NEWS
Alarming statistics show 1,583 new HIV cases recorded, out of which 90% are iTaukei
Recent statistics have revealed a concerning rise in HIV cases in Fiji, with 1,583 new diagnoses rec
4 hours ago
Urgent call to increase free education grant, allow targeted fees, and allow fundraising activities
An urgent call is being made to the government to seriously look at increasing the free education gr
8 hours ago
Minister seeks forgiveness from mataqali Nabukebuke over past wrongs
Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources, Filimoni Vosarogo presented a matanigasau as a symbol of a
8 hours ago

CID Team set up to look into COI report - COMPOL
There has been further developments today as the Commissioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu confirms a
9 hours ago
Alleged burglary at FICAC warehouse, electronic device and chainsaw stolen
An investigation is underway into an alleged burglary at the FICAC warehouse in Raiwai on Tuesday ni
8 hours ago
I have been communicating directly with the Commander on his concerns – PM
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka met with the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Majo
COI
12 hours ago

PSH Foundation fulfills first promise
Ritesh Narayan of Nawaka, Nadi could not hold back his emotions and immediately hugged and touched t
11 hours ago
Watch Ben Salacakau and Glenis Yee on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Former President of the Fiji Principals Association and representative of Catholic Education, Ben Sa
2 days ago
Acting AG will stay but PM will still wait for the outcome of the Commission of Inquiry report
Siromi Turaga has been appointed as Acting Attorney General for now but the Prime Minister will stil
COI
12 hours ago

People can expect continued stability and growth – Prof. Prasad
People can expect a continuity of current financial policies in the 2025-2026 National Budget as Dep
13 hours ago
PM meets Deputy PMs, refers parts of COI report for investigation by FICAC and Police
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka met with the Deputy Prime Ministers, Manoa Kamikamica, Professor Bim
12 hours ago
Army Commander meets with the PM at Government Buildings
The Commander of the Republic of Military Forces, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai met with Prime Mi
14 hours ago

Deputy PMs meet with Prime Minister this morning
Deputy Prime Ministers, Manoa Kamikamica, Professor Biman Prasad and Viliame Gavoka met with Prime M
15 hours ago
Siromi Turaga is Acting Attorney General
Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga has been appointed as Acting Attorney General. Prime Minister
1 day ago

05/06/2025
Nand, Naisevunivai and Vulawalu plead not guilty to Afroz Khan's murder
Edward Nand, Viliame Vulawalu, Semi Naisevunivai have pleaded not guilty to the murder of Afroz Khan between November 27th and December 12th last year. The State couns
13 hours ago
Women’s Mushroom Association urges Govt for National Budget support to reduce importation of mushrooms
The President of the Fiji Women’s Mushroom Association and a successful dairy and mushroom farmer from Naitasiri, Seruwaia Kabukabu, is urging the government to offer f
13 hours ago
5,280 Fijians currently working under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme in Australia
There are currently 5,280 Fijians working under the Pacific Australia Labour Mobility Scheme in Australia, according to records taken in February 2025, making Fiji the se
14 hours ago

Lautoka farmer calls for allocation of borehole funding in the 2025-2026 National Budget
A Lautoka farmer is requesting the government to allocate specific funding for the construction of boreholes in the Viseisei area as part of the upcoming 2025–2026 Nati
14 hours ago
Heavy rain alert remains in force for the Fiji group
Expect heavy rain and flash flooding as a heavy rain alert remains in force for the Fiji Group. The Nadi Weather Office says that a trough of low pressure, accompanied
15 hours ago
We are working to have counsellors in school ASAP - Radrodro
After issues raised from the consultation on the review of the Education Act 1966 on the need for schools to have qualified counsellors, the Ministry is addressing this i
17 hours ago

04/06/2025
Professional Development needed for parents on learning disabilities – Proposed Kingdom Party Representative
Parents should receive professional development along with teachers to better understand learning disabilities. Proposed Kingdom Fiji Party General Secretary, Paul Mor
1 day ago
Fiji Ports has the right to remove Lomaiviti Princess 2 from Suva Ports
The removal of the Lomaiviti Princess 2 from Suva Port is within the rights of Fiji Ports. This has been confirmed by Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji CEO, Joweli Caw
1 day ago
BSP Life announces $43.8 million bonus for policyholders
There is good news for life insurance policyholders as BSP Life has announced $43.8 million in bonuses to eligible policyholders for the 2024 financial year. BSP Life
1 day ago

Education Ministry hopes new budget will assist in retaining teachers and continue education assistance
The Ministry for Education is looking forward to a positive budget for the retention of teachers and to continue the social assistance to students to allow them to attend
1 day ago
Action against other Ministers only if investigations find culpability in their actions discovered in COI
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says he will only take action against other cabinet ministers if the result of any subsequent investigations find culpability in their act
1 day ago
iPhone users being targeted in new scam - Anti–Scam Taskforce
The Anti–Scam Taskforce is urgently warning members of the public, particularly iPhone users, to remain vigilant against a new and deceitful scam being circulated throu
1 day ago

Bus Operators support e-ticketing system
The Fiji Bus Operators Association states that they strongly support the continuation of the e-ticketing system as it promotes fairness, accountability, and sustainabilit
1 day ago
Powdered milk prices anticipated to increase to above $6 - FCCC
Get ready to pay more for powdered milk due to the significant increase in cost of sourcing it from New Zealand The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is warni
1 day ago
Students and communities to line Kings Highway for Environment Day on Saturday
Many people, including students from 13 schools, will gather along the Kings Highway from the Koronivia Roundabout to the Rewa Bridge this Saturday for the Pacific Recyc
PRF
2 days ago

Man in his 30s dies in tragic Rewa Street accident
Another life has been lost on our roads following an accident along Rewa Street. Police say the victim, a man in his 30s, was a passenger in a vehicle driven by a man
2 days ago
37 senior NFA officers graduate in Urban Search and Rescue
37 senior National Fire Authority officers have graduated as part of the second cohort who completed intensive training in Urban Search and Rescue Level 1 and Swift Water
NFA
2 days ago
When addressing the cost of living, both taxation and income must be considered – Prof. Prasad
As we get ready for the 2025/2026 National Budget announcement at the end of this month, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Prasad says when addres
2 days ago

18-year-old charged with aggravated burglary in Raiwasa, two others charged in Grantham Road robbery
An 18-year-old man has been charged for allegedly breaking into a home on Namena Road in Raiwasa. Police say quick action and thorough investigations by officers in th
2 days ago
Heavy Rain Alert now in force for Fiji
A Heavy Rain Alert is now in force for the whole of Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure associated with cloud and rain is approaching Fiji from
2 days ago
Dalo exporter calls on Govt for support in National Budget
A dalo exporter from Viria, Naitasiri, Timoci Sigisiga Tarai, is calling on the government to provide support to farmers and not to regulate the export price of dalo.
2 days ago

Calls made to increase Free Education Grant and allow faith-based schools to charge admission fees
Calls are being made to allow schools run by faith-based organisations to charge admission and enrolment fees to help maintain the schools, and for the Government to incr
2 days ago
4 meningococcal cases doesn’t meet criteria for an outbreak – Ministry
Following 4 confirmed cases of meningococcal disease and the death of a child between April 21st and May 5th in the Central Division, no other cases have been confirmed a
2 days ago
Vosarogo confirms meeting with Namosi Village on delayed Namosi Joint Venture Special Prospecting License
With the overdue renewal of the Namosi Joint Venture Special Prospecting License, the government will meet with the Namosi Village tomorrow to continue their discussion.
2 days ago

03/06/2025
Sayed-Khaiyum and Sagar's PTC to continue on July 3rd
Fijian Broadcasting Corporation’s former CEO, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and the company’s Chief Financial Officer, Vimlesh Sagar's pre-trial conference will continue on the
2 days ago
Former employee applies for leave to appeal but TFL says proceedings would have continued if trial dates were not vacated
A former employee of Telecom Fiji PTE Limited, Patrick Victor Adrian has applied for leave to appeal while the legal counsel for TFL stresses that the proceedings would h
2 days ago
People in Rakiraki hoping for VAT reduction and better sugar price to ease cost of living
People in Rakiraki are hoping for the VAT rate to decrease from 15 percent as it will result in the price of groceries to go down and help the farmers. This has been h
2 days ago

We are all backing the PM in his bid for re-election - Kamikamica
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica says some discussions are being made around the Commission of Inquiry related to rebuilding systems and inf
2 days ago
Lynda Tabuya will not be the next AG – Rabuka
Following the dismissal of Graham Leung as Attorney General, Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that Lynda Tabuya will not be the next Attorney General. Rabuka c
2 days ago
Navosa district calls on Education Ministry for special schools in Navosa
The Head of School at Natutale Primary School in Navosa, Patemo Tubua, is calling on the Ministry of Education to set up a special school in the Navosa district because i
3 days ago

Calls made for qualified full-time counselors in schools as students miss classes due to teacher shortage
We need to provide quality to our students and only then they will give quality but if we give them rubbish, they will also produce rubbish. This has been highlighted
3 days ago
Fiji Crop & Livestock Council calls for easier access to funding for non-sugar farmers
Accessing funds for land preparation is a challenge for farmers, and I hope the government will look into this because the farmers are sitting on a gold mine. This was
3 days ago
16-year-old charged with 6 counts of rape of his 9-year-old nephew, 14-year-old charged with two counts of rape of his 12-year-old sister
A 16-year-old boy has been charged with six counts of rape of his 9-year-old nephew while a 14-year-old boy was charged with two counts of rape of his 12-year-old sister.
3 days ago

Nabouwalu passenger terminal to open soon
Good news for the people of Vanua Levu as the Nabouwalu passenger terminal will be opened soon. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says over the weekend, the Ministry of L
3 days ago
Colorado fire attack suspect plotted 'for a year' - FBI
A man arrested over a "suspected act of terrorism" in Boulder, Colorado on Sunday is expected to appear in court later today. Officials say eight people were injured a
3 days ago
Review TVET as schools are creating workers not creators – FNU lecturer
Our schools are designed to teach people to work for somebody else such as an organisation, an enterprise or the governmental and a call is being made to re-look at TVET
3 days ago

02/06/2025
Malimali and Fotofili sacked
Another twist in the aftermath of the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner today as Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka
3 days ago
Brent Hill resigns as Tourism Fiji CEO
Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill will be stepping down from his role, and returning permanently to Australia with his growing family. Hill will complete his time with Touri
3 days ago
Magistrate to decide on Monday on High Court transfer for Bainimarama and Qiliho’s case
The ruling on whether the case involving former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho will be transferred to the High Court, wi
3 days ago

Man drowns after being swept by strong currents at Western resort
A Fijian man has lost his life while swimming at a popular resort in the Western Division over the weekend. Police say the man was swimming with another relative when
3 days ago
UniFiji and Dialogue Fiji support single national constituency
Dialogue Fiji and the University of Fiji have shown their support towards the single national constituency by giving their joint submission during the Electoral Law Refor
3 days ago
Ministry of Environment leads clean up along Nukubuco sandbank and Suva coastline
In an effort to keep the environment clean, the Ministry of Environment took to the Nukubuco sandbank and the Suva coastline in the early hours of this morning to carry o
3 days ago

Cardiothoracic surgeon raises heart health awareness
Award-winning cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr Sanjeev Khulbey of Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals) delivered a very impressive paper on the first day of the inaugu
3 days ago
Women remain underrepresented despite international commitments - PS Defence
Women remain underrepresented despite international announcements and commitments. This has been highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for Defence Mason Smith while l
4 days ago
Roko Tui Bau calls on Vanua leaders to take strong stand on drugs and social issues
Turaga na Roko Tui Bau, Ratu Timoci Tavanavanua says Vanua leaders must be forceful and vocal in their leadership with relation to solving the issues such as drugs, domes
4 days ago

Subsashni Lal leaves university job to pursue farming in Ba
In her desire to have a stable future, Subsashni Lal has left her job as a librarian at the Fiji National University at Derrick Campus and has pursed farming vegetables a
4 days ago
Subsashni Lal leaves university job to pursue farming in Ba
In her desire to have a stable future, Subsashni Lal has left her job as a librarian at the Fiji National University at Derrick Campus and has pursed farming vegetables a
4 days ago
Kawakawa and Donu ban from 1st June to 30th September
The Ministry of Fisheries is calling on all fishers, vendors, and exporters to follow the seasonal ban on catching, keeping, moving, and selling Grouper (Kawakawa) and Co
4 days ago

US demands Australia lifts defence spending by $40b a year 'as soon as possible'
The United States has demanded Australia lift its defence spending to almost $100 billion a year "as soon as possible", saying Australia must do more to support the US in
4 days ago
New sports equipment to benefit more than 210 student at Dreketi Primary School
Borrowing sporting equipment from bigger institutions will be a thing of the past for Dreketi Primary School students after the Australian High Commissioner Peter Roberts
4 days ago

01/06/2025
Two die following two separate road accidents
Two men lost their lives in two separate road fatalities this morning. Police say the first incident was an alleged hit and run case that was reported at the Ba Police
4 days ago
PM poorly advised regarding FICAC matter - Law Society
The Fiji Law Society says it appears that both Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and the President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu have been poorly advised on their powers in deal
4 days ago
Indigenous knowledge on change in weather is still relevant today
Traditional indigenous knowledge on change in weather patterns are still relevant today, and people can use this knowledge to predict what weather to expect. This was
4 days ago

Setting up CCTV monitor movements and assist Police if anything should happen to your business – ACP Sateki
Participants attending the Fijian Indigenous Business Council (FIBC) Symposium were reminded that everyone shares responsibility for keeping their business secure and set
4 days ago
Rabuka has asked Puleiwai to be ready to exercise her choice if and when Govt decides to give her the options
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has clarified to fijivillage News that the government has not offered dismissed FICAC Deputy Commissioner, Francis Puleiwai any options as
4 days ago
Vosarogo and Usamate clash over Usamate's claims regarding Acting FICAC Commissioner appointment
A war of words has broken out between Opposition MP, Jone Usamate and Minister for Lands, Filimoni Vosarogo after Usamate alleged the Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Roko
4 days ago

Driver passes away following horrific accident at Nananu
The driver of the vehicle that was involved in a horrific accident in Nananu has passed away. Police confirmed this to fijivillage News as they await further details o
4 days ago
Elderly receive beauty makeup from Beauty Fixation Salon
Residents of Golden Age Home in Suva were full of smiles as they received beauty treatments from a team from the Beauty Fixation Salon. While extending their appreciat
5 days ago
Macuata rice farmers boost production with new harvester
Rice farmers in Nadogo, Macuata, will now be able to reduce labour demands, improve grain quality, and expand market reach after receiving a cutting-edge rice harvester.
5 days ago

Sustainable farming takes root in Vatukuca village through women-led initiative
The Assistant Minister for Agriculture and Waterways, Tomasi Tunabuna, is encouraging the women of Vatukuca Village in Vaturova, Cakaudrove, to stay prepared and strong a
5 days ago
Govt pledges support for lupus
Great news for people living with lupus as the Government of the day has pledged its support to fund the training of healthcare professionals, particularly nurses, specia
5 days ago
Police seek assistance in locating 17-year-old Acharya missing since Friday
Police are seeking assistance in locating 17-year-old Vishwesh Krisha Acharya, who went missing from his home in Kaunitoni Street, Vatuwaqa, Friday night. Police say A
5 days ago

31/05/2025
Year 8 teacher raises alarm over non-readers and exam pressure
A Year 8 teacher has expressed deep concerns about students not being able to read and asks why this is happening now as she started teaching in Fiji in 1997, and never h
5 days ago
Why Malimali is suspended and not terminated, will JSC be held accountable and how can PM say Fotofili will return to judicial role - Kumar
Opposition MP, Premila Kumar says the Prime Minister’s announcement to suspend Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner stops short of confirming whether her appointment
5 days ago
Fiji FA was forced to allow Musa to contest due to court order – CEO
No person convicted of a serious criminal offence should be entrusted with a senior leadership role in national football. This has been highlighted by Fiji Football As
5 days ago

I hope other members of the Cabinet, those in the judiciary and legal fraternity will be dealt with in a similar manner - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry welcomes Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka’s move to implement the recommendations of the Commission of Inquiry report on the
5 days ago
Musa not VP West despite election win – Fiji FA CEO
The Fiji Football Association has confirmed that despite winning the election during the 87th Fiji FA Ordinary Congress, convicted drug dealer Aiyaz Mohammed Musa Umarji,
6 days ago
Taylor Swift buys back her master recordings
Taylor Swift has bought back the rights to her first six albums, ending a long-running battle over the ownership of her music. On her official website Swift says all o
6 days ago

Naivilaca Village Women’s Group receive kitchen set for income generating project
The Naivilaca Village Women’s Group in Rewa received a set of kitchen items from the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran, that will provide
6 days ago
India says over 1,000 nationals deported by US since January
More than a thousand Indians have returned or deported from the United States since January. India's Foreign Ministry Spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal said that around 62
6 days ago
Claims of underqualified medical lecturers by Maharaj rejected by UniFiji
University of Fiji Vice Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem has assured Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj that all medical science staff lecturing in the degree programmes ha
6 days ago

Cost of tobacco-related illness is more than the revenue generated by cigarette taxes - Dr Lalabalavu
The Health Ministry is looking to increase taxes on tobacco as the cost of tobacco-related illness on the economy is about 4.3 times more than the revenue generated by ci
6 days ago

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