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In a bid to boost disaster preparedness and enhance living standards for villagers, the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Sakiasi Ditoka, commissioned the Naivakacau Village Evacuation
Diwali, the Hindu festival of lights that will be celebrated next Tuesday, continues to shine as a symbol of unity and cultural harmony in Fiji’s proudly multiracial society. This year’s FMF Diwali Thali compet
Huge crowds have gathered to protest against President Donald Trump's policies in cities across the US, including New York, Washington DC, Chicago, Miami, and Los Angeles. The rally in New York City's iconic Times
A resident of Naidrodro Settlement in Ba, Mesulame Nakiole has highlighted during the Fijian Media Association’s Meet the Public and the Press town hall that they have requested land from the Rarawai Sugar Mill and th
People’s Alliance Party President Ratu Josefa Dimuri says it is important for the party and the government to listen to critics instead of shutting them down. Speaking after the Party’s General Assembly at the
A group of 59 South Koreans detained in Cambodia for alleged involvement in online scams has been repatriated in handcuffs. The group arrived at Incheon Airport yesterday morning, several days after South Korea sen
As the festive spirit of Diwali sets in, the five-day celebrations begin today with Dhanteras, also known as Dhantrayodashi, a day dedicated to Goddess Lakshmi, Lord Kuber, and Lord Dhanvantari, the deities of wealth, h
The Acting Commissioner of Police Aporosa Lutunauga has directed an investigation to be conducted in relation to the viral video showing a number of vehicles being driven in a dangerous manner along Mead Road. The
Villagers of Matasawalevu in Kadavu are celebrating a major milestone with the successful harvest of their first batch of seaweed, marking a new chapter in sustainable livelihood development for the community. The
As Dhanteras, the first day of Diwali begins tomorrow, Fijians across the country are making final preparations for the Festival of Lights, and from festive shopping to heartfelt reflections, many are taking the opportu
A traditional welcoming ceremony was accorded to the global president of the International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies (IFRC) Kate Forbes this morning at Moala Village in Nadi. This is her fi
Former Minister for Information in the SVT Government in the 1990s, Ratu Josefa Dimuri has been elected as the President of the People's Alliance Party. Ratu Josefa was elected during the Party's Annual General Mee
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission in partnership with the Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, is continuing its annual Diwali initiative to promote sustainability, responsible consumption, and fai
Prince Andrew is giving up his titles, including the Duke of York, he has announced in a personal statement. He has been under increasing pressure over his links with sex offender Jeffrey Epstein, with calls for Bu
The Fiji Corrections Service today launched their 150th anniversary celebrations, marking years of dedicated service, discipline, and transformation since 1874. Acting Commissioner of Corrections, Sevuloni Naucukid
Renowned Events Director Moe Coffey branded the first Homecoming Festival he was planning with the late George FIJI Veikoso as mission impossible because he didn't think the concert was going to be viable, feasible or e
Good news for sugarcane farmers as the final cane payment for the 2024 season, including a Government top-up of $8.27 per tonne, will be given out on Monday. This will allow thousands of workers and service provide
What began as helping his aunt Pushpa with sewing many years ago has turned into a full-time profession for 34-year-old Ritesh Lal, who now runs his own tailoring shop at the Suva Flea Market, and is preparing to showca
People are crowding shops across the country as Diwali draws near, with the festive spirit building and many preparing for celebrations with fireworks, decorations, and new clothes. Speaking to fijivillage News, Ge
Concerns over environmental pollution, stalled development of Vatia City, and landownership rights were raised during the Fijian Media Association’s 'Meet the Public and the Press' town hall at the Golden Event Centre
