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People from the different islands in the Lau group converged in Lakeba today to make presentations to the soon to installed Tui Nayau, Tui Lau and Sau ni Vanua o Lau, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara. The sacred ground
Following the seizure of the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications, Manoa Kamikamica's mobile phone by FICAC, Kamikamica says he welcomes the investigation being carried out by FICAC, as he wants to clea
There are reports coming in that Deputy Prime Minister, Manoa Kamikamica's mobile phone was seized by FICAC. We are receiving reports from various sources that the seizure took place as part of a search warrant yes
The change from the coup leader to the leader I’m now, I would not be the leader I’m today if I had not been the coup leader. These were the words of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka, when asked by Andrew Probyn
The government has done its part by reducing duties and VAT and now businesses must do theirs by ensuring a corresponding decrease in prices that reflects these reductions from 1st August this year. Deputy Prime Mi
Public consultation on the proposed Energy Fiji Limited tariff increase will begin soon. Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission CEO Seinikavika Jiuta says EFL had put in their submission in April and it is curr
Vude Queen, Laisa Vulakoro says Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of FM96, LegendFM, VITIFM, Navtarang, Radio Sargam and fijivillage, has always been there for artists like her from the 1980s to now.
Team Fiji secured two gold medals at the Pacific Mini Games in Palau last night, with standout performances from Samuel Yalimaiwai in the Men’s 50 metres Breaststroke and Kelera Mudunasoko in the Women’s 50 metres B
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has approved the release of the redacted final report from the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of the FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali. The report is now available here
Former Attorney General, Graham Leung says the Commission of Inquiry Report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali is a travesty of justice. In a press conference, Leung says we are poisoning ourselves if we take
Concern has been raised with the Commissioner of Police by members of the public that police officers on the ground are not taking reports or registering matters at police stations. While speaking to the senior man
A total of 2,446 illicit drug cases were recorded from May 2024 to May 2025. Commissioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu highlighted this during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking event, w
A woman has died after she was allegedly assaulted by her husband inside a hall in Uma Village in Rabi, following an argument. Police confirm the alleged incident occurred on Friday night. They say the woman w
Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has directed Internal Affairs to conduct an investigation into the incident circulating on social media where it is alleged a Police officer was drunk in uniform and was part of a
Drug abuse and trafficking are not only criminal issues but also developmental, social, and economic challenges. While speaking during the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking at the Suva Ci
Upgraded cards with new features, offline rechargeable top up options, more agents on the ground closer to the people and usage of debit or credit cards are part of eTransport planned rollout. In a push to modernis
Serious concerns continue to be raised on the impact of HIV, as eight children were part of the 126 people who died from HIV-related illnesses in the country last year. This was revealed by UNAIDS Pacific Adviser R
The Nadi Chamber of Commerce and Industry welcomes the announcement of the 2025/2026 National Budget, stating that it is quite a fair and inclusive one. President Lawrence Kumar says the new budget outlines essent
The government has done its part in increasing the budget allocation for the Fiji Police Force, and now the onus is on us to deliver the services on the ground that is expected of us. Those were the words of the Co
An increasing number of consumers in Fiji are expressing concern over the inability to transfer balances or block lost upgraded eTransport cards. The issue came to light recently during fijivillage Straight Talk with
