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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad says Unity Fiji Leader Savenaca Narube’s suggestion that Australia should review its modality budget support to Fiji is clearly an attempt to sabot
A prominent Lautoka businessman staying in Denarau has been released from Police custody after a raid conducted on Friday afternoon at the home, resulted in the discovery of white substances and dried leaves believed to
Retired Lieutenant Colonel and Counselor and Military Attache’ at Fiji’s New York Mission Neumi Vakadewabuka has been appointed as the new Marist Old Boys Association President at their Annual General Meeting.
Serious concerns continue to be raised about the rising cases of dengue fever since more than 1,000 cases have been reported in the first two months of this year. According to the Ministry of Health, 1,277 dengue c
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s will face Japan at 9.14am tomorrow in the women’s semi finals at the HSBC Vancouver 7s. Fiji thrashed Brazil 46-0 in the second quarter-final, while Japan beat the USA 22-17 in the fir
A prominent Lautoka businessman staying in Nadi has been taken in for questioning after he was allegedly found in possession of substances believed to be methamphetamine and marijuana. Police are not confirming any
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces and the Fiji Police Force have agreed to establish a collaborative joint operations capacity, with planned exercises targeting the identification, disruption and dismantling of drug
The Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side will face Great Britain in the third quarter final of the HSBC Vancouver 7s at 1.35pm today. The Fiji Men’s 7s side won all their pool matches, thrashing Uruguay 38-12, t
The Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s lost to Great Britain 24-21 in their last pool match at the HSBC Vancouver 7s this morning. The Fijiana girls fought hard to the end as they hunted for their second win of the tournament
There is an urgent need for local medical students to embrace specialist studies to qualify as oncologists, as there is a lack of specialists in this area in Fiji at the moment. This was highlighted by Fiji Cancer
Hard work has paid off for 19-year-old Sumit Kumar as he attained the Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School’s Dux Award for 2024. In an interview with fijivillage News, Kumar says he has always been driven by his p
Tropical Disturbance TD09F is expected to enter Fiji waters from the Northeast of Fiji by later tomorrow possibly as a Tropical Depression. According to the Nadi Weather Office, TD09F is expected to gradually inten
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is reminding all traders that any form of price gouging or unethical conduct will not be tolerated, with the country experiencing severe rainfall and thunderstorms that cou
Reapi Uluinasau scored two tries to help the Fiji Airways Fijiana 7s side defeat France 24-12 in their second pool match at the Vancouver 7s. Uluinasau showcased her class and scored her first try in the second min
Police conducted raids in all parts of the country, and a 39 man from the western division was arrested after he was found with dried leaves and seeds believed to be marijuana. Police say a subsequent search on his
Labasa will host the 146th Girmit Commemoration Day this year. The Minister for Multi-Ethnic Affairs, Charan Jeath Singh has confirmed that the event will be held from the 10th to 12th May at the Subrail Park in La
A low-pressure system that lies to the far North of Fiji is expected to gradually intensify while tracking south towards the group and entering Fiji waters tomorrow, possibly as a tropical disturbance. The Nadi Wea
15-year-old Aminiasi Rogo who was earlier reported missing at the Valelevu Police Station has been reunited with his family while 17-year-old Asinate Kotoitotoya is still missing. Kotoitotoya was reported missing a
Evacuation centres are now on standby, ready to accommodate those who wish to evacuate as precautionary measure, given the current forecasted weather. This has been confirmed by the Acting Permanent Secretary for R
The government has no intention to put a tax on the local suki industry although this was suggested earlier by the tobacco company. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has clarifi
