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18-year-old Sisa Saukawa from Wainika, Cakaudrove, Vanua Levu has faced numerous challenges growing up in a remote village, yet his determination and hard work have earned him the prestigious Dux Award at Nadogo Central
As Christmas draws closer various faith-based organizations continue to show the reason for the season as acts of mercy and kindness are seen on the streets in Suva with people sharing the word of God and so forth.
Bringing cooked food for consumption to coincide with the Christmas festivities for prisoners has been stopped for security reasons. This is the advice from the Fiji Corrections Service to family members of those w
Police officers have been reminded that the Police Force has no place for laxity as the law must be allowed to run its course. While opening the one-day workshop aimed at strengthening emergency response and servic
A man in his 40s has died after the vehicle he was driving veered off the road and went down a hill in Navaga, Navosa. Director of Traffic, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mitieli Divuana says the incident oc
Three former members of Brazil’s Federal Highway Police have been sentenced to lengthy prison terms for the torture and death of a Black man held in the boot of their squad car. Yesterday, Justice Rafael Soares,
The Fiji Football Referees Association celebrated their 70th Anniversary acknowledging the invaluable contributions of its patrons in shaping the sport in the country. Chief guest Deputy Prime Minister Professor Bi
Radio Sargam is spreading joy this festive season with its unique Santa Bhaiyaji promotion, giving listeners a chance to fulfill their Christmas wishes. Radio Sargam Content Director Sneh Chaudhary says the promoti
Christmas came early for the mataqali Matalevu of Vunitogoloa Village in Ra after receiving $740,000 in lease monies from the Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources. The ceremonial handover, which was facilitated
At least four people have died, and three others are injured after explosions rocked a block of flats in The Hague in the Netherlands. Authorities say firefighters rushed to the three-storey building following the
Mark Shaheel Lal, a member of the LGBTQ+ community has courageously come forward to share his journey of living with HIV and says his decision to speak publicly about his experience is a powerful message for anyone who
Two people are in hospital after their vehicles collided head-on yesterday afternoon in Wailoku. Police say the two were rushed to the CWM hospital, and investigations on the cause of the accident are still ongoing
At least 63 people have been killed in Israeli attacks across Gaza yesterday, according to medical sources in the besieged enclave, including at least 21 people in a strike on a house in central Gaza’s Nuseirat camp.
The Land Transport Authority is calling on bus operators and Public Service Vehicle (PSV) drivers, including those operating omnibuses, minibuses, and carriers, to strictly adhere to the priority seating provisions unde
Hard work, dedication and unwavering support from family and teachers have helped Shreya Ridhima Sharma achieve a proud milestone as the Dux of Labasa Sangam College. Speaking to fijivillage News, Sharma says it is
A mother of eight from Nuku Village on the remote island of Moala in Lau breathes a sign of relief after receiving the government's $200 Back-To-School assistance to help her buy the educational needs of her children.
Now that the price of ghee will come under price control, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is undertaking a comprehensive review of the supply chain and process related costs prior to confirming the maximu
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica has stressed that medicinal cannabis will only be for export purposes and will not be available for locals. While responding to the question from Opposi
437 participants, including legal professionals, academics, and key stakeholders, gather at the Sheraton Fiji Resort & Spa in Denarau for the 26th Attorney General’s Conference. The two-day event, which began
Fiji is calling on the International Court of Justice, also known as the World Court, to support justice for communities vulnerable to climate change as entire villages have been uprooted from their traditional lands an
