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As Fiji is undertaking steps to review and amend the 2013 Constitution, Deputy Prime Minister Professor Biman Prasad has reassured the people that the Constitution will be for the people and it will bring about unity an
The villagers of Naviavia in Vanua Levu will no longer have to worry about internet connectivity and telephone services as they have received a Starlink satellite dish, together with a telephone. This is part of a
Police are seeking assistance to locate 16-year-old Anushika Deepali Narayan who was reported missing at the Nasinu Police Station. Narayan left her Narere home yesterday without informing anyone, and attempts made
Two separate investigations are being conducted by the Police Force’s Internal Affairs Department into alleged cases of assault, lodged by a 24 year old man and a police officer. There were cross reports lodged f
A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for all small streams and low lying flash flood prone areas of the Western, Northern and interior parts of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. The Nadi Weather Office says a Flash Flood
The Fiji Corrections Service is strongly denying claims by lawyer Sunil Gosai that his client, remand prisoner Edward Nand was assaulted by Corrections officers while in custody. They say Nand was assaulted by anot
Several roads in the Western Division are currently closed due to flooding following heavy rain today. The Fiji Roads Authority says key closures include Vaivai Rd 1st Crossing and Saru Back Rd Crossing in Lautoka,
Residents in Lami, Tamavua and Samabula have raised concerns about dirty water and the Water Authority of Fiji has confirmed they are aware of the issue. WAF says the discoloration may be due to biofilm and slime g
Fiji will sign an agreement with India to address the shortage of medicine. This has been highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad during fijivillage Straight Talk w
After months of hard work, the Marist Brothers High School walkway is almost complete and ready to welcome students, providing a safe and comfortable area for students to gather and move between classes. The projec
Microsoft is shutting down Skype, the internet-based phone and video service that was once the dominant way of staying connected in the mid 2000s. Skype will “no longer be available†to use starting in May, the
Farmers from the interior of Namosi and Naitasiri have made the long trek to Suva with some of them stopping to sell their produce at Lami Town. Salote Turner told fijivillage News that selling dalo, cassava, and o
Great news for community-based organisations across the country as the government prepares to disburse grants ranging from $3,000 to $15,000 to empower them to promote social cohesion and preserve cultural diversity wit
A man has been arrested following a break-in at Gyan Mandir in Samabula yesterday morning. Speaking to fijivillage News, Pundit Shelvin Vishal Sharma says he arrived to find the temple in disarray, with items missi
After more than 50 years of being without electricity and water, about 19 families of Yalava, Tabia in Labasa have been reassured that they will get the services this year. A resident says he has been requesting fo
As authorities investigate the causes of deaths of Oscar-winning actor Gene Hackman and his wife, Betsy Arakawa, close and longtime friends of the couple say they seemed to be in good health at their most recent encount
To be good leaders, we must set a good example for the younger ones because our actions speak volumes to the students. This has been highlighted by Year 13 Captain Apikali Lutu Kivatulele of Ratu Kadavulevu School.
This government inherited one of the most dilapidated states of health infrastructure in the country's history. This has been highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad wh
Thousands of Muslims will be starting their month long fasting from tomorrow as the new moon has been sighted. This has been confirmed by the Fiji Muslim League. Ramadan, the ninth month of the Islamic calenda
Leadership is not about titles but about responsibility and setting a good example. Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro emphasised this to the newly inducted prefects at the Adi Cakobau School Prefects during the
