Latest Features news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
A review is needed on the education curriculum in Fiji to allow students a smooth transition from secondary schools to universities, specifically in the areas and subjects of mathematics, physics, and computer science.
The status of timber treatment in Fiji, particularly the issue of selling substandard treated timber in the domestic market, is a cause of concern and has become a critical national interest. This has been highligh
To ensure fairness, transparency, and good governance, I propose that this Commission of Inquiry be established after this week’s parliamentary sitting. That is the statement from the Leader of the Opposition,
The College of Medicine Pasifika Campus, Medical Adventist Student Association has taken the initiative to engage in community outreach by organising a pick-a-thon. Forty of them were out and about this morning pi
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka states that a Commission of Inquiry is the most appropriate and impartial means to address allegations surrounding the work of FICAC. Rabuka was responding to questions regarding an
14-year-old Sako Vodivodi is trying to bring attention to mental health, one step at a time. Yesterday morning, accompanied by his cousins, the Year-8 International School Suva student walked over 11 kilometres in
The Fiji Cancer Society is targeting $600,000 in its fundraising activities to cater for the increase in requests for diagnostic tests. This was revealed by Fiji Cancer Society CEO Belinda Chan during the 2024 Pink
The International Women’s Association (Fiji) has just successfully completed renovations at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital’s Emergency Department IWA President Judy Compain says they were prompted by an urg
There is still a culture of fear amongst civil servants, but it does not mean civil servants will lose their jobs if they raise questions in a public consultation or seminar. This assurance has been given by Deputy
The University of the South Pacific Council has responded to concerns expressed about human resource decisions and processes at the USP and has resolved to initiate an independent review. Pro-Chancellor and Acting
The charge of failure to comply with the requirements of the operator’s airline security programme against retired Fiji Link CEO Shaenaz Voss, has been withdrawn. This is after the Office of the Director of Publi
Police are yet to confirm the condition of the drivers and passengers after two cars collided on Edinburgh Drive in Suva at about 6am this morning. When fijivillage News arrived at the scene, the National Fire Aut
The amazing thing that happened today was that everyone knows where they stand and what happened in the past will never happen again. This is the sentiment shared by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while speaking to
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces led by Commander, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai held a Reconciliation and Restoration Program with former senior officers today. Some of the former senior officers in attenda
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces is currently holding a Reconciliation and Restoration Program at Queen Elizabeth Barracks which includes "talanoa" sessions with Army Commander, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai, and
25.2 million in additional grant has been given by the government of Japan for the reconstruction of the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge. $ Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau says the reconstruction of this bridge will a
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai has urged the RFMF not to let the release of 2000 coup leader, George Speight and Counter Revolutionary Warfare (CRW) leader, Shane Stevens di
The alleged inciteful comments made by former Police Commissioner, Sitiveni Qiliho after the 2022 general elections is still under investigation by Police. Qiliho had made claims of violence in the stoning incident
The Department of Environment has issued another stop work order on the Great Han residential development on Princes Road. Following questions being raised by fijivillage News and continued concerns being highligh
Avneel Chand, who is an alleged key player in the local illicit drug trade, has been released on bail by the Lautoka Magistrates Court and will appear on 13th October. Chand was arrested at his home in Lautoka afte
