Denmark's state-run postal service PostNord has just delivered its last ever letter, bringing an end to its 400-year run. That means Denmark is the first country to decid
The Friendly North is all set to ring in the New Year with a bang as the Labasa Town Council hosts its highly anticipated street party at the Labasa bus station, marking
Kavoro, the hit collaboration between international artist late George 'Fiji' Veikoso and Paradise Rootz, has emerged as one of the most successful Fijian songs of 2025
Olivia Dean’s heartfelt love song “Man I Need” has claimed the top spot on the FM96 Big 96 Countdown with Vodafone, securing its place as the number one song of the
The year gone by tested our resolve, but it also showed the strength of our people, our businesses and our institutions. In his New Year message, Minister for Finance Esr
Ed Sheeran and Arijit Singh’s hit collaboration Sapphire has been crowned the number one song of 2025 on Navtarang, topping the station’s highly anticipated Top 100 C
Get ready to dig a bit deeper into your pockets for fuel in the new year as prices have gone up but the good news is that the price of gas has come down. The Fijian Comp
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has announced new initiatives for 2026, including a strategic review of peacekeeping efforts, including returning peacekeepers to assist po
Thousands of people turned up with their families and friends to welcome 2026 at the FM96 Big Night Out with Vodafone at Albert Park.
The crowd enjoyed the music and d
Get ready to dig a bit deeper into your pockets for fuel in the new year as prices are going up but the good news is that the price of gas is coming down.
The Fijian C
Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika says she cannot make any comments on Fiji Sports Council Executive Chairman, Gilbert Vakalalabure because there is a current inves
There is a need for bold and
decisive leadership to tackle the many challenges Fiji faces as a
nation, and the country cannot go on like this.
In his New
Year’s
The countdown has begun – in just one hour, the FM96 Big Night Out with Vodafone, supported by Legend FM, will kick off, bringing an evening of electrifying entertainm
Maintaining civic pride and disposing of rubbish in designated bins is crucial in sustaining the environment and protecting public recreational spaces.This message was sh
The counsel for drug accused Yu Yang Feng, Minghui Dai and Zhou Lan has objected to the consolidation of their cases with two other drug-related cases.Feng, Dai, and Lan
FICAC has 268 active investigation files, with 104 pending in the Western and Northern Division, and 104 pending cases in the Central and Eastern Division.Acting FICAC Co
As we celebrate the New Year, the Fiji Police Force is calling for support in reporting the illegal sale of liquor, particularly in rural areas, following concerns about
2026 is going to be a defining year for Fiji in making our beloved nation a land of hope to unlock opportunities for all Fijians.This has been highlighted by the leader o
Fijians no longer need to travel abroad to receive complex and specialised medical treatment, as Pacific Specialist Healthcare is now providing a range of services, inclu
The out of court settlement between the Judicial Services Commission and the Office of the Attorney General is back on track as a hearing on the terms will be held in Jan
The Fiji Police Force has dismissed claims that the investigation into the missing Namaka drug exhibits has been closed.Police say the Criminal Investigations Department
The man charged in connection with the alleged murder of a woman following a heated argument in Veisari on the 6th of this month has been remanded in custody.Taione Senik
The dream of becoming a mechanic will never be realised for 14-year-old Uwate Kini Soro, as Police continue investigations into the circumstances surrounding his death in
Get ready for a wet New Year as a flash flood and heavy rain alert is now in force for the Fiji group.The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure with c
Minister for Commerce and Business Development, Esrom Immanuel has welcomed the recent decision by the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission to delay the planned ele
The Camakau Race, a cherished cultural tradition of Fulaga Island in the Lau Group, is making a triumphant return after a 20-year hiatus. Set to take place tomorrow on Ne
Constitution Avenue in Suva, from the junction of Victoria Parade to Gladstone Road, will be temporarily closed from 8 this morning until 1am tomorrow.The closure is to f
As Fiji prepares to ring in the new year, Vou Dance Fiji is gearing up to deliver an unforgettable performance at the FM96 Big Night Out with Vodafone, supported by Legen
The first phase of the investigation into the verification of the Viber messages has been completed by the Fiji Police Force.Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Mesak
Three juveniles, aged 17 and 16, have been charged in relation to the aggravated robbery case in Wailoku.The three are jointly charged with one count of aggravated robber
The Bulatoko
community in northwest Sydney is still in shock following a stabbing
incident that occurred at a home on Illabo Street, claiming the lives
of two people on
Police are requesting the public’s assistance in locating 19-year-old Sera Marawa, who has been reported missing at the Valelevu Police Station.Marawa was last see
What started as a retirement plan has grown into a long-term mission to strengthen Fiji’s micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) for Pravind Anand, the founder of
The second “Avengers: Doomsday” teaser trailer has been released, and this time it focuses on Chris Hemsworth‘s Thor.The new teaser comes a week after Chris Evans
The body found in Tamaivua-i-Wai yesterday afternoon has been identified as a 15 year old student, who had been missing from home since last Wednesday.Police say initial
Tickets for UB40’s highly anticipated live performance in Fiji are selling fast, with organisers confirming that the third release of tickets is now 96 percent sold out
With the festive season in full swing, serious concerns are being raised about the overconsumption of kava, which is contributing to people’s stress.&nbs
With suspicions and concerns rising on whether the Cakaudrove group is trying to hold onto power and control the People’s Alliance Party, Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuk
Passengers travelling between Nausori and Suva have raised serious health and safety concerns after cockroaches were reportedly found infesting a bus. A concerned co
As Fiji welcomes 2026, the Pacific Recycling Foundation (PRF) is reflecting on a year of both progress and challenges for grassroots recycling, locally, regionally and gl
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has welcomed the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission's decision to suspend the electricity tariff increase and allow fo
Laughter and excitement filled the Tanoa Plaza Hotel as the hotel hosted its annual Tanoa Kaachi Day, a special event dedicated to the children of its staff.Tanoa Plaza H
Six people have been left homeless this New Year after a fire at Navutu Village in Lautoka destroyed a four-bedroom house, causing an estimated $200,000 in damage.The Nat
With a day to go until the FM96 Big Night Out with Vodafone, supported by Navtarang and Radio Sargam, on New Year’s Eve at Albert Park, construction of the stage is alm
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission will now suspend the 1st January 2026 electricity tariff increase and allow for a 21-day consultation. Following serious c
Actor Idris Elba has been knighted and becomes Sir Idris in recognition of his charity work with young people.He has launched an anti-knife crime campaign and founde
A man is in police custody for an alleged aggravated robbery at the Millers Wharf in Suva this morning, while the search continues for his accomplices.Police say the susp
The case where 23-year-old Lagani Rabukawaqa and 25-year-old Saimoni Macedru, who allegedly committed a robbery outside Raiwai Top Shop earlier this month have been reman
Donald Trump says there will be "hell to pay" if Hamas does not disarm soon, following a meeting with Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu.
The US president has bee
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the entire Fiji Group as an active trough of low pressure with cloud and rain is gradually approaching Fiji from the west and
18-year-old Lina Katalaini Talei of Natokalau Village in Cicia, Lau, is proving that hard work and discipline can create positive change, even at a young age.Talei is spe
The Fiji Police Force has recorded 256 speeding offences and 14 arrests for drunk driving in the past 48 hours.
Police say the figures are concerning, as speeding and dr
Starlink has fully withdrawn its satellite internet services from Papua New Guinea as the government continues to grapple with unresolved licensing issues.
The National
Members of the public, particularly elderly persons and those with underlying medical conditions, are being reminded to ensure they undergo thorough medical check-ups pri
Three families are now homeless after their homes were destroyed by fire during Boxing Day, and the National Fire Authority is calling on members of the public to be vigi
Russia’s Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov has claimed that a Ukrainian drone attack targeted one of President Vladimir Putin’s residences in the Novgorod region, a clai
The funeral service and burial for the Ministry of Health's late Permanent Secretary, Dr. Jemesa Tudravu, will be held this Friday at 8.30am at the Centenary Methodist Ch
As the chiefly island of Bau prepares for the celebration of New Year’s Eve, all the men of the Yavusa Kubuna in the Village of Bau have visited Yavusa Nabou in the vil
A joint team from the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection and the Fiji Police Force has stepped up efforts to protect children and vulnerable members of soc
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji.
The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure, accompanied by cloud and rain, is approaching F
Longtime Suva Market vendor Bobby Ram says unstable supply, rising prices, and reduced farming activity are making business increasingly difficult for both sellers and co
Following the death of another 6-month-old child in Kavala, Kadavu, the Ministry of Health says they will await the post-mortem results to determine the exact c
45-year-old Jonasa Matakibau who allegedly stabbed a farmer, resulting in his death on Boxing Day in Batinivuriwai Settlement in Wainunu, Bua has been remanded
Get ready to start 2026 with rain, as a Heavy Rain Alert is now in force for the whole of Fiji and is expected to last until Thursday.The Nadi Weather Office says that an
High Court Judge Justice Lee James Burney has highlighted what seems to be a concerning upward trend of children and young people sexually abusing younger children.
The Fiji Medical Association is mourning the passing of Ministry of Health's Permanent Secretary, the late Dr Jemesa Tudravu.
President of the Fiji Medical Association
Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua stresses that all pieces of information collected from the former Police Intelligence Officer must be assessed, analysed and used
A team from the Criminal Investigations Department will extract and verify information disclosed by a former police officer in a social media video, which alleges the inv
The Communications Fiji Limited Foundation has donated $2,500 to support Baka Books’ mission to promote a strong reading culture among children and young people in Fiji
President Jeffrey R. Holland, who served as President of the Quorum of the Twelve Apostles of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, has died at the age of 85 f
Three juveniles and a man in his 20s have been arrested by the Southern Division Taskforce, for their alleged involvement in an aggravated robbery in Wailoku yesterday.A
The Fiji Government is stepping up efforts to tackle marine litter by expanding its trash boom programme, with eight new installations planned across priority waterways b
The Southern Division Police Taskforce is pursuing the suspects involved in an attempted robbery in Wailoku.The taskforce is assisting the Samabula Police in identif
A 45 year old man accused of causing the death of a farmer in Batinivuriwai Settlement in Wainunu, Bua has been charged.The accused has been charged with one count of mur
The National Farmers Union has accused the Fiji Sugar Corporation of delaying the milling of cane at the Rarawai Mill by keeping the mill shut in the weekend.NFU General
A man has been charged with two counts of murder after a woman and her partner were allegedly stabbed to death in north-west Sydney yesterday morning.Police are investiga
Vegetable prices at the Labasa Market have risen sharply, raising concerns among both vendors and consumers.Speaking to fijivillage News, market vendor Rakesh Chand from
Mere from Bua is turning creativity into opportunity at the Garden City Market Day in Raiwai, selling handmade tekiteki flowers, affordable clothing, and shoes, all
For the children growing up on Fiji’s islands, life can be tough, and Christmas often passes without the excitement of gifts many take for granted. Canterbury Bulldogs
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji has confirmed it has launched an investigation into the death of a 58-year-old female passenger aboard the Interlink passenger vesse
Following public concern over a strong waste smell coming from the Carpenters Shipping yard at Edinburgh Drive, opposite the Mobil Service Station in Suva, Suva City Coun
As the festive season continues, Eleta Vakaweka from Wainimakutu Village in Namosi has started selling her produce in Lami Town to prepare for her children’s back-to-sc
Members of the Sikh community commemorated Veer Baal Diwas at the historic Gurudwara Sahib Samabula, honouring the martyrdom of the four sons of the 10th Sikh Guru, Shri
Indonesian rescuers searched for a Spanish soccer coach and his three children yesterday after a tour boat carrying 11 people sank overnight near Padar Island, a popular
The Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Dr Jemesa Tudravu has passed away.
Acting Permanent Secretary Dr Luisa Cikamatana says that follo
A number of recommendations have been made by the Chairperson of the Public Service Commission regarding Permanent Secretary for Fisheries Atelaite Rokosuka, who was foun
Minister for Transport, Ro Filipe Tuisawau has emphasised the need to update Fiji’s regulations and policies to accommodate the growing use of electric vehicles.Ro Fili
The Alberta government in western Canada has ordered a review following the death of a 44-year-old man who allegedly waited nearly eight hours in an Edmonton emergency de
The village committee in Mau has been urged to introduce small projects for youths, as limited manpower is slowing down development.Turaga ni Koro Paula Kauyaca told fiji
Three people have lost their lives yesterday in three separate road accidents.
In the first incident, a 65-year-old woman from Korociriciri Road, Nausori, was sitting by
Meresiana Vosaleci, an 18-year-old from Dreketi, Nalawa in Ra, is setting her sights on a career in corrections after graduating with a Certificate IV in Music from the V
Imani Dia Smith, an ex-child star on Broadway who starred in The Lion King, has died at age 25. Her boyfriend has been charged with murder.Smith sustained stab
A man has died following a tragic road accident at Talenaua, Serua, at around 2.30pm yesterday.Police have confirmed to fijivillage News that both the driver and his pass
FM96 is set to bring the ultimate celebration to Albert Park this New Year’s Eve with the return of its highly anticipated Big Night Out with Vodafone supported by L
Ahead of New Year celebrations, Delhi Police conducted an overnight crackdown, arresting hundreds, seizing illegal weapons, and recovering stolen property to prevent fest
A family of three has been left homeless after their three-bedroom house was destroyed by fire on Boxing Day morning in Carreras, Votualevu, Nadi.The National Fire Author
Fiji’s productivity is being undermined by a deepening labour and skills shortage, leaving businesses struggling to meet workforce demands.Fiji Commerce and Employers F
Former President of the Fiji College of General Practitioners and a General Practitioner with a special interest in NCDs, child health and natural medicine, Doc
Three men are currently in police custody in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man at Batinivuriwai Settlement in Wainunu, Bua, early yesterday morning.
Police say
Three men are currently in police custody in connection with the fatal stabbing of a man at Batinivuriwai Settlement in Wainunu, Bua, early yesterday morning.
Police
A woman and a teenager are recovering after spending three hours in the cold waters off Port Phillip in Australia after being swept into the bay while paddleboarding on C
Ensuring ethical conduct is at the heart of the Fijian government’s plans to introduce body cameras for Land Transport Authority officers.Minister for Transport, Ro Fil
Deepti Darshani Devi has graduated with a Doctor of Philosophy from the Fiji National University for her thesis titled Analysis of Kavalactone Content of Roots and Rhizom
A tragic incident aboard the Interlink's MV Ohana ferry at the Suva Wharf on Monday has prompted serious concerns regarding passenger safety and emergency preparedness in
Neither the People’s Alliance Party’s Management Committee nor the Party’s Executive Committee has issued any directive or request to the government regarding the i
Minister for Finance and Commerce, Esrom Immanuel now says he has requested that the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission undertake further stakeholder consultation
After a judge dismissed a copyright lawsuit filed against the singer earlier this year, Mariah Carey was recently awarded over US$92,000, which is over FJ$200,000, to
It was a memorable moment for Emori Turagabeci, who travelled from Sydney, Australia to reunite with his family at Suvavou Village after many years away from home.He is c
Although reliable sources have confirmed to fijivillage News that former Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission CEO, Joel Abraham was appointed as the new FCCC Chairp
Israel has become the first country to formally recognise the self-declared Republic of Somaliland as an independent and sovereign state, a decision that could reshape re
The villagers of Mau in Namosi are now working together to stop drugs from entering their community.Turaga ni Koro, Paula Kauyaca says marijuana has already made its way
Hundreds of villagers from Soso and Lasakau on the chiefly island of Bau have gathered to honour the traditional carabulubulu, a ceremony held to appreciate the hard work
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