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Minister of Defence and Veteran Affairs Pio Tikoduadua says restoring the balance between civilian and military governance is crucial, and police need to be trained on the use of firearms because they cannot use batons
Several rural roads in the Northern Division have been closed due to heavy flooding, posing a serious risk to members of the public who will be travelling today. The Fiji Roads Authority says the closures include r
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro says he will be meeting Fiji National University Vice Chancellor and Pro Chancellor today regarding the increase in hostel fees. While confirming this with fijivillage News, Ra
Some anonymous social media trolls are discrediting one of our respected colleagues including using a fancy-dress photograph of him and friends from several years ago to disparage him. That is the comment from a sp
The automatic progression policy has resulted in students advancing without mastering key skills, leading to substandard student outcomes and to address this issue and improve education quality, a consultation is underw
The Fiji Police Force will need $30 million to maintain all Police quarters and Police posts around the country. This was highlighted by Assistance Police Commissioner of Administration and Finance ACP Meli Sateki
The Ministry of Housing has concluded the social survey in the Nabua Fiji Muslim League settlement and is collecting information and analysing all the data that they have received as they need to go back to the Cabinet
As Fiji National University students await a decision from the government on the increase in hostel fees, the Fiji Higher Education Commission will meet with key stakeholders to discuss the matter. This has been co
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces will be involved in the fight against drugs in Fiji as a support role and not as a primary actor, and the institution will protect the very fabric of our society, as it stands ready
President Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu and First Lady Emily Lalabalavu hosted a welcome reception for the President of the Republic of Kiribati, Taneti Maamau, at State House yesterday evening. Ratu Naiqama extended hea
Thousands of people are affected due to water disruption in Labasa caused by a suspected burst main along the Navau and Nasealevu raw pipeline. The Water Authority of Fiji says the team are unable to continue with
In a bid to ensure that better education is provided for our children, Telecom Fiji Limited has stepped in to provide essential school supplies for 13-year-old Fulori Diraboki, as she transitions to secondary school edu
An elderly man in Naitata, Navua, is pleading for assistance after losing his home and all his belongings in a fire in October last year. Ases Kisun says he was at work while his wife was at a neighbour’s place w
The public is being urged to make early travel plans after heavy traffic congestion was experienced yesterday morning which they say was the largest traffic congestion of all time. Fiji Police Force Director of Ope
Recent heavy rain in the Northern Division has caused flooding resulting in several roads being closed. The Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed that Lalakoro Low Level Crossing, Seaqaqa, Ravita Bailey Bridge on Nata
More drama this week as a FICAC employee, who is a witness in the Commission of Inquiry regarding the appointment of the FICAC Commissioner, was sacked last Friday. The former FICAC employee, Kuliniasi Saumi who has f
Fiji Council of Churches Board member and Fiji Evangelical Fellowship General Secretary Reverend Simione Tugi is calling on the government to provide training to pastors and church ministers as they do not have the know
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says as a matter of courtesy, Fiji Corrections Commissioner, Doctor Jalesi Nakarawa should have informed Minister for Justice, Siromi Turaga regarding the early release of former Prime Mi
Police are seeking assistance from the public in locating Joe Setareki Atama, also known as Dice, regarding a stabbing incident in Raiwaqa on the 4th of November, 2024. Police say Atama is wanted by the Police for
Kiribati President Taneti Maamau has praised the enduring strength of Fijian culture, describing it as a testament to the nation's rich heritage and a source of pride for the Pacific. While speaking during the tra
