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A Tropical Cyclone Alert is now in force for Rotuma, and based on current assessments by the Nadi Weather Office the system is expected to intensify into a cyclone and the centre is expected to pass over Vanua Levu by t
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the Western half of Viti Levu, Western half of Vanua Levu, and Yasawa and Mamanuca groups. The Tropical Disturbance lies 1,180 kilometres West North West of Nadi. The Na
The Education Ministry can make school head appointments based on the Open Merit Recruitment System as the government has already received a stay order on the High Court ruling earlier handed down by Justice A.L.B Brito
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has today stressed that the Permanent Secretary for Education appointment is done by the Public Service Commission while school head appointments are done on merit. This follows c
Minister for Education, Rosy Akbar has stressed that the appointment of the new Acting Principal of Lelean Memorial School is based on the Open Merit Recruitment System. This follows concerns raised by the Methodis
Australian born singer and dancer, Richard Tanumi whose mother hails from Soso, Kadavu has released a song for the victims of the Australian bushfires. Tanumi says the music video was actually planned for an album
Bush fire conditions eased in Australia yesterday after a grueling night for firefighters, with authorities saying they expect at least a week of milder weather in which to step up defences against the huge blazes still
An Australian firefighter has died while working on a blaze near Victoria. Fourth person dies in #VictoriaFires bushfires... #AustralianFires #Australia pic.twitter.com/LUtmTKxqqV — Bur (@Bu
Australia continues to be devastated by the ongoing bushfires and while the shocking levels of destruction and loss of life have become global news, Australians are fighting to keep not only their houses safe, but do wh
Gale force winds have fanned two of Australia's massive bushfires into a feared mega blaze, with Australian authorities warning of worse weather to come. Victoria's Country Fire Authority issued several eme
The Ministry of Health is now lifting the mass gatherings advisory that has been in place due to the measles outbreak. The Ministry says this is after consideration of the following by the National Measles Taskforc
A 45-year-old man has been charged with 25 counts of sexual assault related offences and will appear in the Nadi Magistrates Court tomorrow. He allegedly sexually assaulted a 16-year-old boy in Nadi. The man a
The Fiji Bus Operators Association met with the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission yesterday to discuss issues faced by the bus operators including the bus fare. President Nisar Ali Shah says three executiv
Students who have applied for the National Toppers Scholarship, Tertiary Education Loans Scheme and the Scholarship Scheme for Students with Special Needs are urged to urgently obtain their final program offer letter fr
The former Permanent Secretary for Education, Alison Burchell says she has resigned to pursue her interests in other fields. When contacted by Fijivillage this afternoon, Burchell refused to make further comments r
The Fiji Roads Authority says the new Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge has a design life of 100 years and is expected to open soon. The new bridge will accommodate two-lane traffic and one walkway for pedestrians. FRA&rsq
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Fiji with the help of Police have managed to rescue the dog that was allegedly beaten and thrown from the second floor balcony of a house in Raiwai on Monday.
Police have obtained a warrant and will visit the owner of the house in Raiwai where a dog was allegedly beaten and thrown from the second-floor balcony yesterday. Police say they will visit the house tomorro
Australian Prime Minister, Scott Morrison has thanked all Fijians who have sent messages of sympathy and support to the Australian government, especially those that are suffering due to the tragic bush fires. Morri
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Fiji is currently working with Police to try and get custody of a pet dog who was allegedly beaten and thrown from the second-floor balcony of a house in Raiwai ye
