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The trial date in the matter where former Prime Minister Josaia Voreqe Bainimarama and former Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho's allegedly made unwarranted demands to the then Acting Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudra
Employers in Savusavu have raised concerns about a newly proposed Employment Relations Bill which provides double pay and an alternative day off for employees working on public holidays. The employers say that the
Over the past years automatic progression has created a culture of complacency amongst students, teachers and parents, therefore the Ministry of Education will conduct consultations to repeal the system. Minister f
An unemployed man of Tokotoko, Navua is in custody after he was arrested last night for being in possession of illicit drugs. Police say a total of 171 dried plants believed to be marijuana was confiscated. Th
Mereoni Solei, from Naqarawai Village in Namosi, says farming has played a vital role in supporting and shaping the education of her three children. Solei says the government's assistance is meant to complement par
The Capital City was a hive of activity today as parents and guardians turned out in numbers to get their children ready for the new school year. This is after the government disbursed $40.4 million for the $200 a
In a move to improve public safety and curb illegal littering the Nasinu Town Council has announced they will be installing 40 new surveillance cameras at litter hotspots across the municipality. Nasinu Special Ad
Drug kingpins is a big issue and that's one of the major fronts that we will have to confront. Newly appointed Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua highlighted this to fijivillage News when asked on how will th
Good news for parents as the Back-to-School Support payment for the 2025 school year has been processed and paid, ahead of the initially announced date for Wednesday to give them 2 and a half weeks to prepare their chil
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the Opposition Group of 9 Ministers and Assistant Ministers will now vote for the Government. While responding to questions by fijivillage News during a press conference after th
Dialogue Fiji says they are deeply concerned by the Prime Minister’s decision to expand the Cabinet to an unprecedented size of 36 Ministers and Assistant Ministers. Dialogue Fiji Executive Director Nilesh Lal sa
Former Police Commissioner and former senior military officer, Ioane Naivalurua has been sworn in as the Minister for Policing at the State House. Former Army Commander and former Director of Immigration, Viliame N
Former Police Commissioner and former senior military officer, Ioane Naivalurua is expected to be sworn in as the Minister for Policing and former Army Commander and former Director of Immigration, Viliame Naupoto is ex
A recent profiling exercise by the Ministry of Youth and Sports has identified 140 youths living on Suva streets, including 40 women and eight children under the age of 10. Minister for Youth and Sports Jese Saukur
Former President, Ratu Wiliame Katonivere will give evidence to the Commission of Inquiry tomorrow regarding the appointment of the FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali. Senior Legal Counsel, Janet Mason has confirm
Commissioner of Fiji Corrections Service, Doctor Jalesi Nakarawa is back in office today after returning from his leave. Dr Nakarawa confirmed he was on leave after he had applied for it and it was granted. He
The Commission of Inquiry is planning to request the President to extend the deadline for the inquiry into the recent appointment of the Commissioner of FICAC, Barbara Malimali to February because they are significantly
 Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that repairs are being done now to the East Wing elevators at CWM Hospital, and new elevators will follow soon. Rabuka's comments follow questions sent to him by fijivillag
Opposition Member of Parliament Jone Usamate says the breakdown of law and order is a national crisis. In a statement, Usamate says Fiji is experiencing a dangerous and escalating breakdown of law and order, marked
A Flash Flood Alert is in force for all low lying, flash flood prone areas and small streams of Vanua Levu while a Heavy Rain Warning is now in force for the Northern Division. The Nadi Weather Office says persis
