Horrific crash in Waqadra in Nadi
There has been a horrific crash between several vehicles in Waqadra in Nadi along Queens Highway in front of Skylodge Hotel this afternoon. Two of vehicles involved in the accident are in a really bad state. O
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Grandfather jailed for 13 years for rape
A 58-year-old man convicted for raping a 14-year-old girl in a village in Tailevu has been jailed for 13 years by Judge Justice Daniel Goundar in the Suva High Court. While delivering the sentence, Justice Goundar
Das denies sending email to the executives of the FRCS in August last year on alleged overstating of government revenue
The former CEO of the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Visvanath Das has denied sending an email to the executives of the FRCS on 5th August, 2019 which is currently being publicly circulated. According to the scr
USP will cover 50% of tuition fees for students facing financial hardship and that meet the criteria
The University of the South Pacific will provide financial assistance to private USP undergraduate and postgraduate level students who are facing financial hardship. The USP through the Student Bursary Scheme will
We have to double cane production, farmers have to do their part - Seruiratu
“We have to double cane production but the government cannot do that if farmers are not doing their part.†Minister for Rural and Maritime Development, Inia Seruiratu stressed this during a talanoa session with
No comments from Namosi Rugby Union and Fiji Corrections Service on Nasilasila situation
The Namosi Rugby Union says it will not give any information on whether Amenoni Nasilasila is part of their team to take play in the Skipper Cup Competition. This comes after Fijivillage questioned them on informat
SODELPA Leader position was vacant after the outcome of the 2018 elections – Emele Duituturaga
SODELPA General Secretary Emele Duituturaga says their constitution deemed the Party Leader position vacant after the outcome of the 2018 elections. Duituturaga says the Management Board in its earlier decisions a
Narube calls on govt to reduce salaries of Ministers, MPs and civil servants and to temporarily increase VAT to 12% but exempt essential food items
Unity Fiji Leader and former Governor of the Reserve Bank of Fiji Savenaca Narube is calling on government to reduce salaries of Ministers, MPs and civil servants and has also proposed to temporarily increase VAT back t
Important COVID-19 announcement by the Health Ministry at 3pm
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong will hold a press conference at 3 o’clock this afternoon in relation to COVID-19. Stay with us for the important announcement. You can also follow us on ou
WAF warns factories and people against throwing waste into their waterways
A factory has been suspected of discharging rags causing blockages in Water Authority of Fiji water pumps in Labasa while they have also found plastic blocking pipes in Delainavesi, Lami. The Water Authority of Fij
8 Police officers allegedly involved in an assault case in Tavua granted bail
The eight Police officers who are charged in relation to an alleged assault case in Tavua have been granted bail. The eight police officers are Emosi Tagicakivanua, Vishwam Baran, Alivereti Sukamanu, Nemani Lutumai
PM urges students not to take government’s educational assistance for granted
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has urged students to not take the government’s educational assistance for granted. While opening the new 3-storey building with classrooms and a school gym at Queen Victoria Sch
Fiji nationals who allegedly breached India’s lockdown guidelines granted bail
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Foreign Affairs Yogesh Karan has confirmed that they are liaising with the government of India about the Fiji nationals that have been charged for violating the Indian government's loc
Beware of pyramid schemes in Fiji targeting vulnerable groups – Consumer Council
People are being urged to be cautious of alleged pyramid schemes now in operation as some groups are targeting Fijians to join multi-level marketing companies that have been using COVID-19 to make deceptive recruiting c
3 Marriott resorts to readjust workforce due to COVID-19
The Fiji Marriott Resort on Momi Bay and the Westin and Sheraton Resorts on Denarau Island have made a decision to readjust their workforce due to the impacts of COVID-19 however more details on how many workers will be
2 new border quarantine cases in Fiji
2 new border quarantine cases of COVID-19 have been announced today by the Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong. Doctor Fong says both are Fijian citizens who were repatriated from India on July 1st
Acting PS for Health to hold a press conference this afternoon in relation to COVID-19
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong will hold a press conference this afternoon in relation to COVID-19. Stay with us for the important announcement. You can also follow us on our website
New COVID-19 case in Fiji
The Acting Permanent Secretary for Health, Doctor James Fong has confirmed that Fiji has recorded a new case of COVID-19. It has been confirmed that the 66-year-old man tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday afte
Ministry of Health to have a press conference soon
The Ministry of Health will have a press conference soon. Stay with us for the important announcement.
Teachers urged to be extra vigilant about students mental and physical health
As primary and secondary school students up till Year 11 return to school tomorrow, the Ministry of Education is stressing that many families will be facing hardship due to the prevailing economic situation and therefor