The Fiji Muslim League has strongly refuted the statement by Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj in Parliament that there are lots of versions of Holy Quran.
The Muslim Leagu
A Prohibition Notice has been issued to Energy Fiji Limited after following investigations into reports of an oil discharge at their Sigatoka Pump Station.
The Ministr
As Fiji continues to face challenges from the impacts of climate change, the Peoples Republic of China stated today that it will remain committed to assisting Fiji in thi
Nasinu Town and Suva City Councils have signed a historic Memorandum of Understanding with the Police to strengthen and enhance community safety and security.
Police C
Adrian Parshu Ram has been appointed as the new Director on the Fiji Sugar Corporation Board and his appointment is effective from the 1st of April 2025.
Ram has repla
Canada's government has announced a further C$29.8 billion ($32.8 billion) in retaliatory tariffs against the United States as the trade war between the two neighbouring
Rock legends Guns N’ Roses will return to India after more than a decade as part of their global tour, with a performance scheduled at Mumbai‘s Mahalaxmi Racecourse,
A flash flood alert is now in force for all low lying and flash flood prone areas of the Eastern half of Viti Levu including Sigatoka through Suva, Nausori upto Tavua and
The Audit Bill has been unanimously passed in Parliament which gives the Office of Auditor General financial independence, protects the Auditor General and staff an
Kishore Kumar has had his trial adjourned to 24th March for unauthorized access to a computer system.
Kumar appeared before Magistrate Pulekeria Low this morning.
B
Raman Rajeshwar Prasad, who is charged with 67 counts of obtaining financial advantage and one count of possession of property suspected of being proceeds of crime, has b
Two people have been charged with allegedly obtaining financial advantage by deception in Tavua.
Police say the first case investigated by the Fiji Police Cyber Task F
The Access to Information Bill to give the right to access to information for individuals, companies and the government, will be debated in Parliament next month.
The
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua says he will support whatever is legal.
This is after confirmation that the Government is planning to take the
There are many ways to skin a cat.
That is the comment of Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka as the Bill to amend the 2013 Constitution was defeated in parliament late la
Nearly 10,000 families have received food, medical aid and livelihood support through a group of former Lautoka Muslim College students who turned their small act of kind
With the few resources available, the students, teachers and villagers on Moce Island in Lau have taken the initiative to plant mangroves on their shoreline to counter th
A heavy rain alert is now in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu including Serua-Namosi, Navua-Suva-Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri and Ra, the Northern Division, the Yas
Women face various barriers that hinder their participation on political platforms and there is a need to find a pathway to parliament, with targeted training for those i
When you lead, you must command respect, not fear, and avoid using your badge to give orders.
This is the message from Ratu Finau Secondary School Vice Principal, Vita
The content of the constitution will be from the people, as it belongs to them, and will be presented to the members of the opposition during consultations.
This state
Opposition MPs Sachida Nand and Shalen Kumar supported the motion to amend the 2013 Constitution as they believe that it is a living document and must adapt to the changi
The Bill to amend the 2013 Constitution has been defeated in Parliament as the Government did not meet the 75 percent requirement.
40 MPs voted for the amendment, 14 w
Opposition Member of Parliament, Hem Chand has voted against the Constitution Amendment Bill as he says that any amendment in the 2013 Constitution should not be rushed i
Anare Buresolei and Luisa Cagi who are charged with unlawful possession of methamphetamine are yet to be located by the investigation officer.
State lawyer Naazia Ali
The Fiji Trades Union Congress supports the coalition government’s efforts to amend the 2013 Constitution.
FTUC National Secretary, Felix Anthony says while the Gove
This amendment is not just a small change to our laws. It is an attack on our democracy. It takes power away from the people and gives it to politicians. It denies Fijian
Debate on the 2013 Constitution Amendment Bill is heating up as points of order have been raised after Opposition MP Virendra Lal said the 2013 Constitution grants people
The Constitution is a supreme document that seeks to reflect the people's voices and provides a framework from which nationhood exists and develops.
Minister for Polic
The 15-year-old student charged with the alleged rape of an 8-year-old boy has been remanded in custody.
The student appeared in the Navua Magistrates Court.
He is
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is deeply concerned about the safety of our children following a recent incident involving the attempted abductio
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is urging Members of Parliament to support the review of the 2013 Constitution, and the necessary amendments to have the document re
Solicitor General Ropate Green Lomavatu has emphasized the need to remove barriers preventing women from full political participation, ensuring electoral reforms promote
Fiji will open an embassy in Jerusalem in Israel, which marks a new chapter in the relationship between Fiji and Israel and reflects Fiji’s commitment to deeper diploma
This is not merely a legal or political exercise, it is a matter of national identity, governance, and the preservation of democratic principles.
This was highlighted
People living in Vanua Levu have another option to get high-speed access as Telecom Fiji is set to go live with its Northern Fiber Connectivity Project.
Telecom Fiji s
Attorney General Graham Leung says the constitution must be the work of the people and must work for the people, by being able to be changed by the people when their want
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says there is a need for constitutional review but they are against how it is being done by the government.
While speaking aga
Debate on the Bill to amend the 2013 Constitution is now underway in Parliament after the proposed law was tabled for the second reading by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuk
Opposition Member of Parliament, Rinesh Sharma has voted against the Constitution Amendment Bill as he wants to know the exact content that the Government wants to amend.
Good news as water supply for more than 30 families in Velaidan Road in Nacovi, Nadi has been restored after being without water for 5 days.
This comes as fijivillage
A beacon of hope has emerged through the Seek To Save Ministry as several former street youths have been provided shelter, employment and a path to a brighter future.
Students of Burevanua District School in Ra will now have a great environment for learning after BSP Financial Group (Fiji) Pte Limited (BSP) delivered renewable energy,
A man in his 20s has died following an explosion in Wainibokasi, Nausori yesterday afternoon.
He sustained serious injuries when an empty diving gas tank exploded.
A 1-year-old boy has sustained more than 50 percent burns from a hot pot that was placed on the floor.
Police say the incident occurred in a village in Navosa on Sunda
Comedian Druski and NFL player Odell Beckham Jr. have been included in a sexual-assault lawsuit against Sean “Diddy,” Combs.
Druski and Beckham both denied involve
Calls are being made to increase the budget for the Legal Aid Commission as each lawyer has a case load of about 121 cases as of 2024, which is exacerbated by a staff sho
Attorney General Graham Leung says the delay in tabling their reports has been the result of political transitions or events in our history.
While contributing to the
Aspen Medical has welcomed a team of renowned gynaecologists who performed surgeries and also conducted a workshop on laparoscopy which is a procedure that allows surgeon
Former Fiji Broadcasting Corporation CEO Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Chief Financial Officer Vimlesh Sagar's plea has been further deferred to April 1st.
Sayed-Khaiyum and
More than 30 families in Velaidan Road in Nacovi, Nadi are without water for the last 5 days and are demanding the Water Authority of Fiji to either resume services or a
Lifeline Fiji will continue to enhance its services in dealing with suicides and other issues following the partnership announcement with Goodman Fielder today.
While
A Code of Conduct law applicable to the President, Speaker, Deputy Speaker, Prime Minister, Ministers, Members of Parliament, holders of offices, members of commissions,
Hollywood heartthrob and Magic Mike star Channing Tatum is in the country.
He was spotted with his girlfriend Inka Williams at Tavoro Forest Park in Taveuni.
Tatum
The Code of Conduct Bill 2025 will be debated in Parliament next month.
The Bill was tabled this morning in Parliament by Attorney General Graham Leung, citing Standin
A 50 year old man who allegedly caused the death of a 26-year old man in Tomuka, Lautoka last week will appear in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today.
Police say the i
A strategic alliance between the Great Council of Chiefs and Fiji's largest state-of-the-art 130-bed specialty private hospital could result in world-class medical servic
It was a memorable moment for the people of Nayau Island in Lau as they welcomed the (RFMF) Naval Division’s newly commissioned vessel, RFNS Timo, marking the first tim
A 15-year-old student will be appear in the Navua Magistrates Court today charged with the alleged rape of an 8-year-old boy.
Police say the accused is alleged to have
A 38-year-old man was charged with the manslaughter of a 30-year-old man last month.
This has been confirmed by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions who s
The case of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho in the matter where they allegedly made unwarranted demands to the the
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem’s plea on the consolidated charges related to abuse of office and recei
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Personal Development Manager Gaylene Osborne says seeing the players progress, start families, build houses, buy cars, and start businesses is
The UN is urging Syria's interim leaders to take "swift action to protect Syrians" following a wave of violence against the Alawite community.
At least 1,000 Alawites,
Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has acknowledged the dedication of officers serving in rural and remote areas and assured them of the necessary strategic support.
Villagers of Waiqori and Dakuiloa on Oneata, Lau, are grateful for the government’s relief assistance, which reached their shores following Tropical Cyclone Rae.
Tik
The Catholic Church in Fiji has been significantly shaped by the dedication of people who ventured into unfamiliar territories to serve and guide communities in their fa
Following the President’s clear directives on strengthening Fiji's security and governance, Minister for Defence and Veterans Affairs Pio Tikoduadua reveals that his Mi
As thousands of Fijians celebrated Father’s Day today with their families, two dedicated healthcare workers in Naroi Village, Moala, Lau, are facing an immense loss aft
Women across various industries including market vendors, fisheries and construction are progressing in terms of leadership and equality but challenges of equal pay and c
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali believes former Minister for Women Lynda Tabuya should not have presented the Matanigasau to the Government as she wa
Gale-force winds with peaks of more than 100kph have blown through large parts of south-east Queensland overnight, bringing down more trees across the region in the wake
The Nadi Airport Sports Association land, previously managed by the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, has been formally handed over to Fiji Airports Limited.
The land
Farmers in Gau, Lomaiviti, are calling on the Minister of Agriculture and the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji to urgently find a solution to the ongoing destruction of thei
It was a Father’s Day like no other for families in the Lau Group, as they received much-needed relief supplies following the devastation caused by Tropical Cyclone Rae
In a bid to help Fiji in adaptation and mitigation efforts towards climate change, the Ministry of Foreign Affairs will involve the engagements of partners, alliances and
As part of ongoing efforts to strengthen Fiji’s shipbuilding industry, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has officially received the feasibility study report on its revita
The number of people reporting crimes against women particularly domestic violence, harassment and rape is increasing but the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre believes that l
The Nasinu Town Council is calling on the government to thoroughly review the Litter Act and implement stringent laws that will be effective.
Council Acting CEO, Felix
Civil servants now have the security of tenure, but this has led to the transition where some people feel that because they have a permanent job, they can afford to be a
As we celebrate International Women’s Day, a call is being made to end violence against women and girls in the country.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Financ
Beware of fake news by a scammer using the official fijivillage logo to spread misinformation about Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasad and Damodar Group CEO, D
The vibrant sounds of music will once again fill the air at Ratu Sukuna Park today as the Vude Queen, Laisa Vulakoro, alongside some of Fiji’s most beloved female artis
Fiji Police Force Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu and Australian Federal Police Commissioner Reece Kershaw have further strengthened ties, committing joint support to cross-
Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman died of natural causes about a week after his wife Betsy Arakawa, who died after she contracted a rare virus.
A New Mexico medical inv
Dialogue Fiji has voiced its concern over the Government’s proposed reforms to the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution, particularly the removal of the existi
Super Rugby Pacific CEO Jack Mesley has admitted that oversights and breakdowns in communications resulted in the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua having to pile into the back
Holi the festival of colours, is not just a celebration of vibrant hues but also a powerful reminder of diversity.
Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection,
Women leaders from the construction and fisheries industry and market vendors are calling for stronger government action, better support systems and improved infrastructu
The family that lost everything in a fire last week at Howell Road in Suva got a surprise visit this afternoon from Parliamentarian Lynda Tabuya.
People from all walks
Police are still investigating a case of theft at Ratu Kadavulevu School where a student had allegedly stolen from another student in school.
This is the incident wher
Rewa House is currently leading the Queen Victoria School Interhouse competition with 11 gold, 11 silver, and 7 bronze, which is currently underway at the HFC Bank Stadiu
The Ministry of Health will be launching the National Condom Campaign initiative at 63 strategically chosen sites across the country in a bid to encourage people to pract
Edward Nand and Salimoni Ligacere have been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of a visiting Fijian national from Canada, Narend Chand on 19th February 2023.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says they believe that 2013 Constitution review is essential to reflect the voices and aspirations of the people.
While speaking during
Police are seeking assistance in locating 19-year old Emi Delana, who was reported missing at the Savusavu Police Station.
Police say Delana was last seen on the 27th
A group of good Samaritans have stepped up to help a family in Howell Road who lost everything in a fire last Wednesday.
The group led by Graham Toganivalu says they a
The increase in servicewomen within the Republic of Fiji Military Forces from three percent to ten percent over the past years is a major milestone in this journey of the
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s team has received $10,000 from the People's Republic of China, demonstrating China's firm support for women's development in Fiji.
While sp
A 15-year-old boy was charged with the rape and sexual assault of his 12-year-old cousin brother last month.
This has been confirmed by the Office of the Department of
Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, Ewen McDonald, signed an agreement for budget support of $72 million with Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad at Ro Lalabal
The Government has approved the reversion of a significant portion of Saru Native Grant (NG) 187, a 3,177-acre parcel of land in the District of Vitogo in Ba, to its orig
Conditions are intensifying across the south-east Queensland and northern NSW coast, with the Bureau of Meteorology warning Tropical Cyclone Alfred's slow track will brin
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has recognised the contributions of the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji to the country’s social and cultural landscape.
Police are seeking assistance from the public in locating 21-year old Salome Gonevulavula, who was reported missing at the Valelevu Police Station.
Police say Gonevula
Lynda Tabuya has presented her Matanigasau or traditional apology to the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Members of the Coalition Government Caucus yesterday at the Go
A stern reminder has been issued to businesses to adhere to employment laws, as the Ministry of Employment has received complaints of local workers not being paid their w
18 participants of the Leadership Fiji Program graduated last night and were recognised for their commitment to 1 year of learning the values of leadership.
The 18 par
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