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Incidents related to drugs and substance abuse and violence amongst students in schools will not be tolerated at any cost. This was highlighted by Education Minister Dr Mahendra Reddy after few incidents in schools
Police are currently investigating the death of a 14-year-old girl from Savusavu who was found lying in her bathroom yesterday afternoon. Spokesperson Jokatama Qio says the parents came home and found the girl in t
Three more companies have been investigated under the Whistleblower Policy resulting in a tax collection of more than $1.9 million. FRCA Chief Executive Officer, Visvanath Das says the Autho
The Fiji Court of Appeal has dismissed an appeal filed by One Hundred Sands Limited against the Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s decision to revoke their casino licence. The Court of Appeal also unanimo
The Water Authority of Fiji has made it clear that residents living along the Suva-Nausori corridor may either get water supply 2 hours a day or 2 days in a week if the authority does not have additional water sources w
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services has clarified that prayer sessions are only allowed in hospitals in cases where the patients or the relatives specifically request for spiritual healing. When asked by Fi
The opposition is today calling for the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission to investigate the recent sacking of some LTA workers including a Divisional Regional Manager and the resignation of Latileta
South Pacific Stock Exchange Chief Executive Officer Latileta Qoro has resigned from her position after a serious oversight in the Fijian Holdings Limited Special General Meeting earlier this month. The stock
The 13-year-old girl involved in the road accident in Cunningham yesterday, passed away at the CWM hospital last night. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro says another Year 11 student is under observation. S
Heavy rain and strong winds are expected to develop from today as an active trough of low pressure associated with two disturbances is anticipated to gradually drift south towards Fiji. Nadi Weather Office Director
People from all walks of life gathered at Albert Park in Suva today for the Multi‑Faith National Service of Remembrance and Thanksgiving to Commemorate the 1st Anniversary of Tropical Cyclone Winston. A minute of
Australia will continue to assist Fiji in the rebuilding phase after Tropical Cyclone Winston. The Australian government has already confirmed that through a $35 million AUD package of assistance, Australia is cont
“I’m grateful that I’m alive today and thank the Foundation for saving my life”. 13-year-old Vatiseva Ilibera shared this sentiment at the Gift of Life programme at the Tanoa Plaza in Suva a
Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says there are some people in Fiji who want to politicize everything as they view everything from political perspective. While speaking at the closing of the Legal Aid Comm
The leaders of the five Political Parties are calling for the removal of the Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem and the scrapping of the elections portfolio assigned to the Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed‑Khai
Vodafone Fiji 7s captain Osea Kolinisau is the Fiji Tattslotto 2016 Fiji Sportsman of the Year. Kolinisau was nominated by the Fiji Rugby Union for his role as the captain of the 2015-2016 World Sevens Series overa
A 5-year-old kindergarten student, Caleb Waqalevu who was reported missing earlier today was reunited with his mother this afternoon. An urgent message was issued that Waqalevu had gone missing from the Holy Trinit
The mother of the 19-year-old man who died in custody at the Nakasi Police Station, is refusing to allow Police to go ahead with the post mortem examination. She has told Fijivillage that she wants answers from the
A 19-year-old man was found dead while being held in custody at the Nakasi Police Station late yesterday. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the man was taken in on Wednesday for breach of a Domestic Violence Res
The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is now in talks with the Ministry of Education to look for constructive ways to end bullying and corporal punishment in schools. Fijivillage continues to rec
