“Inside Out 2” has become the fastest-ever animated film to surpass US$1 billion globally, shooting past the box office milestone this weekend, just 19 days after its
The setting up of the internal booths and external stage for Fiji Showcase is underway at the Vodafone Arena.
Event Coordinator for Total Event Company, Mahjabeen Khan
Sensational Shania Twain was overwhelmed with the support and love she got during her concert at Glastonbury and shouted Hats off to you Glastonbury after surveying a sea
Executive Director of the Damodar Group, Div Damodar's belief in the bible led him to feed the homeless people seen lying along Pratt Street in Suva last night, while on
The Fijian Teachers Association will resubmit their application after the Registrar of Trade Unions rejected their request to conduct a secret ballot.
FTA General Secr
As the Government intends to take steps over the next six months towards the corporatisation of the Water Authority of Fiji, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Financ
Well-known singer, Jay Tauleka is ready to take Fiji Showcase by storm with his unique voice and songs, after signing up with Communications Fiji Limited to take part in
As departure tax is being progressively increased to pre-pandemic levels of $200, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the Governmen
Dialogue Fiji has welcomed the incremental increases in the minimum wage, which is necessary to lift many working Fijians out of poverty and improve their quality of life
While the 2024-2025 National Budget is welcome news for the 33,000 civil servants, it still, unfortunately, has not met the expectations of the Fiji Public Service Associ
People of Cikobia in Labasa will now have easy access to the main island and be able to manage economic sustainability after receiving a fibreglass boat and an engine fro
This album is a lament for Fiji; it's a lament for unity amongst the people as well as those who lead; a lament for our loved ones and even those we've lost, and a lament
A weapons test this week has become the latest point of contention between North and South Korea, with Pyongyang saying they fired an advanced multiple warhead missile an
A French rugby player with links to Fiji, Tavite Veredamu preferred to have his son's first haircut in his home village of Nakavu in Namosi and also to celebrate his firs
Good news as people will pay less for fuel, gas and kerosene as the prices will drop from tomorrow.
The price of unleaded fuel will drop by 17 cents and will cost $2.9
A one-year-old child has died in a motor vehicle accident in Kadavu yesterday.
Police say the victim was playing with his brother in a school compound in Nabukelevu-i-
The budget increase is a significant step in the government's commitment to support the sugar industry, ensuring continued growth and prosperity.
This has been highlig
More than 360,000 people living in Lami, Suva and Nausori corridor are benefitting from the Viria Water Treatment Plant Project as it is now operational.
Minister for
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm Wednesday.
The show will focu
Excitement is building up as VOU will be performing at Fiji Showcase 2024.
It is a very famous dance company in Fiji, where young Fijian dancers have been showcasing t
The Government will be looking at starting an investigation into how Health Care Fiji, which runs the Ba and Lautoka Hospitals was formed as legal requirements were not m
$4 million is allocated in the 2024/2025 National Budget to a new scheme to provide interest-free loans to support the development of our iTaukei resource owners and inve
The Fijian Teachers Association says it is not satisfied with the 7 to 20 percent pay increase for civil servants because the government has not committed to considering
Canterbury Bankstown has edged Cronulla 15-14 at the Olympic stadium as Matt Burton kicked a golden point field goal to move the Bulldogs to fifth on the ladder.
It wa
A roof at Delhi airport has collapsed after heavy rain, killing one person and injuring eight others.
According to BBC News, a spokesperson for the airport says, while
9,940 continuing students and 10,830 new students will be assisted by the $150.5 million allocated to the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service.
Deputy Prime Ministe
The Registrar of Political Parties is yet to make a statement on the FijiFirst Party after their 4pm deadline passed today to rectify their constitution as certain clause
The total government debt is projected to reach $10.9 billion by July 2025 compared to $10.2 billion dollars at the end of July this year.
Based on the figures in the
Pay increments for civil servants and those in the independent institutions, the increase in salaries and benefits of Members of Parliament, the President and the Speaker
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says this is a good budget because the narrative behind the formulation of the budget is satisfying their contributions towards the sustain
Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says it’s too early for him to comment on the 2024/2025 National Budget, but he is grateful that there was a lot of assistance prov
Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary, Muniappa Goundar says he is not satisfied with the budget as their demands are not met while the Minister for Education Aseri Radro
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says the National Budget 2024/25 does nothing to meet the expectations of ordinary people for relief from the soaring cost of l
$259.4 million is allocated to the Water Authority of Fiji in the next budget where it receives about one-tenth of the income it needs to operate and invest sustainably.
Social Welfare budget remains at $200 million which will assist 104,000 people under the family assistance scheme, social pension scheme, care and protection allowance, d
Following the progressive increase in the national minimum wage to $5 per hour, a call is being made to businesses to not pass this increase to consumers just because it
A total of $540 million has been allocated to the Health sector in the 2024/2025 National Budget of which $450 million will go to the Ministry of Health and $90 million f
Great news for members of the Fiji National Provident Fund as FNPF has achieved a record interest rate crediting of 8 percent for members, the highest in the last two dec
$4 million will be provided in the 2024-2025 National Budget to reinstate the Fiji National Provident Fund pension payments for pensioners that were forced to opt for a r
Families with household income of less than $50,000 will have the $200 back to school support for children again next year.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Fina
The Supreme Court of Fiji has concluded that Justice Alipate Qetaki is eligible for appointment as a Judge of the Court of Appeal but John Rabuku was ineligible to be app
Kalaveti Ravu has resigned as Minister for Fisheries and Forests while Assistant Minister for Tourism, Alitia Bainivalu will be appointed as the new Minister for Fisherie
Tertiary institutions are getting $91 million in the 2024/2025 National Budget.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad stated this in p
To provide affordable housing to thousands of people in Fiji who do not have their own house, a total of $32.3 million has been allocated to the Ministry of Housing in th
$778 million has been provided towards education and skills development, the largest allocation in the 2024/2025 National Budget.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister fo
To fight drugs, $2 million has been allocated in the 2024/2025 National Budget to establish a Narcotics Bureau within the Ministry of Home Affairs.
Minister for Financ
Get ready to pay more for alcohol and cigarettes as excise taxes on these items will increase by 5 percent.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Profess
The 3 percent duty on the importation of raw materials in the last Budget has been removed.A 200 percent deduction will be allowable for donations over $10,000 towards th
India will face South Africa in the final of the T20 World Cup tournament after thrashing England by 68 runs in the semi final this morning.
India have not won a World
The FijiFirst Party will be deregistered after 4pm today as the 26 party MPs have not made any attempts to keep the party alive that won the 2014 and 2018 general electio
Two men have been arrested following the discovery of white crystals believed to be methamphetamine in a car in Navua.
Police say the 32 and 38-year-old were travellin
Minister for Fisheries and Forests, Kalaveti Ravu appeared in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court after he was charged with one count of abuse of office by FICAC.
It is all
The Chairman of the Lau Provincial Council, Ratu Meli Saubulinayau, is hoping to see more assistance given to the people in the upcoming National Budget because a lot of
As people wait for the 2024/2025 National Budget announcement tomorrow morning, the Fiji Council of Social Services is hoping for a budget that will prioritise addressing
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is currently carrying out pre-budget surveys to determine the baseline prices before the budget announcement.
FCCC has h
The management of government debt, and growing the Gross Domestic Product will be the key for the coalition government as it prepares for the delivery of the 2024/2025 Na
Students of Ratu Latianara High School and Ratu Latianara Primary School in Korovisilou, and Lagalaga Sanatan Primary School in Labasa are grateful to Telecom Fiji for t
Three men have been charged by the Fiji Police M-PAiSA Task Force in relation to separate cases of obtaining financial advantage by deception via the mobile money transf
Calls are being made by residents of Lautoka for the Government and communities to work together and solve the issue of drugs as people are moving away from marijuana but
Fiji’s top singer and songwriter, Kuki will be releasing his first solo album ‘Noqu Vanua’ which he says is a lament for Fiji; for unity amongst the people as well
Bolivia's presidential palace has been stormed by soldiers as the country's president warned of an unfolding "coup".
Troops blocked off the entrances to La Paz's Muril
Minister for Fisheries and Forest Kalaveti Ravu and Regional Manager North Tekata Toaisi have been charged by FICAC.
Ravu is charged with one count of abuse of office
The issue of women's participation in leadership and decision-making at all levels of society is a recurring challenge that various stakeholders, including Parliament, mu
Members of Parliament getting a pay rise is not fair, as they should think of the people first.
Nanuku Settlement resident, Nanise Marama raised this issue with fijivi
As we approach the announcement of the National Budget, Diabetes Fiji is calling on the government to revamp the Sweetened Sugar and Beverage Tax, increase investment in
Students are now voicing their concerns about the deadly impact that drugs have on their lives and are calling for action from everyone, especially, parents.
During th
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says we are about 10 years late to come out with a comprehensive National Counter Narcotics Strateg
Seth Binzer, who went by the stage name Shifty Shellshock and was lead singer for Crazy Town, has died, he was 49.
The news was confirmed by Binzer’s publicist Kelly
In a bid to improve service delivery in the South Pacific, KPMG Fiji appointed two new partners, Marissa Apted and Mohammed Khan to support the expansion of the firm.
Storing pharmaceutical and biomedical supplies will now be made easier and will be sufficient after the opening of the new Rua warehouse in Vatuwaqa, Suva.
While speak
For most of her life, Lagueria Davis "hated" dolls.
Her reasons are all the usual ones. Davis, who is Black, felt like the white dolls she reluctantly played with as a
It is a milestone achievement for the country today as Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Professor Biman Prasad launched the Nati
As nurses continue to leave Fiji for better opportunities, Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says they will continue to experience some of the issues
Hundreds of students of Koroinasolo Village School in Bua will benefit after the completion of the renovation and extension project at their school.
Assistant Minister
A 40-year-old man accused to have caused the death of a 20-year-old woman in Lovu, Lautoka earlier this month has been charged.
Police say the man has been charged wit
At least five people were shot dead after Kenyan Police fired live rounds at demonstrators in Nairobi over a controversial finance bill that has sparked widespread protes
Former rugby league player Jarryd Hayne will not face a fourth trial over allegations he sexually assaulted a woman in her Newcastle home in 2018.
The 36-year-old had
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica has urged the Lau Provincial Council to work with the government in tackli
A man who was allegedly involved in an aggravated robbery case in Wairua, Tamavua is in Police custody after quick response by officers within the Southern Division led t
The Greater Good Foundation Fiji is calling for food donations to feed homeless and stray animals.
They say every cent will go a long way, so feel free to donate anyth
Concerns have been raised by the Koronivia Business Council regrading the rise in criminal activities in the area following the break-in at the Shiv Krish Temple at Kabut
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica has urged the Lau Provincial Council to work with the government in tackli
The Fiji Teachers Union calls on the government to act now to prevent a future where students are left without teachers.
In a statement, the Union General Secretary Mu
As we await the announcement of the 2024/2025 National Budget, there are clear indications that a lot of work needs to be done as the Macroeconomic Committee has highligh
Chair of the Macroeconomic Committee, Ariff Ali has signaled higher prices of goods and services if we have an increase in the national minimum wage without increased pro
A 40-year-old man is being questioned at the Lautoka Police Station in relation to the death of a 20-year-old woman in Lovu, Lautoka on the 16th of June, 2024.
Assista
A new $282 million package of World Bank support to Fiji will see a major boost for the country’s fiscal, climate and disaster resilience, as well as efforts to support
The National Counter Narcotics Strategy 2023 to 2028 will be launched by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad tomorrow as we mark the In
Police are investigating the alleged murder of a 59-year-old woman in Naitata, Navua after her body was found with multiple wounds.
Assistant Commissioner of Police
The 38-year-old man’s body which was found floating in the Rewa River earlier last week has been identified by his brother.
The man was a resident of Nabua.
Poli
As the government prepares to deliver the 2024/2025 National Budget, some Nadi residents say people are expecting an announcement that would reduce the price of basic foo
The existential threat climate change poses to our Blue Pacific is very concerning as the seasonal patterns our ancestors lived by are shifting rapidly, with more change
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 safely salvage the vessel from the reef.
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