Heavy rain warning in force for Fiji
The Nadi Weather Office says people should expect the rainy weather to continue until Monday as a heavy rain warning is now in force for the whole of the Fiji group. The Nadi Weather Office says the rain is
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SODELPA's politics of division have backfired completely - Bainimarama
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says once again, SODELPA's politics of division has backfired completely. He says while the rest of people are busy with the business of nation building, SODELPA are busy backs
Ratu Naiqama labels NFP and FLP as parties of the 'vulagi' and says that SODELPA should never die
Former SODELPA President and Turaga Na Tui Cakau, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu says SODELPA should never die as a party, and he has also spoken about the parties of the ‘vulagi’ or visitors that still exist and r
Ratu Naiqama says he wanted to apologise to Ro Teimumu however she is not at SODELPA AGM today
Former SODELPA President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu says that he invited the Marama Na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa to be chief guest at the party’s AGM in Yaroi, Savusavu today however Legend FM News can confir
Confusion amongst some SODELPA members regarding nominations for new office bearers at AGM
There has been some confusion amongst some SODELPA members before the party’s AGM starts this morning in Yaroi Village in Savusavu. This is regarding the nominations for the new office bearers. Our repor
FTUC National Secretary Felix Anthony taken into police custody last night
The National Secretary of Fiji Trades Union Congress, Felix Anthony was taken into custody by Police Officers at about 10.30 last night. Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirms that Anthony was taken in for alleg
Rabuka willing to lead SODELPA to the 2022 general elections if requested to do so by party
As SODELPA gets ready to have it’s General Assembly in Yaroi, Savusavu today, Leader, Sitiveni Rabuka says he will be available to lead the party to the 2022 general elections if SODELPA wants him to lead. In
FRCS puts VAT Monitoring System to address the black economy and to ensure that Fiji is dealing with tax evasion
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service says the VAT Monitoring System or Electronic Fiscal Devices is to address the black economy and to ensure that the country is dealing with tax evasion. CEO Visvanath Das says th
No drug rehabilitation centre in Fiji - Moceica
There is no specific drug rehabilitation centre in Fiji dealing with the increasing number of people using hard drugs. Although Saint Giles Hospital has been dealing with victims of substance abuse, Deputy Secretar
565 children under 17 were victims of sexual offences last year
565 children under the age of 17 years were victims of sexual offences last year. This number of reported cases have been released by Police. The issue regarding the numerous sexual attacks on our children rem
Carpenters Pte Ltd confirms that MHCC Tower foundation was stabilised in January this year
Carpenters Pte Limited has confirmed to FijiVillage that the foundation of the MHCC Tower that is still under construction was stabilised in January this year. They say that this has been confirmed by the inde
Teachers are required by law to report any form of substance abuse in schools - Burchell
Permanent Secretary for Education Alison Burchell has stated that teachers are required by law to report any form of abuse in schools however she also stressed that they do not want to expel students found with dru
Stray dogs who are deemed unsuitable for re-homing will be euthanized - Ministry of Agriculture
Stray dogs that are deemed unsuitable for re‑homing options or other logistical reasons such as lack of shelter space upon capture will be euthanized. That’s been confirmed by the Ministry of Agriculture.
Police aware of teachers allegedly solving drug matters internally and not reporting them
Police have received information regarding school teachers solving drug related matters internally and allegedly failing to report the matter to Police. Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho has expressed concerns saying th
Fiji Airways Miss Farmers 2019 Anaseini Sanoko has witnessed racial discrimination and inequality amongst people
23-year-old Anaseini Sanoko who was crowned Fiji Airways Miss Farmers 2019 wants to advocate on equality since she has witnessed racial discrimination and inequality amongst people. Sanoko who is a second year Law
Suva successfully defends Skipper Cup at ANZ Stadium
Suva has defended the Skipper Cup after beating Nadroga 34-26 at the ANZ Stadium. Suva opened the game with a try from Juita Takubu who dived over the tryline. The Capital City side led 10-0 after a penalty f
Passing of Filipe Bole felt by many
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says that former Minister of Education Filipe Bole was known to him as person who had the characteristics of a statesman and advised the government with wisdom and knowledge.
Majority of the members of parliament authorise Minister for Economy to loan $65 million from ADB
Majority of the members of parliament have authorized the Minister for Economy to borrow money by raising loans of US$65 million from the Asian Development Bank and US$35 million from the International Bank for Rec
Fiji Airways to open Aviation Academy in Namaka later this year - Viljoen
Fiji Airways will open its Aviation Academy in Namaka in Nadi later this year. This has been confirmed by the Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO Andre Viljoen. Viljoen says this will allow their pilot
Parliament passes the 2019/2020 National Budget
The 2019/2020 National Budget was passed in parliament late last night. 27 parliamentarians voted in favor of the Bill for an Act to appropriate a sum of $3,434,407,892 (three billion, four hundred and thirty four