4-year-old girl drowns in Savusavu
A four-year-old girl has tragically drowned at a resort in Savusavu on Saturday. Police say her body was discovered floating in the resort's swimming pool. They say the child was with the relatives when she we
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Fiji has the lowest interest rate of 0.25%
Fiji and Switzerland have the lowest interest rate of 0.25 percent. According to the Visual Capitalist, Venezuela has the highest interest rate of 59.4 percent as the country continues to battle high inflation.
Prisoner threatens Nausori Magistrate during court proceedings
A prisoner became aggressive and threatened a Magistrate at the Nausori Magistrates Court earlier today. Police have confirmed this to fijivillage News following a call we received regarding the incident. They
Urgency of response to the current drug and HIV crisis should not lead us to act from a position of panic – Fiji Council of Churches
The Fiji Council of Churches says the urgency of response to the current drug and HIV crisis facing our nation should not lead us to act from a position of panic or without developing a holistic approach that is suited
Prof. Shameem calls for reparations from Australian and UK govts for the abuse of Girmitiyas
As Fiji celebrated the contributions of the Girmitiyas, the University of Fiji's Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem is calling on the Australian and British governments to consider paying reparations for the exp
Ketan Lal withdraws from the Opposition G15
Member of Parliament Ketan Lal has withdrawn his support from the Opposition Group of 15 led by the Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu. In a facebook post, Lal says this step has not come lightly, but he beli
Grateful dad Jerry Ligairi is all smiles as son Alex is on the road to recovery
Grateful father and LegendFM radio personality Jerry Ligairi is all smiles as he spoke about his son Alexander’s journey to recovery after surgery, at Starship Children's Hospital in Auckland, New Zealand. Alex w
Shadow economy costs Govt nearly $1B - FRCS CEO
The shadow economy, also known as the black economy, is estimated to be nearly a billion dollars annually, representing a significant loss in tax revenue that fails to reach government coffers. The shadow economy r
Seaqaqa farmer calls for police patrols after fire destroys his crops for the 6th time
A frustrated farmer is calling on authorities to address concerns raised by farmers, after his sugarcane farm was destroyed in a fire last week. This is the 6th time for his crops to be destroyed in a fire. 60
Man in his 30s passes away in head-on collision at Korolevu, Sigatoka
A man in his 30s has died following a head-on collision at Korolevu, Sigatoka, yesterday. Police say the man was driving a vehicle heading towards Sigatoka with others when he allegedly lost control, causing it to
PM accepts Takayawa's apology and says he will not unilaterally sever the Coalition Agreement with SODELPA
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms he will not unilaterally sever the Coalition Agreement with SODELPA as it was the product of a tripartite negotiation, which he as Party Leader of one of the coalition cannot do
Takayawa apologises to the PM, the Government, the coalition partners, and to the people of Fiji
SODELPA General Secretary, Viliame Takayawa has today extended his sincere apologies to Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka, to the Government of Fiji, to their coalition partners, and to the people of Fiji, for any offence
Double celebration for Sharon Nainoca as she marks wedding and Mother's Day
It is a double celebration for Sharon Margaret Nainoca, who tied the knot yesterday and is now celebrating Mother’s Day with her husband. Nainoca is from Ravitaki Village in Kadavu. While speaking to fijivil
Radrodro directs Takayawa to remove his social media post
SODELPA Leader, Aseri Radrodro says in light of the sensitivities involved and in recognition of their responsibilities as a partner within the coalition government, he has formally directed the General Secretary, Vilia
Brawl breaks out during Nabua and Top Line league match
A brawl broke out during the Vodafone Cup competition match between rivals Nabua Broncos and Top Line Warriors and according to tournament organizers, Nabua resident Jone Vakarisi was arrested and interviewed. Fiji
Heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of the Fiji Group as a trough of low pressure with associated clouds and rain continues to affect the country until tomorrow. The Nadi Weather Office says people
COMPOL orders probe after family alleges youths were removed from home, relatives threatened in Nabitu Village
The Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has directed the Internal Affairs Unit to investigate the allegations of misconduct made against police officers attending to a report in Nabitu Village in Tailevu last night.
Anyone found involved in drugs in the Vanua of Suva will be forcefully removed – Tui Suva
Anyone found involved in drug activities in the Vanua of Suva will be forcefully removed. This is the message from Tui Suva Ratu Sanaila Madanavosa when questioned by fijivillage News on what will be done to those
PM will decide next week whether SODELPA should stay in coalition or break away
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka will decide next week on whether they will break the coalition agreement with SODELPA as they have done enough damage in the running of an effective government. Speaking to fijivill
Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s bail review declined again, Judge not convinced that his medical condition is severe enough to not attend trial
High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar has declined a review of former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s bail conditions as the judge says that he is not convinced that Sayed-Khaiyum’s condition is severe en