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An 18-year-old villager who raped a nine-year-old boy on four occasions has been sentenced to 7 years imprisonment. High Court Judge Justice Aruna Aluthge has ruled that the man can serve a minimum of three ye
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama said some of the incidents that have taken place in the western division in the past few months are just like those that occurred in 2000. While speaking in the I-taukei language
We are representing the whole of Fiji and everyone is hoping to make the country proud in this year’s Rugby World Cup. Those are the words of Vodafone Flying Fijians flyhalf, Ben Volavola who has played for t
Vodafone Fiji 7s coach, Ben Ryan is expected to be in England to provide some assistance to the coaching staff of the Vodafone Flying Fijians. Flying Fijians coach, John McKee has confirmed this after Fiji’s
The Vodafone Flying Fijians have sent out a strong message to their World Cup pool opponents after beating Canada 47‑18 in their final warm‑up match this morning. Nikola Matawalu and Waisea Nayacalevu both fini
A 20-year-old man died after he was hit by a car in Kilikali near Nadawa. Police say the man was trying to cross the road when he was hit by a car driven by an 18-year-old man. The driver is in Police custody.
A 65-year-old man died after he sustained serious injuries in a road accident in Tavua this morning. According to Police, a cane truck hit the bus which the man was boarding with his grandson. Police say the m
The time for speaking softly in the fight against Climate Change is over. This is one of the many powerful statements which the Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama made at the closing of the 3rd Pacific Islands Deve
The Lautoka High Court has struck out and dismissed the notice of motion filed by some Lautoka residents against the decision of the Director of Town and Country Planning to re-zone Shirley Park in Lautoka. The pla
Police are looking for two men in relation to separate rape cases in the Northern Division. The first case involves a man who allegedly raped a 39-year-old woman after overdosing her with some pills. The incid
Vodafone Flying Fijians hooker, Sunia Koto says he can’t wait to take the field in the 2015 Rugby World Cup. The former Marist Brothers High School has already played for Fiji in the 2007 and 2011 Rugby World
An urgent call is being made by many people to assess the sale of hazardous and volatile substances to minors. This call comes after the tragic incident involving three primary school students. The Consumer Co
Asaeli Tikoirotuma has been rated by some of the best coaches in Europe as a player with a genuine X‑factor. They call him the game breaker, a player who scores tries and helps win games. Tikoirotuma who is
Serious concerns have been raised on the number of buses speeding on the Queens Highway on a daily basis. Fijivillage has witnessed this on several occasions where the buses are going way beyond the national speed
With 16 days to go for the 2015 Rugby World Cup, many Fiji fans are looking forward to a memorable performance by our blockbusting wing Nemani Nadolo. Nadolo has been in devastating form for the Crusaders in the Su
Police are seriously concerned about the recent number of attempted suicides and suicides in the country. The latest reports reveal that two of the cases involved students aged 13 while the other student is aged 14
The Special Prospecting License for Namosi Joint Venture has been extended for another five years. Permanent Secretary of Lands, Tevita Boseiwaqa says majority of the Landowning Units were informed in a combined me
The Miracle Man, Waisake Naholo has been unexpectedly named in the All Blacks' Rugby World Cup squad after being ruled out with a broken leg last month. Naholo recovered from the broken leg in six weeks after
Marijuana planting is one of the major problems faced by the people of Natewa Bay in the Northern side and this was raised during the 2016 National Budget Consultation with Attorney General in Labasa. Natewa Tikina
Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama today commissioned a brand new vessel the MV Cagivou which costs FD$5.76 million. Bainimarama said surveyors from the Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji were among the team that sup
