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The trial date for former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has been vacated. Magistrate Yogesh Prasad mentioned that he is frustrated that the State is making
The renewal of land leases remains a major challenge for many schools in Fiji, particularly for iTaukei schools. Headteacher of Toko Sanatan Primary School in Tavua, Gulshad Ali has highlighted this issue during th
Frustration is mounting for more than 150 residents of Nakorovu Road in Wainibuku as they have been without water since Sunday but the Water Authority of Fiji has not determined when will supply normalise. Resident
Joe Biden's announcement that he has been diagnosed with prostate cancer has revived questions about what health issues the former US president was dealing with while he was in the White House. In a statement on Mo
About 150 residents living along Nakorovu Road in Wainibuku have been without water for three days due to a burst main line. Resident Arneel Prasad says they were initially informed that the water supply would be r
Minister for Immigration, Viliame Naupoto will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. The candid interview will focus on many issues including work at the Immigration Department, shortage of passpo
Due to the frequent flooding challenges faced by the villagers of Vunivau in Labasa, serious concerns have been raised for the need to relocate the village. While responding to our questions, Permanent Secretary fo
A family in Nadawa has been left homeless after a devastating fire destroyed their home in Urau Place last night. In an interview with fijivillage News, Suresh Chand, who has lived in Nadawa for 37 years, says he a
Around 150 residents of Nakorovu Road in Wainibuku have been without water for the past two days following a burst main line. Speaking to fijivillage News, resident Arneel Prasad says the situation has left familie
Cane farmers will get their fourth cane payment of $17.03 per tonne on Friday which will bring the total payment to $86.66 per tonne for the 2024 season, surpassing the Government's guaranteed price of $85.00 per tonne.
Leaders of the Vanua have been urged to be more productive, innovative and strive to mobilise investment and unblock economic growth towards a better outcome for all the people of Fiji. While opening the Great Coun
$5.7 million has been pledged by the Australian Government today towards Fiji’s HIV Response Plan. Australia's Foreign Minister Penny Wong stated this while launching the Clinical Services Plan at the Colonial Wa
Police officers who are charged with domestic violence or drug-related offences will be suspended from work. This has been highlighted by the Commissioner of Police, Rusiate Tudravu during a press conference when h
Good news for the people living in Koronivia as the road leading through the area to the end of Nakaikogo Primary School is being tarsealed for the very first time. The Fiji Roads Authority says after years of navi
Australia has vowed to continue to invest in locally led solutions in Fiji to security challenges such as health and community safety, cybercrime, corruption, and maritime security. This was shared by Australia For
The newly developed Great Council of Chiefs complex will be opened by the Marama Bale na Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa this afternoon. The complex was destroyed in a fire in 2019, and the analysis revealed that
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica says Fiji is ready to seize the opportunity presented by the rising global demand for specialty coffee, which continues to outpace supply. Kamikamica h
Australian Minister for Foreign Affairs, Senator Penny Wong and Assistant Minister for Foreign Affairs and Trade, Matt Thistlethwaite have arrived in the country for a one day official visit. They are travelling to
The Land Transport Authority is warning all vehicle owners, car show organisers and number plate vendors not to use illegal number plates and unauthorised customised plates. This is following a video circulating on
As Term 2 of the school year begins today, the Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is reminding students, teachers and parents to work together to ensure academic success, as this is the most crucial part of the year.
