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A woman in her 60s has died following an accident in Savusavu. Police say she was one of ten passengers travelling in a four-wheel drive vehicle driven by a man in his 30s. It's alleged the driver failed to ne
A man in his 40s will appear at the Suva Magistrates Court charged with the alleged theft of $10,000. Police say the accused is alleged to have stolen $10,000 in May last year that was to be used to purchase a vehi
A deadly school shooting in Graz, Austria, has left a nation in mourning, with 11 people dead — seven females and three males — along with the alleged shooter, and at least a dozen injured. ABC News reports tha
The donation agreement signed today by Aruka Fiji and Swire Shipping Services marked a significant milestone in their commitment to fostering positive change and supporting the values they serve, reaching the unreached,
Fourteen people, including four juveniles, were charged with a total of 17 counts of non-sexual offences last month. According to the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions (ODPP), there was one incident, wh
As Fiji’s Biggest Trade Show and Entertainment Event starts at the Vodafone Arena next Friday, Total Event Company Manager, Elena Tukuwasa says Fiji Showcase 2025 will be bigger and better than last year. Tukuwas
56-year-old Sera Takayawa, who has a swollen lump in her stomach, is urgently seeking O positive blood from the public for her surgery. Takayawa is currently receiving treatment at the CWM Hospital and says the bl
Running a country transitioning from authoritarian rule to true democracy is no easy task and we are part of that journey and the National Federation Party is here to stay. NFP member and Minister for Defence, Pio
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz-Sayed Khaiyum and former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma appeared before Senior Magistrate Sufia Hamza for a hearing on the State’s motion to hav
Electoral reform is not as simple as it sounds or is often made out to be, especially when intertwined with complex constitutional matters currently before the Supreme Court. This was the key message from the Unive
Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum believes that making the Commission of Inquiry report public will end all the talk. He says releasing the report will help dispel some of the rumours surrounding the alle
It's unfair when lower vote candidates are elected over the high voted candidates is a myth. Executive Director of Dialogue Fiji, Nilesh Lal highlighted this during Dialogue Fiji Multi-Stakeholder Dialogue on Elect
Good news for families who want to conveniently perform the final rites of their loved ones as plans are underway to have gas crematoriums in major districts across Fiji. While speaking to fijivillage News, Ministe
The Pre-Trial Conference for Apisai Madigibuli, who allegedly murdered his 25-year-old wife last year, will begin on the 21st of July. Madigibuli’s lawyer has requested an additional 14 days from the High Court t
Vernacular subjects should be made compulsory again and should be brought back to at least up to Year 10 in every school because they hold a lot of importance like the moral and religious values that help in character b
Good news for people as records kept at National Archives of Fiji is being digitized and will be provided online. While speaking during the 2025 International Archives Day celebration, Assistant Minister of Informa
There is not enough time to make changes to the 2013 Constitution before the next general elections. Head of USP Journalism Dr. Shailendra Singh highlighted this at the Dialogue Fiji Multi Stakeholder Dialogue on E
In a significant advancement for the Pacific’s digital infrastructure, Telecom Fiji and Google have signed a Strategic Agreement to design, build, and maintain a high-capacity terrestrial fiber optic link connecting F
Following allegations of mistreatment of patients who suffered minor heart attacks and strokes at the Valelevu Health Centre, Minister for Health Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu says they do not condone staff mistreating pati
What started as a family visit quickly turned into a medical emergency for 58-year-old Sat Prakash who began feeling unwell and was rushed to a doctor on his holiday trip to Australia. After several tests, doctors
