Singapore 7s: Fiji thump USA 38-0
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side have started their HSBC Singapore 7s campaign with a bang after thumping the USA 38-0 in their first pool game. Joseva Talacolo, George Bose, Iowane Teba and Tira Wilagi a
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Fijiana start Singapore 7s on a high after a 26-12 win over Ireland
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s have started their HSBC Singapore 7s campaign on a high note after trouncing Ireland 26-12 in their first pool game this afternoon. Fijiana took a slight 14-12 lead at halftime through convert
Maikeli Radua laid to rest at his village in Waikete, Tailevu
The late iconic VitiFM personality, Maikeli Radua has finally been laid to rest in his village of Waikete, Tailevu today. Radua’s final journey to his village started off with his cortege leaving the Suva morgue
5G network launch delayed until June due to USAID project adjustments
Fiji’s much awaited 5G network, initially set for a March launch, has been delayed until June this year due to setbacks linked to USAID projects. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Communications Manoa Kamika
FCEF tells Minister it will not endorse the draft Employment Relations Bill in its current form
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has informed the Minister for Employment, Productivity and Workplace Relations, Agni Deo Singh, that their representatives on the Employment Relations Advisory Board, will not
Fijian exports to US to become more expensive as Trump announces 32% tariff
Fijian products being imported into the United States will be more expensive as President Trump has announced a 32 percent tariff on Fiji, along with other counties, effective from Saturday. President Donald Trump
It’s a tragedy that Fiji has been ruled by decrees - Fatiaki
The last set of military coups, removed democratically elected governments, including how the laws are made, and it’s a real tragedy that we were ruled by decrees. Chair of the Electoral Reform Commission and for
Rheumatic heart surgeries need to continue at CWM Hospital – Dr Kapadia
Renowned General and Interventional Cardiologist Dr Vijay Kapadia, based at the Gold Coast University Hospital in Australia, has stressed the need for rheumatic heart surgeries to be carried out at CWM Hospital. Dr
Sanjay Kaba granted temporary uplift of stop departure order for work travel
A temporary uplift of stop departure order has been granted to Managing Director of Houng Lee Kaba Jacob Limited and former Director of Telecom Fiji Limited Sanjay Kaba to travel for work. Kaba appeared before Magi
Reduced water inflow at Tamavua Treatment Plant to affect thousands
Thousands of people relying on the Tamavua Treatment Plant for water will be affected, as the Water Authority of Fiji reports that heavy rainfall has impacted raw water pump stations, reducing inflow and creating produc
FWRM report urges Govt to place greater emphasis on outreach regarding menopause
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement urges the government to place greater emphasis on outreach regarding menopause, and the Ministry of Education, Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection and Ministry of Health
Dr Nakarawa challenges legality of suspension and takes legal steps
Suspended Corrections Commissioner Dr Jalesi Nakarawa has instructed his legal counsel to address his concerns to the President, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu as appointing authority, Sitiveni Rabuka as chairperson of the Con
It is time to end the silence on peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause
It is about time to talk about peri-menopause, menopause and post-menopause and how it affects the women in this country as a Fiji Women’s Rights Movement report has highlighted that 80 percent of the women in Fiji st
EFL to re-apply for tariff review this year – EFL Chair
Energy Fiji Limited will re-apply for a review on EFL tariffs this year which means that they would like to increase electricity rates. EFL Board Chairman Rokoseru Nabalarua says the last time EFL tariff was change
More help on the way now for early warning systems thanks to the IOM
From using the traditional means like a conch shell as an early warning sign for villages across Fiji for centuries, more help is on the way now for early warning systems thanks to the International Organization for Mig
Fiji Airways now a full member of oneworld® alliance
Fiji Airways is now a full member of the oneworld® alliance, bringing seamless global connectivity and premium benefits to their customers. This means Fiji Airways joins a global network of 900+ destinations.
7 deaths so far from leptospirosis this year
There have been 7 deaths so far this year from leptospirosis The Ministry of Health says there have also been 610 leptospirosis laboratory confirmed cases from January 1st to March 23rd 2025. The Ministry say
Viseisei Back Road residents without water since Thursday
Thousands of residents in Viseisei Back Road, Lautoka, are calling on Authorities for answers as they have been without water since Thursday. Speaking to fijivillage News, a concerned resident says the water pressu
Even though we have staff shortages, critical cases are always prioritised - Dr Lalabalavu
The Ministry of Health has acknowledged the ongoing staff shortages in public health facilities, however, critical cases are always prioritised. While responding to concerns raised by fijivillage News, Minister for
HK 7s: Fiji claims 4th place after 22-21 loss to Australia
The Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s side finished 4th in the HSBC Hong Kong 7s after being edged 22-21 by Australia in the 3rd place play-off last night. Sakiusa Siqila, Filipe Sauturaga and try scoring machine Jo