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Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs, Lenora Qereqeretabua says she feels that one of the problems being given freedom of speech without responsibility is that you can share as much lies as you want, you can attack so
The Fiji NGO Coalition on Human Rights has condemned the Fijian Government's decision to submit a written statement in support of the Israeli occupation of Palestine, including East Jerusalem and is calling on the gover
Excessive speeding and 4 deaths on the road at Tamavua Village resulted in the villagers demanding the Fiji Roads Authority to re-construct the road humps in front of the village along Princes Road. While speaking
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua says former school teacher Kishore Kumar was just putting unwanted attention and spotlight on her as a Member of Parliament. Kumar is charged with alleged
Police have questioned the student who allegedly assaulted a fellow student outside a bus in Nadi. The students are from a Nadi-based school. fijivillage News was contacted by concerned people last night and
The Electoral Commission of Fiji has expressed dismay that the country is still waiting for answers on the infamous “glitch†that took the country by surprise during the counting of votes in the 2022 General Electio
A Facebook page, ‘Elite Society’ is on the radar of the Consumer Council of Fiji and the Police as it is suspected to be a pyramid scheme that is allegedly recruiting agents for a possible scheme. While respon
Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs Lenora Qereqeretabua has today revealed in court that the allegations made by former school teacher, Kishore Kumar, impacted her emotionally and also affected her reputation.
As the fight against drugs continues in the country with the latest 12kg cocaine find in the west, Assistant Commissioner of Police for Crime, Mesake Waqa says they are trying hard to deal with organised crime, the proc
A Flood Warning is now in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas adjacent to and downstream of the Wainibuka River and Wainimala River. The National Disaster Management Office is urging the residents living in t
A Heavy Rain Warning is now in force for the whole of Viti Levu, the Northern Division, Yasawa and Mamanuca Group. A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the rest of Fiji. A strong wind warning remains in fo
Four people are being questioned in relation to the seizure of more than 12 kilograms of cocaine which was destined for overseas delivery. The Assistant Commissioner of Police – Crime Mesake Waqa says officers fr
Requests have been made to the government by the people of Navua for the 20-year national development plan to include the formulation of a master plan which would boost economic activity, and productivity and raise the
People should expect more rain next week as another active trough of low pressure associated with tropical depression TD05F, is expected to approach the Fiji Group on Monday. This will bring in occasional to period
Good news for sugarcane farmers as the Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh, has announced that there will be no deductions in the final cane payment for farmers to ensure they have s
Former Minister for Infrastructure and FijiFirst MP, Jone Usamate says he is not aware if a formal agreement was made with the landowners of Viria regarding the Viria Water Project, but he says they had widely conducted
Cabinet has endorsed the development of the National Action Plan for Women’s Economic Empowerment 2024 to 2029. The People’s Coalition cabinet says the empowerment of women is critical for sustainable developme
One of the biggest cruise vessels to arrive at the Suva Wharf, Majestic Princess is currently berthed at the capital city with more than 4,000 tourists on board. The 330 metre long cruise liner has 1,750 staterooms
Police have recorded a 94 percent increase in illicit drug cases as 169 cases were registered in January compared to 87 for the same period last year. 40 cases were associated with methamphetamine while the remaini
Crimes against women and girls remain a major concern for the country, with a 31 percent increase recorded in January compared to the same month last year. Police say of the 252 crimes recorded against women and gi
