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245 passengers from the Lomaiviti Princess 7 were safely transferred to the MV Lady Daya this morning after the vessel ran aground on a reef south of Moala yesterday evening. While responding to questions by fijivi
Mother of five, Miriam Vasu had to balance life between studying and attending to her children's needs to graduate today with a Diploma in Primary School Education and a certificate in religion education from Corpus Chr
Students who wish to learn the Tamil language now have the opportunity as the High Commission of India to Fiji has launched a Tamil teaching language program at the Penang Sangam School in Rakiraki. Indian High Com
Police are seeking assistance in locating 74-year-old Seruwaia Roqara who was reported missing at the Nausori Police Station. They say Roqara was last seen on Saturday at her family home in Waila. Police say h
More than a dozen vulnerable and at-risk young ones rescued from the streets will now be supported at the Salvation Army Kauwai Youth Restoration Service Centre in Samabula. Assistant Minister for Women, Children a
The Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, Major General Ro Jone Kalouniwai, and his delegation visited the United States Naval Academy in Annapolis to meet with two Fijian naval cadets currently training at
17 rural water projects were completed by the Water Authority of Fiji team in 2018 with a budget of $1.05 million. This was revealed by WAF Chief Executive Officer Dr Amit Chanan while tabling the WAF Annual Report
Digicel Fiji is spreading the magic of the season with its Christmas campaign, Gift of Instant Connection. Digicel Fiji says this season, let’s celebrate the power of digital technology to make it easier than eve
Two individuals who had uploaded videos on social media while driving and engaging in risky behaviour have had their licences suspended by the Land Transport Authority. The individuals were summoned to undergo sho
Future maritime students are set to gain valuable learning opportunities following the opening of the Fiji National University Pacific Centre for Maritime Studies building which was inaugurated today by Prime Minister S
The students of Assemblies of God and Dr. Ram Lakhan Memorial Primary School in Tacirua have been reminded of the importance of understanding who they are and their roles in the community or village. While speaking
A 17-year-old student and an 18-year-old woman, who was stranded in the Waikalou River in Kalabu yesterday, were rescued by the quick reaction of officers at the Valelevu Police and the National Fire Authority.
More than 400 plants believed to be marijuana were seized in the Tacilevu farming area in Naweni Village, Cakaudrove during a drug raid conducted yesterday. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (ACP) Livai D
US President Joe Biden has announced a ceasefire deal between Israel and Hezbollah. According to Biden, the deal will take effect from today. Earlier, Israel launched extensive air strikes on Beirut's southern
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad will appear on fijivillage Straight With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight. You can send in your questions to vijaynarayan@fm96.com.fj or call us on 3
Sixty-eight students from Fiji LDS Church College in Tamavua graduate today, marking a major milestone in their lives. Fiji LDS Church College Principal Cheryl Bhan says the students have shown resilience, overcomi
Good news for students who wish to further their qualification as the Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service is offering 49 Ph.D scholarships for the next academic year. This is after the TSLS partnered with Monas
Police are seeking assistance in locating 19-year-old Arshida Nasim, who has been reported missing at the Nasinu Police Station. Police say Nasim was last seen leaving her home in Kalabu last Friday, and when she did n
Police continue to stress the importance of children’s safety as it recorded a worrying increase of 39 percent for crimes against children registered last month. They say from this, 64 percent were sexual offence
Funding for baiting of homes from the infestation of termites will be made available to families with income less than $30,000 after Cabinet endorsed the expansion of the termite baiting programme. They say this fu
