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Maurizio Cattelan's provocative artwork of a banana duct-taped to a wall has fetched USD$6.2m at Sotheby's in New York - four times higher than pre-sale estimates. The auction house says Chinese cryptocurrency entr
Judges at the International Criminal Court (ICC) have issued arrest warrants for Israel’s Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former Defence Minister Yoav Gallant, as well as the military commander of Hamas, Mohamme
Good news as the villagers of Tamusua in Yasawa will now have proper transportation after the Government of Japan provided them with a new fibreglass boat with two outboard engines worth $215,728. The Government of
Police are requesting assistance in locating 15-year-old Wainikiti Naulu, who was reported missing at the Nasinu Police Station. Police say Naulu was last seen leaving her home in Kalabu on Tuesday and has failed t
6,659 drug cases were recorded by the Fiji Police Force over the last five years, with last year seeing the highest with 1,615 cases. Acting Commissioner of Police, Sakeo Raikaci, while revealing this during the O
As many as 40% of clothes made each year – 60bn garments – are not sold. Experts say tackling such obscene waste will require radical changes in production – and legislation No one knows exactly how many coat
There is an urgent need for B or O negative blood type for Dhineshwaren Pillay at Lautoka Hospital. fijivillage News has received requests from the concerned family members for the urgent donation. Pillay is c
18,968 students who sat for the Fiji Eighth Year Examination can get their provisional results from today. Education Minister Aseri Radrodro says these results are provisional for 30 days, providing an opportunity
The Consumer Council of Fiji is reminding all stakeholders that racial discrimination is strictly prohibited under the Constitution of Fiji after a troubling incident was brought to the Council’s attention involving a
Academy Award winner Leonardo DiCaprio is in Fiji. DiCaprio was spotted at a hotel in Nadi today. The actor who is known for his various films including Titanic, The Wolf of Wall Street, Inception, Django Unch
The trade relationship between Fiji and China has reached a significant milestone, with trade worth $1.1 billion recorded last year and this achievement highlights the potential for further growth and diversification of
The 17 students of Naitasiri Secondary School who were involved in a horrific accident at Navuniyasi Village Saumakia Junction in Naitasiri on Monday morning, have been provided counselling. The Minister for Educat
Three men who were arrested after the Nadonumai drug raids on Monday, have been remanded in custody. 29-year-old Lemeki Baleiwai has been charged with possession of illicit drugs while 27 year old Maciu Jiut
People are advised to proceed with caution on Queens Road near Navulivatu, Serua as a fallen rock has blocked part of the road. The Fiji Roads Authority is advising drivers to slow down and be aware of potential ha
As women representation in Fiji's politics has declined over the years, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Manoa Kamikamica says he will support the quota system to push for more women representation. In
People will not be able to use the ground facilities at Albert Park in Suva until further notice, as it is closed for some much-needed maintenance work. The Suva City Council says they have initiated maintenance wo
Issues such as cybersecurity, drugs, artificial intelligence and mental health are threatening the lives of the people. The Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Nancy Tikoisuva highlighted this during the Office
Villagers in Navutulevu Village in the Serua province will not have to worry about light, water and crossing access issues anymore after the commissioning of a transformative project funded by USAID through the Peace Co
The need to expand Kalabu Primary School and Kalabu Secondary School remains a significant challenge due to lack of support in accommodating the growing number of students in a congested area. While speaking to fij
Three men who were arrested after the Nadonumai drug raids on Monday, have been charged with obstruction and will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today. Police confirm the first suspect a 29-year-old man has b
