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Fiji Medical Association President, Doctor Alipate Vakamocea will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight. Minister for Health Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu was also invited to appear o
As the Great Council of Chiefs meeting is underway at the Grand Pacific Hotel, the delegates have completed their discussion on the review of the iTaukei Administration or Fijian Administration and the economic empowerm
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has confirmed that they received 39 complaints last month where 12 complaints were corruption-related in nature and were recommended for either preliminary investigati
The Consumer Council of Fiji is reminding members of the public that all passengers have the right to receive a receipt for their taxi journey. According to the Council, issuing receipts is an important Public Serv
Following the flooding in early 2023, more than $200,000 was paid to the affected people through the UNCDF's Pacific Insurance and Climate Adaptation Programme. Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor, Arrif Ali highlighte
A few roads in the Central and Eastern Divisions are closed due to flooding from recent heavy rainfall. The Fiji Roads Authority says Vatuwaqa Crossing along Serea Back Road and Waima Crossing along Nairukuruku Roa
Energy Fiji Limited has confirmed that power has been restored in areas affected by power outages in the Central and Western Divisions this morning. EFL says there was heavy lightning and thunder activity at Monasa
The University of the South Pacific (USP) academics are once again featured in the global Top 2% Scientists List based on their citations and publications. Professor Ahmed Rafiuddin has been featured on the List fo
An unexpected fault has caused disruption to the power supply which has affected customers in some parts of the Central and Western Division this morning. This has been confirmed by the Energy Fiji Limited. EF
The Fiji Institute of Medical Laboratory Sciences (FIMLS) is asking the Ministries of Health and Civil Service why the approved overtime payments will only be available for six months. While expressing their sincer
Haider was in an induced coma following emergency brain surgery after the controversial fight against Australian-based Chinese boxer Runqi Zhou at King Charles Park in Nadi, where no required drug tests were conducted b
Year 12 Seaqaqa College student Shabiya Nisha says she feels happy after sitting her first Year 12 Certificate Examination paper this morning, describing it as easy. Nisha is one of the 13,975 students sitting the
In a bid to help customs officers in Fiji access proper education and training to meet the evolving challenges of border management in the 21st century, the Fiji National University has collaborated with the Centre for
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is advising the public to remain vigilant with Fiji being in the midst of the cyclone season. FCCC is urging traders to refrain from exploiting the situation through p
The Great Council of Chiefs meeting which starts tomorrow will focus on the commitment to empowering iTaukei communities, addressing pressing social and economic issues, and navigating relevant legal frameworks that imp
The expertise, compassion, and tireless efforts of the Guangdong Province and the Bright Journey Medical Team have brought hope and healing to countless individuals, making a tremendous difference in those they have se
A 31-year-old man was charged with the murder of his 28-year-old de facto partner in October where he allegedly assaulted and strangled the victim which resulted in her death. Anare Vuli Ciliceva allegedly murdered
Ratu Naiqama Tawakecolati Lalabalavu was sworn in as President of the Republic of Fiji at State House this morning The Head of the Catholic Church in Fiji, Archbishop Peter Loy Chong led the swearing in ceremony.
Spain has seized 13 tonnes of cocaine worth almost FJD$2 billion in the biggest drug raid in its history, and most of the packs were labelled as Fiji. Sky News reports that Spanish Police found 13 tonnes of the cla
School students know very little or nothing at all about the history of the Fijian military and my earnest desire is to involve the school children and to get them to know what Fijian military is all about. This wa
