New Roko Tui Bau installed
More than 3,000 people gathered today on the chiefly island of Bau to witness the installation of the Roko Tui Bau Ratu Timoci Tavanavanua. This is the first time an installation of the high chief of Bau has taken
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Man allegedly stabs wife and daughter before taking his own life in Lautoka
The motive behind the gruesome attack on a 40-year-old woman and her 8-year-old daughter at their Varamoli home in Lautoka early this morning is not expected to be known anytime soon. A 41-year-old man is alleged t
Boy allegedly raped by his 4 uncles takes the witness stand
A 14-year-old boy who was allegedly raped by four of his uncles took the witness stand before High Court Judge, Justice Salesi. The alleged incidents occurred in Tailevu between November 2015 to March last year.
Six baby whales beached in Yasawa
Six baby whales were hauled up on a beach near Bukama village in Yasawa yesterday. One of our reporters Gary Volau says all the baby whales were dead by the time any of the villagers saw them. He says there ar
Shocking statistics released by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service
Shocking statistics have been released by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service as a number of businesses, companies, trusts, estates, and partnerships have not been filing their tax returns to Revenue and Customs.
Approval notices and leases distributed to 70 families in Labasa while 888 entrepreneurs receive grants
Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Faiyaz Koya distributed approval notices and leases to 70 families from Vitadra, Valebasoga, Boca and Avua settlements in Labasa today. Koya says they are guaranteeing a fut
MIOT Pacific Hospital opens their new Cardiac and Accident Emergency Centre
Accident victims and heart attack patients needing immediate care will no longer be a major worry in Fiji as the MIOT Pacific Hospital opened their new Cardiac and Accident Emergency Centre at Amy Street in Suva last ni
What will the LTA do after a child sits in driver's seat and operates e-ticketing machine?
Serious concerns have been raised after a bus driver allowed a child who looks about 10 years old to sit in the driver’s seat for about 30 minutes and also operate the e-ticketing machine. Fijivillage has also be
No negotiations underway to sell Fiji TV - Fareed
The majority shareholder of Fiji Television Limited, Fijian Holdings Limited has stressed that there is no valuation or negotiation underway to sell Fiji TV. CEO of Fijian Holdings Limited and a director of Fiji TV
Defilement only applies to cases when the victim is aged 16yrs and under
The 17-year-old student from the western division has been charged with defiling a 14-year-old student because the charge of defilement only applies when the victim is 16 years and under. This is the case regard
Magistrates Court convicts Singh’s Curry House restaurant for failing to issue a proper Tax Invoice
The Suva Magistrates Court has convicted Singh’s Curry House restaurant for failing to issue a proper Tax Invoice as required under the Value Added Tax Act 1991. Deo Narayan Singh trading as Singh’s Cur
Two students charged in relation to viral video appear in court
Two students who were charged in relation to the video that went viral on social media last week, appeared in the Nadi Magistrates Court. The video is of a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a
Two students charged in relation to viral video
Two students have been charged in relation to the video that went viral on social media last week. The video is of a 14-year-old girl who was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 17-year-old student. The two stud
There is no restriction for people going on strike - AG
Attorney General and Minister for Civil Service Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum has reiterated that there is no restriction for people to go on strike. He says that the right to go on strike which is in the Employment Rel
Official report lodged to Police regarding alleged sexual assault of 14yr-old
Police have confirmed that an official report has been lodged regarding the alleged sexual assault of the 14-year-old girl seen in a video that went viral on social media. Police Spokesperson Ana Naisoro says
PM urges stakeholders and business owners to incorporate sustainability into business plans
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama has urged stakeholders and business owners to incorporate sustainability into their business plans. While speaking at the Prime Minister’s International Business Awards
FTUC holds march to protest against government's decisions
The Fiji Trades Union Congress this morning held a march from the Flea Market to Ratu Sukuna Park to protest against Government's decisions to impose fixed workers' contracts on the Teachers, Nurses, Civil Serva
FICAC investigates Permanent Secretary for Forests
FICAC has today confirmed that some senior officials of the Ministry of Forests are under investigation. No details have been given in relation to the investigation. The Public Service Commission confirmed ear
Police urges public not to share explicit video of students
Police are urging members of the public to stop sharing the explicit video of two students involved in graphic sexual activity which was shared on social media. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro says from what they s
6 houses destroyed in a fire in Nabua
National Fire Authority has confirmed that they are working to investigate the cause of the fire that destroyed six houses in Nabua yesterday. It is a bleak Diwali for six families who lost everything in a fire tha