US President Donald Trump was swiftly escorted off stage by Secret Service after a suspected gunman was reported at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington
More than 445 life-saving heart surgeries and 50,000 echocardiograms have been delivered free of charge as the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital marks four
Current maritime patrol efforts in the Western Viti Levu waters will be further boosted with the re-deployment of the M.V. Liga ni lawa, strengthening coordinated efforts
Youths in Macuata are set to benefit from improved maritime skills and safer livelihood opportunities following the completion of the Boat Master and Class 6 License Trai
A new trashboom is installed at Syria Park in Nausori to capture waste flowing through waterways has exposed the growing scale of littering.
While launching the fifth tra
In their submission to the Constitution Review Commission, the Fiji Women's Rights Movement is calling for an end to constitutional immunity provisions for future uncons
A 25-year-old farmer from Bua has become a first-time homeowner through the Government’s Rural Housing Assistance Programme.Lui Rabale of Nakorovou Village in Kubulau a
The world of Narnia is set to return to the big screen after years without a new film.The popular series, created by C. S. Lewis, follows the adventures of four siblings
A major city-wide maintenance drive is currently underway in Lautoka, with multiple infrastructure repair and upgrade works being carried out simultaneously to improve sa
Non-compliant commercial businesses are being targeted in a renewed push to improve trade waste management, following a joint awareness initiative carried out yesterday b
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has sought one month time to allow the Police to complete their inquiries in the case where Shonal Sharma allegedly i
The Fiji Council Of Social Services strongly supports secular state in the 2013 Constitution which protects all faiths while ensuring social welfare remains inclusive and
The Urata Community Library was officially opened by the Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, as part of Government efforts to strengthen literacy and improve access t
Chair of the Constitution Review Commission, Sevuloni Ratumaiyale Valenitabua, has made it clear that they are not looking to introduce a new Constitution for Fiji.While
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reason God—specifically the Christian God should be recognized in
the Constitution is foundational to Fiji’s identity.This was shared by Semi Tukana the Founder f
The Suva High Court has deferred its ruling on former Deputy Prime Minister Manoa Kamikamica’s application for a stay in proceedings brought against him by FICAC.High C
Farmers in Nadrala have received training from the Ministry of Agriculture to promote crop diversification and climate resilience.
The training was conducted this week by
At 76 years old, Titilia Naimanumanu continues to defy expectations, supporting herself as one of the oldest vendors at the Suva Market while inspiring others with her re
Fiji is currently reporting the highest HIV/AIDS rates in the Pacific, ranking third globally, with cases continuing to rise.This concern was highlighted by Ministry for
Taxi drivers at Howell Road Taxis and Tours in Suva are feeling the strain of rising fuel prices, as increasing costs continue to impact their daily operations and househ
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change says no decision has been made to date regarding the proposed Waste-to-Energy development in Vuda, and the decision can
Mahendra Tappoo and Maya Tappoo have been recognized as Companions of the Order of Fiji, the highest civilian honour, during a special investiture ceremony at State House
A 22-year-old man will appear in the Lautoka Magistrates Court today for the alleged murder of an 18-year-old woman.Police say the incident was reported to the Lautoka Po
Authorities are stepping up efforts to crack down on littering, with 29 new Litter Prevention Officers now trained and deployed in Labasa.
The officers drawn from the Fij
Twenty market vendors including 13 women and 7 men have been awarded certificates after completing a three-day Business Training Programme for Suva Market vendors.
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Police have not identified anyone as a suspect in the death of drug convict Jone Vakarisi.
They say investigators have recorded statements from several people in relation
Municipal elections are set to return to Fiji after more than two decades, giving people across the country a renewed opportunity to choose who represents them at the loc
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is calling for the removal of the Attorney General from the consultation process in the Director’s appointment as it
To strengthen the accuracy of Fiji’s voter list and improve confidence in the electoral system, the Fijian Elections Office and the Ministry of Immigration have formali
Suva High Court Judge Justice Dane Tuiqereqere will rule on the 12th of May on whether Apisai Madigibuli murdered his 25-year-old wife in 2024.It is alleged that he kille
Fijian and British national Charlie Charters’ lawyer, Seforan Fatiak informed the court that they have not applied for a stay application yet.Fatiaki says they are wait
Representatives and health officials from across the Pacific gathered in Nadi today for the launch of the Pacific Healthy Islands Transformation (PHIT) project, officiate
A community in Baulevu is in deep shock and grief after a family of five tragically lost their lives in a devastating house fire early this morning.What began as a quiet
The trailer for “Coyote vs. Acme” has been released, offering a first look at the long-delayed live-action/animation hybrid ahead of its theatrical debut on August 28
A 50 percent top-up in social protection payments has been approved for more than 130,157 social protection recipients as the government moves to cushion the impact of r
Three adults and a 3-year-old child are believed to have died following an early morning fire in Baulevu, Nausori.Eyewitnesses say the fire started around 1 this morning
A total of 139 community-based organisations benefited from the final phase disbursement of grants under the Multi-Ethnic Grant Programme for the 2025–2026 financial ye
A man in his 20s has passed away following a road accident along Lodoni Road in Tailevu.Police say the victim is from Suva, and it is believed his vehicle veered onto the
Defence lawyer for former Telecom Fiji Limited Director Sanjay Kaba, Devanesh Sharma informed the court that they will file a no-case-to-answer application.Kaba pleaded n
Serious concerns continue to be raised on the welfare of elderly people as Nasinu Community Policing Coordinator, Pio Matai, highlighted that some youths are forcing elde
Former Fijian Broadcasting Corporation CEO Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Chief Financial Officer Vimlesh Sagar have pleaded not guilty in relation to the tender and procurement
The Pacific Conference of Churches and the Fiji Council of Churches have written to the Director of Environment to endorse the collective submission objecting to the p
Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight.
The show will focus on the upcoming municipal council
Acting FICAC Commissioner Lavi Rokoika has made a submission to remove the Attorney General as the reporting authority for FICAC and for either the Judicial Services Comm
FICAC has been allowed to amend the date of the alleged offence and replace the word 'tender' with 'Expression of Interest' in the charge against former Director of Telec
The crackdown on the drug trade in Fiji has intensified with multiple drug raids throughout the country with the seizure of drugs and money believed to be proceeds of cri
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has officially launched a dedicated Confidential Disclosure section on its official website to provide members of the public with a safe, and con
International lawyer and arbitrator Ana Tuiketei has described a defining moment in her academic journey after meeting King Charles III and Queen Camilla in London, an e
After 17 years of selling fresh produce at the Suva Market, vendor Sofia Tale is stepping into a new chapter by leading a Women’s Cooperative that will soon operate a r
Fiji’s education system is being reshaped to better respond to climate change, with Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro stressing the urgent need for climate-smart an
Yaqona farmers on the island of Gau have voiced strong support for the establishment of a Yaqona Council, as consultations on the proposed Kava Bill, carried out by the M
Serious concerns have been raised over the alleged misuse of community car parks and gaps in urban planning during the public consultation on the review of the Local Gove
Fiji Outrigger is urging the Department of Environment to reject the proposed Energy-from-Waste Industrial Precinct and private port development in Vuda, saying the long
Farmers are being encouraged to apply for support under the Tropical Cyclone Vaianu Rehabilitation Assistance Programme as only 3 days remain.
The Ministry of Agriculture
Following earlier security breaches at the Republic of Fiji Military Forces facilities in Nabua and Lautoka, the RFMF now advises the public that RFMF installations are "
Fiji Trades Union Congress National Secretary, Felix Anthony says there should be no division along racial lines when discussing national identity in Fiji.While speaking
The Commissioner of Police should have the sole authority to appoint an acting successor during periods of absence or temporary incapacity. This proposal was submitted b
Drivers and people living in the coastal areas along the Coral Coast on Queens Highway, Mamanuca Islands, Kadavu, and Southern Lau are to take precautionary measures
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the entire Fiji Group.The Nadi Weather Office says a weak trough of low pressure with associated cloud, showers, and rain is expe
Police investigators from the Criminal Investigations Department have been assisted by officials from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, with regards to the sourcing
The Fiji Police Force is proposing the strengthening of police independence in the Constitution by ensuring the Commissioner is operationally autonomous and not bound by
Former Manager Treasury for Telecom Fiji Limited, Samuel Brown and Financial Controller, Ashika Nandani agree that $766,327.22 was a legitimate payment made to former Dir
Police are yet to confirm the details of the alleged offence of the Samabula Police Station officers accused of corruption and abuse of office in relation to a case of m
Police have cleared the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge, and traffic has returned to normal following an accident involving two vehicles.
There were no fatalities or serious injurie
Rooster Poultry (Pte) Limited has announced a new three-year partnership with WOWS Kids Fiji, committing $45,000 in cash and in-kind to support children diagnosed with ca
The Communications Fiji Foundation has handed over a cheque of $176,827.51 to the Walk On Walk Strong Kids Fiji this morning following a successful Charity Walk and dona
The Fiji Police Force has proposed a constitutional amendment to allow mandatory drug testing of its officers, arguing it is essential to safeguard public safety and main
Police officers from Samabula Police Station are currently under investigation for alleged corruption and abuse of office. This has been confirmed by police, who say the
IHG Fiji Hotels, owned by the Fiji National Provident Fund, has raised $12,000 for Daulomani Safe Home through a series of fundraising initiatives across its properties l
With the aim of bridging the gap between medicine and law, and a long-term goal of helping patients better understand their rights while supporting medical professionals
More than 3,000 petition signatures and over 200 written submissions have been recorded, as consultations end on the proposed Vuda Waste-to-Energy project.
Public consult
The Fiji Roads Authority continues to face a growing concern over damaged and missing road signage across the network, driven by vandalism, theft and unsafe driving pract
While the effects are already being felt across Fiji, residents in the Lau Group are being urged to carefully manage fuel use and prioritise essential travel as communiti
Hibiscus Festival 2026 is going back to its original home at Albert Park, marking a historic milestone as Fiji’s most iconic community event celebrates its 70th ann
A man has killed eight children, including seven of his own, in a mass shooting in the United States.
Police say the incident happened early Sunday morning in Shreveport,
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Jone Kalouniwai has issued a statement to correct aspects of its initial communication concerning the
The Fiji Trades Union Congress wants unionists to be allowed to contest the general elections, and has also raised concerns about the 2013 Constitution which gives the Re
The investigation into the death of drug convict, Jone Vakarisi has been classified as murder.Police investigators are in the process of gathering information to establis
Tui Labasa Ratu Jone Qomate says those involved in the dealing, trafficking, manufacturing, or importing drugs should have their rights immediately suspended. While s
11 community-based organisations in Tavua have received grants from the Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs, led by Minister Charan Jeath Singh, with a total allocation of $
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is calling for an independent and transparent investigation into the death of Jone Vakarisi while in the custody of the Republic of Fij
Chief Justice Salesi Temo has closed the case where late Jone Vakarisi was found with drugs within the confines of the court in 2023.This comes as Vakarisi died in milita
The Permanent Representative of Fiji to the United Nations in New York and Chair of the Pacific Small Island Developing States, Filipo Tarakinikini says that while debat
The Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro, is urging teachers who have not yet received their salaries to ensure their contracts are correctly submitted to avoid further
A heavy rain alert is now in force for the whole of Fiji.The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure with associated cloud, showers and rain is expected
The Suva Magistrates Court has ordered FICAC to disclose all material in its possession, particularly a complaint relating to Government MP and National Federation Party
More than 60 families at Viwa, Naibalebale, Najia and Yakani Village in the Yasawa Group received food ration packs to help them cope the immediate aftermath of Tropical
Workplaces employing 20 or more workers are required by law to register their operations and establish a health and safety committee every year by March 31st. Mohammed S
The ongoing National Ageing Policy Review consultations continue to highlight powerful, real-life examples of resilience and healthy ageing across Fiji.95-year-old Lesaya
US President Donald Trump says US Marines have intercepted and seized an Iranian-flagged cargo ship attempting to get past the US blockade.The ship was given "fair warnin
Following confirmation by the Commander of the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces, Major General Jone Kalouniwai that investigations have identified the presence of una
Eight children, aged between one and 14 years, have been killed in a shooting in Shreveport, Louisiana in the United States, in what police say is a domestic-related inci
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