Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
The Constitutional Offices Commission tribunal inquiry into allegations of misbehaviour by suspended Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service Dr Jalesi Nakarawa is underway where his stepson has said in his affidavit th
The Water Authority of Fiji has made significant progress in improving the country’s water and sanitation infrastructure, completing over 20 major capital projects between 2022 and 2025, with an investment exceeding $
Opposition MP Alvick Maharaj has questioned how the government can claim victory in the health sector when the basic physical environment for delivering care is falling apart, however, Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lala
Fiji is set to take a major step in addressing the nation’s growing drug problem, with the Ministry of Health and Medical Services leading efforts to establish the country’s first National Alcohol and Drug Recovery
Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka will continue his term as Deputy Prime Minister for the near foreseeable future. Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro confirmed this to fijivillage News whe
Former British Army nursing officer and now educator, Joanna Fox, the daughter of the former British Army soldier with Fijian links, Jonasa Jang who was part of the 212 soldiers who first enlisted in the British Army, h
Fijian player Ratu Josaia Nacika has only a few days left in France and is awaiting deportation after serving a one-year prison sentence for sexual assault last October. This has been confirmed by French media outl
There are preliminary works underway for the acquisition of land in Koronivia, for the relocation of the Nabua Muslim League residents. Minister for Housing, Maciu Nalumisa stated this to the media outside Parliame
To cater for the demand in their Suva office, the Ministry of Immigration is looking at opening an office in Nakasi. Minister for Immigration, Viliame Naupoto stated this to the media outside Parliament, saying thi
The government is working closely with Vodafone, bus operators, and the Land Transport Authority to address the issues raised regarding disposable cards and is progressing with developments in the IT systems that suppor
The 40-year-old manager, Shonal Shiv Sharma from Tamavua, who has been charged with being in possession of 640.139 grams of imported cocaine, has been further remanded in custody. Sharma is alleged to have been inv
We have spoken to the concerned school and told them that payment of school levies cannot be a precondition for entry. Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro highlighted this to the media today when asked about con
50 passengers were rushed to two different hospital this morning after a staff service bus veered off a bridge at Denarau, landing upside down in a swamp. Police say 43 passengers were rushed to Zens Medical Hospit
The man who was selling marijuana for beer money will be sentenced on Wednesday by Magistrate Yogesh Prasad. Marika Magita is charged with unlawful possession of drugs and money suspected to be proceeds of crime.
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that the planned Constitution Amendment Bill will not be tabled and debated on in parliament this week. When questioned by fijivillage News, Rabuka confirms that the Attorne
Questions are being raised after Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School implemented a Student Welfare Levy of $250 per student per year from next year. Jitesh Patel, the President of Gujarat Education Society, which m
The inclusion of Amenoni Nasilasila playing in the Skipper Cup final presented significant and unavoidable conflicts with the Fiji Rugby Union’s core regulations and duty of care. The FRU highlighted this today a
Nakalawaca Village in the Namalata district of Tailevu continues to face severe water shortages, with residents relying on unsafe water sources and an empty village well while hoping for rainfall. Village Headman A
One of the most talked-about topics this year is the potential of bamboo as a low-carbon, cyclone-resilient building material. As the Pacific braces for another cyclone season, experts are calling for faster adopti
Malolo have created history after beating Naitasiri 41-26 in the Skipper Cup final. Naitasiri came into the final as favourites with Malolo as the underdogs. ,/P> Malolo drew first blood through a tr
