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14/01/2025

Muriwaqa family and 13 other tenants celebrate after getting their own homes

It is a dream come true for the Muriwaqa family and 13 other tenants of Kalabu and Makoi Public Rental Board (PRB) flats as they officially became homeowners today. 72

Housing Government

8 days ago

FWCC calls for investigation into how Police handled the case of man involved in murder-suicide incident

The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre is calling for an immediate investigation into how Nadi Police handled the case of Latchman Krishna who killed his wife and then took his

FWCC Feature

8 days ago

Labasa’s temporary Waiqele Airport Terminal now operational

Good news for residents of the Northern Division as the temporary terminal at Waiqele Airport in Labasa is now open and operational, following the commencement of service

Airport

8 days ago

Unauthorized passport issuance report sent to DPP – PM

Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that a report concerning the unauthorised issuance of passports to children of individuals associated with the Grace Road human r

Fiji-Passport

8 days ago

956 case of domestic violence reported to FWCC in 2024, Ali says police treat cases trivially

Alarming statistics have been revealed by the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre, with 1513 new cases that came to their branches around Fiji for counselling between January an

FWCC Feature

8 days ago

Ali says she was dancing on the streets when poll results came out but she is now disappointed

Do we need this size of the cabinet, did we really need to get Opposition members in who were voted out for good reason, and this just looks like a political move. Tho

FWCC Feature

8 days ago

Consumer Council heightens surveillance during Back-to-School shopping

As parents are out in number for back-to-school shopping, the Consumer Council of Fiji has heightened its market surveillance to ensure ethical trading practices. The

Consumer-Council Education

8 days ago

PM happy with Health Minister’s performance

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed confidence in the performance of the Minister for Health and Medical Services Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu. Rabuka highli

Health Feature

8 days ago

Yaqona farmers in Taveuni suffer heavy losses due to theft -Usamate

Yaqona farmers in Taveuni have been victims of theft, which drains their energy as they try to protect their crops from being stolen. Opposition Member Jone Usamate sa

Grog Farming

8 days ago

What was in that drink served to the 7 tourists last month?

The Ministry of Health is referring the issue of the alleged drink spiking incident at the Warwick Resort in December, to the Ministry of Tourism. When asked by fijivi

Tourism Feature

8 days ago

Iowane Naivalurua aims to restore public trust in the Fiji Police Force

The newly sworn-in Minister for Policing Iowane Naivalurua is looking forward to collaborating further with the Fiji Police Force in order to win back the hearts of the p

Police

8 days ago

Former LTA officer sentenced to 1 year, 8 months for issuing fraudulent driver licenses

A former Land Transport Authority officer has been sentenced to one year and eight months imprisonment by the Ba Magistrates Court for issuing fraudulent driver licenses

LTA

8 days ago

Beachcomber to become 4-star resort

Good news for Beachcomber Island Resort located in the Mamanuca Islands, as it will be elevated into a premier 4-star resort destination for both local and international

Tourism

8 days ago

13 serious accidents recorded this year

The Fiji Police Force have recorded 13 serious accidents in the last 13 days which raises serious concerns for both drivers and pedestrians. Police Director of Traffic

Police LTA Accident Feature

8 days ago

Fees and charges raised as key concern by Biosecurity Authority

Fees and charges are among the concerns raised by the Biosecurity Authority during the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence meeting, where they presented the

Biosecurity Government

8 days ago

13/01/2025

Barbara Malimali inquiry testimonies not open to media and public

Witness testimonies in the inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner will not be made public or accessible to the media. This has been con

COI FICAC

9 days ago

COI Commissioner clarifies Prime Minister Rabuka was not given a 'grilling'

Commissioner of Inquiry, Justice David Ashton Lewis clarifies that Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka was not subjected to a “grilling” during his two-hour session at the

COI Feature

9 days ago

Online Safety Commission notified of individuals sharing intimate videos or images of women and girls on Viber

The Online Safety Commission has revealed that they have been recently notified about some individuals who are creating channels on the social media application namely Vi

Online-Safety

9 days ago

Online Safety Commission notified of individuals sharing intimate videos or images of women and girls on Viber

The Online Safety Commission has revealed that they have been recently notified about some individuals who are creating channels on the social media application namely Vi

Online-Safety

9 days ago

Suva Retailers Association calls on retailers to extend opening hours for back-to-school shopping

The Suva Retailers Association has called on retailers in the capital city to extend their operating hours to prevent parents from rushing to do back-to-school shopping f

Business

9 days ago

Roads in Western Division impacted by heavy rain

The Fiji Roads Authority has highlighted that adverse rain over the past weeks has significantly deteriorated roads and crossings in the Western Division. When asked a

FRA Weather

9 days ago

Pryde confirms he will return to the office next week

Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde confirms he has advised the Official Secretary to the President that he will formally resume his duties as DPP next Mon

DPP Feature

9 days ago

Death toll rises to 24 as PM says 'tragedy' Australian was killed

Thousands of people looking to offer a helping hand have showed up at a huge donation centre at the Santa Anita Park racetrack in Arcadia, near the Eaton fire. Volunte

abc-news

9 days ago

O’Connor pleads not guilty, Whippy granted approval to travel

Former National Fire Authority Board Chair John O'Connor has pleaded not guilty to charges filed by FICAC in relation to alleged corruption. O'Connor and Carpenters Fi

Court

9 days ago

I want people to read and remember me, even when I am not here – Gurdayal

I want people to read my stories and remember me, even when I am not here and get inspired. This has been shared by Uttra Gurdayal while speaking to fijivillage News

Education

9 days ago

Trial for Bainimarama and Qiliho’s abuse of office case set for 2 June to 11 July

The trial date in the matter where former Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho's allegedly made unwarranted demands to

Bainimarama-Qiliho-Police-Officers-Case Feature

9 days ago

Cunningham Stage 2 residents raise concerns over months of rubbish collection delay

Concerns have been raised by the residents of Biau Drive in Cunningham Stage 2 regarding the non-collection of rubbish in their area for the past two months, with no acti

Rubbish

9 days ago

Road works continue along Hibiscus Highway in Savusavu

The Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed that the Rip and Remake Program is ongoing along Hibiscus Highway. Residents had raised concerns after a man had sustained minor

FRA

9 days ago

GCC complex set for April 2025 completion- Tagicakirewa

The Great Council of Chiefs complex is scheduled to be completed by April this year. iTaukei Affairs Permanent Secretary, Pita Tagicakirewa says the completion of the

GCC

9 days ago

Rape accused fails to appear in court for the second time, case adjourned to Thursday

The man who allegedly raped a girl at a shortcut in Nasinu while she was on her way to school in June 2022 has failed to appear in the Suva High Court for the second time

Court

9 days ago

Employers raise concerns as new bill proposes double pay on public holidays and alternative day off

Employers in Savusavu have raised concerns about a newly proposed Employment Relations Bill which provides double pay and an alternative day off for employees working on

Employment Feature

9 days ago

Threat of fires in LA County is still 'very high', says fire chief, as at least 16 killed

LA County's fire chief says strong winds forecast in Los Angeles mean the threat of fire remains 'very high.' LA Sheriff Robert Luna says three people have been found

World-News

9 days ago

2 women charged for obtaining financial advantage

A 23-year-old woman residing in Rakiraki has been charged by the Fiji Police MPAiSA Taskforce for allegedly dishonestly obtaining $336 through the MPAiSA platform. Pol

Police

9 days ago

12/01/2025

Family care leave to be reduced to 3-days

The proposed Employment Relations Amendment Act will include the reintroduction of family care leave. However, the new bill proposes a reduction to three-days of leave

Family

10 days ago

Govt aware of opposition by Mataqali Nabukebuke regarding renewal of Prospecting License

Minister for Lands, Filimoni Vosarogo says the government is aware of the opposition by the Mataqali Nabukebuke in Namosi regarding the renewal of the Prospecting License

Land Government

10 days ago

Ravunawa will be Assistant Health Minister - Dr Lalabalavu

Penioni Ravunawa who has a medical background, will be the Assistant Health Minister. Minister for Health, Dr Atonio Lalabalavu says Ravunawa will help with monitoring

MOH Health

10 days ago

More than 20 donors come forward to give blood at Farmer’s Daughter in Suva

More than 20 good Samaritans came forward to give blood at the Farmer’s Daughter along Knollys Street in Suva, responding to the urgent need for blood at CWM Hospital.

Blood-Donation

10 days ago

Consultations to repeal automatic progression starts Thursday - Radrodro

Over the past years automatic progression has created a culture of complacency amongst students, teachers and parents, therefore the Ministry of Education will conduct co

Government Education Feature

10 days ago

Navua man in custody for being in possession of illicit drugs

An unemployed man of Tokotoko, Navua is in custody after he was arrested last night for being in possession of illicit drugs. Police say a total of 171 dried plants be

Police Feature

10 days ago

Deadly Los Angeles wildfires: New communities threatened as biggest blaze expands

Firefighters are racing against the clock in their days long battle against deadly wildfires in Los Angeles, with gusting winds overnight and early next week expected to

World-News

10 days ago

Acting COMPOL reminds officers not to let negativity get in the way of their duty

Acting Police Commissioner, Juki Fong Chew has reminded officers in the North not to allow negativity, assumptions or rumors to get in the way of their duty. Chew says

Police

10 days ago

Corrections Commissioner says he will fully support an investigation

Fiji Corrections Service Commissioner Doctor Jalesi Nakarawa says he is open and will fully support an investigation Dr. Nakarawa highlighted this to the media from Va

Corrections

10 days ago

From farm to market: A mother’s commitment to her children’s future

Mereoni Solei, from Naqarawai Village in Namosi, says farming has played a vital role in supporting and shaping the education of her three children. Solei says the gov

Business Farming Feature

10 days ago

More evacuation orders issued as largest LA wildfire bears down on new area

Four wildfires are currently burning around Los Angeles, with two others now described as being contained. The largest of them is spreading east and now threatens the

World-News Fire

10 days ago

11/01/2025

Residents raise concern after road condition along Hibiscus Highway causes accident

Residents raise concerns after a man has sustained minor injuries this afternoon following an accident along Hibiscus Highway in Savusavu, due to the poor conditions of t

Roads FRA

11 days ago

Woman gets 'prank' Australian wedding to influencer annulled, after finding out it was for real

A woman in Australia has had her wedding annulled, after the event she thought was just a “prank” turned out to be the real thing. In an October 2024 family court

World-News

11 days ago

New Fiji Corrections HQ to serve as pivotal hub for correctional

The new Fiji Corrections Service Northern Division Headquarters located in Vaturekuka Labasa has been opened and is expected to serve as a pivotal hub for correctional op

Corrections

11 days ago

Faulty printer cause of delays in processing passports - Naupoto

Newly appointed Minister for Immigration, Viliame Naupoto after touring the department's facility yesterday, says one of the passport printers is currently not working.

Immigration

11 days ago

Parents out in numbers getting their children ready for the new school year

The Capital City was a hive of activity today as parents and guardians turned out in numbers to get their children ready for the new school year. This is after the gov

Education Feature

11 days ago

Vunivau family homeless after fire destroys 4 bedroom house

A family of six in Vunivau, Labasa have been left homeless after their four-bedroom house was completely destroyed in a fire last night. Shalendra Naicker says they we

Fire

11 days ago

Death toll rises as governor confirms hydrants issue 'impaired' LA wildfires fight

California's governor calls for an independent investigation into how water shortages "impaired" the fight against the Los Angeles area wildfires. A night-time curfew

World-News

11 days ago

Dakuni villagers plant 2,000 mangroves to combat beach erosion

The villagers of Dakuni in Beqa have taken the initiative to plant more than 2,000 mangroves to conserve their natural resources, as soil erosion has been affecting their

Community Climate-Change

11 days ago

Preserving our Hindi language is safeguarding our heritage - Prof. Prasad

Our language is our identity and history and preserving it is not just about words; it is about safeguarding our heritage and strengthening the bond between generations.

Hindu

11 days ago

British American Tobacco Fiji opens 4th Greenhouse in Savusavu

British American Tobacco has opened it’s fourth Grow+ Remote Greenhouse in Bia-i-Cake Settlement, Nagigi Village in Savusavu to support the farmers through promoting go

Business

11 days ago

China in contact with WHO on HMPV

The Chinese foreign ministry maintains that they have close communication with the World Health Organization (WHO) on respiratory diseases, when asked about the rising ca

World-News

11 days ago

Nasinu Town Council to install 40 surveillance cameras to improve safety and curb illegal littering by mid February

In a move to improve public safety and curb illegal littering the Nasinu Town Council has announced they will be installing 40 new surveillance cameras at litter hotspot

Town-Council Feature

11 days ago

Death toll rises to 10 as wildfires rage in Los Angeles

As the wildfires in Los Angeles continue, officials confirm that at least ten people are dead and have warned that the causalities remains unclear until it’s safe for i

World-News

11 days ago

93 teams for 49th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s

The 49th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s will have a total of 93 teams competing this year. Marist 7s President Lawrence Tikaram confirmed this during the launch at Paradise Bev

Marist-7s

11 days ago

10/01/2025

We will have to confront drug kingpins - Naivalurua

Drug kingpins is a big issue and that's one of the major fronts that we will have to confront. Newly appointed Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua highlighted thi

Drugs Feature

12 days ago

Ministry of Finance makes early payment of $40.4 million in Back-to-School Support

Good news for parents as the Back-to-School Support payment for the 2025 school year has been processed and paid, ahead of the initially announced date for Wednesday to g

Education Feature

12 days ago

All civil servants paid following payroll system upgrade - Goundar

All civil servants have been paid, with the majority receiving their payments yesterday afternoon and the remainder today. This has been confirmed by the Permanent Sec

Government

12 days ago

New Ministers and Assistant Ministers pay should not affect taxpayers – PM

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that the pay for the 7 Ministers and Assistant Ministers sworn in today will be catered for in the current budget and it shou

Government

12 days ago

Opposition G9 Ministers and Assistant Ministers to now vote for Govt – PM

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Opposition Group of 9 Ministers and Assistant Ministers will now vote for the Government. While responding to questions by fiji

Government Feature

12 days ago

Dialogue Fiji criticises Cabinet expansion as fiscally irresponsible and morally indefensible

Dialogue Fiji says they are deeply concerned by the Prime Minister’s decision to expand the Cabinet to an unprecedented size of 36 Ministers and Assistant Ministers.

Dialogue-Fiji Feature

12 days ago

Power disruption affecting CWM, FSM, Private Hospital and other parts of Toorak

A fault has caused power disruption to Extension Street, the CWM Hospital, the Fiji School of Medicine Complex, Bayview hospital, FSM Library, Oceania Hospital, Namosi Ho

EFL

12 days ago

$1M refurbished Labasa Hospital emergency dept sponsored by KOICA

People in the Northern Division can expect better emergency services at the Labasa Hospital as the dmergency department has received a million dollar face-lift through Ko

Health

12 days ago

34 Northern Division officers awarded Fiji Police Medals for service and dedication

34 Northern Division Police officers haven been honoured today with the prestigious Fiji Police Medal, while 38 others received the Fiji Police Long Service and Good Cond

Police

12 days ago

TSLS takes over bond travel clearance and recovery functions from FRCS

Students will not have to deal with two different entities when applying for bond travel clearance, as a significant transition formalized today marks the official handov

TSLS

12 days ago

Dr Chanan decides not to seek another term as WAF CEO

Water Authority of Fiji’s CEO, Doctor Amit Chanan has decided not to seek another term as his contract ends in March this year. Dr Chanan has informed the Board of h

WAF

12 days ago

Los Angeles wildfire: At least 6 people dead, thousand of structures destroyed

As the wildfires in Los Angeles continue, officials confirm that at least six people are dead but have warned that the actual causalities remains unclear. Tens of thou

World-News

12 days ago

Couple’s bodies found in Nadi home

The bodies of a man and his wife have been found in their home in Malolo, Nadi. Police officers are still at the scene. Divisional Police Commander Western, Senior

Police

12 days ago

Nalumisa offers new hope to Suva’s street youths after emotional talanoa session

Some youths living on the streets of Suva have been given a new hope in life after their meeting with Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa while he was walking in

Government Youth

12 days ago

Naivalurua sworn in as Minister for Policing, Naupoto as Minister for Immigration, Bulitavu as Environment and Climate Change

Former Police Commissioner and former senior military officer, Ioane Naivalurua has been sworn in as the Minister for Policing at the State House. Former Army Commande

Government Feature

12 days ago

53-year-old Chand appeals for support to undergo life-saving heart surgery

53-year-old Harish Chand of Nukuloa, Ba is urgently appealing for financial assistance as he battles a severe heart condition. While speaking to fijivillage News, Chan

Health

12 days ago

27-year-old to appear in court today for alleged $600 financial scam

A 27-year-old supervisor from Korovuto, Nadi, will appear in the Nadi Magistrates Courtafter being charged with obtaining financial advantage. Police say the investiga

Court

12 days ago

Ellington Jetty in Rakiraki closed for emergency repairs until April

Ellington Jetty in Rakiraki will be temporarily closed for emergency maintenance repairs, which began on Monday and will continue until the the 6th of April. Fiji Road

FRA

12 days ago

Apocalyptic scenes as wildfires tear through Los Angeles

Hurricane-force winds have sent wildfires ripping through the mountains and foothills around Los Angeles. Fireballs leapt from house to house, torching entire streets

abc-news

12 days ago

Naivalurua expected to be Minister for Policing, Naupoto for Minister for Immigration and Bulitavu to come in as Minister for Climate Change

Former Police Commissioner and former senior military officer, Ioane Naivalurua is expected to be sworn in as the Minister for Policing and former Army Commander and form

Government Feature

12 days ago

New payroll system transition causes delay as civil servants express concern over delayed salaries

Following concerns raised by many civil servants about delays in the payment of their salaries which was scheduled for today, the Ministry of Finance says all pay have be

Civil-Servants Feature

12 days ago

09/01/2025

Constitutional processes to address issues with Corrections Commissioner – PM

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Government will exhaust all processes provided under the Constitution in addressing issues relating to the Commissioner of Fiji Co

Government

13 days ago

Ministry urges shift in family responsibility as elderly abandonment increases in Suva

Families and communities must embrace a shift in mindset, prioritising the care and responsibility for their elderly, as adult children are knowingly abandoning their eld

Government

13 days ago

Health Ministry receives 3,000 emergency Antiretroviral drugs from UNDP to support HIV surge response

As Fiji faces an increase in the number of HIV cases, the UNDP has recently delivered 3,000 much needed emergency antiretroviral (ARV) drugs to the Ministry of Health.

Health

13 days ago

140 youths living on Suva streets

A recent profiling exercise by the Ministry of Youth and Sports has identified 140 youths living on Suva streets, including 40 women and eight children under the age of 1

Youth Feature

13 days ago

$191,000 vans purchased by Mataqali Matalevu to drive economic growth

Today marks an unforgettable day for the Mataqali Matalevu in Vunitogoloa Village, Ra, as they have purchased two vans from Asco Motors as part of their plan to generate

iTaukei

13 days ago

TSLS launches new digital tools to enhance service delivery

A new era has begun for tertiary students in Fiji as the Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Service has launched three of its programs which includes the Travel and Bond Clea

TSLS Education

13 days ago

FICAC investigates 14 complaints, initiates legal action in four cases last month

FICAC received 53 complaints last month where 14 are now being investigated by their Legal and Prosecution Department. FICAC says following the assessment, 38 complain

FICAC

13 days ago

Former President to give evidence to COI tomorrow

Former President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere will give evidence to the Commission of Inquiry tomorrow regarding the appointment of the FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali.

COI Feature

13 days ago

Corrections Commissioner back in office

Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service, Doctor Jalesi Nakarawa is back in office today after returning from his leave. Dr Nakarawa confirmed he was on leave after he

Corrections Feature

13 days ago

Death toll rises amid most destructive wildfire in Los Angeles' history

The four ongoing fires - Palisades, Eaton, Hurst and Woodley - are 0 percent contained with five people killed and more than 1,000 structures burnt. Palisades, the fir

World-News

13 days ago

Flash Flood Warning remains for parts of Vanua Levu

A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all low lying, flash flood prone areas and small streams of Dreketilailai, Nayarabale, Vuniika, Qawa, Cawaira, Vunivau and Laba

Flooding

13 days ago

Geographical challenges and power outages can’t stop Nadurutalo from achieving her goal

Despite geographical challenges and power outages, Adi Miriama Vauvata Nadurutalo has finally completed her Bachelor’s of Education from the Fiji National University.

Education

13 days ago

Lal can't demand for my resignation, he should stop being childish - Ro Filipe

Minister for Infrastructure, Ro Filipe Tuisawau says Member of Opposition, Ketan Lal cannot demand for his resignation because he is not the Prime Minister. This follo

Government

13 days ago

Commission of Inquiry to request deadline extension for FICAC Commissioner appointment investigation

The Commission of Inquiry is planning to request the President to extend the deadline for the inquiry into the recent appointment of the Commissioner of FICAC, Barbara Ma

Malimali-FICAC Feature

13 days ago

Two killed, many injured as tens of thousands flee Los Angeles fires

The large wildfires burning through Los Angeles have now destroyed at least 1,000 buildings, killed two people and caused a "high number" of significant injuries, authori

abc-news

13 days ago

Prof. Prasad signs condolence book for late Jimmy Carter

Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad, signed a condolence book in honour of the late U.S. President Jimmy Carter. Professor Prasad re

USA

13 days ago

Residents in Central Eastern Division advised to prepare for potential water cuts

Residents in the Central Eastern region are advised to prepare in advance for any potential water disruptions caused by the recent heavy rain and flooding. This has be

Water

13 days ago

Flash Flood Warning for Suva, Nausori and Lami areas

A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all low-lying, flash flood prone areas and small streams crossing of greater Suva/Nausori/Lami/Tailevu and Naitasiri and Sigato

Flooding Weather

13 days ago

Flash Flood Warning for Suva, Nausori and Lami areas

A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all low-lying, flash flood prone areas and small streams crossing of greater Suva/Nausori/Lami/Tailevu and Naitasiri and Sigato

Weather

13 days ago

08/01/2025

Flooding in Nausori Town caused by bad drainage - Ditoka

Minister for Disaster Risk Management Sakiasi Ditoka says they are relying on their Early Warning Systems in the rivers and unfortunately for Nausori Town, the flooding t

Flooding

14 days ago

Navua River rises by half a metre in one hour

The water level in Navua River has risen by half a metre in the past hour. This has been confirmed by the Navua Fire Authority who are monitoring the water level every

Flooding

14 days ago

NDRMO on standby if the need arises to ensure families are safe

Minister for Disaster Management Sakiasi Ditoka says they are on standby if the need arises as a result of heavy rain and possible flooding to ensure families are safe.

NDMO

14 days ago

Residents between Sigatoka and Nausori urged to move to higher ground before high tide at midnight

If you are living in flood prone areas in between Sigatoka and Nausori, please move to higher ground before high tide at midnight. Assistant Commissioner of Police Ope

Flooding

14 days ago

PM confirms repairs underway at the East Wing elevators at CWM, people raise serious concerns

Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that repairs are being done now to the East Wing elevators at CWM Hospital, and new elevators will follow soon. Rabuka's comm

CWM-Hospital Feature

14 days ago

Pryde grateful for support and Tribunal’s decision

Reinstated Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde has thanked the judges of the Tribunal for their decision and the Fiji Law Society for its extremely helpful

DPP

14 days ago

No charges yet in robbery of Virgin Australia crew member

Police have yet to charge anyone in relation to the robbery of a Virgin Australia crew member in the early hours of New Year’s Day near a nightclub in Martintar, Nadi.

Police

14 days ago

Vodafone Fiji warns parents about Back-to-School scams

Vodafone Fiji is urging parents to stay vigilant against scams as millions of dollars in Back-to-School assistance will be processed through the M-PAiSA platform from nex

Vodafone Scam

14 days ago

Breakdown of law and order is a national crisis - Usamate

Opposition Member of Parliament Jone Usamate says the breakdown of law and order is a national crisis. In a statement, Usamate says Fiji is experiencing a dangerous an

Opposition Feature

14 days ago

Flooding starts in Nausori Town

Main Street in Nausori Town is starting to get flooded. Photos sent to fijivillage News shows people walking through ankle deep water. A Nausori resident says this

Flooding Weather

14 days ago

Flash Flood Alert for Vanua Levu and Heavy Rain Warning for Northern Division

A Flash Flood Alert is in force for all low lying, flash flood prone areas and small streams of Vanua Levu while a Heavy Rain Warning is now in force for the Northern D

Weather Feature

14 days ago

Seruiratu to continue to give evidence to COI this afternoon

Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu will continue giving evidence to the Commission of Inquiry this afternoon regarding the appointment of FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimal

COI

14 days ago

Drug Rehabilitation Centre to be established within Corrections Service

In a move to rehabilitate convicted drugs offender, a Drug Rehabilitation Centre will be established within the Fiji Corrections Service. This comes as Cabinet approve

Corrections Drugs Feature

14 days ago

Alleged murderer remanded while case transferred to High Court

Koroi Seru, who allegedly beat Javed Ali to death on New Year’s Day has been remanded in custody by Suva Magistrate Yogesh Prasad. The case has been transferred to

Court

14 days ago

Transparent policies needed for judiciary - Dialogue Fiji

The people of Fiji deserve institutions that are not swayed by political winds but are grounded in constitutionalism, transparency, and accountability. This has been h

Dialogue-Fiji

14 days ago

Corrections Commissioner will be informed about the misconduct in due course – Turaga

Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga says the Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service, Dr Jalesi Nakarawa will be informed about the misconduct in due course. When ask

Government

14 days ago

Hulk Hogan’s big return ruined as fans angrily lash out against controversial great

WWE legend Hulk Hogan made a surprise appearance this week at Netflix‘s “Monday Night Raw” in Los Angeles — but faced a sea of boos throughout his speech while he

Entertainment-News

14 days ago

Water disruption expected in Kinoya, Vatuwaqa, Raiwaqa on the 18th of this month

People living along Kinoya, Vatuwaqa, Raiwaqa and surrounding areas will experience water disruption due to the installation of a valve at Nasinu and Flagstaff Reservoir

WAF Water

14 days ago

Lal demands Ro Filipe to be removed after Vuniyasi Bridge collapses

Opposition Member Ketan Lal is demanding the immediate resignation or removal of the Minister for Infrastructure Ro Filipe Tuisawau after the collapse of the Vuniyasi Br

Roads Government Opposition Feature

14 days ago

Navua River floodwater levels recede overnight

The floodwater level in Navua River has receded and all roads are now open. Navua Fire Authority says the water level went down at about midnight. A Heavy Rain Aler

Weather

14 days ago

Some roads in Central Division still closed

As flood waters have yet to fully recede from the heavy rain last night in the Central Division, some roads remain closed to all traffic. The Fiji Roads Authority says

Weather

14 days ago

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