reports on Walesi from Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica t

Walesi-Fiji Feature FICAC

17 days ago

Emerging drug threats : Narco-subs carrying huge amount of drugs found in the Pacific

Narco-subs carrying a huge amount of drugs found in the Pacific is now demonstrating the need for effective maritime security cooperation more than ever before. It has

Drugs Feature

17 days ago

04/12/2024

Over 200,000 Walesi boxes distributed at significant public costs were outdated in 2016 – Kamikamica

The latest Walesi audit report confirms that over 200,000 Walesi boxes distributed at significant public costs were outdated in 2016. Deputy Prime Minister and Ministe

Walesi-Fiji Feature

18 days ago

Walesi audit report to be forwarded to FICAC for investigation - Kamikamica

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica confirms that the Walesi technical and financial findings will be handed over to FICAC for further

Walesi-Fiji Feature

18 days ago

Talks to scrap the automatic progression in school after failure still ongoing – Radrodro

Discussions are still ongoing regarding the scrapping of the automatic progression system despite failure which has been used in the education system over the last few ye

Education Feature

18 days ago

Through Pornography Task Force, the Govt will have a mandate to ban harmful content for children under 16 - Tabuya

Through the pornography task force, the government will have the official mandate to ban harmful content for children under 16 like telegram and pornography. Minister

Parliament Feature

18 days ago

03/12/2024

It will take 12-24 months to resolve the water crisis faced by thousands of Tamavua, Tacirua and Samabula residents

If you are facing water disruptions every few days a week in Tamavua, Tacirua and parts of Samabula, you may continue to face this situation for upto 24 months as the pip

Water WAF Feature

19 days ago

Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Sagar plead not guilty

Former Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Broadcasting Corporation Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and FBC Chief Financial Officer, Vimlesh Sagar have pleaded not guilty to their ch

Court Feature

19 days ago

Almost half of the students who sat for Year 8 Exam over last 3 years have failed their English paper

Urgent action needs to be taken as the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro confirms English has an average national percentage pass rate of 57 percent in the Fiji 8th

Education Feature

19 days ago

No water at CWM Maternity Ward this morning

Concerns are being raised as there was no water at the CWM Hospital Maternity Ward this morning due to internal maintenance works. We have been told that this affected

Health Feature Hospital

19 days ago

Bainimarama and Qiliho's appeal case to be called on 30th Jan

The appeal against conviction, sentencing and bail pending appeal of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho, will be call

Court Feature

19 days ago

Unique art exhibition 'Alchemy' featuring the works of 10 talented local artists to be held at GPH from Thursday

The highly anticipated art exhibition "Alchemy," featuring the works of 10 talented local artists, is set to take place at the Grand Pacific Hotel, in the Rara Lounge, fr

Art Feature

19 days ago

02/12/2024

Nasinu Town Council to work with Valelevu Police – plans in place to install CCTV with live feeds to the police

The Nasinu Town Council is intensifying its action by collaborating with the Valelevu Police Force to combat drug-related crimes which include the installation of advance

Nasinu Police Feature

20 days ago

PM asks Kumar didn’t they have a Minister for Everything while Kumar says PM has too many hats

Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has asked Opposition MP, Premila Kumar “didn’t they have a Minister for ‘everything’ - not in name but in deeds and overseeing.

Government Politics Feature

20 days ago

Bag checks are a must in schools to protect children from drug exploitation - Tabuya

Bag checks in schools should be made compulsory to combat the growing issue of children being exploited as drug peddlers. This was raised by Minister for Women, Childr

Children Drugs Feature

20 days ago

Hard work and consistency needed to keep winning – Kolinisau

Fiji Airways National 7s coach Osea Kolinisau says hard work and consistency is needed if they are to keep winning. An emotional Kolinisau says it has been a two year

Fiji-7s-Team Dubai-7s Feature

20 days ago

01/12/2024

Dubai 7s: Fiji to face Spain in the final at 4.11am today

The Fiji Airways Men's National 7s side will face Spain in the final of the HSBC Dubai 7s after defeating Argentina 43-21 in the second semi final. Fiji started off th

Dubai-7s Feature

21 days ago

Dubai 7s: Fiji to face Argentina at 10.28 tonight in the second semi final

The Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s side will meet Argentina, while Spain will face New Zealand in the semi finals of the HSBC Dubai 7s. Fiji beat France 19-17, Argentina

Dubai-7s Feature

21 days ago

Dubai 7s: Fiji through to cup semis after 19-17 victory over France

The Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s side is through to the semi finals of the HSBC Dubai 7s tournament after defeating Olympic gold medallist France 19-17 in the third quart

Dubai-7s Feature

21 days ago

Current budget sufficient for initial drug rehab centre initiative - Prof. Prasad

The current budget allocation by the government is sufficient to begin some of the necessary work for the drug rehabilitation centre. This has been highlighted by the

Drugs Feature

21 days ago

Khalsa Road works to begin later this month or in early January

After residents and drivers raised concerns about the potholes along Khalsa Road in Tacirua opening up every few weeks, the Fiji Roads Authority confirms that the necessa

FRA Feature

21 days ago

Artwork of the late Tae Kami sold for $10,500 during WOWS Kids Fiji Gala Night

The artwork of Tae Kami, a 15-year-old girl who died of cancer in 2008 and the daughter of WOWS Kids Fiji Foundation Sina Kami was sold for $10,500 during an auction in t

WOWS-Kids-Fiji Feature

21 days ago

14-year-old girl walking on the street in school uniform and high on meth

A police officer has been reminding some youths in the community about a 14-year-old girl who was found walking along the road in school uniform with visible needle marks

Drugs Feature

21 days ago

Fiji Men to take on France in 3rd quarter final of Dubai 7s after unbeaten pool run

The Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s side will take on France in the 3rd quarter final of the HSBC Dubai 7s at 7.32 tonight after securing 3 wins out of 3 games and topping t

Rugby-7s Dubai-7s Feature

21 days ago

Fiji Men 7s top pool in Dubai after 21-12 win over NZ

The Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s side has topped their pool at the HSBC Dubai 7s after defeating New Zealand 21-12 in their final pool match this morning. The win has

Dubai-7s Feature

22 days ago

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Opposition admits shortcomings in tackling drug crisis and calls for independent Narcotics Bureau

PM raises concerns about the increase in green yaqona theft

17-year-old student commits suicide

Two alleged drunk men dead after they were hit by a bus while fighting on the road in Naitasiri

Fiji passes landmark Child Care and Protection Act to strengthen safeguards against abuse and neglect

Water woes continue at CWM Maternity Ward, mothers given 1 hour to bath

Prof. Prasad highlights economy shows promising growth, but Kumar questions impact on ordinary Fijians

December 5th Special

FICAC begins investigation into Walesi after receiving report today

Emerging drug threats : Narco-subs carrying huge amount of drugs found in the Pacific

Over 200,000 Walesi boxes distributed at significant public costs were outdated in 2016 – Kamikamica

Walesi audit report to be forwarded to FICAC for investigation - Kamikamica

Talks to scrap the automatic progression in school after failure still ongoing – Radrodro

Through Pornography Task Force, the Govt will have a mandate to ban harmful content for children under 16 - Tabuya

It will take 12-24 months to resolve the water crisis faced by thousands of Tamavua, Tacirua and Samabula residents

Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Sagar plead not guilty

Almost half of the students who sat for Year 8 Exam over last 3 years have failed their English paper

No water at CWM Maternity Ward this morning

Bainimarama and Qiliho's appeal case to be called on 30th Jan

Unique art exhibition 'Alchemy' featuring the works of 10 talented local artists to be held at GPH from Thursday

Nasinu Town Council to work with Valelevu Police – plans in place to install CCTV with live feeds to the police

PM asks Kumar didn’t they have a Minister for Everything while Kumar says PM has too many hats

Bag checks are a must in schools to protect children from drug exploitation - Tabuya

Hard work and consistency needed to keep winning – Kolinisau

Dubai 7s: Fiji to face Spain in the final at 4.11am today

Dubai 7s: Fiji to face Argentina at 10.28 tonight in the second semi final

Dubai 7s: Fiji through to cup semis after 19-17 victory over France

Current budget sufficient for initial drug rehab centre initiative - Prof. Prasad

Khalsa Road works to begin later this month or in early January

Artwork of the late Tae Kami sold for $10,500 during WOWS Kids Fiji Gala Night

14-year-old girl walking on the street in school uniform and high on meth

Fiji Men to take on France in 3rd quarter final of Dubai 7s after unbeaten pool run

Fiji Men 7s top pool in Dubai after 21-12 win over NZ

Fijian Drua in Kadavu

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Investigation into alleged drink spiking incident at Warwick Resort after 7 guests get sick