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A 31-year-old man who allegedly abducted and raped a 7-year-old girl in Lautoka in November last year, will appear in the Lautoka Magistrates Court this afternoon. The man, who is the girl’s neighbour and is
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama says they deposited $9.7 million lease money in the HFC bank last week. This was highlighted by the Prime Minister during a public meeting with sugar cane growers in Ba today.
A 16-year-old student is the country's latest drowning victim. Divisional Police Commander North, Shri Bhawan Singh confirms the body of the boy was retrieved from Nagata River in Labasa yesterday afternoon.
The body of a one year eleven month old boy was found in the Rewa River earlier today. Speaking to Fijivillage, Police Spokesperson, Josaia Weicavu says that the baby had been missing from his home since yesterday
Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed‑Khaiyum says there is no Pacific Island Country Financial Institution that has been certified to be a recognised agency to receive climate funds at the moment. While speaking at
The Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde says he will consider the court’s decision to acquit Parveen Bala and make a decision on whether to file an appeal next week. Lautoka Ma
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions is yet to comment on the acquittal of Infrastructure Minister Parveen Bala earlier today. Bala was charged with dangerous driving occasioning death. Lautoka Ma
Its decision time today for Infrastructure Minister, Parveen Bala. The ruling on the application for no case to answer for Bala will be delivered by Magistrate, Rangajeeva Wimalasena in Lautoka today. Bala'
The village of Tukuraki in Yakete, Ba which has been badly hit during natural disasters will be relocated soon. Tukuruki village which is based precariously under a steep mountain which means its risk of being hit
President of the Soqosoqo Vakamarama, Adi Finau Tabakaucoro says that they would like to see equal rights for i-Taukei men and women when it comes to registering children in the Vola Ni Kawa Bula. When questioned b
The Fijian economy is in a very good position compared to more than 10 years ago. Minister for Economy, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum made this comment while speaking to participants of the Leadership Fiji program in Suva ea
The appointment of the new Chairman of the Fiji Sugar Corporation has resulted in a SODELPA MP Aseri Radrodro criticizing the decision and the Prime Minister and Minister for Sugar hitting back and raising the question
An urgent call has been made to the authorities to relook at the process of registering children to the Vola Ni Kawa Bula. Fijivillage has received confirmation that iTaukei parents cannot register their adopted iT
Army Commander, Rear Admiral Viliame Naupoto says they are now trying to get the Fiji Navy vessel, RFNS Kiro off the reef near Makuluva however all attempts so far have been unsuccessful. The navy vessel is still o
A 45-year-old woman who allegedly raped and assaulted her 14-year-old daughter has been remanded in custody by the Nasinu Magistrates Court. Police say the matter was reported at Nakasi Police Station by the 14-yea
The government has today signed a US$50 million loan agreement with the World Bank to support Fiji’s continued recovery needs from Tropical Cyclone Winston and enhance the country’s efforts to protect the mo
The national sevens teams will be travelling business class to the Rio Olympics. The announcement was made after the Road to Gold campaign team raised $344,335.83 to assist the men’s and women’s teams i
Vodafone Fiji 7s captain Osea Kolinisau says they will not ride on their back to back World Sevens Series wins as they prepare to make history at the Rio Olympics. Kolinisau says he is honored to be chosen to lead
Vodafone Fiji 7s team to Rio Olympics: Osea Kolinisau (C), Apisai Domolailai, Jasa Veremalua, Josua Tuisova, Kitione Taliga, Leone Nakarawa, Samisoni Viriviri, Savenaca Rawaca, Semi Kunatani, Vatemo Ravouvou, Vi
Hours remain until the nation knows the 7s heroes who will be representing our country to the first ever Olympics 7s competition in Rio next month. Osea Kolinisau, Jerry Tuwai and Kitione Taliga are highly likely t
