Future maritime students are set to gain valuable learning opportunities following the opening of the Fiji National University Pacific Centre for Maritime Studies buildin
Five people have found employment after Prouds Fiji opened its first branch at Damodar City, Labasa, today.
The General Manager Reshmi Singh says the decision to estab
A 17-year-old student and an 18-year-old woman, who was stranded in the Waikalou River in Kalabu yesterday, were rescued by the quick reaction of officers at the Valelevu
US President Joe Biden has announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah.
According to Biden, the deal will take effect from today.
Earlier, Israel launch
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad will appear on fijivillage Straight With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight.
You can send in your questi
Sixty-eight students from Fiji LDS Church College in Tamavua graduate today, marking a major milestone in their lives.
Fiji LDS Church College Principal Cheryl Bhan sa
Good news for students who wish to further their qualification as the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service is offering 49 Ph.D scholarships for the next academic year.
Good news for the people of Labasa as the first international brand hotel in Labasa, Ramada Encore by Wyndham will open next year in Damodar City.
Damodar Group CEO, D
Police are seeking assistance in locating 19-year-old Arshida Nasim, who has been reported missing at the Nasinu Police Station. Police say Nasim was last seen leaving h
Police continue to stress the importance of children’s safety as it recorded a worrying increase of 39 percent for crimes against children registered last month.
The
Funding for baiting of homes from the infestation of termites will be made available to families with income less than $30,000 after Cabinet endorsed the expansion of the
Fijians can now get a wide range of in-house counselling services at the Nadi Hospital after the completion of the renovation works of the Empower Pacific counselling cen
Acting Police Commissioner, Juki Fong Chew says the Fiji Police Force agrees with the sentiments of the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission that police b
Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Jemesa Tudravu says their new management system called M-Supply, which they rolled out last December should be able to fix the issues of
The Israeli cabinet will meet today to discuss approval of a ceasefire to temporarily end hostilities with the Lebanese militia Hezbollah.
According to media reports,
House of Sarah along with a few other religious-based organizations have launched a video that highlights rape with the title ‘My faith says no to rape’.
House of
A new drug test policy will be soon introduced in the Fiji Police Force to take the lead role in changing public perception towards the involvement of officers in drug-re
Concerning statistics have been released by the Fiji Police Force with the overall crime rate for the month of October increased by 6 percent compared to the same period
The need to consider raising the retirement age for some cadres of health professionals, redeployment to high-need areas, and increasing the intake of health professional
In their fight against gender-based violence, KPMG has brought together 16 of its offices across the Pacific and Australia to support three women’s shelters, including
As the 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence heads into its second day today, women and girls around Fiji and the world are coming together to advocate agains
As the Northern Division continues to grow, about 600 jobs have been created after the opening of the Damodar City in Labasa last year.
Damodar Group CEO Div Damodar h
A call is being made for harsh punishment for perpetrators of domestic violence as it is saddening that such cases continue to increase every year.
Shree Sanatan Dharm
In a bid to create more awareness of the issues concerning tobacco use, the villagers of Namuamua in Namosi have declared their village hall a Tobacco-Free Hall. While
A Heavy Rain Alert previously in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca, Kadavu, Lau, Lomaiviti Group and nearby smaller islands has been cancelled.
The Nadi Weather Of
A 13-year-old student has died following an accident along Princes Road in Tacirua yesterday afternoon. Director Traffic, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mitieli
A teacher’s allegation that he was sexually assaulted by another teacher while accompanying him at a workshop during the school holidays in May is being investigated b
A teacher’s allegation that he was sexually assaulted by another teacher while accompanying him at a workshop during the school holidays in May is being investigated by
45-year-old Mozmin Khan who was reported missing at the Valelevu Police Station last Wednesday, was found dead in a Suva hotel yesterday.
Police say Khan was staying i
As the nation is facing a protracted health worker shortage and is experiencing difficulty with staff retention, the situation has exacerbated the impacts of climate chan
The Director of Immigration and Manager Passports have been suspended pending investigations at the Department of Immigration.
This has been confirmed by Minister for
A man in his 40s was found floating in the Navua River near Naitata yesterday.
Police say the case was reported at the Navua Police Station and the victim was identifi
A Chinese national residing in Fiji is bringing to light her alleged unlawful eviction from her home in Laucala Beach after the landlord was allegedly advised by her husb
Police are working on identifying the woman who was found dead at a hotel in Suva this morning.
They say the victim was a guest, and investigators are working on conf
34 year old Michael Prasad who transitioned from working in a bank to starting his own business, is now running a fitness centre called Evolve Fitness, as a beacon of ho
A Heavy Rain Alert is now in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.
The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure lies slow
Two women lost their lives this year alone at the hands of their husbands while 53 women have lost their lives over the past 11 years.
Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coo
A Heavy Rain Alert is now in force for Viti Levu, Yasawa, Mamanuca, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands.
The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure lies slow
Hezbollah fired heavy rocket barrages at Israel on Sunday, and the Israeli military said houses had been destroyed or set alight near Tel Aviv, after a powerful Israeli a
In an effort to reduce the number of street dwellers in the country, at-risk boys took part in a transformative four-week camp aimed at rehabilitating and empowering them
A woman’s body has been found in a hotel in Suva this morning.
Police have confirmed this to fijivillage News.
They say their crime scene investigators are curren
People can expect rain to affect the Fiji group till later tomorrow as a trough of pressure lies over the group, which is associated with clouds and rain.
The Nadi We
Fiji’s Best Golf Hotel Prize 2024 has been awarded to InterContinental Fiji Golf Resort and Spa, highlighting the resort's position as a top destination for golf travel
The Land Transport Authority will ramp up road safety education and enforcement efforts during the festive season to curb reckless driving behaviour following the recent
A student from a prominent school in Ovalau was found in possession of a branch of leaves believed to be marijuana, two weeks ago and is now under investigation.
Polic
Police have clarified that there are no reports of individuals injecting drugs in coconuts or ‘bu’.
Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu reassur
The University of the South Pacific Council is expected to meet today and tomorrow to address concerns expressed about human resource decisions and processes at the USP w
As we approach the festive season, cases of drunkards roaming the streets and fighting have started to emerge from the towns and the Police Force says there have been con
The fight against drugs in our nation requires collaboration among stakeholders, the government, communities, and individuals to make a difference in our lives and work t
MGM High School students are raising concerns as the school will not be holding a graduation ceremony for Year 13 students this year, as some students are yet to fulfill
2 out of 3 women in every church in Fiji experience physical or sexual violence in their lifetime, and there are uncomfortable truths that need to be heard and talked abo
Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh has told Opposition bloc of 16 member Ketan Lal to refund his air ticket and per diem claims to the State for attending CO
The Lautoka Magistrates Court has extended the bail for the couple who were allegedly involved in a $296,000 taxi permit scam.
Land Transport Authority former employee
Assistant Minister for Women Sashi Kiran has highlighted the commitment and tenacity of the Fijian delegation and has paid tribute to those who have stayed away from thei
The world has agreed to a new climate deal at COP29 in Baku, Azerbaijan with wealthy countries pledging to provide US$300 billion annually by 2035 to poorer countries to
Minister for Women, Children, and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya is urging for sustained efforts toward achieving gender equality and in promoting the empowerment of wom
As negotiators representing several island nations temporarily walked out of the COP29 climate summit last night, amid tense discussions over funding to combat climate ch
The World Wrestling Entertainment (WWE) Network Support has announced that they will be shutting down and moving to Netflix, which will be their new exclusive home as of
Fiji and the United States have signed the Acquisition and Cross-Servicing Agreement, marking a significant step in strengthening defence and security ties.
The agreem
Preventing violence against women and girls is not just a social issue, it is a matter of national importance as violence robs our families of their stability, our commun
After producing one of the great victories in Formula 1 to claim the Sao Paulo Grand Prix, Max Verstappen is on the verge of winning the drivers' championship.
The Red
Negotiators representing several island nations temporarily walked out of the COP29 climate summit on Saturday, amid tense discussions over funding to combat climate chan
In a collective effort to enhance safety and accessibility, Hilton Special School’s 13 classes organized a walk-a-thon fundraiser with the goal of raising $13,000 to re
The Consumer Council of Fiji has reminded food establishments to adhere to proper hygiene practices after a consumer found hair in a meal purchased from a well-known fast
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says there has been some suspension of senior officials in relation to the Department of Immigration's possible unauthorised issuance of pa
Grace Road Group says the passport issued to their member’s son was done legally as he is born in Fiji.
This comes as an investigation is underway to determine how t
Police are seeking assistance in locating 34-year-old Senikarawa Vakarua who was reported missing at the Nasinu Police Station.
Vakarua was last seen on Monday leaving
The United States of America will be providing US$4.9 million in foreign military financing to Fiji after Congressional approval.
US Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Aust
Concerns about poor road conditions on Koro and Gau islands, which have significantly affected farmers and the local economy are set to be addressed with road works expec
While the gender pay gap is narrowing for young workers, it is widening among working mothers; and for women working in the care economy.
This has been highlighted by
22% of women are frequently subjected to image-based abuse and 30 percent are subjected to defamatory comments, further illustrating the gendered nature of technology fac
Fiji will host the first-ever Pacific Technical Cooperation Session of the UN CEDAW Committee in Suva in April next year, marking the first time the session is held outsi
A woman who accused UFC superstar Conor McGregor of raping her has won her claim against him for damages in a civil case.
A jury found that the Irish mixed martial art
The Ministry of Trade is focused on streamlining processes to foster a business-friendly environment, including the launch of an online business registration system to si
Following the decommissioning of RFNS Puamau, Fiji has welcomed the Guardian-class patrol boat RFNS Timo, another gift from Australia.
The $18 million Navy vessel RFNS
VegFest Fiji is encouraging people to eat plant-base foods to combat the various life style diseases that people are facing and die from every year.
VegFest Nutritioni
The United States Secretary of Defence Lloyd J. Austin III was accorded a traditional ceremony to welcome him upon his arrival in Nadi for a 2-day visit.
The visit by
Grace Road Company throughout Viti Levu has been found to be breaching the Employment Relations Act 2007 and the Health and Safety at Work Act 1996 following recent inspe
The Australian Government has tabled a bill in parliament that aims to ban social media for children under 16 and proposed fines of up to $73.3 million for social media p
6,659 drug cases were recorded by the Fiji Police Force over the last five years, with last year seeing the highest with 1,615 cases.
Acting Commissioner of Police, Sa
The Great Council of Chiefs believes that one reason the villages are emptying out is that people in the villages understand that their leaders do not take care of them w
Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh says most of the attendees representing their countries at COP29 are just wasting time and are a financial burden to their
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka is yet to comment on Minister for Immigration, Pio Tikoduadua offering to temporarily step aside from his role.
Tikoduadua offered to t
The Ministry of Health has today said that they have observed a decline in the number of antibiotic-resistant organisms or superbugs being isolated at the CWM Hospital, a
Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited and the Pacific Recycling Foundation team represented Fiji at the prestigious 2024 Australian Packaging Covenant Organisation (APCO) Awards i
With new fire risks on the horizon, the National Fire Authority is collaborating with the Queensland Fire and Emergency Department to transform the NFA into a more agile,
With the country struggling to handle the drug crisis and addiction, the Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) is proposing to set up a National Alcohol and Othe
Gautam Adani, the Indian billionaire behind Queensland's controversial Carmichael coal mine, has been charged in the US over an alleged multi-billion-dollar fraud scheme.
Despite efforts made by women Parliamentarians to raise awareness about issues affecting women and children, their voices are not making a significant impact, as cases of
University of Fiji Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem says the graduates of the University’s School of Business and Economics stand out not only for the quality
Maurizio Cattelan's provocative artwork of a banana duct-taped to a wall has fetched USD$6.2m at Sotheby's in New York - four times higher than pre-sale estimates.
The
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as
Good news as the villagers of Tamusua in Yasawa will now have proper transportation after the Government of Japan provided them with a new fibreglass boat with two outboa
Police raided two vehicles at the carrier stand in Suva and seized several parcels of dried leaves believed to be marijuana.
Police say investigations continue and the
Police are requesting assistance in locating 15-year-old Wainikiti Naulu, who was reported missing at the Nasinu Police Station.
Police say Naulu was last seen leaving
6,659 drug cases were recorded by the Fiji Police Force over the last five years, with last year seeing the highest with 1,615 cases.
Acting Commissioner of Police, S
As many as 40% of clothes made each year – 60bn garments – are not sold. Experts say tackling such obscene waste will require radical changes in production – and le
There is an urgent need for B or O negative blood type for Dhineshwaren Pillay at Lautoka Hospital.
fijivillage News has received requests from the concerned family me
Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua has offered to temporarily step aside from his role as Minister pending the outcome of an investigation to address a serious mat
18,968 students who sat for the Fiji Eighth Year Examination can get their provisional results from today.
Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says these results are pro
There is now a very concerning growing list of out of stock essential and critical medicines at our public hospitals, and Fiji Medical Association President, Doctor Alipa
The Consumer Council of Fiji is reminding all stakeholders that racial discrimination is strictly prohibited under the Constitution of Fiji after a troubling incident was
Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio is in Fiji.
DiCaprio was spotted at a hotel in Nadi today.
The actor who is known for his various films including Titanic, Th
The trade relationship between Fiji and China has reached a significant milestone, with trade worth $1.1 billion recorded last year and this achievement highlights the po
The much-needed drugs for HIV patients will arrive in the country next Friday as the Health Ministry is regulating the distribution due to limited supply.
The Ministry
The 17 students of Naitasiri Secondary School who were involved in a horrific accident at Navuniyasi Village Saumakia Junction in Naitasiri on Monday morning, have been p
Three men who were arrested after the Nadonumai drug raids on Monday, have been remanded in custody.
29-year-old Lemeki Baleiwai has been charged with possession o
People are advised to proceed with caution on Queens Road near Navulivatu, Serua as a fallen rock has blocked part of the road.
The Fiji Roads Authority is advising dr
As women representation in Fiji's politics has declined over the years, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica says he will support the quota syst
People will not be able to use the ground facilities at Albert Park in Suva until further notice, as it is closed for some much-needed maintenance work.
The Suva City
Issues such as cybersecurity, drugs, artificial intelligence and mental health are threatening the lives of the people.
The Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Nan
More serious health service delivery concerns for the country from today as the CWM Hospital has put up messages that due to no reagent availability from the Fiji Pharmac
Villagers in Navutulevu Village in the Serua province will not have to worry about light, water and crossing access issues anymore after the commissioning of a transforma
The need to expand Kalabu Primary School and Kalabu Secondary School remains a significant challenge due to lack of support in accommodating the growing number of student
Three men who were arrested after the Nadonumai drug raids on Monday, have been charged with obstruction and will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today.
Police co
Women's representation in Fiji's politics has declined from 20 percent in 2018 to just 14 percent following the 2022 General Elections.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minis
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has paid his final respects to late Dewan Chand, the founder of Quality Print PTE Limited and a former National President of the Sanatan Dh
The teacher of Lelean Memorial High School who allegedly assaulted some Year 9 students has been granted bail.
28-year-old Filipe Qio appeared before Nausori Magistrat
The "Trump factor" is already kicking in.
Well before he returns to the White House, Donald Trump is already having an influence on the dramatically different new worl
A teacher of a Nausori based school will appear in court today after he allegedly assaulted some Year 9 students.
Police say the teacher allegedly used an object to di
A man is in custody after he was allegedly trying to tamper with surveillance cameras where the seized $2 billion worth of methamphetamine is being stored by Police.
A
Not a single sugarcane farmer in Fiji has directly accessed or received any assistance from climate finance and the injustice must end.
Minister for Sugar Industry Cha
Businesses in Tavua Town are raising concerns regarding drinking in public places and there is a fear of burglaries in the town area.
Tavua/Vatukoula Chamber of Commer
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