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I will remain in the Opposition as we need to keep the Govt in check - Seruiratu
Leader of Opposition, Inia Seruiratu says he is now trying to consolidate the Opposition made up of
12 hours ago
I’m likely to exit the office next week – Rabuku
Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku confirms that he is likely to leave his office b
12 hours ago
Govt to prioritize termite eradication before providing aid to Lautoka informal settlements - Kiran
Following concerns raised by residents in Field 40 Lautoka about lack of assistance to families livi
12 hours ago

Justice Temo tells Katia that only grounds of appeal that were heard in the Court of Appeal will stand in the Supreme Court
The former Acting Deputy Official Receiver Viliame Katia, who was sentenced to serve 23 years in pri
12 hours ago
Journalism is the oxygen of democracy - Kamikamica
Journalism is the oxygen of democracy and we now have true democracy as we are able to share freely,
19 hours ago
A million visitors are expected to visit Fiji this year – Gavoka
Following strong visitor arrival numbers last year, a million visitors are expected to visit the cou
17 hours ago

10 of the 26 former FijiFirst MPs thinking of supporting Rabuka
There are now suggestions coming through that at least 10 out of the former 26 FijiFirst MPs who are
21 hours ago
We are facing challenges with medical conditions of inmates over 60 – Fiji Corrections
The Fiji Corrections Service is facing significant challenges in managing the medical conditions of
17 hours ago
LTA offers flexible service hours at Fiji Showcase 2024 for customer convenience
The Land Transport Authority will be providing extended service hours for license renewals, bookings
17 hours ago

Fiji Showcase good platform to inspire people – One Crew
One Crew leader Ratu Kameli Yauyau AKA Fox says their performance tomorrow at the FM96 Birthday Bash
16 hours ago
Man charged for allegedly stabbing wife to death
Three people in separate incidents were charged with murder last month where a 29-year-old man was c
16 hours ago
Man's body found floating in Cuvu River
The body of a man was found floating in Cuvu River in Sigatoka at about midday today. According t
2 days ago

Govt needs to fix work visa issue in Immigration Dept immediately – Halabe
Leading garment manufacturer, Mark One Apparel’s Managing Director Mark Halabe is pleading with th
2 days ago
Increase in RFMF budget includes allocation for peacekeeping - Prof. Prasad
Following questions raised about the increase in the budget for the Republic of Fiji Military Forces
2 days ago

04/07/2024
Six dead in Caribbean as Hurricane Beryl rips toward Jamaica
Hurricane Beryl is roaring toward Jamaica, with islanders scrambling to make preparations after the powerful Category four storm killed at least six people and caused sig
21 hours ago
Students under Govt scholarship urged to utilise taxpayers’ money properly
Utilise the taxpayers' money properly. This is the message from Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad when questioned on fijivillage S
22 hours ago

03/07/2024
Rabuku should do the honourable thing and step aside - AG
Attorney General, Graham Leung says it is regretted that the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku should choose to remain in office despite the opinion of
1 day ago
Civil servants recognized for their service to the country
Fifty-eight civil servants were today recognized for their service to the country by President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere. The 58 recipients include Pita Wise, Yogesh Jit
1 day ago
Fijians to get funding through TSLS to study under a PhD programme at University of Newcastle
Fijians who wish to study under a PhD programmes at the University of Newcastle in Australia will now be able to get funding through the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans S
1 day ago

Tax on non-profit organisation’s income from property rentals will impact community services - Apted
As non-profit organisations will now be paying a tax on income derived from property rentals, Fiscal Review Committee Deputy Chair and KPMG Fiji Managing Partner Lisa Apt
1 day ago
Most of the missing persons are being found at their relatives’ homes – ACP Raikaci
With the increasing concerns regarding people reported missing, the Acting Commissioner of Police Sakeo Raikaci says when they conducted their investigations, most of the
1 day ago
Thousands to benefit from $35M Elevated Princes Road Water Infrastructure Project
Thousands of people living in elevated areas along Princes Road are expected to benefit from the Water Authority of Fiji Elevated Princes Road Water Infrastructure Projec
WAF
1 day ago

Clarke calls on Rabuku to respect the laws and courts of Fiji and resign as Acting DPP
The Fiji Law Society urges the Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku to immediately resign from his position and demonstrate that he respects the laws of Fi
1 day ago
CMF College opens vocational centre to empower Nasinu Youth
Good news for the youths residing in Nasinu as a new vocational centre has been commissioned at the CMF College in Newtown to elevate the lives of the youths and pave a f
2 days ago
Cocomelon and Paw Patrol mascots to be at Fiji Showcase
Cocomelon will be introduced during Fiji Showcase 2024 to captivate children’s hearts. Cocomelon is an American YouTube channel made up of characters that specialise
2 days ago

15 yr old boy charged with raping 5 yr old girl and 13 yr old boy charged with raping 12 yr old boy
 A 15 year old boy has been charged with the rape and attempted rape of a 5 year old girl while in another incident, a 13 year old boy has been charged with the rape
DPP
2 days ago
Parents will be answerable to the law if caught using their children to peddle drugs in schools - Vanawalu
The Ministry of Education is warning parents that they will be liable and answerable to the law if they are caught using their children to peddle drugs in schools. Ass
2 days ago
Solomoni Nata appointed as iTaukei Land Trust Board CEO
Solomoni Nata has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer of the i-Taukei Land Trust Board for a period of two years following his successful tenure as the Interim
2 days ago

17-year-old Tinaibukadrau reported missing at Namaka Police Station
17-year-old Merewalesi Tinaibukadrau has been reported missing at the Namaka Police Station. Police say it has been reported that on the evening of the 29th of June, s
2 days ago
Transport assistance for students increased from $20 million to $37 million
The government’s transport assistance for students has increased from $20 million to $37 million to cover full bus fares for students effective from 1st August 2024.
2 days ago
Two people charged with obtaining financial advantage by deception
A 42-year-old woman and a 32-year-old man have been charged by the Fiji Police MPAiSA Task Force in two separate cases with obtaining financial advantage by deception thr
2 days ago

Police investigate alleged assault case involving a student
Police are investigating an alleged incident of assault of a video circulated on social media where a student and another individual were involved in a fight at the Nadi
2 days ago
Meth and marijuana seized after raids conducted by Police
Multiple raids conducted in the last 24-hour period resulted in the discovery of alleged illicit substances as well as money believed to be proceeds of crime. Assistan
2 days ago
Prof. Prasad to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight. The show will focus on
2 days ago

02/07/2024
12-yr old girl found dead in her room in Nadi
A family in Nadi is still in a state of shock after discovering their 12-year-old daughter dead in her room in Nadi yesterday. It is alleged the girl committed suicide
2 days ago
Minimum wage increase may raise prices if productivity and sales are down – Patel
Businesses will try to absorb the additional cost of doing business after the national minimum wage rate going up to $5 an hour, however if employee productivity and sale
2 days ago
YoungBlood ready to rock Fiji Showcase stage this Friday
Local grown rap and hip-hop group, YoungBlood are ready to rock the Vodafone External Entertainment Stage at Fiji Showcase this Friday, as part of the FM96 Birthday Bash.
2 days ago

Rabuka urges the people of Kadavu to utilize their resources to the full potential
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has urged the leaders and the people of Kadavu to inform the government if a budgeted project has not started as yet because he has been in
2 days ago
Drugs is not for Kadavu and Fiji – Kadavu Provincial Chairman
Kadavu Provincial Council Chair Isikeli Vuniwaqa is sending a strong message to the people of Kadavu that they need to step away from drugs because drugs is not for Kadav
2 days ago
Chair of Judicial Services Comm yet to comment on DPP issue, Rabuku remains in office
Chair of the Judicial Services Commission, Acting Chief Justice Salesi Temo and Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, John Rabuku are yet to make a statement on the Sup
DPP
2 days ago

I will remain as an independent and focus on the role of the Opposition - Seruiratu
Former FijiFirst MP and now an independent, Inia Seruiratu says each of the 26 Members of Parliament of the former FijiFirst Party are free to make their own choices.
2 days ago
Leadership Fiji and Kontiki Finance Limited announce continued partnership
Leadership Fiji and Kontiki Finance Limited today signed a continuation partnership for the 2025 financial year. Leadership Fiji Board Chair William Parkinson says the
3 days ago
Drugs is a contributing factor in violence and criminal activities – Vanawalu
As serious concerns are being raised on the prevalence of drugs in our communities, according to reports, drugs is a contributing factor in violence and criminal activiti
3 days ago

11 Corrections Officers suspended for receiving free meals and groceries from Grace Road businesses
11 Fiji Corrections Service officers at the Suva Remand Centre have been suspended as they and their families were receiving free meals and groceries from Grace Road busi
3 days ago
FICAC signs MOU with Solomon Islands counterpart SIICAC
FICAC has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the Solomon Islands Independent Commission Against Corruption with the overall objective of mutual and collaborative u
3 days ago
50 jobs to be created after construction of new Mechanical Services Warehouse
50 jobs will be created after Mechanical Services Pte Limited completes its warehouse facility in Namaka Sub-division in Nadi in September this year. Managing Director
3 days ago

Alleged Flagstaff home burglar charged almost 4 months after incident
Police have managed to charge and produce a man in court who was involved in a case of burglary in Bau Street, Flagstaff in Suva, which became viral on social media from
3 days ago
Trump has partial immunity from prosecution, Supreme Court rules
The Supreme Court is wrapping up its coverage of the historic decision by the US Supreme Court to grant presidents partial immunity from criminal prosecution. This dec
3 days ago
FTUC welcomes $5 minimum wage increase, calls for further raises and civil servant pay increase
As the national minimum wage is being increased to $5 per hour, the Fiji Trades Union Congress says they welcome the adjustment and they would have preferred it to be eff
3 days ago

Top Democrats rule out replacing Joe Biden amid calls for him to quit US presidential 2024 race
Top US Democrats have ruled out the possibility of replacing President Joe Biden as the Democratic nominee after a feeble debate performance and called on party members t
3 days ago
Prof. Prasad to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm tomorrow
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm tomorrow. The show will focus
3 days ago

01/07/2024
Renowned Brazilian magician and juggler Rogerio Piva can’t wait to perform at Fiji Showcase
Renowned Brazilian magician and juggler Rogerio Piva says he cannot wait to perform at Fiji Showcase 2024. Piva who started his journey in a social project on the outs
3 days ago
Fiji Navy confirms the successful salvage of RFNS Puamau
The Fiji Navy has confirmed the successful recovery of the RFNS Puamau after its grounding three weeks ago in Fulaga. They have confirmed that after two weeks of salva
RFN
3 days ago
FRCS expects record tax revenue of $3B by year's end
$3 billion in tax revenue is expected to be collected by the Fiji Revenue Customs Service by the end of this financial year which is probably the highest ever FRCS would
3 days ago

Increase in meth cases in schools with 4 last year and 3 already in Term 1 this year
There is an increase of methamphetamine in schools with four cases last year and 3 cases already in Term 1 this year. This was revealed by Assistant Minister for Educa
3 days ago
Businesses strategize to absorb minimum wage increase without burdening consumers – FCEF CEO
As the national minimum wage is progressively being increased to $5 an hour and there are concerns that the increase in the cost of doing business will be passed down to
3 days ago
FijiFirst Party de-registered
The FijiFirst Party has been de-registered by the Registrar of Political Parties, Ana Mataiciwa. This is the end of the party that led government after the 2014 and 20
4 days ago

More collaboration is needed to achieve our sustainable development goals - Tubuna
We need greater partnership and collaboration to achieve our sustainable development goals, and renewable energy goals to enact our climate change mitigation measures.
4 days ago
Miss Hibiscus Festival to move away from the traditional 'Question and Answer' format
People can expect something different at this year’s Miss Hibiscus Festival as it will be moving away from the traditional 'Question and Answer' format that has been te
4 days ago
Elderly man passes away following accident in Laucala Beach
A man in his 70s has died following an accident in Laucala Beach. Police say it is alleged that the man had suddenly crossed the road near Centerpoint last night when
4 days ago

29-year-old woman and 24-year-old man charged for dishonestly obtaining money for three separate cases
A 29-year-old woman and a 24-year-old man will appear in court today for three separate cases of obtaining financial advantage by deception via the mobile money transfer
4 days ago
104 booths set up for Fiji Showcase at Vodafone Arena
The setting up of the internal booths and external stage for Fiji Showcase is underway at the Vodafone Arena. Event Coordinator for Total Event Company, Mahjabeen Khan
4 days ago
Fuel and gas prices decrease from today
Good news as people will pay less for fuel, gas and kerosene from today. The price of unleaded fuel will drop by 17 cents and will cost $2.91 a litre, the price of pre
4 days ago

30/06/2024
Div Damodar provides hot meals and water for homeless people in Suva
Executive Director of the Damodar Group, Div Damodar's belief in the bible led him to feed the homeless people seen lying along Pratt Street in Suva last night, while on
4 days ago
RFNS Puamau pulled by another vessel to Ogea after salvage operations
The RFNS Puamau has been successfully salvaged from the reefs in Fulaga and was taken to Ogea to await its transportation to its destination for repair works and damage a
4 days ago
FTA to resubmit application after secret ballot rejection
The Fijian Teachers Association will resubmit their application after the Registrar of Trade Unions rejected their request to conduct a secret ballot. FTA General Secr
FTA
5 days ago

FCCC to look into water tariff rate as Govt makes plans for WAF corporatisation - Prof. Prasad
As the Government intends to take steps over the next six months towards the corporatisation of the Water Authority of Fiji, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Financ
5 days ago
MPs do not deserve a pay rise if they are not performing their duties well - Catanasiga
If the Members of Parliament are not performing their duties well, there is no point in their salaries getting an increase and this is one area that needs to be monitored
5 days ago
Govt aims to boost revenue through increased departure tax as tourism industry rebounds - Prof. Prasad
As departure tax is being progressively increased to pre-pandemic levels of $200, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says the Governmen
5 days ago

Dialogue Fiji welcomes increase in minimum wage and social protection allocation
Dialogue Fiji has welcomed the incremental increases in the minimum wage, which is necessary to lift many working Fijians out of poverty and improve their quality of life
5 days ago
2024-2025 National Budget still has not met our expectations of steering the economy – FPSA General Secretary
While the 2024-2025 National Budget is welcome news for the 33,000 civil servants, it still, unfortunately, has not met the expectations of the Fiji Public Service Associ
5 days ago
New FRU board and Chair to be appointed in the AGM in August
A new board of directors and a new Chairman will be appointed in the next Fiji Rugby Union Annual General Meeting which is expected to be held on the 13th of August 2024.
5 days ago

Easy access for people of Cikobia after receiving fibreglass boat and engine
People of Cikobia in Labasa will now have easy access to the main island and be able to manage economic sustainability after receiving a fibreglass boat and an engine fro
5 days ago
North Korea says it fired a new weapon - is it lying?
A weapons test this week has become the latest point of contention between North and South Korea, with Pyongyang saying they fired an advanced multiple warhead missile an
5 days ago
Tavite Veredamu honors iTaukei heritage with son’s first haircut in Nakavu Namosi
A French rugby player with links to Fiji, Tavite Veredamu preferred to have his son's first haircut in his home village of Nakavu in Namosi and also to celebrate his firs
5 days ago

Fiji Navy apprehends suspected vessels involved in illegal fishing activities
The Fiji Navy Maritime Law Enforcement Operations including Forward Base West, Navy personnel and partner agencies apprehended several suspected vessels involved in ille
5 days ago
Fuel and gas prices decreases from tomorrow
Good news as people will pay less for fuel, gas and kerosene as the prices will drop from tomorrow. The price of unleaded fuel will drop by 17 cents and will cost $2.9
5 days ago
One year old dies in an accident in Kadavu
A one-year-old child has died in a motor vehicle accident in Kadavu yesterday. Police say the victim was playing with his brother in a school compound in Nabukelevu-i-
5 days ago

29/06/2024
The budget increase signifies a commitment to support the sugar industry ensuring continued growth and prosperity- Sugar Minister
The budget increase is a significant step in the government's commitment to support the sugar industry, ensuring continued growth and prosperity. This has been highlig
5 days ago
Over 360,000 people in Suva–Nausori corridor benefit from Viria Project
More than 360,000 people living in Lami, Suva and Nausori corridor are benefitting from the Viria Water Treatment Plant Project as it is now operational. Minister for
6 days ago
Govt looking into investigating how Health Care Fiji was formed
The Government will be looking at starting an investigation into how Health Care Fiji, which runs the Ba and Lautoka Hospitals was formed as legal requirements were not m
6 days ago

FTA unhappy with increment and demands 30% pay rise for teachers
The Fijian Teachers Association says it is not satisfied with the 7 to 20 percent pay increase for civil servants because the government has not committed to considering
6 days ago
Canterbury Bankstown Bulldogs beat Cronulla Sutherland Sharks after Matt Burton field goal in golden point
Canterbury Bankstown has edged Cronulla 15-14 at the Olympic stadium as Matt Burton kicked a golden point field goal to move the Bulldogs to fifth on the ladder. It wa
6 days ago
One dead as roof collapse smashes cars at Delhi airport
A roof at Delhi airport has collapsed after heavy rain, killing one person and injuring eight others. According to BBC News, a spokesperson for the airport says, while
6 days ago

$150.5M for TSLS to fund 9,940 continuing students and 10,830 new students
9,940 continuing students and 10,830 new students will be assisted by the $150.5 million allocated to the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service. Deputy Prime Ministe
6 days ago

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