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Vosarogo confirms meeting with Namosi Village on delayed Namosi Joint Venture Special Prospecting License
With the overdue renewal of the Namosi Joint Venture Special Prospecting License, the government wil
46 minutes ago
Lynda Tabuya will not be the next AG – Rabuka
Following the dismissal of Graham Leung as Attorney General, Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirm
15 hours ago
Ben Salacakau and Glenis Yee to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan tonight
Former President of the Fiji Principals Association and representative of Catholic Education, Ben Sa
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4 meningococcal cases doesn’t meet criteria for an outbreak – Ministry
Following 4 confirmed cases of meningococcal disease and the death of a child between April 21st and
32 minutes ago
We are all backing the PM in his bid for re-election - Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica says some discussions are being made
15 hours ago
Calls made to increase Free Education Grant and allow faith-based schools to charge admission fees
Calls are being made to allow schools run by faith-based organisations to charge admission and enrol
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Cardiothoracic surgeon raises heart health awareness
Award-winning cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr Sanjeev Khulbey of Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospi
2 days ago
People in Rakiraki hoping for VAT reduction and better sugar price to ease cost of living
People in Rakiraki are hoping for the VAT rate to decrease from 15 percent as it will result in the
15 hours ago
Former employee applies for leave to appeal but TFL says proceedings would have continued if trial dates were not vacated
A former employee of Telecom Fiji PTE Limited, Patrick Victor Adrian has applied for leave to appeal
15 hours ago

Navosa district calls on Education Ministry for special schools in Navosa
The Head of School at Natutale Primary School in Navosa, Patemo Tubua, is calling on the Ministry of
20 hours ago
16-year-old charged with 6 counts of rape of his 9-year-old nephew, 14-year-old charged with two counts of rape of his 12-year-old sister
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with six counts of rape of his 9-year-old nephew while a 14-year-
21 hours ago
Malimali and Fotofili sacked
Another twist in the aftermath of the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara M
2 days ago

UniFiji and Dialogue Fiji support single national constituency
Dialogue Fiji and the University of Fiji have shown their support towards the single national consti
2 days ago
Roko Tui Bau calls on Vanua leaders to take strong stand on drugs and social issues
Turaga na Roko Tui Bau, Ratu Timoci Tavanavanua says Vanua leaders must be forceful and vocal in the
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03/06/2025
Sayed-Khaiyum and Sagar's PTC to continue on July 3rd
Fijian Broadcasting Corporation’s former CEO, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Vimlesh Sagar's pre-trial conference will continue on the
15 hours ago
Calls made for qualified full-time counselors in schools as students miss classes due to teacher shortage
We need to provide quality to our students and only then they will give quality but if we give them rubbish, they will also produce rubbish. This has been highlighted
20 hours ago
Fiji Crop & Livestock Council calls for easier access to funding for non-sugar farmers
Accessing funds for land preparation is a challenge for farmers, and I hope the government will look into this because the farmers are sitting on a gold mine. This was
20 hours ago

Nabouwalu passenger terminal to open soon
Good news for the people of Vanua Levu as the Nabouwalu passenger terminal will be opened soon. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says over the weekend, the Ministry of L
23 hours ago
Colorado fire attack suspect plotted 'for a year' - FBI
A man arrested over a "suspected act of terrorism" in Boulder, Colorado on Sunday is expected to appear in court later today. Officials say eight people were injured a
24 hours ago
Review TVET as schools are creating workers not creators – FNU lecturer
Our schools are designed to teach people to work for somebody else such as an organisation, an enterprise or the governmental and a call is being made to re-look at TVET
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02/06/2025
Brent Hill resigns as Tourism Fiji CEO
Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill will be stepping down from his role, and returning permanently to Australia with his growing family. Hill will complete his time with Touri
2 days ago
Magistrate to decide on Monday on High Court transfer for Bainimarama and Qiliho’s case
The ruling on whether the case involving former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho will be transferred to the High Court, wi
2 days ago
Man drowns after being swept by strong currents at Western resort
A Fijian man has lost his life while swimming at a popular resort in the Western Division over the weekend. Police say the man was swimming with another relative when
2 days ago

Ministry of Environment leads clean up along Nukubuco sandbank and Suva coastline
In an effort to keep the environment clean, the Ministry of Environment took to the Nukubuco sandbank and the Suva coastline in the early hours of this morning to carry o
2 days ago
Women remain underrepresented despite international commitments - PS Defence
Women remain underrepresented despite international announcements and commitments. This has been highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for Defence Mason Smith while l
2 days ago
Subsashni Lal leaves university job to pursue farming in Ba
In her desire to have a stable future, Subsashni Lal has left her job as a librarian at the Fiji National University at Derrick Campus and has pursed farming vegetables a
2 days ago

Subsashni Lal leaves university job to pursue farming in Ba
In her desire to have a stable future, Subsashni Lal has left her job as a librarian at the Fiji National University at Derrick Campus and has pursed farming vegetables a
2 days ago
Kawakawa and Donu ban from 1st June to 30th September
The Ministry of Fisheries is calling on all fishers, vendors, and exporters to follow the seasonal ban on catching, keeping, moving, and selling Grouper (Kawakawa) and Co
2 days ago
US demands Australia lifts defence spending by $40b a year 'as soon as possible'
The United States has demanded Australia lift its defence spending to almost $100 billion a year "as soon as possible", saying Australia must do more to support the US in
2 days ago

New sports equipment to benefit more than 210 student at Dreketi Primary School
Borrowing sporting equipment from bigger institutions will be a thing of the past for Dreketi Primary School students after the Australian High Commissioner Peter Roberts
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01/06/2025
Two die following two separate road accidents
Two men lost their lives in two separate road fatalities this morning. Police say the first incident was an alleged hit and run case that was reported at the Ba Police
3 days ago
PM poorly advised regarding FICAC matter - Law Society
The Fiji Law Society says it appears that both Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and the President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu have been poorly advised on their powers in deal
3 days ago
Indigenous knowledge on change in weather is still relevant today
Traditional indigenous knowledge on change in weather patterns are still relevant today, and people can use this knowledge to predict what weather to expect. This was
3 days ago

Setting up CCTV monitor movements and assist Police if anything should happen to your business – ACP Sateki
Participants attending the Fijian Indigenous Business Council (FIBC) Symposium were reminded that everyone shares responsibility for keeping their business secure and set
3 days ago
Rabuka has asked Puleiwai to be ready to exercise her choice if and when Govt decides to give her the options
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has clarified to fijivillage News that the government has not offered dismissed FICAC Deputy Commissioner, Francis Puleiwai any options as
3 days ago
Vosarogo and Usamate clash over Usamate's claims regarding Acting FICAC Commissioner appointment
A war of words has broken out between Opposition MP, Jone Usamate and Minister for Lands, Filimoni Vosarogo after Usamate alleged the Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Roko
3 days ago

Driver passes away following horrific accident at Nananu
The driver of the vehicle that was involved in a horrific accident in Nananu has passed away. Police confirmed this to fijivillage News as they await further details o
3 days ago
Elderly receive beauty makeup from Beauty Fixation Salon
Residents of Golden Age Home in Suva were full of smiles as they received beauty treatments from a team from the Beauty Fixation Salon. While extending their appreciat
3 days ago
Macuata rice farmers boost production with new harvester
Rice farmers in Nadogo, Macuata, will now be able to reduce labour demands, improve grain quality, and expand market reach after receiving a cutting-edge rice harvester.
3 days ago

Sustainable farming takes root in Vatukuca village through women-led initiative
The Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Tomasi Tunabuna, is encouraging the women of Vatukuca Village in Vaturova, Cakaudrove, to stay prepared and strong a
3 days ago
Govt pledges support for lupus
Great news for people living with lupus as the Government of the day has pledged its support to fund the training of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, specia
3 days ago
Police seek assistance in locating 17-year-old Acharya missing since Friday
Police are seeking assistance in locating 17-year-old Vishwesh Krisha Acharya, who went missing from his home in Kaunitoni Street, Vatuwaqa, Friday night. Police say A
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31/05/2025
Year 8 teacher raises alarm over non-readers and exam pressure
A Year 8 teacher has expressed deep concerns about students not being able to read and asks why this is happening now as she started teaching in Fiji in 1997, and never h
4 days ago
Why Malimali is suspended and not terminated, will JSC be held accountable and how can PM say Fotofili will return to judicial role - Kumar
Opposition MP, Premila Kumar says the Prime Minister’s announcement to suspend Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner stops short of confirming whether her appointment
4 days ago
Fiji FA was forced to allow Musa to contest due to court order – CEO
No person convicted of a serious criminal offence should be entrusted with a senior leadership role in national football. This has been highlighted by Fiji Football As
4 days ago

I hope other members of the Cabinet, those in the judiciary and legal fraternity will be dealt with in a similar manner - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry welcomes Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka’s move to implement the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry report on the
4 days ago
Musa not VP West despite election win – Fiji FA CEO
The Fiji Football Association has confirmed that despite winning the election during the 87th Fiji FA Ordinary Congress, convicted drug dealer Aiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji,
4 days ago
Taylor Swift buys back her master recordings
Taylor Swift has bought back the rights to her first six albums, ending a long-running battle over the ownership of her music. On her official website Swift says all o
4 days ago

Naivilaca Village Women’s Group receive kitchen set for income generating project
The Naivilaca Village Women’s Group in Rewa received a set of kitchen items from the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, that will provide
4 days ago
India says over 1,000 nationals deported by US since January
More than a thousand Indians have returned or deported from the United States since January. India's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that around 62
4 days ago
Claims of underqualified medical lecturers by Maharaj rejected by UniFiji
University of Fiji Vice Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem has assured Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj that all medical science staff lecturing in the degree programmes ha
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Cost of tobacco-related illness is more than the revenue generated by cigarette taxes - Dr Lalabalavu
The Health Ministry is looking to increase taxes on tobacco as the cost of tobacco-related illness on the economy is about 4.3 times more than the revenue generated by ci
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30/05/2025
Police investigate officer's alleged misconduct after viral family dispute video
In response to a video circulating on social media regarding a family dispute involving a police officer, the Divisional Police Commander East and the Internal Affairs Un
5 days ago
No political strings attached to China’s assistance in Fiji and the Pacific - China's President
There is no political strings attached to China’s assistance, no imposing one’s will onto others, and no empty promises and China has called on all countries to u
5 days ago
Fuel and gas prices to drop from Sunday
Good news as people will be able to save a little more money as fuel and gas prices will drop from Sunday. The price of motor spirit will drop by 10 cents to $2.58 per
5 days ago

GCC funds $243,000 upgrade of RSMS ground
GCC funds $24A great opportunity lies ahead for the students of Ratu Sukuna Memorial School, as they witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony for the development and recreat
5 days ago
RFMF Commander writes to Tikoduadua regarding COI report
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua is expected to meet with Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka next week regarding a letter received by Tikoduadua from
5 days ago
Findings of COI report made it evident to me that Leung’s position in my Cabinet is now untenable - Rabuka
Attorney General, Graham Leung has been dismissed by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka earlier today. Leung has confirmed this to fijivillage News. He is on an offici
5 days ago

Trump tariffs can stay in place for now, appeals court rules
US President Donald Trump can keep collecting import taxes, an appeals court has ruled, a day after a trade ruling found the sweeping global tariffs to be illegal. A f
5 days ago
Selfless duty in the service of others is vital – Prof. Shameem
Selfless duty in the service of others is one of the most important attributes we can learn from the great man Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna. This was shared by the University
5 days ago
Rabuka reflects on Ratu Sukuna's legacy and calls for stronger leadership development
As we celebrate the legacy of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says we should not wait for leaders to emerge on their own, therefore, we must make a d
5 days ago

AG Graham Leung dismissed by the PM
Attorney General, Graham Leung has been dismissed by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka earlier today. Leung has confirmed this to fijivillage News. When questioned on
5 days ago
Ratu Sukuna’s vision for unity, fairness and progress remains relevant today - Chaudhry
The Fiji Labour Party says Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna’s unwavering commitment to fairness, progress, and the welfare of all Fijians resonates deeply with the core tenets of t
5 days ago
Ratu Sukuna's dream for a united Fiji still inspires leaders today
Today, we honour the legacy of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, a statesman whose wisdom shaped the foundation of Fiji’s governance and land security. The Leader of the Opposit
5 days ago

Vehicle catches fire along Fletcher Road
A vehicle parked along Fletcher Road in front of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School was on fire last night. While responding to fijivillage News, Police say the vehicl
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29/05/2025
Malimali suspended pending investigation by Police regarding allegations against her in COI report - PM
Barbara Malimali has been suspended with immediate effect as Commissioner of FICAC pending investigation by the Fiji Police Force of allegations against her raised in the
5 days ago
Beware of new scammers talking about Bitcoin ATMs in Fiji
Beware of scammers as a new text message is being circulated to many people regarding a HR Manager from Seek talking about installing Bitcoin ATMs in Suva and Lautoka and
6 days ago
Teacher calls for policy against parents’ negligence towards children when sending them to school
A school teacher in Nausori is calling on the Ministry of Education and the Fiji Law Reform Commission to put in place a policy or legislation that deals with parents’
6 days ago

Curriculum does not meet job market - Namataku District School Head
The Head of School at Namataku District School in Navosa Tomasi Toganivalu is calling for a review of the education curriculum so that it meets the job market of today.
6 days ago
Andre Viljoen to step down as Fiji Airways MD and CEO effective October 2025
Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Andre Viljoen will be stepping down from his role effective October 2025. An extensive search will be condu
6 days ago
Scientific and technological innovation alone will not solve the climate crisis - German Ambassador
Scientific and technological innovation alone will not solve the climate crisis. German Ambassador to Fiji, Andreas Porthmann highlighted this at the opening of the Cl
6 days ago

UniFiji signs MoU with Sri Sathya Sai Global Council Fiji to enhance medical education
To enhance medical education and strengthen community health initiatives across Fiji and the Pacific, the University of Fiji signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sri
6 days ago
Tukavesi benefits from Starlink internet and financial literacy training
Civil servants, students, small business owners, and villagers near the Tukavesi Government Station in Cakaudrove Province have benefited from the launch of Starlink sate
6 days ago
GCC Chair calls for unity and youth leadership at Ratu Sukuna Day celebration at RSMS
As we commemorate the legacy of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, it is important to remember that he believed in empowering Fiji through education, promoting culture and traditions,
GCC
6 days ago

First trip to Fiji and it is to bury the love of my life - Valette
It had been the best four years of my life and I never dreamt that my first trip to Fiji was to come and bury the love of my life. These were the sentiments shared by
6 days ago
Navosa Central still without Commercial Studies teacher due to rural posting reluctance - Acting Head of School
Students from Navosa Central College are without a Commercial Studies teacher since the beginning of Term 1 and concerns are being raised on the quality and willingness o
6 days ago
O'Connor withdraws bail variation application
Former FijiFirst party member and Assistant Minister for Health, Alex O'Connor who allegedly distributed campaign materials at two health centres and a nursing station ha
6 days ago

Elon Musk criticises Donald Trump's tax bill for expanding US federal deficit
US President Donald Trump says some parts of a controversial tax bill may be up for negotiation after it was criticised by Elon Musk for increasing government debt by up
6 days ago
All four escapees have been caught
All four escapees have been caught after a joint operation between the Fiji Corrections Service and the Fiji Police Force which began from 9pm last night to 8.10am this m
6 days ago
4 prisoners on the run after escaping from Suva Corrections Centre
Saula Luveitasau, Daniel Koroivuki, Selema Nasilivata, and Emosi Rokovesi are currently on the run after escaping from the Suva Corrections Centre last night. The Fiji
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