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Malimali and Fotofili sacked
Another twist in the aftermath of the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara M
12 hours ago
Ben Salacakau and Glenis Yee to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan
Former President of the Fiji Principals Association and representative of Catholic Education, Ben Sa
15 hours 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
13 hours ago

UniFiji and Dialogue Fiji support single national constituency
Dialogue Fiji and the University of Fiji have shown their support towards the single national consti
14 hours ago
Brent Hill resigns as Tourism Fiji CEO
Tourism Fiji CEO Brent Hill will be stepping down from his role, and returning permanently to Austra
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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 the
18 hours ago

Cardiothoracic surgeon raises heart health awareness
Award-winning cardiothoracic surgeon, Dr Sanjeev Khulbey of Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospi
16 hours 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 w
14 hours ago
Women remain underrepresented despite international commitments - PS Defence
Women remain underrepresented despite international announcements and commitments. This has been
18 hours 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 Nat
18 hours 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, Ra
1 day 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 offere
2 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 V
2 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. Pol
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02/06/2025
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
15 hours 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
18 hours 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
19 hours 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
19 hours 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
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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
1 day 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
2 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
2 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
2 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.
2 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
2 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
2 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
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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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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,
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 days ago

30/05/2025
Police investigate officer's alleged misconduct after viral family dispute video
In response to a video circulating on social media regarding a family dispute involving a police officer, the Divisional Police Commander East and the Internal Affairs Un
3 days ago
No political strings attached to China’s assistance in Fiji and the Pacific - China's President
There is no political strings attached to China’s assistance, no imposing one’s will onto others, and no empty promises and China has called on all countries to u
4 days ago
Fuel and gas prices to drop from Sunday
Good news as people will be able to save a little more money as fuel and gas prices will drop from Sunday. The price of motor spirit will drop by 10 cents to $2.58 per
4 days ago

GCC funds $243,000 upgrade of RSMS ground
GCC funds $24A great opportunity lies ahead for the students of Ratu Sukuna Memorial School, as they witnessed the groundbreaking ceremony for the development and recreat
4 days ago
RFMF Commander writes to Tikoduadua regarding COI report
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua is expected to meet with Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka next week regarding a letter received by Tikoduadua from
4 days ago
Findings of COI report made it evident to me that Leung’s position in my Cabinet is now untenable - Rabuka
Attorney General, Graham Leung has been dismissed by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka earlier today. Leung has confirmed this to fijivillage News. He is on an offici
4 days ago

Trump tariffs can stay in place for now, appeals court rules
US President Donald Trump can keep collecting import taxes, an appeals court has ruled, a day after a trade ruling found the sweeping global tariffs to be illegal. A f
4 days ago
Selfless duty in the service of others is vital – Prof. Shameem
Selfless duty in the service of others is one of the most important attributes we can learn from the great man Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna. This was shared by the University
4 days ago
Rabuka reflects on Ratu Sukuna's legacy and calls for stronger leadership development
As we celebrate the legacy of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says we should not wait for leaders to emerge on their own, therefore, we must make a d
4 days ago

AG Graham Leung dismissed by the PM
Attorney General, Graham Leung has been dismissed by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka earlier today. Leung has confirmed this to fijivillage News. When questioned on
4 days ago
Ratu Sukuna’s vision for unity, fairness and progress remains relevant today - Chaudhry
The Fiji Labour Party says Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna’s unwavering commitment to fairness, progress, and the welfare of all Fijians resonates deeply with the core tenets of t
4 days ago
Ratu Sukuna's dream for a united Fiji still inspires leaders today
Today, we honour the legacy of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, a statesman whose wisdom shaped the foundation of Fiji’s governance and land security. The Leader of the Opposit
4 days ago

Vehicle catches fire along Fletcher Road
A vehicle parked along Fletcher Road in front of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School was on fire last night. While responding to fijivillage News, Police say the vehicl
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29/05/2025
Malimali suspended pending investigation by Police regarding allegations against her in COI report - PM
Barbara Malimali has been suspended with immediate effect as Commissioner of FICAC pending investigation by the Fiji Police Force of allegations against her raised in the
4 days ago
Beware of new scammers talking about Bitcoin ATMs in Fiji
Beware of scammers as a new text message is being circulated to many people regarding a HR Manager from Seek talking about installing Bitcoin ATMs in Suva and Lautoka and
5 days ago
Teacher calls for policy against parents’ negligence towards children when sending them to school
A school teacher in Nausori is calling on the Ministry of Education and the Fiji Law Reform Commission to put in place a policy or legislation that deals with parents’
5 days ago

Curriculum does not meet job market - Namataku District School Head
The Head of School at Namataku District School in Navosa Tomasi Toganivalu is calling for a review of the education curriculum so that it meets the job market of today.
5 days ago
Andre Viljoen to step down as Fiji Airways MD and CEO effective October 2025
Fiji Airways Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer, Andre Viljoen will be stepping down from his role effective October 2025. An extensive search will be condu
5 days ago
Scientific and technological innovation alone will not solve the climate crisis - German Ambassador
Scientific and technological innovation alone will not solve the climate crisis. German Ambassador to Fiji, Andreas Porthmann highlighted this at the opening of the Cl
5 days ago

UniFiji signs MoU with Sri Sathya Sai Global Council Fiji to enhance medical education
To enhance medical education and strengthen community health initiatives across Fiji and the Pacific, the University of Fiji signed a Memorandum of Understanding with Sri
5 days ago
Tukavesi benefits from Starlink internet and financial literacy training
Civil servants, students, small business owners, and villagers near the Tukavesi Government Station in Cakaudrove Province have benefited from the launch of Starlink sate
5 days ago
GCC Chair calls for unity and youth leadership at Ratu Sukuna Day celebration at RSMS
As we commemorate the legacy of Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, it is important to remember that he believed in empowering Fiji through education, promoting culture and traditions,
GCC
5 days ago

First trip to Fiji and it is to bury the love of my life - Valette
It had been the best four years of my life and I never dreamt that my first trip to Fiji was to come and bury the love of my life. These were the sentiments shared by
5 days ago
Navosa Central still without Commercial Studies teacher due to rural posting reluctance - Acting Head of School
Students from Navosa Central College are without a Commercial Studies teacher since the beginning of Term 1 and concerns are being raised on the quality and willingness o
5 days ago
O'Connor withdraws bail variation application
Former FijiFirst party member and Assistant Minister for Health, Alex O'Connor who allegedly distributed campaign materials at two health centres and a nursing station ha
5 days ago

Elon Musk criticises Donald Trump's tax bill for expanding US federal deficit
US President Donald Trump says some parts of a controversial tax bill may be up for negotiation after it was criticised by Elon Musk for increasing government debt by up
5 days ago
All four escapees have been caught
All four escapees have been caught after a joint operation between the Fiji Corrections Service and the Fiji Police Force which began from 9pm last night to 8.10am this m
5 days ago
4 prisoners on the run after escaping from Suva Corrections Centre
Saula Luveitasau, Daniel Koroivuki, Selema Nasilivata, and Emosi Rokovesi are currently on the run after escaping from the Suva Corrections Centre last night. The Fiji
5 days ago

28/05/2025
Watch Osea Kolinisau on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Fiji Airways National Men's 7s Coach, Osea Kolinisau appears on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan  The show  focuses on our team's performance, th
5 days ago
Cocoa farming a missed economic opportunity - Osea Vutikalulu
68-year-old Osea Vutikalulu says cocoa farming is a business that has rarely been practiced in Fiji in recent years, and it is a source of income that needs to be revived
6 days ago
Some students coming to school without food – Basden Principal
Some students of Basden College in Newtown, Nasinu are coming to school without food as most of the families are living on or below the poverty line and the Principal say
6 days ago

Ruling to transfer Sayed-Khaiyum and Saneem’s abuse of office case to the High Court next Friday
The ruling after the Application Hearing by the State to move the abuse of office case of former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections M
6 days ago
FWRM calls for comprehensive sexuality education in schools
Another call is being made to include mandatory comprehensive sexuality education in schools as it is essential for equipping young people with factual, age-appropriate i
6 days ago
ECE teacher pleads to Ministry and Govt. for quarters
An Early Childhood Education teacher is pleading to the Ministry of Education to think of them and provide them with staff quarters where they are being posted because it
6 days ago

Abuse of Office : Defence for Bainimarama and Qiliho object to transfer to high court
Defence lawyer Devanesh Sharma has objected for his clients Voreqe Bainimarama and Sitiveni Qiliho’s abuse of office case to be transferred to the High Court while Pros
6 days ago
Ratu Sukuna was a statesman, a scholar, a soldier, and a true servant of the people – Ratu Wiliame
Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna was a statesman, a scholar, a soldier, and a true servant of the people. Those was the words of Tui Macuata and former President Ratu Wiliame Kato
6 days ago
Raisuqe's body to arrive in Fiji today
The sporting community, alongside the Ministry of Youth and Sports, is mourning the return of the body of a great athlete and Olympian from France, Josaia Raisuqe. Mi
6 days ago

Farmers are not only food producers but the backbone of national economic empowerment - Rabuka
More than a hundred farmers in Fiji have gathered to attend the Fiji Farmers Economic Summit 2025, aiming to raise their voices about the challenges they face in running
6 days ago
Students call to end no repeat policy
Students are raising concerns about the no repeat policy in schools where they have highlighted that this policy is becoming a major concern and challenge for them. Wh
6 days ago
Hundreds of farmers to gather at Fiji Farmers Economic Summit 2025
Hundreds of farmers from across the country will gather today at the FMF Gymnasium to take part in the Fiji Farmers Economic Summit 2025. Fiji Crop and Livestock Counc
6 days ago

Lekutu Govt Station in Bua and nearby communities can access internet through the installation of Starlink satellite
Great news for civil servants at Lekutu Government Station in Bua and nearby communities as they now have better internet access after connecting to Starlink satellite in
6 days ago
FNU students receive clothing support through new Value City partnership
Good news as over a hundred students from the Fiji National University received assistance from Value City in the form of clothes and shoes, helping them face their acade
6 days ago

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