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
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
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
Democratic state politician Melissa Hortman and her husband have been killed in what appears to be a "politically motivated assassination.
Minnesota Governor Tim Walz
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
Students of Naloto District School in Ba will no longer have to drink from water tanks after Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka commissioned a new water pipe system worth $3,
More than 800 people in the communities of Dalomo, Lomanikoro, and Tiliva in Bua may soon have safer and quicker access to schools, farms, health services, and markets fo
Sugarcane farmers who have been affected by off-season fires will be given a one-off rehabilitation package of $650 per acre of sugarcane destroyed.
The Minister for S
A strong message was delivered by the Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu to parents during the Nadroga Arya College pass-out parade to put away their phones and prior
75-year-old Umar Dayal, a resident of the Valelevu HARTS Home, has come out in public to highlight the plight of what elderly have to endure when there is no support prov
12 marginalized struggling individuals have been given the opportunity to earn a respectful living through Aruka Fiji's 12 module programme.
Aruka Fiji, a Suva-based n
The reality on the ground is getting clearer than ever as three minors have been seen using drugs at the shortcut at Robertson Road in Suva.
A video of the three boys
More than $300 million of kava is consumed locally compared to the exported ones and people need to change the engineering architect of kava and help boost the kava indus
A total of 40 people are being treated in Israeli hospitals after the recent air strikes from Iran.
Two are in critical condition.
Ichilov Hospital in Tel Aviv is t
Regional peace, security, and prosperity were goals shared by Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs Sitiveni Rabuka as he welcomed Australian Prime Minister Anth
Dr Ram Raju has been ousted as the President of the Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry following a vote of no confidence due to financial mismanagement.
Lawrence Ku
To combat the ongoing crisis of HIV cases in the country, the Health Ministry has now established the HIV Sexual Reproductive Health Unit, that will take the lead in the
The Fijian Government and the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat are not saying anything in relation to the comments made by the UN Human Rights Council that the release o
Minister for Agriculture, Vatimi Rayalu has passed away.
He passed away yesterday.
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that Minister for Health, Ratu Atonio La
More women will now be able to get tested for cervical issues as the Ministry of Health has received a donation of over 2,000 expert HPV assay kits and other essential su
Despite consistent growth in revenue, the Land Transport Authority is facing limitations in resourcing and technology due to funding constraints.
While highlighting a
Drivers will no longer need to visit or stand in long lines at any Land Transport Authority office to make payments as Digicel Pacific has collaborated with the LTA, mak
Prayers are being held at Hindu temples across north-west London following the Air India crash in Ahmedabad, India.
BBC News says the London Gatwick-bound flight crash
230 women artisans from Tailevu, Rewa, Naitasiri, Suva, Nasinu, Lami, Serua, Namosi, and Beqa are displaying their crafts at the Central Division Women’s Expo, currentl
Great relief to the students of Galoa Island Primary School and Kindergarten as they were provided with a Yamaha 40-horsepower outboard engine.
The Ministry of Educati
Our work is grounded in a simple but powerful truth: protecting refugees is not only a legal responsibility, it is a moral imperative.
Minister for Immigration Viliam
Vulnerable people living in State care homes have been assisted in enhancing the safety and security of their environment as the Fiji Chemicals Ltd has donated 100 termit
3 men who allegedly assaulted and robbed a taxi driver in Caubati on Monday afternoon will appear in the Nasinu Magistrates Court today.
Police say the three are in th
The matter where sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali has taken the President, Prime Minister and Attorney General regarding her dismissal will be heard in the Hig
Silentó, the Atlanta rapper best known for the viral 2015 hit “Watch Me (Whip/Nae Nae),” was sentenced to 30 years in prison Wednesday after pleading guilty but ment
Australian Prime Minister, Anthony Albanese will arrive in the country today for bilateral talks with Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka.
Albanese touches down at about 3
Another legal battle starts today as sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali takes her matter to court against the President, Prime Minister and Attorney General.
Vishwash Kumar Ramesh is the sole survivor of the London-bound Air India flight carrying 242 people that crashed shortly after takeoff in the north-west Indian city of Ah
An Air India plane crashed shortly after taking off from Ahmedabad yesterday, leaving at least 204 people dead.
BBC News reports that the aircraft – a Boeing 787-8 D
With the 2025-2026 National Budget announcement on the 27th of this month, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is strongly encouraging people to report any ins
5,900 patients seen every month at the Twomey Special Outpatient Department Rehab Clinic in Tamavua can expect improved delivery of health services, safety, security and
The Suva High Court has granted a Restraining Order application concerning two properties that are linked to the 4.1-tonne methamphetamine case.
The Office of the Dire
As part of the ongoing effort to strengthen grassroots development and promote inclusivity, Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh, has
Rups Big Bear’s Raiwaqa warehouse has sustained 95 percent damage and although the estimated cost is yet to be determined, the warehouse was insured.
The National Fi
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz-Sayed Khaiyum and former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma's case has been transferred to the High Co
The South Pacific Stock Exchange has recorded a 200 percent increase in new investors from January to May this year compared to the same period last year.
SPX CEO Sher
Calls have been made to the Ministry of Education to re-look at the funding for operational grants for boarding primary schools, as the funding is not enough to cater for
Crusaders’ Fijian prop George Bower has been called to start against the Blues tomorrow as the only change that Crusaders’ coach Rob Penny has made to his match day 2
One of the world’s most famous TikTok stars Khaby Lame has left the US after being detained by immigration officials.
The influencer was detained in Las Vegas for al
Is it such a bad thing that someone wants to be the Prime Minister.Member of Parliament Lynda Tabuya raised this question in a facebook post, saying that like in any work
Following the completion of the Ba River dredging, thousands of people will face less disruption as the project aims to reduce flood risks and protect township of Ba and
Following the fire at Rups Big Bear’s Raiwaqa location in the early hours of this morning, Rups confirms the 10 employees at this location have been relocated to the ne
The driver who alleged to have caused the death of a woman in her 60s following an accident along Buca Bay Road near Vatudamu will front the Labasa Magistrates Court toda
There is good news for sugarcane farmers, as the 2025 sugarcane crushing season has officially begun at the Lautoka Sugar Mill.
While speaking at the launch of the cru
The Household Income Survey for 2025/2026 is expected to be completed by March next year.
Chief Statistician of the Household Survey Division Poasa Naimila says to mak
In a significant step towards regional integration and academic collaboration, the University of Fiji and the University of Goroka from Papua New Guinea have signed a lan
In a bid to support and relieve the burden on elderly people, the Nasinu Town Council is considering waiving town rates for the elderly — those beyond retirement age an
An early morning fire broke out at the Raiwaqa Rups store along Grantham Road this morning causing severe damage to the building.
The Raiwaqa Police Station confir
Fiji Water Flying Fijians Coach, Mick Byrne appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.
The show focuses on Byrne's rugby coaching successes and challenges
Good news as VOU have officially launched the Fijian Flying Circus, Fiji’s own contemporary circus show – a groundbreaking creative venture that blends acrobatics, th
Get ready for a magical five-hour experience at the highly anticipated RESFEST concert this Saturday which promises to showcase the incredible depth of talent within Reso
No destination is worth a life lost.
This is the message from the Land Transport Authority following the tragic death of a woman in her 60s along Buca Bay Road near Va
Villagers of Namosi have raised concerns over the lack of government stakeholders visiting villages in the interior of Namosi and conducting awareness programs regularly,
Former SODELPA parliamentarian and lawyer, Niko Nawaikula is now planning a peaceful march on the 2013 Constitution in Suva.
Nawaikula says he as President of the NGO
Liuliu Ni Vanua o Rakiraki, Tu Navitilevu, Ratu Emori Bolobolo says their peaceful march in Rakiraki Town this morning was to call for the removal of the 2013 Constitutio
Opposition MP, Ketan Lal says chiefs from the Vanua of Ra marching through town today, calling for the abrogation of the 2013 Constitution, is not just a protest — it i
Chiefs of the Vanua of Ra took to the streets of Rakiraki Town this morning, calling for the dissolution of the 2013 Constitution.
Videos on social media show more tha
A woman in her 60s has died following an accident in Savusavu.
Police say she was one of ten passengers travelling in a four-wheel drive vehicle driven by a man in his
The Ministry of Environment and the Office of the Attorney General are seeking an extension of time to appeal and to file an interim stay order in the Princes Road Great
A man in his 40s will appear at the Suva Magistrates Court charged with the alleged theft of $10,000.
Police say the accused is alleged to have stolen $10,000 in May l
A deadly school shooting in Graz, Austria, has left a nation in mourning, with 11 people dead — seven females and three males — along with the alleged shooter, and at
The donation agreement signed today by Aruka Fiji and Swire Shipping Services marked a significant milestone in their commitment to fostering positive change and supporti
Fourteen people, including four juveniles, were charged with a total of 17 counts of non-sexual offences last month.
According to the Office of the Director of Public
As Fiji’s Biggest Trade Show and Entertainment Event starts at the Vodafone Arena next Friday, Total Event Company Manager, Elena Tukuwasa says Fiji Showcase 2025 will
56-year-old Sera Takayawa, who has a swollen lump in her stomach, is urgently seeking O positive blood from the public for her surgery.
Takayawa is currently receivin
The Fiji Law Society is today calling on Justice David Ashton-Lewis to resign from the Supreme Court of Fiji or face disciplinary action.
President of the Fiji Society
Running a country transitioning from authoritarian rule to true democracy is no easy task and we are part of that journey and the National Federation Party is here to sta
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz-Sayed Khaiyum and former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma appeared before Senior Magistrate Sufia H
Electoral reform is not as simple as it sounds or is often made out to be, especially when intertwined with complex constitutional matters currently before the Supreme Co
Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum believes that making the Commission of Inquiry report public will end all the talk.
He says releasing the report will help
As questions arise on the veracity of the evidence being talked about in the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali for FICAC Commissioner,
It's unfair when lower vote candidates are elected over the high voted candidates is a myth.
Executive Director of Dialogue Fiji, Nilesh Lal highlighted this during Di
Fiji Law Society President, Wylie Clarke states that as the 2013 Constitution makes clear, the Fiji Law Society is not a member of the Judicial Services Commission and it
Good news for families who want to conveniently perform the final rites of their loved ones as plans are underway to have gas crematoriums in major districts across Fiji.
The Pre-Trial Conference for Apisai Madigibuli, who allegedly murdered his 25-year-old wife last year, will begin on the 21st of July.
Madigibuli’s lawyer has reques
Vernacular subjects should be made compulsory again and should be brought back to at least up to Year 10 in every school because they hold a lot of importance like the mo
Children between the ages of 10 to 14 years are testing positive for HIV and this is concerning.
This stat has been revealed by Ministry of Health’s Department for S
Good news for people as records kept at National Archives of Fiji is being digitized and will be provided online.
While speaking during the 2025 International Archives
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