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A major fire has broken out at the Gokals' office and warehouse in Toorak, Suva this morning. The National Fire Authority confirmed they received the alert at around 12.30am. When fijivillage News arrived at t
I do not want to be anything other than an island artist representing our cultures and languages. Fijian and Pacific music icon and Legend George "Fiji" Veikoso stated this in a 2017 interview with coconet TV.
Thousands of people around the world had a minute of silence during the Fijian Media Association Meet the Public and the Press last night to pay tribute to a pioneer in Fijian music, George 'Fiji' Veikoso, who passed aw
One of the greatest musicians Fiji has ever seen, George 'Fiji' Veikoso has passed away. fijivillage News had waited for his close family members to be informed before we released the tragic news. The organize
Indecent insulting or annoying any female, rape, and indecent assault remain the top three reported sexual offences in the Northern Division, with 203 cases in 2022, 157 cases in 2023, and 132 cases last year. This
26 bags containing white crystal like substances have been found in some old batteries inside a factory in Lami this morning. Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu says an investigation is underway. He says the
9 tonnes of marijuana with a street value of $79 million was uprooted across the country, and 4.9kg of methamphetamine worth $2.4 million was seized by Police between March and May this year. This was revealed by A
SODELPA General Secretary, Viliame Takayawa Junior and two SODELPA Suva Constituency representatives, Amoni Kepa and Apenisa Turaga are in custody after being charged with criminal intimidation. Kepa, a 38-year-ol
Suva High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar has cautioned former Minister for Fisheries Kalaveti Ravu’s lawyer, Tevita Vakalalabure against making arguments that could prejudice his client’s defence. This rel
The 18-year-old high school student, Rihaal Kumar, who allegedly caused the death of Sharuf Shaakir Khan at a Suva apartment complex earlier this month, has been ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation. Suva Hig
Our stories of salinised wells, vanishing breadfruit and sinking homelands are the lived science the International Court of Justice is now asked to translate into law. Those are the words of the General Secretary P
As we await the International Court of Justice's historic first advisory opinion on the obligations of States in relation to climate change early tomorrow morning, Pacific Islands Climate Action Network Regional Direc
Hundreds of workers at PAFCO in Levuka have been forced to stay home after being informed of a shortage in fish supply, while the CEO of PAFCO has confirmed that the reason behind the fish supply shortage is that the Al
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that he is acting on recommendations from the Commission of Inquiry report, and one deals with the Chief Justice Salesi Temo. The COI report into the appointment of Barbara
The Wallabies have been handed a major boost with the return of Fijian backrower and number 8 Rob Valetini to training ahead of their second test against the British and Irish Lions this Saturday. Coach Joe Schmidt
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has strongly reacted to sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali’s lawyer, Tanya Waqanika after she said that she does not believe the Office of the Attorney General was giving legal
Tanya Waqanika, the lawyer for sacked FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali, says she does not believe the Office of the Attorney General was giving legal advice to Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka when Malimali was sacke
People are raising concerns about police officers allegedly accepting bribes, officers engaging in criminal acts, and poor service delivery. Some people have raised concerns with fijivillage News, alleging that the
Former FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali's leave for judicial review against the President, Prime Minister and Attorney General has been granted by Suva High Court Judge Justice, Dane Tuiqereqere today. This app
The International Court of Justice will deliver its historic first advisory opinion on the obligations of States in relation to climate change on Wednesday. The landmark ruling will be read in a public sitting at t
