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Police are currently investigating the death of a 66-year-old man as a suspicious homicide after his body was found on Nasova Beach in Levuka on the 18th of this month. Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime, Mesak
$1.2 million has been paid out by the Ministry of Finance to 6,204 students today as Back to School Support for the 2025 school year. The Ministry of Finance says out of this, around 5,500 applications are for stud
As the Chinese diaspora celebrates Chinese New Year and the Spring Festival, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he is excited about the potential to deepen Fiji’s connections and is exploring opportunities to establi
Following requests from Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation and Association of Banks in Fiji, the Ministry of Employment has extended the written submissions timeline for the proposed Employment Relations Bill and t
The body of the 34-year-old woman found dead yesterday in a vacant house along Rewa Street, opposite Talasiga Road has been identified. Police confirmed this to fijivillage News this morning. They say the wome
As Term One of the 2025 academic year begins today, the Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted that the most important thing that perhaps is lacking is discipline. Rabuka say parenting discipline particularly d
BBC Media Action plans to set up an office for the Pacific region in Suva soon and as part of this plan, two veteran Fijian journalists, Communications Fiji Limited News Director Vijay Narayan and Fijian Media Associa
Three youths who allegedly assaulted a 68-year-old beggar to death and stole his money to buy liquor have been remanded in custody by the Labasa Magistrates Court. 20-year-old farmer from Draladamu, Wainikoro, Onis
The 19-year-old student who allegedly assaulted a 49-year-old man to death in Naodamu, Labasa has been remanded in custody by Labasa Magistrate Amelia Korodrau this afternoon. Veresa Draunimasi, who is a student of
26-year-old Laisiasa Bavai has been granted bail while 29-year-old Mikaele Kolikenakorotubu has been remanded in custody for alleged unlawful possession of methamphetamine in Mead Road, Nabua. They appeared before
8,000 year 13 students beginning their final year of secondary education tomorrow will be assisted with the $200 Back-to-School support this week. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Pra
Fijians may experience traffic disruptions and delays between Nausori and Suva from 7 to 7.40 tonight. Police say this is to accommodate the President of the Republic of Kiribati, Taneti Maamau who will be arriving
As Labasa undergoes a significant transformation, key developments are set to create numerous employment opportunities, enhance local economic activity and provide a boost to surrounding businesses. Investment Fiji
Fiji will be welcoming the President of the Republic of Kiribati, Taneti Maamau, through a State visit this week. He arrives today and will depart on Thursday. In recognition of the importance of the longstand
A 46-year-old farmer of Vivili Village, Savusavu, who was hit by a vehicle coming from the opposite direction as he was walking along Naidi, Buca Bay Road has passed away. He has become the first person who has die
Fijians are set to benefit from faster, more reliable internet and improved digital services as the Bulikula and Tabua subsea cables landed in Vatuwaqa, Suva, this morning. While announcing this milestone, Deputy P
13-year-old Faith Senilagakali Vosaki, the youngest leprosy patient in Fiji, is preparing to face the challenges of starting high school. The Ministry of Health says Leprosy, or Hansen’s disease, is a chronic inf
Investigation results have not been received on who is involved in tipping police officers regarding illegal shipment. Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka highlighted this during the 2025 International Customs Day cele
Three youths who allegedly assaulted an elderly beggar to death and stole his money to buy liquor will appear in Labasa Magistrates Court today. Police say they are facing charges after an investigation revealed th
Two men from Mead Road Housing have been charged with unlawful possession of illicit drugs following a raid on Friday. Police say the 29-year-old has been charged with 3 counts. They say he is charged with a c
