NEWS
We fully understand the concerns of the Army Commander on the application of George Speight and others - Vosarogo
Acting Home Affairs Minister, Filimoni Vosarogo says he fully understands the concerns of the Comman
14 hours ago
Police step up operations to deal with robberies, drug dealing, glue sniffing and selling of stolen items
Police are stepping up their operations from this month following serious concerns regarding the inc
14 hours ago
CFL has emerged from a turbulent few years in good shape and is ready to tackle very exciting times - Parkinson
CFL has emerged from a turbulent few years in good shape and is ready to tackle very exciting times
15 hours ago

Govt looking at tax system that assists the poor – Pro. Prasad
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has revealed that there won’
14 hours ago
FWCC received 569 calls for domestic violence counselling session
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre received 569 calls for domestic violence counselling sessions and 1
14 hours ago
Congestion trial currently being conducted by FRA and Police from Koronivia Rd to Nakasi
For those travelling from Nausori to Suva get ready to face for some traffic as there is currently a
13 hours ago

World Scabies Program Fiji’s MDA intervention to help reduce the spread of scabies
In a mission to reduce the percentage and prevent the spread of scabies in Fiji, the World Scabies P
14 days ago
Nuku District School receives a boost from BSP Nausori Branch
Teachers and students at Nuku District School were full of smiles today after their school received
13 hours ago
We’re looking at where to increase the tax, whether to increase company tax or VAT as govt also needs income – Prof. Prasad
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says they are working on the n
19 hours ago

Man to front court for allegedly making false representation to obtain $10,000 from FNPF
A 41-year-old man will be produced in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today for allegedly making false
20 hours ago
There is an overall shortage of many specialities resulting in backlog of surgeries – Dr Fong
There is an overall shortage of many specialities, surgery is one of them, and this is due to two op
19 hours ago
Rumours about new coalition government removing government assistance are false – Prof. Prasad
All these rumours about the new coalition government removing government assistance like social welf
2 days ago

Unleaded and premix prices go up from today, cooking gas prices to drop
Unleaded and premix prices go up from today while there is a decrease in the price of cooking gas.
1 day ago
We believe in consultations, dialogue and making sure people are free to raise issues – Prof. Prasad
As a government, we believe in consultations, dialogue and making sure that people are free to engag
2 days ago

01/06/2023
We have a debt level to manage which is a challenge and we have to deal with it – Prof. Prasad
We have a debt level that we have to manage and that itself is a challenge and we have to deal with it. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman
18 hours ago
27 students graduates from Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute
27 students who have graduated from Navuso Agriculture Technical Institute can now utilize their new farming skills in their agriculture business and assist their family.
20 hours ago
Welfare and involvement of sugarcane farmers in the economy is critical – Prof. Prasad
The welfare of our farmers and their involvement is critical as they play a crucial role in the economy. This was highlighted by the Acting Prime Minister and Minister
20 hours ago

The 13th Festival of Pacific Arts & Culture to be held in June next year
The Pacific Community (formerly known as South Pacific Commission) has confirmed that the 13th Festival of Pacific Arts and Culture will be held from the 6th to the 16th
SPC
23 hours ago
Rabukawaqa and Chand to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
International Union for Conservation of Nature Oceania Regional Office’s Fiji Marine Project Officer Alisi Rabukawaqa and Protected and Conserved Areas Coordinator Rahu
24 hours ago
43-year-old in custody following discovery of dried leaves believed to be marijuana
A 43-year-old farmer from Bulileka, Labasa was taken into custody by the Labasa Taskforce after being found to be in possession of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.
24 hours ago

31/05/2023
India to build a 100 bed super speciality hospital in Fiji
The Indian government has committed to build a 100 bed super speciality hospital in Fiji that will also benefit the people of the Pacific. Acting Prime Minister and Mi
2 days ago
ROG Ambassadors Program launched at two west based schools
Jasper Williams High School and Nadi Sangam Primary School are the two recent west based schools to implement the Recycling on The Go (ROG) Ambassadors Program. ROG Am
2 days ago
Acting COMPOL calls on inspectors and corporals to change their mindset
Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew has called on police inspectors and corporals to change their mindset and understand their roles as leaders. While openin
2 days ago

Fixing to get a short term gain cannot be justified by our long term pain – Dr Fong
We need to be sure on the way tobacco is promoted, it has to be understood that fixing to get a short term gain, cannot be justified by our long term pain. Permanent S
2 days ago
Sugar Cane Growers Council to have elected members to give power back to the people – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad confirms that an election will be held to appoint people to the Sugar Cane Growers Council but he s
FSC
2 days ago
Ministry of Agriculture will work closely with FNU and resolve matters of vet graduates
With a number of Fiji National University graduates from the veterinary program calling for answers and solutions as they are still not registered to practice as vets, th
2 days ago

Fiji is keen to learn from the experience and success of Mauritius sugar industry - Singh
Fiji is keen to learn from the experience and success of the Mauritius sugar industry, especially in areas of power co-generation, ethanol production and production of re
2 days ago
Man dies in Lautoka accident
A man in his 40’s has passed away at the Lautoka Hospital following an accident. It is alleged that the man was driving along Lovu, Lautoka yesterday morning when he
2 days ago
Kuruleca, Nadakuitavuki, Smith and Wise announced as Permanent Secretaries in all local PS lineup
Well known psychotherapist, Selina Kuruleca has been appointed Permanent Secretary for Education, top business executive, Eseta Nadakuitavuki has been appointed Permanent
2 days ago

27-year-old arrested for allegedly stealing a bike
A tip received through the Crimestoppers line 919, has led to the arrest of a 27-year-old man who allegedly stole a bike from Albert Park on Sunday morning. Police s
2 days ago
Police to monitor the selling of drugs in Navua
Residents from Navua have raised concerns regarding drugs being sold near a billiard shop, and some boys are also seen loitering in town selling drugs during the day.
2 days ago

30/05/2023
George Speight applies for presidential pardon
2000 coup leader, George Speight who has been serving time for over 20 years, has applied for a presidential pardon as he wants to be released from prison. When questi
3 days ago
$48.91 million paid out in compensation by ACCF since Jan 2018
$48.91 million has been paid out in compensation under the no fault scheme by the Accident Compensation Commission of Fiji since 1st January 2018. $32.66 million of th
3 days ago
PRF has not secured any major co-funding in its first year of operation – PRF Founder
Pacific Recycling Foundation has not secured any major co-funding in its first year of operation and has mostly been supported by Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited through the
3 days ago

Answers needed on human trafficking concerns
As work continues on strengthening our systems and laws relating to human trafficking, Police have opted not to make any comments on the National Action Plan being discus
3 days ago
10 changes in Fijiana XVs to face Tonga tonight
The Vodafone Fijiana XVs side to take on Tonga tonight in the Oceania Women's Championships in Gold Coast has been named with coach Inoke Male making 10 changes. The c
3 days ago
United States is Fiji’s largest and fastest growing export market - Kamikamica
The United States is Fiji’s largest and fastest growing export market. Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica highlighted this during the inauguration of Fiji’s Trad
3 days ago

22 year old man charged with robbery and arson after breaking in and burning a house in Labasa
A 22 year old man who allegedly broke into a house and burnt it down in Labasa, has been charged with one count each of arson, burglary and theft. It is alleged that t
3 days ago
Uganda approves anti-LGBTQ laws including 20-year sentence for 'promoting' homosexuality
Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni has signed one of the world's harshest anti-LGBTQ laws, defying condemnations from Western governments, businesses and human rights acti
3 days ago
President hosts Ratu Sukuna Day reception at State House
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere hosted a reception at the State House for cabinet ministers, members of the diplomatic corp, civil society members, and other invited gu
3 days ago

Suspended parties have until COB today to submit their list of source of funds or face de-registration
The suspended political parties have until the close of business today to submit their list of source of funds or face de-registration. FijiFirst (in suspension) is th
3 days ago
Guardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3 delivers another win at the Global Box Office
Over the weekend, one of the most beloved teams in the Marvel Cinematic Universe were successful on yet another mission, as Guardians of the Galaxy: Vol. 3 flew past a ma
3 days ago

29/05/2023
Various provinces raise concerns regarding participation of youth and women in the GCC - Tagicakirewa
Various provinces have raised concerns during the Great Council of Chiefs consultations regarding the participation of youth and women in the GCC meetings. This has be
GCC
4 days ago
Makoi residents worried about continuous drug dealing
Residents from Makoi continue to raise concerns regarding the selling of drugs near a major supermarket in the area where some boys are often seen smoking marijuana. R
4 days ago
Long lines of people outside the Fiji Museum
There were long lines of people outside the Fiji Museum waiting for their chance to be able to see the displays. Vinti Chandra from Nadi says she last visited the muse
4 days ago

Ratu Sukuna was known as a man of two worlds – Ratu Wiliame
He was known as a man of two worlds, as a prominent chief and as the first among equals of the Fijian cadre in the British administration. President Ratu Wiliame Katon
4 days ago
Tuqiri and Samo to host rugby activities across Fiji for Vuvale week
Fijian Rugby legends and former Wallabies Lote Tuqiri and Radike Samo will join Queensland Reds’ Joana Rabaka and Isaac Henry alongside FRU staff to host Rugby activiti
4 days ago
FWCC to conduct a candlelight vigil for the recent deaths due to domestic violence
Fiji Women’s Crisis Center will conduct a candlelight vigil this Thursday from 6pm to 8pm to remember those women who lost their lives due to extreme domestic violence
4 days ago

This month has seen three key decisions take effect - Rabuka
This month has seen three key decisions take effect, for the first time an annual holiday to honour the early Girmitiyas, the Great Council of Chiefs was reborn and the r
4 days ago
People turned out in numbers to be part of the Ratu Sukuna Day Celebration
People turned out in numbers to be part of the Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations today which began with a march from the Flea Market to Albert Park. Students from Queen Vic
4 days ago
Thousands evacuated from rooms after fire breaks out on cruise off Australian coast
Thousands of cruise passengers were evacuated from their rooms in the early hours this morning after a fire broke out on a ship off the New South Wales coast. The blaz
4 days ago

28/05/2023
221.5kg of unsorted recyclables collected along Koronivia Road
221.5kg of unsorted recyclables consisting of 15.5kg of PET bottles, 68kg of various types of plastic, and 138kg of general waste were collected by Pacific Recycling Foun
5 days ago
Fiji commits to deepening trade and investment relations with the United States
Fiji commits to deepening trade and investment relations with the United States. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Co-operatives, S
5 days ago
More people are providing tips on drug related activities – ACP Driu
Police Chief Operations Officer ACP Livai Driu says a notable change has been seen towards supporting efforts in eradicating the illegal drug trade in recent weeks. AC
5 days ago

Cabinet endorses guidance note for the National Early Childhood Care Services Policy and Regulatory Framework
Cabinet has endorsed the guidance note for the National Early Childhood Care Services Policy and Regulatory Framework. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the guidan
5 days ago
Family pleads for help in locating specialised bike stolen from Albert Park
A call is being made to return a specialised Avanti bike of a 16-year-old boy that was stolen from Albert Park this morning. The boy is preparing to take part in the u
5 days ago
Chiefs secure Super Rugby Pacific top seeding with win over Brumbies
The Chiefs have locked in top spot on the Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific ladder with one round of the regular season still remaining, after a 31-21 win over the Brumbie
5 days ago

20-year-old student passes away after accident
A 20-year-old student has passed away at the CWM Hospital yesterday after being a victim of an accident on the 21st of May. Police say she was crossing the Kings Road
5 days ago
National Action Plan to prevent violence against all women and girls approved by cabinet
Cabinet has approved the National Action Plan to prevent violence against all women and girls and its implementation strategy 2023-2028. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabu
5 days ago
40-year-old arrested for allegedly being found with methamphetamine
A 40-year-old man was arrested along Waimanu Road yesterday after he was allegedly found with white substances believed to be methamphetamine. Chief Operations Officer
5 days ago

Liquor (Amendment) Bill proposes to remove “Special Zones” from the Liquor Act – PM
Cabinet has approved the Liquor (Amendment) Bill 2023. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Bill proposes to remove “Special Zones” from the Liquor Act. Rabu
5 days ago
We have to work on our mistakes – Derenalagi
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua captain Meli Derenalagi says they have to work on their mistakes before they play the Reds in an all important clash on Saturday. Derenalagi
5 days ago
Teenager dies after falling unresponsive during football game in regional Victoria
Central Victoria's football community is mourning the loss of a 17-year-old player who died after becoming unresponsive during a game on Saturday. Police said emergenc
5 days ago

27/05/2023
World News: India official drains entire dam to retrieve phone
A government official in India has been suspended after he ordered a reservoir to be drained to retrieve his phone. It took three days to pump millions of litres of wa
6 days ago
Any consultation on iTaukei laws should also include the tenants -Justice Qetaki
Justice Alipate Qetaki says any consultation undertaken on reviewing iTaukei laws should also include the tenants on iTaukei land and this is one way to honour Ratu Sir L
6 days ago
International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance and FEO re-establish ties
The International Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance looks forward to supporting the Fijian Elections Office after signing a Memorandum of Understanding in
FEO
6 days ago

Missed conversion gives Drua victory
Christian Leali'ifano missed a conversion on the stroke of full time that gave the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua a 47-46 victory over the Moana Pasifika in the Shop N Save S
6 days ago
SPCA in need of blankets, towels and rugs for dogs and cats
As the cold weather has set in, the Society for Prevention of Cruelty to Animals is in need of blankets, towels and rugs. SPCA says this will help to keep the dogs and
6 days ago
Fans hoping for a Drua win
As the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua look forward to a tough encounter against the Moana Pasifika, Drua fans are hopeful for a crucial win this afternoon. Interlink bus d
6 days ago

Ratu Sir Lalabalavu Sukuna was a distinguished leader who always displayed rationale - Chaudhry
Ratu Sir Lalabalavu Sukuna was a statesman, scholar, soldier, administrator and a distinguished leader who always displayed rationale. This was highlighted by Fiji Lab
6 days ago
We have not turned land ownership into prosperity - Narube
Unity Fiji Party leader and former Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor Savenaca Narube says he is sad to note that we have not realized the economic vision in Fiji and have not
6 days ago
Ratu Sukuna would not have dared to even think about imposing his view on others – Prof. Prasad
Ratu Sukuna, even as a decorated and hailed French Foreign legionnaire and traditional chief of high rank would not have dared to even think about imposing his view on ot
6 days ago

Cabinet approves the reduction in travel allowances for MPs and PM
Cabinet has approved the reduction in travel allowances for all Members of Parliament including the Prime Minister and Members of Cabinet. This reduction will be imple
6 days ago
Cabinet approves extension of visa and permit free entry to persons registered in the VKB and the descendants of all communities who have made Fiji their home
Cabinet has approved the extension of visa and permit free entry to persons registered in the Vola ni Kawa Bula and the descendants of all communities who have made Fiji
6 days ago
Pressure on the Drua to deliver crucial win
The pressure will be on the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua to get a crucial win this afternoon if they are to have any chances of making it to the quarter finals of the Shop
6 days ago

Fallout from the sacking of Chief Justice Fatiaki is still being felt today - Leung
The fallout from the sacking of Chief Justice Fatiaki is still being felt today. Former President of the Fiji Law Society Graham Leung highlighted this at the Visionar
6 days ago
Kamikamica says the GCC could provide guidance on key issues
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Ministry of Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications Manoa Kamikamica says the return of the Great Coun
6 days ago
Fijian economy expected to increase by 8 percent in 2023 – Ali
The growth projection for the Fijian economy in 2023 is revised upward to 8.0 percent from the 6.0 percent envisaged in November 2022. Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor an
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Girmit Celebrations 2023
The Girmit story isn’t a story confined to one community in Fiji, it is a story that belongs to all of us. This was highlighted by the National ...
7 days ago

Fiscal Review Commitee members, Richard Naidu and Vani Catanasiga appear on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Fiscal Review Committee chair, Richard Naidu and senior member, Vani Catanasiga appeared on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan to discuss ...
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Prof. Prasad appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad appeared on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
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