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Hold the coalition govt to their promises - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry has advised civil servants that they must hold the coali
9 hours ago
Fijians living in Tovata, Makoi, Cunningham and Tacirua areas are advised to store water
Fijians living in Tovata, Makoi, Kalabu, Caubati village, Tacirua East, Cunningham, Tacirua East, pa
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Bus colliding with EFL power pole reason for power outage for Valelevu, Nadera, and Kinoya yesterday afternoon
The recent power outage for residents in Valelevu, Nadera and Kinoya yesterday was caused by a bus t
EFL
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Remittance inflows is one of our highest foreign exchange earners - Rabuka
Remittance inflows from our sportsmen and women contracted abroad is one of our highest foreign exch
9 hours ago
53 year old Barotu man is latest road fatality victim
A 53-year-old man from Barotu in Rakiraki is alleged to be the country’s latest road fatality vict
7 hours ago
Careers workshop provides the right platform for teachers to equip correct information and guidance to students- Lal
The careers workshop provides the right platform for careers teachers to equip them with correct inf
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Adi Filomena Katonivere calls on all women to champion inclusivity and drive positive change
First Lady Adi Filomena Katonivere calls on all women to champion inclusivity and drive for positive
9 hours ago
Mississippi tornado wreaks havoc, killing 23
Search and rescue efforts are under way after one of the deadliest tornadoes to have ever hit the US
12 hours ago
Sowane says challenges are an ongoing constant in business
Challenges are an ongoing constant in business and we must eradicate any stigma through collective s
1 day ago

Urban and Regional Planning program will help in having more local urban planners and designers in Fiji - Ali
Nishaat Sadiyah Ali, who graduated with a Bachelor in Urban and Regional Planning (Honours) (First C
1 day ago
Highlanders make Drua pay dearly for their mistakes beating them 57-24
The Highlanders made the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua pay dearly for their mistakes beating them 57-24
1 day ago
Koronivia and Lokia residents raise concerns about water disruptions for the past week
Residents of Koronivia Road Nausori have raised concerns as they face water disruption for the past
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Media should not be seen as an enemy or a nuisance – Narayan
The most important thing from my perspective is a strategic partnership - a partnership where the me
2 days ago
Politicians and public officials should refrain from taking action that undermines the independence of the media – CCF
Citizens Constitutional Forum Legal Officer Milika Ligabalavu says politicians and public officials
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25/03/2023
Joshco Wakaniyasi has touched many hearts and inspired others through his work
Leadership Fiji acknowledges with respect and admiration the many hearts that Joshco Wakaniyasi has touched and inspired through his work and dedication to the special ne
1 day ago
Deputy PM assures people of Rotuma govt’s commitment to improving critical infrastructure
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka gave his reassurance to the people of Rotuma of the Coalition Government’s commitm
1 day ago
Fiji can not leave behind half of the population - Tabuya
Fiji can not leave behind half of the population and it needs a diverse and inclusive society. The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya,
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24/03/2023
I'm among the women who have been trolled on social media - Qereqeretabua
The Deputy Speaker and Assistant Minister for Housing, Lenora Qereqeretabua says she is among other women who get trolled on social media. Qereqeretabua shared her exp
2 days ago
People must assist the less fortunate encourage actions of generosity and charity- Khan
During Ramadhan people must assist the less fortunate and encourage actions of generosity and charity as the course of fasting teaches the pain and struggles of people wh
2 days ago
ANZ offices and branches across the Pacific to turn off their lights at 8.30pm tomorrow as part of Earth Hour
ANZ offices and branches across the Pacific will turn off their lights at 8.30pm tomorrow as part of Earth Hour, a global grassroots movement in support of the environmen
2 days ago

The nation looks to you to look after those that come in here for corrections - Rabuka
Stand proud, stand tall, you have gone through the mill, you have done your training, you should be proud that you now wear that uniform and the nation looks to you to lo
2 days ago
Lami High School faces water disruptions due to low water pressure
Some teachers of Lami High School say they and about 300 students are facing water disruptions due to low pressure however, the school says they do get proper water suppl
2 days ago
Ratu Kadavulevu School signs 3-year agreement with CK’s Suva Bargain
The RKS Sports Committee, Parents Association and the Principal of Ratu Kadavulevu School today signed a 3-year agreement with CK’s Suva Bargain as their official spons
2 days ago

Sainiana Rokovucago is new FRIEND Fiji CEO
The Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development or FRIEND has appointed Sainiana Rokovucago as its new Chief Executive Officer. Rokovucago comes with b
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The best way to improve is to be open to criticism – Acting COMPOL
Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew stresses that the best way to improve on the organisation’s weaknesses is to be open to criticism. As the 2-day Fiji Pol
2 days ago
CWM Hospital bed space a major concern at times
Concerned Fijians have raised the issue of the shortage of beds at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital as some have said they have resorted to lying on benches and chairs
2 days ago

Our vision and aim is to detect more children with congenital heart disease – Dr Krupali Tappoo
Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital has received a $250,000 medical transporter from the Government of Japan to help boost their screening efforts to he
2 days ago
World Athletics bans transgender women from competing in elite female competition if they went through male puberty
World Athletics has banned transgender women from competing in elite female competitions if they have gone through male puberty, according to the sport's governing body.
2 days ago
Bilateral relations are dependent on the economic activity and interaction between the two countries – PS for Trade
The strength of any bilateral relations is dependent on the economic activity and interaction between the two countries, and our focus should be to grow and nurture this.
3 days ago

Invest in your children and use education as a way out of poverty- Tabuya
Invest in your children and use education as a way out of poverty. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Lynda Tabuya w
3 days ago
7 new cases of COVID recorded
The country has recorded 7 new COVID-19 cases since last Thursday Of the 7 new cases recorded, 2 are from the Central Division; 5 cases in the Western Division; with n
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23/03/2023
TVET programmes are not given much emphasis - Radrodro
Not much in-depth emphasis has been directed to Technical and Vocational Education and Training programmes that paves the way forward for Fiji school dropouts. The Min
3 days ago
fijivillage is running stories based on comments made by various Police officers contrary to what I have been told - Sayed-Khaiyum
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is claiming that fijivillage.com is running stories on him being questioned based on comments made by various Police officers
3 days ago
Fijian Media Association calls on govt to completely repeal the draconian Media Act
The Fijian Media Association in very strong terms is calling on the coalition government to completely repeal the Fiji Media Industry Development Act and have fresh consu
3 days ago

Govt is committed to reviewing the Media Act to remove certain controversial provisions – Solicitor General
Solicitor General, Ropate Green says the coalition government is committed to reviewing the Media Industry Development Act to remove certain controversial provisions in r
3 days ago
PM Rabuka reaffirms Fiji’s support for the One-China Policy
Prime Minister and Minister for Foreign Affairs, Sitiveni Rabuka has reaffirmed Fiji’s support for the One-China Policy, given the significance to Fiji and China’s di
3 days ago
Media organisations call on the govt to repeal the Media Industry Development Act
The Fijian media industry has strongly called on the coalition government to repeal the Media Industry Development Act which first came as a decree in 2010, and to stick
3 days ago

New moon has not been sighted, fasting for Ramadhan starts tomorrow - Fiji Muslim league
The Fiji Muslim League advises its members that the new moon has not been sighted, and therefore, fasting for the month of Ramadhan will start tomorrow. The month of R
3 days ago
Nayarabale villagers reap the benefits of reforestation project
Within weeks of embarking on a reforestation project in collaboration with the Government, Nayarabale villagers in the heart of Cakaudrove have started to witness the ini
3 days ago
3 more clean up campaigns lined up for CWM hospital this year – Dr Nasedra
Tentatively we have lined up 3 clean up campaigns for this year at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital. CWM Hospital Medical Superintendent Dr Luke Nasedra stated this
3 days ago

189 children in Fiji given free heart surgeries at the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital
189 children in Fiji have been provided with free heart surgeries from the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital since its establishment. The Hospital has also co
3 days ago
ADF to investigate after helicopter ditched near Jervis Bay in counterterrorism training
Two defence force personnel have sustained minor injuries after an army helicopter ditched into the water during routine counterterrorism training near Jervis Bay on the
3 days ago
Ram Navami is dedicated to the birth of the Prince of Ayodhya, Sri Rama
Ram Navami is celebrated to mark the birth of Lord Ram to King Dasharath and Queen Kausalya in Ayodhya in Treta Yuga. A spring festival is celebrated on the ninth day
3 days ago

We did not have control over what the bodyguards assigned to us by RFMF were carrying - Sayed-Khaiyum
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum claims when they were Ministers, they did not have control over what the bodyguards assigned to them by the Republic of Fiji
4 days ago
PM reminds civil servants in Taveuni to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities
Civil servants in Taveuni have been urged by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka to carry out their duties to the best of their abilities. While on a 3-day visit to the isl
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22/03/2023
We are here as your Government to serve you – PM
We are here as your Government to serve you and as the Tui Cakau and Speaker of Parliament Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has said, we will do so till the very end. This was
4 days ago
CID question Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Mohammed Saneem
CID Officers questioned former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem at two different venues yesterday. Sayed-Khaiy
4 days ago
IMF predicts Fiji’s economy to grow by about 7.5% this year
Fiji’s economy is expected to grow at about 7.5 percent this year, according to the International Monetary Fund. The Head of IMF Mission to Fiji, Marshall Mills says
4 days ago

107 cases reported against taxi drivers since the beginning of 2022
107 cases have been reported against taxi drivers and operators to the Consumer Council of Fiji, since the beginning of January 2022 and they strongly believe that the to
4 days ago
IMF recommends tax reforms and assistance to vulnerable households
No one likes to pay more taxes but in order to put public finances on a sound footing and maintain the spending that is needed in the economy, the International Monetary
4 days ago
CID question Saneem in Toorak
Former Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem is currently being questioned at the CID Headquarters. Saneem arrived at the Toorak headquarters before 2pm today. P
4 days ago

Girmit Day and Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day gazetted as public holidays in May
Two new public holidays, Girmit Day and Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day, have been gazetted by the Acting Minister for Employment, Filimoni Vosarogo. Girmit Day is a new holi
4 days ago
Wakaniyasi was a true champion for all - Tabuya
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation Lynda Tabuya says the late Joshko Wakaniyasi was a true champion for all. In a Facebook post, Tabuya says she just
4 days ago
6 out of 8 operating theatres functional at CWM – Dr Nasedra
Since COVID-19, there has been a huge backlog of elective cases, and the teams are doing their best in trying to make sure that the patients are receiving their care.
4 days ago

CID questioning Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum is currently being questioned by CID Officers at Valelevu Police Station. fijivillage News has received confirmation that
4 days ago
Two women arrested with possession of drugs
Two women in their 20’s are in Police custody after they were found with white substances believed to be methamphetamine. Police say the two were arrested by Raiwaqa
4 days ago
Wakaniyasi, a hero gone too soon
The saying “not all heroes wear capes” rings true for Joshko Wakaniyasi who has been a one of the biggest champions for people living with disabilities. According
5 days ago

The plan is that TELS will go in the new budget – Deputy PM Gavoka
The Tertiary Loans and Scholarship Scheme or TELS will go in the new budget that starts in August this year. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil A
5 days ago
Over 16 million trees planted under the National 30 Million Trees in 15 Years Initiative
Over 16 million trees have been planted under the National 30 Million Trees in 15 Years initiative, and it is collectively planted by youths, schools, civil society organ
5 days ago
Star Printery Limited donates 17 cartons of exercise books for children in rural and remote locations
Children in rural and remote locations are expected to receive new books after executives from the Star Printery Limited handed over 17 cartons of exercise books worth $3
5 days ago

21/03/2023
Fiji joins in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination
Fiji has joined the rest of the world in commemorating the International Day for the Elimination of Racial Discrimination this year focusing on the urgency of combatting
5 days ago
Tui Cakau accorded a Vakasenuqanuqa ceremony
The people of Cakaudrove held a Vakasenuqanuqa ceremony this morning and celebrated the appointment of the Tui Cakau, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu as the Speaker of Parliament
5 days ago
The philosophy is one of value for money – Prof. Prasad
The philosophy behind the coalition government’s approach is one of value for money. This comment was made by Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad when asked
5 days ago

$34 million is owed to WAF – WAF CEO
$34 million is owed to the Water Authority of Fiji, and a large portion of this debt was part of the COVID-19 support. WAF Chief Executive Officer Dr Amit Chanan says
WAF
5 days ago
Chew directs investigation into incident involving police vehicle
Acting Commissioner of Police, Juki Fong Chew has directed the Divisional Police Commander West to provide a detailed report on the incident that involves a police vehicl
5 days ago
Parents raise concerns about children dropping out of school
Some parents have raised concerns as children are not attending school daily and are dropping out of school. Parents say they only go to school on sports days and when
5 days ago

WAF received $1.12 billion over 5 years and most of this has been spent on the Viria Project - Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says that over the past 5-years, $1.12 billion has been allocated to the Water Authority of Fiji, of
5 days ago
Australia provides further 10 million AUD for school rehabilitation
The Australian Government has provided a further 10 million Australian Dollars for the rehabilitation of 9 schools in the Northern Division. These schools were affecte
5 days ago
Puma and Nike's plans to phase out kangaroo leather misguided, industry stakeholders say
An Indigenous kangaroo shooter says a decision by Nike and Puma to no longer use kangaroo leather in their soccer shoes is going to have unintended consequences. The s
5 days ago

Champion for people living with disabilities passes away
One of the biggest champions for people living with disabilities, Joshko Wakaniyasi has passed away. Joshko was the Executive Director of the Spinal Injuries Associati
6 days ago
Acting COMPOL reminds Officers to treat every investigative case as priority cases
Acting Police Commissioner Juki Fong Chew reminded thirty-eight investigating officers taking part in a one-month Investigators Course Level 2 that every investigative ca
6 days ago

20/03/2023
Police question former Police Chief of Intelligence and Investigations Surend Sami
Former Police Chief of Intelligence and Investigations, Surend Sami is currently being questioned by Police. Chief of Intelligence and Investigations, Acting ACP Sakeo
6 days ago
WAF needs $800M over 5 years to fully cater for all Fijians
$800 million is needed by the Water Authority of Fiji over five years, to be able to get their assets in the condition that they can provide services to all Fijians. W
6 days ago
Consultation on foreign ownership and cross-ownership rules for media services necessary
The explanatory notes of the draft Media Bill states that it is not intended as a complete reform of Fiji’s media law landscape. It says wide-ranging and more compre
6 days ago

New draft Bill proposes to preserve the elements of media ownership regulation and registration under MIDA for now
The new media legislation proposed by the coalition government is aiming to preserve the elements of media ownership regulation and registration contained in the current
6 days ago
More reservoirs and pump stations to be built to alleviate water issues
More reservoirs and water pumping stations are expected to be built to alleviate the water issues experienced in the Suva Nausori system. Minister for Public Works Ro
6 days ago
Millions of dead fish have washed up in a river near an Australian town
Millions of dead fish have washed up in a river near a small Australian town, in a phenomenon state officials say is related to the “heatwave conditions” that are swe
6 days ago

There has been perennial shortage of vets in Fiji due to no veterinary training institutes before 2014
There has been a perennial shortage of veterinarians in Fiji as there was no veterinary training institute in the region until the Fiji National University created one in
6 days ago
Two juveniles who stole from a shop have been released on a good behaviour bond
Two juveniles who stole $50 from a shop in Labasa have been released on a good behaviour bond in a sum of $500 for two years. The two aged 14 and 15 years and are year
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