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People living in Mavua and Raiwaqa settlements in Sigatoka have been advised to refrain from crossing the Mavua and Raiwaqa Bridges as they are flooded. Nabitu Advisory Councilor, Abhay Sharma says they started exp
The Tamavua Methodist Church Group Choir brought the joyful spirit of the festive season to the home of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and his family through Christmas carols. While thanking them, Rabuka emphasized
Christmas comes around each year with a message of hope and good will, a reminder that there is light at the end of the tunnel and that the struggles facing us are not insurmountable. Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahe
A man has been arrested in Kinoya after being found in possession of three zip-lock bags containing white substances, believed to be methamphetamine, were found under the car doormat. Police say the driver and thre
A Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for the whole of Viti Levu, Yasawa and Mamanuca groups, Beqa, Vatulele, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti groups while a Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the
We must strive to embody the spirit of Christmas, not just this season, but throughout the year, by showing kindness, compassion and generosity to all Fijians. Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu highlighted t
As Fijians are doing final preparations for Christmas tomorrow, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says they are committed to overcoming obstacles, whether they be social, economic, o
A Flash Flood Warning is now in force for all low-lying flood prone areas of Western and interior of Viti Levu, including Momi to Nadi, Lautoka, Ba through Tavua, Rakiraki, interior Ra and Tailevu North. A Flash Fl
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that there will be a reshuffle of Ministers’ portfolios. While speaking to the media at the Grand Pacific Hotel, Rabuka says he feels it is unfair to the people of Fij
Eshleen Mrinalika Nand of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School was overjoyed after receiving her Year 13 external examination results of 360 out of 400 today, as she and her family look forward to a double celebration du
As Christmas is tomorrow, the children and staff of St Christopher’s Home in Nakasi were visited by the staff and management of the Land Transport Authority, in the true spirit of Christmas. The visit saw LTA hos
The increasing trend of fire incidents during the festive season remains a concern across all regions. National Fire Authority CEO Puamau Sowane says Christmas is a time for celebration, reflection, and, most impor
Following some criticism on social media on the appointment of Salesi Temo as the Chief Justice of Fiji, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says they accept the criticism but they have worked according to the Constitution a
44 potential breaches have been identified, ranging from overcharging to not displaying prices or failing to reflect duty and VAT reductions in the prices of goods and services. The Fijian Competition and Consumer
An accident involving a truck and a mini van has occurred in Maui Bay, around 1.40 this afternoon. In a video sent to fijivillage News, the scene shows the truck has overturned by the impact while the mini van has
Suren Chand, a dedicated goat farmer from Malawai in Dreketi, is celebrating a prosperous festive season, having earned about $10,000 through his hard work. Chand says with five years of experience in goat farming,
As Christmas approaches, the Pacific Recycling Foundation is urging everyone to reflect on the alarming state of our failing society, which is becoming as brittle and toxic as the plastic pollution that plagues our envi
Two men who assaulted and spat on a bus checker in Nadi, have been arrested and are in police custody. Police confirm that the two men were arrested this morning. Nadi Police acted after viewing the video and
Flooding from recent heavy rain has resulted in several roads in the Western and Northern Divisions being closed. The Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed that roads in Nadi, Lautoka, Ba, Tavua and Rakiraki have been
With the current wet weather over the country this Christmas, the Fiji Police Force is calling on everyone to be vigilant. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says water level has started to ris
