Tensions continue to escalate between India and Pakistan, after India launches missile strikes in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Pakistani Prime Minister
Catholic cardinals are gathering at the Vatican to elect Pope Francis's successor, who died on April 21.
The ABC News say the voting will take place in the Sistine Cha
The Construction, Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji (CETWUF) is in the process of preparing a notice to conduct secret ballot for strike action against Energy Fiji
Pakistan Foreign Minister Muhammad Ishaq Dar says eight civilians have died and 35 others have been injured following an attack on Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kash
Fashion may not be the first thing that comes to mind when thinking about papal legacies, but Pope Francis, who died Monday, had an individual sense of style — one that
TravelOnline, a major Australian Tour Operator that sends over 27,000 passengers to Fiji annually in partnership with its ground operator Rosie Holidays, has injected $25
Junior police officers require more training to effectively handle domestic violence cases.
Fiji Police Force Sexual Offences Investigator Vani Rogoimuri highlighted t
The United States of America Blue Ridge Navy Band lit up Ratu Sukuna Park last night with some good old country and classic music that brought people from all walks of li
The Suva City Council is ready to herald a new era of safety and convenience for public transport users in Suva as the extensive rehabilitation works at the Suva Bus Stan
The Indian government says it has launched an attack on nine sites in Pakistan and Pakistan-administered Kashmir.
Pakistani military spokesperson Ahmed Sharif says sev
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change clarifies that it does not and will never engage in incentivising children to clean up waste at public events.
In respon
As we look forward to celebrating 146th Girmit Day this weekend, 97-year-old Shiu Kumari from Wainikoro, Labasa, shared her memories of the past and her grandfather’s b
The Government of Japan has provided Fiji with a total of $27.2 million for a new vessel to support disaster response efforts.
The government says the vessel will be p
Ratu Cakobau Park in Nausori could have a new home in the future as the land lease is expiring in 2028 and there are indications that the landowners have no intention to
The villagers of Yanuca, in the province of Serua, have raised serious concerns about the water issue they have been facing for decades.
While speaking to fijivillage
Residents and landowners of Vunisea in Kadavu are raising concerns about the illegal dumping of rubbish by government officials and lack of proper disposal solutions.
People can expect long-term solutions to address traffic congestion to begin within the next 12 months, as Minister for Transport Ro Filipe Tuisawau has confirmed plans t
Energy Fiji Limited Board Chairman Rokoseru Nabalarua says people taking offers overseas are now finding out that it is not cheap living in that particular country and ar
We are not saying all middlemen are bad but some are using farmers’ struggles to make big profits and this must stop.
This has been highlighted by Minister for Agric
Minister for Justice Siromi Turaga says a preliminary investigation indicates the viral nightclub fight video of Acting Corrections Commissioner Sevuloni Naucukidi is lik
M-PAiSA Mastercard is giving one lucky customer to go and watch the Women's Rugby World Cup Finals at the Twickenham Stadium in London this September following the launch
A 34-year-old man and two 31-year-old women have been charged with multiple counts of assault causing actual bodily harm, grievous harm, unlawful wounding and criminally
U.S President Donald Trump has announced a 100 percent tariff on all movies “produced in Foreign Lands”, saying the US film industry was dying a “very fast death”
Apisai Madigibuli, who allegedly murdered his 25-year-old wife last year has filed a bail application as he fears the risk of contracting HIV.
Madigibuli is charged wi
50 percent of the 443 HIV cases identified from January to September last year have been linked to needle sharing while 54 percent of the 1,093 new HIV cases recorded are
Managing Director of Houng Lee Kaba Jacob Limited and former Director of Telecom Fiji Limited, Sanjay Kaba will appear in court on the 27th of June for his case.
Kaba
Fiji’s Ambassador to Indonesia Amenatave Yauvoli has been appointed as Acting Permanent Secretary for the Civil Service and Public Enterprises.
Yauvoli has previousl
Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh says investigations into FHL Tower where a construction worker was electrocuted are ongoing while work continues on the tower after
Drivers and people living in the coastal areas from Natadola to Vatukarasa along the Coral Coast on Queens Highway, Kadavu, and nearby smaller islands, Vatulele, Beqa, Lo
Fiji’s inflation rate dropped to -0.9 percent in April 2025, marking the lowest monthly rate since May 2021 and a significant decline from 7.1 percent recorded in April
The Online Safety Commission has received a complaint regarding a video currently circulating which shows a senior government official involved in an altercation at a loc
United States of America Navy Vessel 7th Fleet Flagship USS Blue Ridge LCC 19, the oldest operational Navy Vessel in operation with 1,000 Navy crew members on board, is i
Prime Minister and Constitutional Offices Commission Chairman, Sitiveni Rabuka says he will need to verify the date of the incident involving the Acting Commissioner of F
Companies listed on the South Pacific Stock Exchange have collectively declared $43 million in dividends from January to April this, continuing a strong trend of deliveri
FICAC will not be able to continue to prosecute Benjamin Padarath, who was charged with sedition, attempting to defeat the course of justice, destroying evidence and diso
Residents of Talasiga Road off Rewa Street in Suva are raising concerns about the impact of a burst pipe on their road.
A concerned citizen had sent a video to fijivil
Following serious concerns regarding the high number of accidents and a death at the Wainibuku roundabout in 9 miles, the Fiji Roads Authority says it is a black spot for
A 12-year-old boy was charged with the rape of his 6-year-old cousin, while a 26-year-old man was charged with the rape and sexual assault of a 5-year-old boy last month.
16-year-old weightlifting sensation Nehemiah Elder has become the first-ever Fijian Weightlifter to win gold at any World Championship event.
Elder created history by
A European Union privacy watchdog fined TikTok US$600 million after a four-year investigation found that the video sharing app’s data transfers to China put users at ri
The rate of reporting on gender-based violence in Fiji is currently increasing as more people are working in this area and women are being encouraged to speak out about t
Good news for the people of Vanuabalavu as the Fiji Roads Authority has announced the official reopening of the Lomaloma Jetty yesterday.
The revitalization of Lomalo
It is most unfortunate that some sections of policy makers - led by educationists - continue to harp on racial allocation of scholarship funding.
Pacific Polytech Chai
Concerns have been raised by drivers about waiting for at least 30 minutes in traffic along Milverton Road and Brown Street as unscheduled road works are being carried ou
Following huge concerns about pirate taxis, the Minister for Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau, says they will need to bring them into the legal framework.
In a video mess
Prime Minister and Constitutional Offices Commission Chairman, Sitiveni Rabuka is yet to comment on the incident where Acting Commissioner of Corrections, Sevuloni Naucuk
FICAC, through its Legal and Prosecution Department, received and assessed 34 complaints from the 1st to the 30 of April 2025.
FICAC says of these, 21 were determined
The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service has clarified that scholarships are given to successful students who meet the eligibility criteria, and gender and ethnicity
Spain and South Africa put on dominating performances in their respective semi final matches to book a Men’s Cup Final showdown in the HSBC World Championship Final in
Independent MP Jone Usamate empasized that the Republic of Fiji Military Forces has been devastating for this country with the coups, and the effect has impacted many gen
The Fijian Drua reveals that both players, Iosefo Masi and Peni Matawalu are available for Club and Country duties as part of their employment requirements as the Club wi
$25.3 million is the amount of unpaid rent owed to the i-Taukei Land Trust Board as of the 25th of last month, a drop by $6.4 million.
This was revealed by the Ministe
The Government is expected to table the Employment Relations Bill in June despite it being rejected by the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation.
The Federation decli
We are looking forward to the Blues as we have a six-day turnaround, and it is just good to be home.
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua Coach Glen Jackson stated this to the m
Five men have been arrested on suspicion of terrorism offences as part of an investigation into a suspected plot to "target a specific premises.
The Metropolitan Polic
Pacific Recycling Foundation Founder and Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited CEO Amitesh Deo is calling for a stop in using students to clean up waste at public events.
Deo r
Tailevu Provincial Council Chairman Semi Matalau is urging farmers in Tailevu to use their land effectively and adopt a business mindset in farming.
While speaking at
US President Donald Trump has attracted criticism from some Catholics after posting an AI-generated image of himself as the Pope.
The picture, which was shared by offi
Fashion enthusiasts can look forward to some amazing designs being showcased at the 18th Fiji Fashion Week Show, which will be held on the 30th and 31st of May at the Vod
Great news for those students who have graduated with a Bachelor of Veterinary Science and Animal Husbandry from the Fiji National University, as the Ministry of Agricult
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has sent his congratulations to his counterpart Anthony Albanese who has been re-elected as Australian Prime Minister.
Rabuka says as Vu
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has stated that they have sufficient supply of saline solution bottles to last Fiji for the next 5 to 6 months.
This is after
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s won their second match, defeating France 26-22 at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles this morning.
Fiji scored two tries in th
Anthony Albanese becomes the first prime minister since John Howard in 2004 to win re-election, ending a cycle of one-term leaders over almost two decades, and he becomes
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side have just been thumped 26-5 by Australia in their first pool game at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles.
Australia put on
The Fiji Airways National 7s side were outplayed 17-12 by New Zealand in their first pool match at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles.
Fiji started off we
Around the world, journalists face threats and censorship in their pursuit of illuminating issues that matter and giving voice to the voiceless, nameless, and faceless.
The two men earlier charged and produced in court for an alleged aggravated robbery case in Savusavu last month, are now being investigated for alleged murder.
Assista
Replacement centre Isikeli Rabitu broke the hearts of the Reds side as he scored a converted try at the stroke of full time to give the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua a 36-33
Prince Harry has revealed that his father, King Charles III, no longer speaks to him and that he cannot imagine bringing his family back to the UK after losing a court ca
The Suva Taxi Association has welcomed the revert of operation system from open taxi rank system to municipal stand and base system.
Suva Taxi Association President, R
After a poor performance last week against Moana Pasifika, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are looking to redeem themselves when they host the Queensland Reds in round 12
The new facility being built for the South Pacific Community (SPC) in Suva is expected to significantly enhance how the organisation operates and deliver its services to
With domestic violence continuing to be a concern for the country, the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre says 57 women have passed away in the last 12 years due to domestic vi
Rugby Australia CEO Phil Waugh has stressed the importance of the relationship with Fiji after meeting with Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Waugh and a Rugby Australia
The Taxi Base and Stand System will be re-introduced after the Land Transport Amendment Bill 2025 was passed in Parliament.
26 MPs voted for it, 6 did not vote, while
As part of its urgent response to Fiji’s escalating HIV outbreak, the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and the Ministry of Health, has announced the handover
Kava Bars around Fiji have now been ordered to close at 1am effective immediately through the Government’s directive.
This has been confirmed by the Deputy Prime Min
University of Fiji Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem says artificial intelligence is a mixed blessing for journalism, as it makes the production and dissemination
We thought it was time to take a break from domestic “navel gazing’ and focus instead on Fiji and its position in the world post Donald Trump taking power.
Followi
Many people have been discussing the distribution of the 8,700 scholarships for 2025, with the majority of recipients reportedly being of iTaukei ethnicity.
With the b
The Bangladeshi workers employed at Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh’s farm in Waiqele, Labasa now have received their annual du
Following serious concerns regarding the repeated loud noise in residential areas after a loud church service at Lagilagi Housing resulted in a girl’s desperate plea fo
The Land Transport Authority is reviewing various aspects of its operations, including the licensing and monitoring of provisional licenses.
This follows growing conce
The University of Fiji hosted a successful Avant Garde Art Exhibition on the evening of April 30th at its Samabula Campus, reaffirming the institution’s commitment to f
Cruise tourism contributes US$21.4 million directly to the Fijian economy, and with a flow-on effect, the indirect contribution to the economy is estimated at $22.7 milli
The safety of our future leaders and the handover of these road safety kits to schools is not just a corporate responsibility but a personal one as well as a mother.
T
Ratu Inoke Rabukawaqa, the Head Boy of Suva Grammar School, led 998 students during their Cadet Passout Parade and was awarded the Baton of Honour for leadership.
The
5 people are making a great start to the weekend after winning some amazing prizes in the M-Paisa Promotion Prize Draw, which was held this morning by the Hot Bread Kitch
Minister for Employment, Agni Deo Singh has clarified that the Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh, is not under investigation over a
McDonald's has suffered its biggest drop in US sales since the height of COVID, a fall that it said was driven by people's concerns over the US economy.
Despite a mark
Great news for civil servants in Kadavu after the government has formalised contracts with two successful contractors who will undertake essential maintenance works on go
Fiji National University Natabua Campus, Assistant Professor Mohammed Feroz Ali has raised concerns about how PEMAC is taught in schools, saying that research has shown t
A man and a woman will be produced in the Nadi Magistrates Court today, jointly charged with the alleged possession of illicit drugs and cash of over $20,000 believed to
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua says the Parliamentary Standing Committee for Foreign Affairs and Defence is recommending an increased budget
Swire Shipping Fijian Drua CEO, Mark Evans appeared on a special fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan.
The show focuses on the Drua’s performance this season
A family in Waidamudamu Road in Vunimoli, Labasa has been left homeless after a fire destroyed their 4-bedroom house.
Sharmendra Kamal Bhan, the house owner, told fiji
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