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Hindustani families across Fiji and the world have concluded their Diwali celebration today with Bhai Dooj, a festival honouring the unique bond between brothers and sisters. Celebrated on the second day of the Shu
When it comes to local music, the name Baravilala is one that music lovers will be very familiar with, especially with music from the early 1980s and 1990s written by local songwriter and former school teacher Iliesa Ba
A man is in police custody after being recorded in a viral video resisting arrest and throwing several punches at a police officer in the middle of the road in Lautoka. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations (
Following a report regarding inhumane working conditions by local and migrant workers who are currently engaged in construction work at a resort in Rakiraki, the main contractor Shiu Nandan, also known as Bhima and sub
The skies above Fiji’s Nasese mudflats came alive today as conservationists, environmentalists and the community gathered to honour World Migratory Birds Day 2024. This event, organized by NatureFiji-MareqetiViti
It was an emotional day for the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces family as they came together in numbers to be part of the closing of their 9 month Reconciliation and Restoration program. The occasion marked a
The Shop N Save Police Rugby team is fully aware of the task ahead of them in the upcoming Ratu Sukuna Bowl challenge and is ready to put their bodies on the line to defend the top honour again against the Republic of F
Emergency teams in Spain are continuing their efforts to locate dozens of people still missing in what is the worst flooding disaster in generations. More than 200 people are known to have died, with most fatalitie
Police are continuing investigations into possible negligence following the drowning of a one-year-old boy from Galoa Village, Serua, who was found floating near the shoreline early this week. Authorities report that
Three men will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court today, facing multiple charges in connection with an aggravated robbery that took place at the Lalita Bhindi sub-division in Vatuwaqa last month. Police say the t
A man in his 30s is the latest road fatality victim after he died following a motor vehicle accident in Nasinu this morning. Director Traffic, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Mitieli Divuana confirmed that th
Following Diwali celebrations, the Hindu community marks Govardhan Puja today, a day dedicated to worshiping Lord Krishna for his protection and blessings. Speaking to fijivillage News, Sanatan priest Sunit Sharma
A 40-year-old man from Rakiraki is the latest road fatality victim after he died following an accident along the King's Highway near Karavi in Ba yesterday. Police say the man is alleged to have lost control of
We will need to break some taboos and stop pussyfooting around if we want to address the drug issue in Fiji. This was highlighted by Member of the Opposition in Parliament Ioane Naivalurua while speaking during the
Scarlett Johansson is rounding up her fellow “Avengers†to mobilize ahead of Election Day. Johansson called upon her Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU) costars Robert Downey Jr., Don Cheadle, Chris Evans, Danai Gu
Bharti Gopal of Narere says Diwali is a multi-racial celebration for her family as neighbours gather at their home to enjoy the delicacies and spend good moments together. fijivillage News visited her
33-year-old Krish Avikash Prasad says he is thankful for the Adult and Teen Challenge Fiji rehabilitation centre which saved his life. The first of its kind rehabilitation centre is located in Lololo Lautoka.
As thousands of Hindus celebrate Diwali today as a triumph of light over darkness to mark Lord Rama's return from 14 years of exile, Assistant Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says we sho
People have been reminded about the importance of fire safety and how they can take extra precautions to avoid unwanted fire incidents during Diwali and into December. 152 structural fire incidents were recorded co
Diwali is a celebration of life, during which family, friends, and neighbors get together to share happiness and create good memories. This is the Diwali message from Labasa resident Daya Prasad, who says his famil
