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Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association CEO, Fantasha Lockington has raised concerns over the new harassment provisions in Section 75A of the proposed Employment Relations Bill, stressing the clauses are ambiguous and may ha
Hundreds of students at Ballantine Memorial School in Delainavesi now have access to improved learning facilities after the official opening of a new $660,463.27 double storey building by the Ministry of Education.
You are the leaders of tomorrow - lead with courage, love, kindness, and purpose. This was the message from Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro during the first-ever Pathway to Purpose Leadership Seminar at Nasi
One reason electricity connection works have not been carried out in some areas is due to a loss of skilled workers and manpower according to Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau. This follows concerns rai
Mosquitoes have been detected in Iceland for the first time as the region warms due to climate change. According to ABC News, the disease-carrying insect was first spotted by insect enthusiast Björn Hjaltason, who
Dance Fest Fiji returns bigger than ever this year, featuring a record breaking 17 dance companies, including two from overseas - the largest since the festival began five years ago. Speaking to fijivillage News, Da
People’s Alliance Party President Ratu Josefa Dimuri says an audit of their manifesto is needed to assess their progress and identify what still needs to be done. Speaking after the Party’s General Assembly, Rat
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says it looks like a twice-bankrupt Australian who managed to secure talks with him to seek backing for a "bogus" international rescue fleet, was trying to con us. Rabuka made these
US forces have struck another vessel alleged to be carrying drugs, this time in the waters of the Pacific Ocean. According to US Defence Secretary Pete Hegseth, two people on board the vessel were killed. The
Five people have been charged with careless driving after a viral video that surfaced last week, showing vehicles being driven recklessly along Mead Road. Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro emphasizes that police hav
Fiji Airways is celebrating local businesses and individuals whose craft enriches the airline’s inflight experience, and their latest feature spotlights Blue Turtle Gin - the handcrafted Fijian spirit now served to Bu
To promote wellness among civil servants and mark a key step, the Fiji Learning Institute for Public Service has opened a new gym in Nasese. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka inaugurated the facility, highlighting tha
Policing is not just about enforcing the law; it is about building trust and confidence through engagement, visibility and partnership. This was shared by the Minister for Policing, Ioane Naivalurua, at the opening
The prevalence of lip and oral cancer in Fiji is estimated at 2.9 percent, with men more affected than women. This was highlighted by Assistant Minister for Health and Medical Services, Penioni Ravunawa during the
A man has lost his life following an accident along Edinburgh Drive this afternoon. Police say the victim lost control of the vehicle he was driving, causing it to veer off the road, and hit a lamp post. They
Deputy Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economic Affairs, Premila Kumar says despite being briefed by the Ministry of Employment that MSMEs will first be given improvement notices for employment la
A man is in hospital following an accident along Edinburgh Drive in Suva this afternoon. A ten-wheeler truck and a 4x4 vehicle were involved in the accident. The 4x4 vehicle went off the road and hit a light p
Fiji’s ocean is under mounting pressure from climate change, marine pollution, and biodiversity loss, and the government is taking action to reverse the trend through a new national strategy. Speaking during the
In a significant step towards creating a more secure cyber environment for Fijians, a Memorandum of Understanding has been signed today between Israel’s Deputy Foreign Minister, Sharen Haskel and Fiji’s Prime Minist
South Korean police said they will seek an arrest warrant for a woman who set fire to her apartment building while trying to kill a cockroach with an improvised flamethrower, local media reports. One of the woman's
