People turned up in large numbers on day 1 of Fiji Showcase 2025 to witness the amazing entertainment that was lined up last night on the Vodafone External Entertainment
2024 World Hip Hop champions, Wan Squad lit up the Vodafone external stage in their first performance at the 2025 Fiji Showcase at the Vodafone Arena carpark today.
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No one will be charged in relation to the seizure of arms and ammunition that was seized from a vessel in Viti Levu waters during a joint operation by Police, Fiji Revenu
Two-thirds of the children in orphanages are from Indo-Fijian communities, and this is a serious issue that continues to be ignored.
This was revealed by Minister for
Hundreds of people, including family members, government officials, and friends, gathered this morning at the FMF Gymnasium to pay their final respects to the late Minist
32-year-old Nikita Devi Prasad, who was allegedly found with 1.8 grams of methamphetamine at her residence in Raiwaqa on the 7th of May, 2025, has been bailed.
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A major hospital in Israel’s south has sustained extensive damage from a wave of Iranian missiles.
Iran said it targeted a nearby technology park it claims was used
Villages from the Rewa and Tailevu deltas were overwhelmed by the $170,000 worth of equipment given by the Ministry of Forestry and Fisheries to their forestry small, mic
A call has been made for specialised subject teachers to be allocated for Primary schools instead of just having specialised subject teachers in secondary schools.
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Colgate-Palmolive has launched the new Colgate Total in Fiji, which promises to provide unparalleled, comprehensive protection against a multitude of oral health issues.
If you have not met the VITI FM Dredre Ga Mo Cegu team, you can get the chance to see them perform live at the 2025 Fiji Showcase as they will be the opening act at the V
Aidong Zhang, who was convicted of deceptively obtaining property and engaging in money laundering of more than $1.2 million, has had his properties forfeited to the Stat
Fiji Showcase 2025 aims to attract 100,000 people this year with early bird specials, new entertainers, striking rides, and new exhibitors.
This has been highlighted b
Deputy Prime Minister and National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says he is leaving the issue regarding the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment o
The government says it will make some positive announcements when fijivillage News asked the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad on the
Young people in the media industry holding positions are victims of online platforms, receiving negative comments every day.
This has been highlighted by Navtarang/Rad
Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals) has successfully completed its first mediastinal surgery led by renowned cardiothoracic and vascular surgeon Dr Sanjeev Khul
Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu confirms he has directed the Operations Team to relook at the deployment of officers during the weekends after a video emerged of a m
A man in his 40s has tragically lost his life after being hit by a truck driven by a man in his 60s along Waisali Hill in Savusavu.
Police say the man was cutting gras
Twenty-one business owners now have the training and a grant of $5,000 each after participating in the first Business Startup Program.
They received certificates and g
The Fiji Police Force has recorded an overall decrease in crime by 14 percent, and a 1 percent reduction in serious crimes when compared to the same period last year.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad confirms that the income tax threshold will remain at $30,000 in the upcoming national budget.
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A man in his 40s has tragically lost his life after being hit by a truck driven by a man in his 60s along Waisali Hill in Savusavu.
Police say the man was cutting gras
It is a heartbreaking time for a family in Ba after their 80-year-old mother was found dead a home in Vunisamaloa yesterday.
The elderly woman was missing at first.
Iran and Israel continue to attack each other on Wednesday night, as Donald Trump weighs US involvement.
Earlier, Trump mentioned "he may do it, or he may not do it",
The repeal of the Media Industry Development Act was not the end—it was the beginning of a longer journey to build a media environment that is not just free by law, but
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives and SMEs Manoa Kamikamica stresses that the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner was solely th
Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
The show will focus on several issues in the crucial education sector
Malaysian Gastronomic Extravaganza is not just about food—it’s about the cultural dynamite that happens when Malaysians of all backgrounds gather for the pleasure of
Opposition MP, Ketan Lal is calling out Fiji’s law enforcement agencies and the Online Safety Commission, asking them why is there deafening silence from them on online
Former Australian commentator and Queensland legend Paul Vautin has called out the Maroons team for being soft and failing to get physical with the NSW Blues in game one
We cannot go back and change the past but we can do something about it this weekend.
Those were the words of Chiefs lock Tupou Vaa’i as they prepare for their third
We need a human approach and not a vigilante-style approach to the HIV and drug crises the nation is currently battling.
This was highlighted by the Head of the newly
Sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali’s lawyer, Tanya Waqanika confirms that they are still waiting for the official copy of the Commission of Inquiry report into
Opposition MPs Alvick Maharaj and Ketan Lal have released strong statements after information emerging from the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Mali
Following the comments made by Communications Fiji Limited News Director, Vijay Narayan, on the shortcomings of the Online Safety Commission Act, the Commissioner, Filipe
18 students, including four women, graduated with a Certificate in Deckhand and Fishing at the Fiji National University Pacific Centre of Maritime Studies today.
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Villagers of Naviavia and students of St Paul Primary School in Wailevu West, Cakaudrove will improve their daily living conditions and enhance their learning environment
Savings and life insurance are not part of the culture of many people and women must adopt the savings culture so that there’s financial awareness with the families.
Local music group Ciwa Music Fiji, made up of artists Peni Roqara also known as Ju Ben, Asinate Mekemeke, and Aisea Buliruarua, are thrilled and honoured to be performing
Media houses must invest in building the capacity of all their staff regardless of gender to handle sensitive stories with care, empathy, and responsibility, while also r
An investigation into the final report of the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as the Commissioner of FICAC has commenced, upon receipt of a
Fiji 7s legend, Waisale Serevi is the new Capital Insurance Ambassador.
Chief Executive Officer of Capital Insurance Limited David Ariff Chan says the company continue
The Ministry for iTaukei Affairs has refuted claims made by the Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh about farmers being harassed by the iTaukei Land Trust Boa
18-year-old Merewalesi Nacaginimasei who lives in Caqiri, Valelevu has been missing last Saturday.
Police say Nacaginimasei was reported missing at the Valelevu Police
When Wendy Russ tosses her last newspaper at the end of the month it will be the end of an era in Tumby Bay.
She has been the unofficial neighbourhood watch angel of t
Mental health experts are urging Victoria's elected representatives to avoid using farmers' challenges as a political football as MPs return to state parliament this week
The most promising media models today are fast, lean, and tech-savvy—but real success comes from remembering that people and their talent are still at the heart of it a
As sections of what is claimed to be the official Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner are heavily circulated onlin
Prophet Dr. David Owuors, the leader of Repentance and Holiness Ministry from Kenya is in the country and will be holding a crusade at the Albert Park from this Friday to
Commissioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu stresses the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner will not be used for Poli
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights states that the government should develop innovative ways to cut spending and save money in the 2025/2026 National Budget, and they str
A call to action has been made by Fiji’s Media Editors regarding online abuse and cyberbullying faced by women in media — whether they are journalists, personalities,
Gone are the days when women journalists were told to simply grow a thick skin because harassment is not part of the job description, and the shame and stigma surrounding
The University of Fiji has accepted the Higher Education Commission review team’s findings that it was insufficiently funded and resourced compared to the others, howev
The 17-year-old boy who allegedly caused the death of two men in their 40s after driving a government vehicle in Nausori over the weekend, appeared in the Nausori Magistr
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica met with Vodafone this morning to address some growing concerns about the e-Transport card renewal
Fiji Airports has signed a Memorandum of Agreement with the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service to enhance access to public services at Nadi International Airport.
There has been a worrying 20 percent increase in crimes against women in the month of May this year whereby 37 percent of crimes were committed in domestic settings, most
It is unacceptable that women journalists are increasingly targeted for doing their jobs—with attempts to silence them through intimidation, abuse and digital disinform
Garaging of government vehicles at an officer's home is forbidden unless with prior approval in writing by the Permanent Secretary for Finance.
Following the death of
A man in his 30s, who forcefully broke into a temple in Nasinu on Saturday night and stole a gas cylinder, burners, catering equipment and assorted items, has been charge
A 71-year-old man suffering from stroke has tragically lost his life in a house fire in Navakai, Nadi.
He was alone at home and unable to escape when the fire broke ou
Teaching and learning have become increasingly challenging due to rapid changes in digital technology, innovation, and the rise of artificial intelligence in the 21st cen
Who said it is the norm?
That is the comment of Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka when asked on why one of the Deputy Prime Ministers is not the Acting Prime Minister wh
We call for a living wage of $8 per hour to achieve a decline in the poverty rate.
This has been highlighted by the Fiji Trades Union Congress in their submission for
With 4 days to go until Fiji Showcase 2025, more than 107 internal booths have been built inside the Vodafone Arena.
Total Event Company Event Build Manager, Naveen Da
Top women journalists, media workers, civil society voices, and regional delegates will meet in Suva tomorrow for the inaugural Women in Media Conference 2025, to share t
Deputy Leader of the People’s Alliance Party, Ro Filipe Tuisawau in the Acting Prime Minister while Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka is out of the country this week.
Two men were arrested earlier today in relation to a break in along Waimanu Road, Suva.
The owner of the house who is a businessman was badly assaulted.
He has been
In the lead-up to the National Budget announcement, local non-government organisations are calling for stronger government support — particularly for grassroots initiat
People receiving social welfare assistance can hope for an increase in the 2024/2026 National Budget as Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Pr
With the country’s HIV status continuing to grow, the Health Ministry is looking at getting more funding in the upcoming 2025/2026 National Budget to run their differe
The role of Community Health Workers (CHWs) is an integral part of our primary health care system as they provide an important linkage between the health system and the c
In a bid to support young farmers with modern equipment as a step towards greater self and economic resilience, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka handed over a brand new exc
A bank employee who allegedly forged bank statements and a vehicle policy with the intent to facilitate the approval and disbursement of a loan of over $280,000 to five
A teacher from Labasa is calling on the government to re-look at the $200 Back to School Assistance provided by the government to families earning a combined gross annual
Israel has the right to defend itself, Foreign Minister Penny Wong says, but she has dodged questions over whether its surprise bombardment of Iran is a breach of interna
Strikes by Israel and Iran continue as the conflict between the two countries intensifies.
It comes after Israel attacked Iran early on Friday, hitting nuclear facilit
More than 270 bodies have been recovered from the site of Thursday’s plane crash in Ahmedabad, India.
The London-bound aircraft crashed into a residential area short
Four men, including two 18-year-olds, will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today, charged with their alleged involvement in a series of yaqona thefts in the Northe
Four men, including two 18-year-olds, will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today, charged with their alleged involvement in a series of yaqona thefts in the Northe
A 17 year old has allegedly caused the death of two men in their 40's after driving a government vehicle in Nausori.
It is alleged that the suspect took the car keys f
Sugarcane farmers now have greater financial security with the launch of the new Mortgage Protection Cover, unveiled yesterday at the 2025 Annual Farmers Open Day at Koto
The Methodist Church in Fiji is encouraging all Fijians to strengthen their family ties and improve the core values on the foundation of what a family is built on.
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Serious concerns have been raised by the Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission on the mistreatment, neglect, and exploitation of older persons following alarmin
Democratic state politician Melissa Hortman and her husband have been killed in what appears to be a "politically motivated assassination.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
With the HIV crisis continuing to be a concern for Fiji, and with cases now being confirmed in children, Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa is calling on pare
A house fire broke out last night at Visoko Circle in Nadera, damaging the home of a retired Indo-Fijian couple who have lived there for more than 30 years.
Neighbour,
Israel pounded Iran for a second day yesterday, and the nation’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says its campaign would intensify, while Tehran called off nuclear ta
The Ministry for Health received six new ambulances from the Japanese Government, which have been distributed to six sub-divisions to ensure a consistent and fully operat
In the heat of the day, over 12 teams competed in round 2 of the Suva Netball Association Club League Competition, held at the Suva Netball Association Club League Compet
The late Vatimi Rayalu, former Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, will be buried at the Old Suva Cemetery on Friday, 20th June 2025.
The reguregu will begin on We
A family has lost everything in a house fire at Visako Circle in Nadera.
The fire allegedly occurred around 9 last night.
fijivillage News was at the scene as the o
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