Fijivillage

NEWS

29/08/2024

Commission should not shy away from holding those responsible to account - Ali

Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali has raised critical questions about the people involved in the coups in Fiji, and still holding positions of power tod

Government

21 days ago

Tabuya and Kamikamica co-chair the first National Taskforce to address porn

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya has co-chaired the first National Taskforce to address pornography in Fiji with Acting Prime Minister and

Pornography-issue-Fiji-Indepth Feature

21 days ago

1 case of romance scam involving $500,000 before court

Police say they have several cases with them that are before the courts in regards to romance scams where the victims have given upto at least $500,000 in one case. In

Scam Police

21 days ago

2nd group of Miss Hibiscus contestants to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight

The second group of Miss Hibiscus 2024 contestants will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight. They are Miss Moutai Ciara Lee; Miss Tents

Straight-Talk

21 days ago

80% of Early Childhood Education teachers apply to leave Fiji due to low pay - Manumanunitoga

About 80% of Early Childhood Education teachers have lodged their applications to go overseas. This has been highlighted by the General Secretary of the Fijian Teacher

Teachers Feature

21 days ago

Professor Shameem says Reconciliation starts with truth, who is getting compensation and who is paying them

Constitutional lawyer and human rights advocate, Professor Shaista Shameem has stated to the Truth and Reconciliation Commission Steering Committee that reconciliation st

Human-Rights Feature

21 days ago

CFL is the only broadcast media in Fiji that has its own broadcast network – Parkinson

Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of FM96, LegendFM, VitiFM, Navtarang, Radio Sargam and fijivillage, is the only organization in Fiji that maintains an ind

CFL Feature

21 days ago

Residents raise concerns about rubbish being scattered along Khalsa Rd

Concerns have been raised by residents of Khalsa Road about rubbish being scattered on the roadside and the big yellow bins not being collected by contractors when it is

Rubbish

22 days ago

Sai Sanjeevani Heart Hospital conducts screening on 118 children in Levuka

The Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital conducted a three-day free heart screening for 118 children in Levuka in which the hospital says this initiative aims to id

Health

22 days ago

Pacific Island Food Revolution Cook Book launched to combat NCD in Fiji

The Pacific Island Food Revolution Cook Book was launched in collaboration with the Asia Foundation with a simple realization that over the course of a generation, there

Food

22 days ago

Miss Hibiscus Festival contestants urging people to have civic pride

Miss Hibiscus Festival 2024 contestants are urging people to have civic pride and not to litter our beautiful environment, keeping it bright and clean. This was highli

Hibiscus-Festival

22 days ago

Young people should avoid drugs and respect their parents - Reverend Reuben

It is so sad that children do not have respect for their parents, as they do not realise that their mother carried them in their womb for nine months. The Divisional S

Methodist-Church Feature

22 days ago

$22.3 million investment set to empower Fiji’s youngest learners - Kuruleca

Early Childhood Education students in Fiji are set to benefit from a $22.3 million investment for the 2024-2025 financial year which underscores the government’s commit

Education

22 days ago

More than 600 marijuana plants seized, 3 men arrested in Rakiraki

More than 600 plants believed to be marijuana have been seized during a recent police raid on a farm in the interior of Nalawa, Rakiraki. Assistant Commissioner of Pol

Police Drugs Feature

22 days ago

28/08/2024

FNU offers free HIV/AIDS and STI clinics for students

The Fiji National University has taken great initiative as they are now offering free HIV/AIDS and STI screening clinics for their students, this is to enforce students�

HIV

22 days ago

NGO Coalition against death penalty and urges Tabuya to look at better policies

The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is in support of the statement by the Fiji Human Rights and Anti Discrimination Commission on the death penalty not being the solution t

NGO-Coalition Feature

22 days ago

Toaisi pleads not guilty to aiding and abetting abuse of office

Former Regional Manager North, Tekata Toaisi, who is charged with one count of aiding and abetting abuse of office, has pleaded not guilty to his charges. Toaisi and t

Court

23 days ago

A robust legislation is needed to combat scams in Fiji - Save the Children Fiji CEO

Scamming has become a universal problem and needs a proactive rather than reactive approach and robust legislation is needed to effectively combat and reduce scams in the

Save-the-Children

23 days ago

Govt committed to address fundamental issues within informal settlements – Prof Prasad

The Coalition Government is committed to addressing some fundamental issues within the informal settlements such as attaining proper titles, drainage and access to utilit

Government

23 days ago

Restoring manners in i-Taukei youths is essential to combating social issues - Jone Vuto

Children's lack of moral values and manners in the iTaukei community is something that is holding them back and contributing to social issues. This was highlighted by

Church

23 days ago

Bail extended for Morris, plea to be taken on Sept 23rd

Bail has been extended for 45-year-old sports coach, Guy Morris who allegedly sexually assaulted 3 girls aged 13, 14 and 16 years in Suva. Morris appeared before Magis

Court

23 days ago

Church failure to act linked to escalating national crises - Rev Iliesa Koroi

The lack of family time and the church's failure to act has led to the increase in social issues such as drugs, teenage pregnancies, HIV, and street dwellers, in the coun

Church Feature

23 days ago

27/08/2024

28 Police officers charged under Illicit Drugs Act as Fiji Police enforce zero-tolerance policy

A total of 28 police officers have been charged with offences under the Illicit Drugs Control Act 2004. Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew says for the offe

Police Feature

23 days ago

Magistrate Prasad to decide if Sayed-Khaiyum and Saneem case will be transferred to the High Court

Suva Magistrate Yogesh Prasad will decide on the 25th of next month on whether to transfer the case of former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor o

Court

23 days ago

Get out of Viber and get on WhatsApp - Prasad

Vodafone Fiji's Head of eCommerce Shailendra Prasad is urging Fijians to get out of Viber and use WhatsApp as Viber is a vulnerable third party social app. While speak

Scam

23 days ago

Truth Commission does not happen in court but it is official and organised by the government - Carranza

The courts are not equipped to resolve the root causes of political violence and systematic injustices and the discussion should be between the communities. This was h

Feature

23 days ago

Sydney Roosters coach Trent Robinson labels Jared Waerea-Hargreaves sin-binning 'disappointing' as veteran faces potential ban

The Roosters face a nervous wait on a potential charge for veteran prop Jared Waerea-Hargreaves after he was put on report for a dangerous hit in his side's win over the

abc-news NRL

23 days ago

Rabuka calls for global unity in addressing urgent climate change, conflict, and development challenges

The global community is already grappling with unprecedented challenges of climate change, biodiversity loss, conflict, poverty, health, and development. Prime Ministe

Government

24 days ago

Police investigate report regarding the sharing of photos on Telegram app

Police have opened an investigation into the alleged case of students offering themselves for sex on social media apps in exchange for money. Assistant Commissioner of

Police

24 days ago

FICAC targets students to emphasise fostering integrity within communities

About 60 students from 30 schools in the Central Division gathered today to participate in the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption's annual Young Leaders Semin

FICAC

24 days ago

Jone Vuto elected as the Vice-President of Methodist Church of Fiji

Jone Vuto has been elected as the new Vice-President of the Methodist Church of Fiji. General Secretary of the Methodist Church of Fiji, Reverend Jolame Lasawa says that

Methodist-Church

24 days ago

900 Fijians affected by the Ebay online scam amounting to $1.7 million

900 Fijians were left affected by the collapse of the Ebay Online Shop recruitment scam last year with the Consumer Council recording complaints worth $1.7 million. Co

Scam Ebayshop

24 days ago

We have not heard RFMF reconciling with Indo Fijian victims – NFU President

We have not heard of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces reconciling with the ordinary people like the Indo Fijian community who were victims of coups, and this is a con

Feature Government

24 days ago

26/08/2024

Why are people standing in line for hours to pick their passports?

People have expressed their grave concerns after standing in line for hours for their passport pickup, only to be told to return on a different day. Some people have t

Immigration

24 days ago

Telegram founder Pavel Durov arrested for failing to curb criminal activity on platform

The founder of Telegram Pavel Durov has been arrested by French police at Le Bourget Airport north of Paris for failing to curb criminal activity on the platform. Aut

Telegram Feature

24 days ago

People getting married at young age linked to rising social issues - Ivone Lemoya

People getting married at a young age is a contributing factor to the increase in issues related to drugs and other social problems in our community. This has been hig

Drugs Community

24 days ago

We need to strengthen our laws to deal with online scams – Kamikamica

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica says we need to try and strengthen our laws to deal with online scams. While addressing the National Sca

Government

24 days ago

Online scams has left many Fijians losing hundreds of thousands of dollars - Ali

The devastating impact of the eBay shop online recruitment scam, which has been described as one of the largest in Fiji's history, has brought national attention to the i

Scam

24 days ago

Tabuya stands her ground, and plans to propose death penalty during constitution review

Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya is standing by her comments that the death penalty should be considered for those people caught with larg

Parliament Feature

24 days ago

Lal calls for Tabuya’s removal

Opposition MP, Ketan Lal is today calling on the Prime Minister to take immediate and decisive action by removing the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection,

Drugs

24 days ago

The birth of Lord Krishna allows us to reflect on honesty and compassion - Lal

Thousands of Hindus will be celebrating the birth of Lord Krishna tonight, this festival is known as Krishna Janmashtami and is celebrated worldwide. Lord Krishna is k

Religion

24 days ago

Court sets PTC date for Panapasa

The Pre-Trial Conference for former Assistant Commissioner of Corrections Senior Superintendent Salote Panapasa has been set by the Suva Magistrates Court and will take p

Court

24 days ago

Prosecution given time to serve disclosures in Sayed-Khaiyum and Sagar’s case

The Suva Magistrates Court has given time to the Prosecution to serve both counsels the second phase of the disclosures by the closure of business today in the case of fo

Court

25 days ago

Methodist Church President urges congregation to lead the fight against drugs

The President of the Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Semisi Turagavou has made a call to his church members to take the lead in the fight against drugs, gi

Methodist-Church Drugs

25 days ago

Around 100 students in Nadi alone offered themselves for sex on the Telegram app in return for money - Tubuna

Shocking statistics were revealed by the Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sakiusa Tubuna, where he highlighted that in Nadi alone, around 100 stude

Telegram Feature

25 days ago

Suva Sangam Maha Mariamman Temple celebrates 100 years of anniversary

The Suva Sangam Sri Raj Maha Mariamman Temple has celebrated its 100 years of anniversary. While speaking during the celebration, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister fo

Religion

25 days ago

20-year-old Sereana Vunilawa reported missing at Lami Police Station

Police are seeking assistance from the public in locating 20-year-old Sereana Vunilawa, who was reported missing at the Lami Police Station on 25th August. Police say

Missing-Person Police

25 days ago

Cultural nights allow us to celebrate rich cultural heritage – Prof Prasad

Festivals bring people from diverse cultures and backgrounds together and build relationships and friendships that provide the necessary strength and empowerment to achie

Girmit

25 days ago

No stabbing incident at Albert Park last night

The Fiji Police Force has clarified that there were no reports of a stabbing incident during the Planet Shakers concert that was held at Albert Park last night. Police

Police Feature

25 days ago

5 men charged with alleged deception totaling more than $3,000

Five men have been charged by the Fiji Police MPaisa Task Force for separate cases relating to allegedly obtaining money by deception in Labasa, Ba and Nadi. A 32-year

Police Feature

25 days ago

Thorough investigations underway regarding exploitation claims in PALM Program

Fiji’s Country Liaison Officer and the Australian Department of Workplace Relations are thoroughly investigating the claims of modern-day slavery, racism, bullying, exc

Palm-Scheme-Exploitation Feature

25 days ago

Trough of low pressure to affect Fiji till today

An active trough of low pressure lies over the eastern part of the country and is gradually moving eastwards away from the group which is associated with cloud and rain.

Weather

25 days ago

25/08/2024

Israel strikes Hezbollah targets in Lebanon

The Israeli Military says its warplanes are hitting Hezbollah targets in Lebanon after detecting moves to fire missiles and rockets into Israel. Israel Defense Forces

World-News

25 days ago

30 Police officers complete the Constable Qualifying Course

Thirty Police officers, who completed the Constable Qualifying Course, were reminded to ensure that proper application of the knowledge gained during their training is ap

Police

25 days ago

Some people questioned regarding robberies in Nadi and Ba, no arrests made

It has been two weeks since the daring robberies took place in the Western Division but unfortunately, no arrest has been made by police yet. While responding to fijiv

Police

26 days ago

Ministry for Trade hopes for business class to be part of education curriculum

To encourage business minds at an early age, the Ministry for Trade is looking at different tools that can be used as part of the education curriculum. While speakin

Business Government

26 days ago

Methodist Church President raises concern as some leaders abuse grog and smoke in front of members

President of the Methodist Church in Fiji and Rotuma, Reverend Dr. Semisi Turagavou has raised concerns that faithful members of the church are leaving due to the bad, in

Methodist-Church

26 days ago

Commission investigates alleged exploitation of Fijian workers in Australia

The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission has launched an investigation into the working conditions, alleged exploitation, alleged violence and other chall

Human-Rights Feature

26 days ago

Necessary works done on electricity post in Qarase St, Nadera

The Energy Fiji Limited team have wrapped up the necessary work on the electricity post, which was on fire at Qarase Street in Nadera this afternoon. A resident from Na

EFL

26 days ago

Fiji and Australia sign Joint Work Program to strengthen border security

Fiji Revenue and Customs Service have signed a new Joint Work Program with the Australian Border Security to strengthen their collaboration on border security. FRCS sa

FRCS

26 days ago

WOWS Kids Fiji Gala Dinner to raise funds for children battling cancer

WOWS Kids Fiji will be holding their Gala Dinner on the 30th of November at the Grand Pacific Hotel to highlight their WOWS Heroes, the children who are bravely battling

WOWS-Kids-Fiji

26 days ago

Businesses who haven’t enforced minimum wage rate will be dealt with severely – Prof. Prasad

Businesses that have not enforced the $4.50 minimum wage rate will be dealt with severely. This is a stern warning shared by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for

Business Government

26 days ago

Germany deadly stabbing: Police make second arrest

German Police have arrested a second person as they investigate Friday's stabbing attack that killed three people and injured eight in the western city of Solingen. A

World-News

26 days ago

German Police arrest boy accused of knowing about knife attack in advance

A 15-year-old boy has been arrested in connection with a fatal knife attack in the west German city of Solingen (Zou-Li-Gen). The boy is not the main suspect but is al

World-News

26 days ago

18 year old Vinaina Marawa wins Miss Nasinu crown

Miss Nasinu Town Council, 18-year-old Vinaina Marawa has won the Miss Nasinu crown. The Kadavu woman who advocated for the fight against domestic violence within peopl

Nasinu Feature

26 days ago

Erling Haaland scores hat trick to thrash Ipswich 4-1

Manchester City dominated Ipswich Town this morning in the English Premier League as they defeated them 4-1 at Etihad Stadium. Erling Haaland was the star of the match

Soccer

26 days ago

Don’t leave your keys in the ignition after two reports of vehicle theft received by Police

Police are urging vehicle owners not to leave their cars unattended with the keys in the ignition after two reports received by Police where suspects stole vehicles after

Police

26 days ago

24/08/2024

Martial Arts Programme launched at the Fiji National University Nasinu campus

Martial Arts Programme has been launched at the Fiji National University Nasinu campus which aims to foster a hoslistic approach to Martial Arts training,enabling partici

FNU

26 days ago

Tubuna calls for collective action to fight drugs in Naitasiri

The Assistant Minister in the Office of the Prime Minister, Sakiusa Tubuna, is calling on the province of Naitasiri for a collective effort in the fight against the infi

Drugs

26 days ago

Damayanthi Amaratunga celebrates artistry at Uni Fiji gallery

It was a proud moment for Damayanthi Amaratunga, a student from the University of Fiji, to showcase her artistic skills in the university's Art Gallery. Speaking to f

Art Uni-Fiji

26 days ago

National reconciliation must be genuine – Chaudhry

The Fiji Labour Party says it is all for national reconciliation but it must be genuine and we must ensure that it does not undermine the basic tenets of democracy and th

Fiji-Labour-Party RFMF

26 days ago

What transpired in 2000 separated the Vanua and RFMF – RFMF Commander

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces held a reconciliation and restoration service with the Yasana o Macuata today at Sukanaivalu VC Barracks in Labasa. The reconcili

RFMF Feature

26 days ago

Channing Tatum finally play superhero Gambit in Deadpool and Wolverine

Channing Tatum finally got the chance to play the superhero Gambit in Deadpool and Wolverine after he spent years trying and failing to develop a Gambit film during Fox�

Entertainment

27 days ago

Three killed in Germany knife attack

Three people have been killed and another four seriously injured in a knife attack in the western German city of Solingen (Zuligen). Police say the attack happened du

World-News

27 days ago

Marist Old Boys Association launches Bazzar preparation

The Marist Old Boys Association launched the 2024 Bazaar at the Marist Rugby Club as a funding source for the MOBA administration in helping the association with its capi

MBHS

27 days ago

164,000 Fijians to benefit from new water main project at Lokia

More than 164,000 Fijians will benefit from the new Water Mains Project, which commenced with a ground-breaking ceremony at Lokia landing. While officiating at the gro

Water

27 days ago

Committee to help in developing a legal framework for the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission - Kiran

A steering Committee has been established by the Cabinet to help in developing a legal framework for the establishment of the Fiji Truth and Reconciliation Commission.

Government

27 days ago

Reconciliation ceremony between RFMF and Macuata today

The Republic of Fiji Military Forces will be seeking reconciliation and restoration with the Yasana o Macuata today. According to the RFMF, the reconciliation and rest

RFMF Feature

27 days ago

23/08/2024

Kitione Salawa scores a hat-trick to help Fiji thrash Samoa 42-16

Fiji Water Flying Fijians flanker, Kitione Salawa scored a hat-trick to help Fiji thrash Samoa 42-16. Salawa scored Fijis first try to take the lead 5-0 in the first 1

Flying-Fijians PNC

27 days ago

We need urgent action, drugs and crime sounding like a broken record player – GCC Chair

Talking about drugs, sexual violence, other crimes and increasing HIV cases is now sounding like a broken record player, and we now need to urgently address these issues

Drugs Feature

27 days ago

German court lifts 20-year Kava ban, this is a huge opportunity for Fiji – PM

Great news for Fiji’s Kava industry as the German Court has lifted the 20-year ban that had stopped Kava from being marketed as a pharmaceutical product. The German

Kava

27 days ago

Porn Task Force to look at banning porn access to children under 18

A pornography task force has been approved in Cabinet to do a feasibility study and detect the harmful effects of porn, aiming to ban porn access to children under 18.

Government Feature

27 days ago

Truth and Reconciliation process will not be easy – Kiran

The Truth and Reconciliation process will not be easy, as different stakeholders will express their trauma and conflicts. Assistant Minister for Women, Children and So

Truth-Reconciliation

28 days ago

Survey initiative by Fiji Elections Office aims to listen and respond to voter needs

The Fiji Elections Office has launched the Voter Perception Survey, and it plays a vital instrument in transformation. While speaking at the launch, Electoral Commissi

FEO

28 days ago

Utilize the holiday well by reading, completing assignments and assisting parents at home - Kuruleca

Kuruleca urge students to learn as much as they can from elders during the school holidays As the Term 2 school holiday approaches, the Permanent Secretary for Educati

Education

28 days ago

42 women graduate from training on dealing with violence against women

42 women from different professions and backgrounds are the newest cohort of graduates of the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre's flagship Regional Training Program on Gender, V

Women Government FWCC

28 days ago

Drivers urged to plan well this weekend to avoid speeding

Speeding remains a major concern for the Fiji Police Force, and the Director Traffic Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mitieli Divuana is requesting drivers to plan t

Police

28 days ago

World's second largest diamond worth up to $40M found in Botswana

The world second largest diamond ever found is a rough 2,492-carat stone worth up to $40 million which has been unearthed in Botswana at a mine owned by Canadian firm Luc

World-News

28 days ago

Ministry of Youth launches anti-drug programs

The Ministry of Youth is prioritising the implementation of programs across all youth groups to help prevent young people from falling under the influence of drugs, which

Youth

28 days ago

Low rainfall recorded in the last 3-months, current dry weather to continue for next 2 months

Fijians are reminded to use water sparingly as the dry weather conditions will affect the water supply in various areas in the coming months. The Ministry of Public Wo

Water Feature

28 days ago

I want to create a MSME ecosystem in Fiji - Kamikamica

With much considerations have gone into the development of micro, small, and medium-sized enterprises (MSMEs)over the years, the Government is looking at increasing MSME

Government

28 days ago

No child loitering after 9pm, no drug dealing and usage – Sabeto Village

Sabeto Village chiefs have taken their own initiative in eradicating drug dealing and usage in the area, and set up a Police committee within the village made up of ex Po

Drugs Community Feature

28 days ago

< PREVIOUS

IN DEPTH