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Minister for Fisheries and Forests, Kalaveti Ravu appeared in the Sigatoka Magistrates Court after he was charged with one count of abuse of office by FICAC. It is alleged that between 25th July to 31st August 2023
The management of government debt, and growing the Gross Domestic Product will be the key for the coalition government as it prepares for the delivery of the 2024/2025 National Budget. The question remains on wheth
Calls are being made by residents of Lautoka for the Government and communities to work together and solve the issue of drugs as people are moving away from marijuana but are going into hard drugs, which is a very sad s
Minister for Fisheries and Forest Kalaveti Ravu and Regional Manager North Tekata Toaisi have been charged by FICAC. Ravu is charged with one count of abuse of office while Toaisi has been charged with one count of
The issue of women's participation in leadership and decision-making at all levels of society is a recurring challenge that various stakeholders, including Parliament, must address constantly. This was highlighted
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says we are about 10 years late to come out with a comprehensive National Counter Narcotics Strategy that will deal with the fundamental problem tha
It is a milestone achievement for the country today as Deputy Prime Minister and Acting Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Professor Biman Prasad launched the National Counter Narcotics Strategy 2023-2028.
As nurses continue to leave Fiji for better opportunities, Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor Jemesa Tudravu says they will continue to experience some of the issues of healthcare workers' exodus over the next 5 to
As we await the announcement of the 2024/2025 National Budget, there are clear indications that a lot of work needs to be done as the Macroeconomic Committee has highlighted that investment is slow-paced, we continue to
Chair of the Macroeconomic Committee, Ariff Ali has signaled higher prices of goods and services if we have an increase in the national minimum wage without increased productivity. There are indications coming thro
A new $282 million package of World Bank support to Fiji will see a major boost for the country’s fiscal, climate and disaster resilience, as well as efforts to support private sector development. The credit fina
Police are investigating the alleged murder of a 59-year-old woman in Naitata, Navua after her body was found with multiple wounds. Assistant Commissioner of Police – Crime (ACP) Mesake Waqa says the matter was r
As the government prepares to deliver the 2024/2025 National Budget, some Nadi residents say people are expecting an announcement that would reduce the price of basic food items and the cost of living. Anish Krishn
Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga stresses that the Office of the Solicitor General’s Chambers, the Fiji Law Reform Commission and the Ministry of Justice will work closely with the Electoral Commission and the Fiji
Separate drug operations over the last three days have resulted in the arrest of eight people alleged to be involved in the sale of methamphetamine and marijuana. This has been confirmed by Assistant Commissioner o
President of the Organizations for People Living with Disabilities, Elizabeth Fong says she was horrified to hear Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka say that it's only $8.1 million to pay for the gazetted increases for MPs
Two-time Men’s 7s Olympic champions, Fiji are in a tough pool in the Paris Olympics as they are pooled with hosts France, USA and debutants Uruguay. World Rugby says in front of their home supporters, France will
President of the International Women’s Association, Judy Compain is asking Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka and Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad why isn't there any accountability
18-year-old Salanieta Viriviri, who was earlier reported missing, had gone to visit her relatives in Lautoka without informing anyone. Police have confirmed this to fijivillage News after investigating where and wh
Legal officials have been urged to consider expanding their outreach efforts to rural areas, where educating rural populations on legal matters such as wills, probate, land rights, disability rights, and utilizing digit
