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Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the provisions of the Constitution that allowed Mahendra Chaudhry to stand for elections under Section 56(2)(g) are similar to that which allows Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu to be nominat
If investors turn up without the right officials, landowners have the right to send them back to the right authorities. This is the message from the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives and SM
A person with Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu’s record cannot be accepted as the country’s President, and Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has come under strong criticism for what looks like blatant bias in appointing people
The nomination of Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu to be the President of Fiji must be immediately withdrawn as he will not unite the nation but strengthen hierarchy, patriarchy and gross inequality. Fiji Women’s Crisis C
Concerned people have made urgent calls to the Minister for Home Affairs, Pio Tikoduadua to check what it would take for the Police to effectively deal with the blatant selling of hard drugs like methamphetamine in Nado
Fiji has been ranked #3 in Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel list for 2025. Lonely Planet, a world-renowned travel publisher, has long set the standard for insightful, practical, and comprehensive travel guides.
The stand-off must not be allowed to continue at the expense of the education of our children. This the message from Opposition Leader Inia Seruiratu as the stand-off between the University of the South Pacific and
As day 4 of the University of the South Pacific unions’ strike ends with no resolution in sight, Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says the USP Staff unions are in compliance with the provisions and procedures for a str
The Fiji National Security and Defence Review report has recommended that the country should explore a common name for Fiji citizens so as to promote social cohesion, engender a distinct national identity, and unify the
The trust in our security forces has eroded over the years following each coup and the 2013 Constitution has not helped restore trust by widening the mandate of the RFMF under Section 131 (2) which introduced a guardian
The passengers and crew of the vessel Lomaiviti Princess 11 have been rescued and have safely reached Levuka. The vessel struck a reef while on its way from Natovi to Levuka this morning. About 40 passengers w
The Goundar Shipping Services are trying to recover the vessel Lomaiviti Princess 11, which was grounded this morning on a reef close to Levuka while it was on its way from Natovi. fijivillage News received informa
Tui Nawaka Ratu Joeli Bulu has disputed the claims made by the President of SODELPA Ba/West/Yasawa Constituency Seremaia Tuiteci on certain media outlets that he and the Tui Nadi Ratu Vuniyani Navuniuci have jumped ship
Parliamentary Speaker, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu Na Gone Turaga Bale na Tui Cakau, has been formally endorsed by the Parliamentary Caucus of the People’s Alliance for nomination to the Presidency, after the current Pres
One of the biggest observations that has come out in the National Security and Defence Review Report is how to build trust between the Fijians and the people that are supposed to serve them. Speaking to the media d
I’m amazed that the government of Fiji is doing very little to bring closure to this longstanding grievance of students and staff at the USP. This was highlighted by Fiji Labour Party Leader and former Prime Mini
21 players have tested positive for drugs at the 2024 FMF Inter District Championship at Churchill Park in Lautoka. Fiji Football Association CEO, Mohammed Yusuf says a total of 180 players were tested and this mar
As we enter the third day of the USP workers’ strike, Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro confirms that he has asked the USP Council for an update on the direction that it wishes to take regarding the strike.
People owe $29.1 million in water rate arrears to the Water Authority of Fiji, and the Authority is urging customers to ensure their bills are paid on time so that water services can be provided on a daily basis. T
A few classes have been disrupted at the University of the South Pacific as about 186 staff members continued on strike today. This was highlighted by the USP Staff Union General Secretary Reuben Colata to fijivill
