To address the labor shortages on sugarcane farms, the Ministry of Sugar Industry has handed over sugarcane planters and fertilizer applicators to five Tractor Service Pr
If we do not take action, if everybody doesn't combine to take action, then slowly, our schools are becoming a place for drug peddling.
School Management Association
The Fiji Rugby Football Union’s Annual General Meeting has marked the formal handover of governance and operational responsibilities to the newly elected board members.
Fiji Medical Association President Dr Alipate Vakamocea says they extend their sincere appreciation to the Ministry of Health and Medical Services and the Ministry of Civ
Adult Teen Challenge Fiji’s Director, Matai Akauola says it has been more than a year since they visited the Fiji Council of Churches and various ministries, including
Former SODELPA Member of Parliament, Niko Nawaikula says in his opinion, it is wrong to release former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, and the Coalition Government mus
7 people have been arrested for unlawful possession of methamphetamine and cocaine on Thursday.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu says the drug r
Due to the remote location of Naraiyawa Village in Namosi, residents are fortunate enough to have a dispensary that will assist them with minor injuries with the help of
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is urging its members and women throughout Fiji to look after their well-being and prioritise cancer screenings.
This
Newly appointed Women’s Director of Rugby in Fiji, Cathy Wong has revealed that her plan is to ensure that the new board has good and sustainable governance that the ou
The Fiji Rugby Football Union Board was just trying to make sure that there wasn't any undue influence on any of the voting during the election of the Fiji Rakaviti Footb
Dominion Brothers player Iliavi Masori is hoping to make his international 7s debut at the SVNS HSBC Dubai 7s at the end of the month after making it to the Fiji Airways
Melanesian descendants have been reminded of the importance of education and supporting their children’s education to improve community leadership.
Speaking at the o
The audiovisual industry created $255.9 million worth of new economic activity in 2023-2024 and generated employment for about 1,268 Fijians.
Deputy Prime Minister and
There are ongoing efforts to raise the age of criminal responsibility to 14 and to focus on diversion programs for children in conflict with the law.
Minister for Wome
School Management Association of Fiji President, Govind Singh is asking where are all the students who dropped out of primary school going.
While speaking in Parliamen
As the Fiji Rugby Union AGM continues, we have received confirmation that former Acting CEO of FRU, Tevita Tuiloa has been elected as a Commercial Director along with Joh
Concerns are being raised as people are openly injecting drugs in the heart of Suva City around the building near the Parliament Complex while others also gather there to
Army are the new 2024 Ratu Sukuna Bowl Rugby League champions after defeating Police 28-6 at the HFC Bank Stadium this morning.
The two teams played a magnificent game
A government vehicle driver has been arrested for a case of drunk driving yesterday in Makoi.
Police say following a tip-off, Nasinu Police officers intercepted the go
The Fiji Rugby Union Annual General Meeting is currently underway at the Grand Pacific Hotel to elect a new board.
The election of the new board is crucial as failure
Maintaining Fijian as the common name for all Fijian citizens fosters a sense of belonging among all Fijians.
While speaking during fijivillage Straight Talk with Vija
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Jemesa Tudravu has stated that the issue of overtime compensation for allied health staff in salary band F has been amicably resolved fo
President Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere has been farewelled at the State House.
The Republic of the Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji Navy accorded a guard of hono
People are frustrated over the neglected road conditions along Kings and Queen highways for the past few months, causing damage to vehicles.
fijivillage News has als
The legacy of the Melanesians descendants is intertwined with Fiji's history and at every turn let us rewrite the story of this journey to create unity.
Prime Minister
National sporting federations who are part of Fiji Association of Sport and National Olympic Committee or FASANOC, are still calling for answers and accountability after
The Fiji Performing Rights Association has paid the synchronization rights royalty for the song “Era Bini Tu” to Seini Gaunavou, the daughter of the late FIPRA member
Attorney General, Graham Leung believes that an uncomfortable truth about law profession is that we have too many lawyers, and too many unskilled ones, and we see some ne
Donald Trump has named Susie Wiles, the defacto manager of his victorious campaign, as his White House Chief of Staff, the first woman to hold the influential role.
Wi
The Fiji Nursing Association has raised questions with the Ministry of Health about why the maternity unit in Navua Hospital is still in operation, as it is not safe to a
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has been granted early release as of today, in accordance with Section 46 (3) of the Corrections Act.
Bainimarama was sentence
Hundreds of Melanesian descendants are gathered at the Suva foreshore to celebrate the 160th anniversary in remembrance of their ancestors who came to Fiji as labourers,
Good news as continuous radiology and pharmacy services will be provided at the government hospitals after the Ministry of Civil Service gave an exemption to the staff on
A 40-year-old man will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today after being charged with the alleged murder of a 70-year-old man.
It is alleged the man was under the
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says he is very pleased that the School Management Association is acutely aware of the drugs and di
As the final night of the Miss Earth pageant approaches, Miss Earth Fiji Ashlin Alveena Prasad has made it into the top 10 finalists of the global rankings for the Miss E
The Ministry of Employment’s Occupational Health and Safety Division will begin an investigation into the claims that there weren’t enough resources to assist the Jap
About 200 people are living in the streets of Lautoka with addiction to glue and hard drugs while 12 months ago there were 90 people on the streets.
Adult Teen Chall
It has been brought to the attention of the Online Safety Commission that there are some social media accounts which are uploading intimate videos and photos that feature
The Ministry of Health is expecting a response from the Ministry of Civil Service by this afternoon or tomorrow to ensure that radiology and pharmacy services at CWM Hosp
There is no shortage of funds for the Ministry of Health to ensure that all the services and equipment are available in the hospitals.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minist
Thousands of women from the 14 provinces in Fiji gathered at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva to celebrate the 100th anniversary of the Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei, Fiji’s old
The Consumer Council of Fiji has issued a stern reminder to all taxi drivers to adhere to fair charging practices by charging only metered fares and avoiding any extra fe
More than 2,000 plants believed to be marijuana has been seized during two raids in the Malua range in Navosa.
Police say the officers from the Western Division Seriou
The Outsource Fiji Careers Fair 2024 has set the stage at Albert Park for a pivotal event, offering students a unique glimpse into the thriving career opportunities withi
As the government celebrates the 160th Anniversary of the Melanesian labourers arrival in Fiji, Minister for iTaukei Affairs Ifereimi Vasu has apologized on behalf of the
The Fiji Nursing Association has raised grave concerns over the safety of their members working in the Navua Hospital, where there has not been a reliable supply of runni
The Ministry of Civil Service is expected to resolve the issue by this afternoon, where Ministry of Health staff on salary scale Band F were unable to receive time off in
In a significant step towards recognising and preserving the cultural and historical contributions of Fiji’s Melanesian Labourers' descendants, the Government, through
President of the Fiji Medical Association, Doctor Alipate Vakamocea has come out today saying the reduced services at CWM Hospital based on the recent changes to civil se
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says Fiji looks forward to deepening bilateral ties with the US and further pursuing our shared aspirations including, promoting peace and
Officers from the Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters will be looking into the criminal element and actions taken that led to the incident where a man was fou
A 21 year old suspect and three men aged 44, 24 and 18 years have been arrested and taken into custody after Police conducted a raid at the home of the 21 year old man in
Former President Donald Trump has returned to the US presidency role after winning 292 votes, ahead of Kamala Harris, who had 224 votes.
Trump secured a second term af
Around 2,000 people are expected to gather at the FMF Gymnasium tomorrow in celebration of the 100th anniversary of the Soqosoqo Vakamarama iTaukei.
President Adi Fina
Police have identified the man who was allegedly a victim of a fatal accident in Navua on Saturday as a 27-year-old man residing in Lautoka.
Director Traffic Senior Su
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he was the one that started the coup culture in the country after leading some soldiers during the May 14th 1987 coup, and has also ap
Executive Chair of Fiji Pine Group of Companies, Ratu Rakuita Vakalalabure has confirmed he will now forward the audit and investigation file relating to the former Chair
A family in Tavua Town, who tragically lost everything in a fire during Diwali, is seeking assistance to rebuild their lives and buy books for their daughter, who is curr
Following serious concerns about taxi drivers refusing service due to short journeys, rainy weather, or traffic, the Land Transport Authority has clarified that such refu
Serious concerns are being raised by the public as the Ministry of Health has decided that radiology services and pharmacies at Government hospitals and health centres cl
Given today's rapidly evolving job market, especially within sectors like business process outsourcing, adaptability and continuous learning, the Business Process Outsour
As of November 1st, Fiji Airways has introduced complimentary full flight messaging Wi-Fi for the Economy Class guests.
It is an upgrade from the previous 15-minute li
12 Chief Justices and High Court Justices from the Pacific region are undergoing regional judicial training on cybercrime and electronic evidence to improve cooperation i
A large crowd gathered to watch Ram Leela, a dramatization of the Ramayan by the Shree Satsang Ramayan Mandali, at the Suva Civic Auditorium last night.
The Mandali, w
Carpenters Fiji Managing Director, Daniel Whippy is to take his plea at 4pm today as this is one of the conditions raised by FICAC to allow him to travel to the United St
Honorary member of the Association of USP Staff Elizabeth Fong and former Biology Lecturer and former President of the Association of USP Staff (AUSPS) Dr Tamara Osborne-
Adult Teen Challenge Fiji Executive Director, Hemraj Mangal and Director, Matai Akauola will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight.
The s
Through the truth and reconciliation process regarding the coups and mutiny in Fiji, people have sought forgiveness, but what haunts them is that they have not revealed t
Nitin Gandhi has been named as the Chair of the Elections Commission for the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies.
Gandhi’s appointment m
No incumbent or incumbent party has won with these kinds of numbers — 72 percent of voters say they are dissatisfied or angry about the direction of the country. And Jo
Police are seeking public assistance in identifying the victim of a fatal accident that occurred in the Southern Division on the 1st of this month.
Director Traffic, S
The i-Taukei community is dominating the HIV statistics in Fiji with a striking 89 percent, according to the latest data presented at the Global AIDS Monitoring and HIV E
Voting has begun in the battleground states expected to decide who will be the next US president between Vice President Kamala Harris and former President Donald Trump.
Officers from the Criminal Investigations Department Headquarters have been directed by the Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew to investigate the death of a man
The election of the Speaker of the House and paramount chief Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu as our next head of state was the culmination of a short but intense period of “van
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms he did not follow the right channel when he was trying to get former Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commiss
A Japanese tourist has drowned while snorkelling at a prominent resort in Sigatoka early this morning while allegations are being made that there weren’t enough resourc
24-year-old Kali Masibalavu who allegedly murdered a 25-year-old man outside Suva Harbour Centre on Saturday will appear in the Suva High Court on the 19th of this month.
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, who is serving a one year prison sentence, has taken the Fijian Government and the Attorney General to court in relation to the
The Suva High Court has awarded damages of $4,000 plus interest to Deshwar Kishore Dutt for false imprisonment. Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission Chair, P
Suva Magistrate Yogesh Prasad says Saint Giles Hospital does not have enough space to accommodate the increasing number of individuals addicted to marijuana and other dru
Food stalls and minibus stands in Suva have become key hotspots for drug activities, sparking urgent calls for action.
The Suva City Council is being pressed to crack
Accessing the World Wide Web will not be a problem for the students and teachers of Buakonikai Primary School on Rabi Island after the Government of Australia, in partner
Police are continuing their investigation into the possible element of negligence following the drowning of a one-year-old boy from Galoa Village in Serua.
Police say
The Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs is exploring the possibility of assisting in the rebuilding of the Muaniweni Crematorium site through its grant program that aims to
The 24-year-old man who allegedly caused the death of a 25-year-old man outside Suva Harbour Centre on Saturday will front the Suva Magistrates Court today.
Police say
$1.2 million is the cost of taking the Fijian delegation for the COP 29 meeting in Baku, out of which $960,065.00 is funded externally which is 91.70 percent of the total
Teenage Australian sprint sensation Gout Gout has smashed several more records with an astonishing 200m run of 20.29 seconds at the Queensland All-Schools Championships.
With less than 48 hours to go in the US election and more than 77.6m votes already cast, new polling shows Kamala Harris leading among early voters in the country’s bat
Veteran England prop Joe Marler has announced his retirement from international rugby just days after taking the social media world by storm with his comments on the All
Fiji Water Flying Fijians outside back and Olympic gold medallist Sireli Maqala was the toast of his Bayonne side as he scored two tries to help them secure a 12-8 win ov
Musical titan Quincy Jones, the composer and producer who added his tasteful polish to recordings by everyone from Ray Charles and Frank Sinatra to Michael Jackson, has d
The reopening of the Nadroga/Navosa Technical Institute which was closed in 2020, marks a significant step by the Nadroga and Navosa Provincial Council towards creating
Rumours, misleading allegations and outright lies about voting and fraud are flooding online spaces in unprecedented numbers in advance of the US election.
Hundreds of
When it comes to the issue of trust, it’s not only about the Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji Police Force but almost every government institution.
Lead
The Constitutional Offices Commission has endorsed the appointment of an independent selection panel to assess and shortlist applicants for the position of the Commission
A 55 member delegation from Fiji will attend the COP29 meeting which will be more than a technical meeting and their main objective is to secure adaptation funding.
Th
The Suva City Council is owed $37.958 million in total rates and rental arrears until the 30th of September this year, and it now plans to introduce a "Name and Shame" in
Former Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem says his human rights were breached while he was being charged and in remand from the 8th to the 11th of March this year,
Telecom Fiji Limited proudly demonstrated its commitment to the community by contributing $15,000 to the Fiji Cancer Society (FCS) during a heartwarming Pinktober morning
The Suva Handicraft Market Vendors and Manufacturers Association is calling for urgent action by Police after serious concerns being raised regarding some wooden swordsel
A 24-year old man is in police custody at the Totogo Police Station following the death of a 25-year-old man.
It is alleged the suspect stabbed the victim at around 6p
Muaniweni residents are pleading with the public for assistance to help rebuild the Muaniweni Crematorium after it was destroyed in a fire on the 26th of October. Muani
CWM Board of Visitors Chair Dr Esther Williams says they recognise that the health of every Fijian is not the responsibility of one person, one organisation, one associat
The new access road connecting Wainibuku to Princes Road has brought smiles to residents of Vunidogo Settlement in Wainibuku, Davuilevu Housing and Nakasi.
Minister fo
A 24-year old man is in police custody at the Totogo Police Station following the death of a 25-year-old man.
It is alleged the suspect stabbed the victim on Saturday
The Pacific Autism Centre has received a $1,000 donation from the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya, to support its work in providing assis
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