NEWS
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.
16 hours ago
RFMF Commander writes to Tikoduadua regarding COI report
Minister for Defence and Veteran Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua is expected to meet with Prime Minister, Si
16 hours 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 S
13 hours ago

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 off
12 hours 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
14 hours ago
FJFW to light up with with bold designs, global names and fierce inclusivity tonight
Get ready for a night of glitz and glamour as the 18th Vodafone Fiji Fashion Week 2025 brings togeth
15 hours ago

PSH Foundation launched
When 67-year-old Nawaka, Nadi resident Satya Narayan was told to undergo a Coronary Artery Bypass Gr
5 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 ot
13 hours 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 no
19 hours 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
21 hours ago
AG Graham Leung dismissed by the PM
Attorney General, Graham Leung has been dismissed by Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka earlier today.
20 hours ago
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 investiga
1 day 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
2 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
2 days ago

30/05/2025
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
18 hours 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
18 hours 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
21 hours 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
21 hours ago

29/05/2025
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
2 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’
2 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.
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
2 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 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
3 days ago

27/05/2025
“Thor” is in the country
Australian-born Hollywood actor Chris Hemsworth is currently on vacation in Fiji at an undisclosed location with his family. The man, widely known as “Thor” in the
4 days ago
UniFiji announces plan to introduce a Master’s in Orthopedics
To address the growing demand for specialist care across Fiji and the Pacific, the University of Fiji has announced its plans to introduce a Master’s in Orthopedics.
4 days ago
UN warns Japan over nuclear wastewater release
The United Nations human rights experts have written to the Japanese government to express their concerns about the release of more than one million metric tonnes of trea
4 days ago

Traffic alert for Suva-Nausori corridor tomorrow morning as EFL transports second generator to Kinoya
People travelling along the Suva-Nausori corridor will have to ready for traffic tomorrow morning as the Energy Fiji Limited will be transporting a generator set from th
4 days ago
Teachers need to be taught communication skills - Psychology Society
A call is being made for further training and refreshers for teachers as they need help, especially in communication skills, and there is also a need to look at how teach
4 days ago
Our education curriculum is silent about our own stories - Sevudredre
Sadly, our education curriculum is silent about our own stories. That’s the comment of Sau Vaka Culture Consultancy Founder, Simione Sevudredre during a panel discus
4 days ago

Students voice concerns over teacher shortage in Fiji
Several students from various schools in Suva have raised concerns about the teacher shortage crisis in the country. While speaking during the public consultation on t
4 days ago
Naupoto says the biggest damage to the RFMF was the personalisation of loyalty during the 1987 and 2006 coups
The biggest damage to the Republic of Fiji Military Forces was the personalisation of loyalty – when loyalty was personalised to the person rather than the institution.
4 days ago
Increase in allocation for Business Start-Up Grants in the next budget – Prof. Prasad
More people will be assisted to start their businesses as there will be an increase in the allocation of Business Start-Up Grants in the upcoming budget. This revelati
4 days ago

Police clarify no one was injured in Raiwai incident
A video circulating on social media showing several men being apprehended in an empty house in Raiwai has raised public concern, however, Police confirm that none of the
4 days ago
Children with drugs need to go to rehab centres, not jail
Children caught with drugs should be sent to rehabilitation centres, not punished harshly, and there is a need to make the children realise that there’s no place for dr
4 days ago
Burnout is a reality as previous Minister reduced number of counselors from 29 to only 4 – former Chair of Substance Advisory Council
Students are being impacted by lack of counselors in schools as the National Substance Abuse Advisory Council’s former Acting Chair, Misaele Driubalavu has highlighted
4 days ago

Act restricts students’ opinions - Saint Joseph's student
Sereima Dokanivalu of Saint Joseph's Secondary School says the 1966 Education Act has restricted or limited opportunities for students to express their opinions and views
4 days ago
Mbappe wins European Golden Shoe for first time
Kylian Mbappe has won the European Golden Shoe for the first time after scoring twice in Real Madrid's 2-0 defeat of Real Sociedad on Saturday. The France internationa
4 days ago
President Ratu Naiqama commits to advancing sustainable tourism in the North
President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has expressed his full support and confirmed his willingness to do his part in the implementation of the Vualiku project that will comm
4 days ago

About 3 diabetes-related amputations are performed daily in major hospitals – Indian High Commissioner
Fiji has one of the highest rates of diabetes-related amputations in the world, and according to the Ministry of Health, about three procedures are performed daily in ma
4 days ago
4 dengue deaths this year and more than 7,000 cases
People should continue to remain vigilant and take protective measures against dengue fever following more than 7,000 cases reported by the Health Ministry in the last t
4 days ago
53-year-old man arrested plowing car into pedestrians at Liverpool’s win parade
A 53-year-old man has been arrested after a car drove into people on Water Street in Liverpool during the city's victory parade. Thousands had gathered on the streets
4 days ago

7 injured as bus veers off bridge at Bulileka
About seven people were injured yesterday afternoon and were taken to Labasa Hospital when a bus veered off a bridge near Lekutulevu in Bulileka. One of the passengers
4 days ago
Father charged with strangling opposition player in children's football match in Perth
A 46-year-old man has been charged for allegedly strangling an 11-year-old boy in the middle of a football game at Abbeville Park in Perth. The alleged incident occurr
4 days ago
4 schools infested with termites in the West
Concerns have been raised as four schools in the Western Division have been identified to be infested by termites. Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji National President, Ar
4 days ago

26/05/2025
Woman rescued by Police and NFA after injuring thigh on Mt Korobaba
A 26-year-old tertiary student has been rescued by a team from Lami Police Station and the National Fire Authority after getting injured on the muddy trails of Mount Koro
5 days ago
Ministry investigates alleged hazardous substances being released into the Sabeto River
The Ministry of Environment and Climate Change is investigating a formal complaint regarding hazardous substances being released into the Sabeto River affecting marine sp
5 days ago
USP Council agrees to initiate process to appoint the University’s next VC and President
In a confidential session, the University of the South Pacific Council has agreed to initiate the process to appoint the University’s next Vice-Chancellor and President
USP
5 days ago

FRCS Manager Border remanded over alleged 4kg meth importation
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Manager Border charged for his alleged involvement in the unlawful importation of more than 4 kilograms of methamphetamine seized at the
5 days ago
LTA and Pacific Transport call out scam on facebook
The Land Transport Authority and Pacific Transport are warning the public to beware of a scam currently circulating on Facebook. LTA says the fraudulent post falsely c
5 days ago
Concerned group of citizens call for review of e-transport system
Following the continuous issues faced by people on the ground who deal with the e-transport system every day, a group of concerned citizens are calling for the immediate
5 days ago

Tabia farmer urges full investigation after fire destroys over 200 tonnes of cane
A farmer from Yalava, Tabia in Labasa is calling on the Sugar Ministry to order a full investigation after a fire destroyed more than 200 tonnes of sugarcane on his farm.
5 days ago
Civil servants should be the core people to conduct elections – Roko Tui Lau
Suggestions have been made to the Fiji Law Reform Commission to have civil servants be the core people in conducting the elections as volunteers that are being used by th
5 days ago
$3.1B in proposed investment for 53 tourism projects – Gavoka
There are at least 53 tourism investment projects we are looking at, with a proposed investment value of $3.1 billion at different stages. This has been confirmed by D
5 days ago

Cash is King: Fiji's Bus Transport System Needs Payment Diversity
In the rush to modernise Fiji's public transport system, we've created a divide that leaves many stranded – literally. The recent chaos at Suva Bus Stand, where hundred
5 days ago
There was an attempt to dilute teaching of vernacular languages – Prof. Prasad
There was an attempt in the country to dilute—and perhaps even remove the teaching of vernacular languages, however, the government is committed to restoring this. D
5 days ago
Deputy Commissioner Juki Fong Chew retires after 36 years of service
Deputy Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew has retired, marking the end of his policing career with 36 years of experience in the Force. A farewell ceremony was held
5 days ago

Senior FRCS official charged in relation to 4kg meth seizure
A senior official at the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has been charged for his alleged involvement in the unlawful importation of more than 4 kilograms of methampheta
5 days ago
Man fighting for life after two shot in western Sydney drive-by shooting
Two men have been shot in the middle of Parramatta in western Sydney, leaving one fighting for life. They are believed to have been in a car with two others when they
5 days ago
Prof. Prasad acknowledges Arya Samaj's contribution to education
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has paid tribute to the Arya Samaj movement, celebrating its 150-year legacy of education, social r
5 days ago

25/05/2025
The new budget will include targeted relief and support for the people – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has assured that the new budget would include targeted relief and support for the people. Speaki
6 days ago
Two vehicles collide in Korovisilou
An accident involving two vehicles occurred this afternoon at Korovisilou in Serua. A photo sent to fijivillage News shows one vehicle overturned in a drain while the
6 days ago
66% of women stay silent on menopause at work - Doctor Vaniqi
66 percent of women did not speak to their employers about adjustments made to support them during menopause. This has been highlighted by the Ministry of Health’s G
6 days ago

PSH CEO calls for tax incentives to boost local and medical tourism healthcare
The Pacific Specialist Healthcare CEO, Pravish Kumar has called for tax incentives for health providers serving both; local and foreign patients. Kumar proposed this d
6 days ago
U.S donates emergency equipment to Caritas Fiji to boost disaster response
Good news for Caritas Fiji as they have received tools to help them stay connected and organised during emergencies such as cyclones and floods. The United States of A
6 days ago
Peripartum depression affects 10 percent of mothers in Fiji - Dr Erasito
A psychiatrist based in Suva, Doctor Violet Erasito says around 10 percent of women who give birth annually in Fiji are affected with peripartum depression. Peripartum
6 days ago

Lautoka parent urges moral education for Year 1 students
A concerned parent in Lautoka has called for moral values to be taught to children starting from Year 1, saying it is crucial for developing positive behaviour. Speaki
6 days ago
New structure for Counter Narcotics Bureau and re-advertising each post under the unit planned - Tudravu
Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua and Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu have agreed to conduct an urgent review into the Counter Narcotics Bureau based at the Mi
6 days ago
Chiefs want electoral system where they can hold the people they vote for accountable
Great Council of Chiefs Chairman Ratu Viliame Seruvakula says the chiefs have agreed with the people that they would like to see whatever electoral system comes into plac
GCC
6 days ago

23 children diagnosed with HIV in 2024 - Doctor Thaggard
23 cases of HIV in children have been recorded by the Ministry of Health from January to September 2024. While speaking at the Fiji Medical Association Central Mini-Co
6 days ago
Police join Family Week celebrations to champion father figures and community unity
Despite the rain, spirits remained high as the Cunningham community gathered to officially launch their Family Fun Week — a celebration aimed at strengthening the role
6 days ago
Yadrana Village receives $10,000 for housing grant, Waciwaci ablution block commissioned
Good news for the people of Yadrana Village in Lau as the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Sakiasi Ditoka has provided them with a tot
6 days ago

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