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Author, Film Producer and Director, Adi Tulia Nacola on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan. The candid interview focuses on Nacola, coming from a chiefly family and being a daughter of a Minister who was
The Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre and Fiji Women’s Rights Movement have condemned the homophobic comments by the new FRU Director Laijipa Naulivou which blatantly reject (Pacific Islanders of diverse sexual orientation
Koroi Seru who is is alleged to have kicked Javed Ali in the mouth causing his death on New Year’s Eve at a drinking party has had his charge downgraded from murder to manslaughter. Seru appeared before Justice W
SODELPA is calling on the Fijian Government to take immediate diplomatic action regarding the US deportation policy, which poses serious risks to Fiji’s security and economic stability. In a statement, SODELPA Le
With two weeks to go for the HSBC Vancouver 7s, the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s side is working on player mental toughness as the tournament heads into the 4th leg of the Series. Coach Osea Kolinisau says they
Fijians are set to benefit from significant developments in workforce training and education tourism, with Canadian investors exploring opportunities that could bring long-term benefits to the local population. The
Mastercard has announced plans to remove the 16-digit number from their credit and debit cards by 2030 in a move designed to stamp out identity theft and fraudulent use of cards. The numbers currently used to ident
Former Acting Deputy Commissioner Francis Puleiwai is taking the stand as a key witness in the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali. The session is set to continue throu
Around 10 people have been killed in a shooting at an education centre in central Sweden, including the suspected gunman yesterday, in what has been described as the worst mass shooting in Sweden’s history. A lar
A Senior Civil Servant will take the stand today as a prosecution witness in the trial against former Minister for Fisheries and Forestry Kalaveti Ravu and former Fisheries Regional Manager North Tekata Toaisi. Thi
Residents of Nadawa are raising serious concerns about large bins full of rubbish that residents claimed was dumped in their area by the Nasinu Town Council, causing a foul smell and an unhealthy environment. A vi
1,731 cancer patients were recorded from 2021 to 2024, while January 2025 alone, saw 18 new cases and the Fiji Cancer Society stressed that the biggest challenge in the fight against cancer remains to be funding. F
200 workers from Ba and Lautoka Hospitals will not go on strike as Construction Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji and Aspen Medical have reached an agreement. Union National Secretary John Paul confirms that
Thousands of people in Suva and Nasinu were left frustrated following an unannounced water disruption last night, with many raising concerns over the lack of prior notice from the Water Authority of Fiji. A Nadera
As Police continue its investigation into the death of a 66-year-old man after his body was found on Nasova Beach in Levuka on the 18th of last month, Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Mesake Waqa, says they are w
Chaplains and deaconesses from the 32 Methodist Church-run schools gathered today at the Epworth House to undergo a 3-day workshop on exploring the vital themes of Creation Sciences and the development of syllabi for Re
The University of Fiji has launched its 2025 academic year with a promise to achieve greatness through education. In a festival atmosphere, staff and students happily greeted each other yesterday morning with new y
FICAC is hosting a study tour for Pacific Island representatives from the anti-corruption agencies to foster regional collaboration and share information in the fight against corruption. The study tour, titled “
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed his heartfelt condolences to the Government of the United States of America, and the families and loved ones of those who tragically lost their lives in the midair collision
In an exciting opportunity, students from the Umanand Prasad School of Medicine and Health Sciences are set to train in a state-of-the-art 130-bed Pacific Specialist Healthcare speciality hospital in Nadi. While sp
