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Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka could not contain his emotions as workers involved in the long standing Vatukoula Gold Mine strike received their first batch of payment of $3.6 million today. Rabuka says the gover
Retired Fiji Link CEO Shaenaz Voss and another senior Fiji Airways Manager are being questioned by Police. Voss was seen leaving the Nadi Police Station yesterday and will be questioned again today. Assistant
Urgent action is needed to combat the HIV crisis in the country as 13 of our people have died in the first 6 months of this year, and according to the Minister for Health, Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu, people will see the
Minister for Sugar and Multi-Ethnic Affairs Charan-Jeath Singh and Opposition MP Parveen Bala have sought forgiveness in Parliament this morning for using unparliamentary language that may have hurt any individual or MP
Schools within the Suva–Nausori will be open tomorrow and operate normally, as water cuts are expected from midnight tonight to Sunday. Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro has confirmed this to fijivillage New
A Solovi Nadi based air conditioning technician, Sitiveni Tavakece who stole a pistol and some other items from the Republic of Fiji Military Forces Blackrock Army Camp in Nadi, will be sentenced on Monday. Tavakec
People living in the Suva to Nausori areas are advised to store water as water cuts are expected from midnight tonight to Sunday due to planned works by the Water Authority of Fiji. The areas affected include :
Former Wallabies coach Michael Cheika has been suspended by the Rugby Football Union (RFU) for "disrespecting" a match-day doctor in his first game in charge of the Leicester Tigers. The 57-year-old Australian was
A 12-year-old child who was involved in a road accident in Navua on the 28th of last month has died at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital. Director of Traffic, SSP Mitieli Divuana says the victim was walking along
Temples are expected to be filled with devotees of all ages as the Navratri celebration begins today across Fiji and around the world, marking the start of nine days of devotion and prayer in honor of Goddess Durga.
The University of Fiji has launched a new book, “Moveable Magic: Re-making the Worldâ€, which consists of works of local writers elaborating more on good values and morals for children and academics of today. Th
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has sent a proposal to the Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica, to enforce price control on ghee and they ar
As Fiji moves forward with plans for a second landfill in the Western Division, Pacific Recycling Foundation is calling for a shift away from the outdated waste management practices that prioritise volume over sustainab
There have been cases where the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection has lost the manual records of the people who are supposed to be receiving assistance and the money has been going to someone else, howev
Water supply for people living along the Nadi to Lautoka corridor is expected to improve by the end of this year as the Water Authority of Fiji is upgrading the Nagado Treatment Plant to Nadele. While responding to
12 people were arrested in the last 48 hours in connection with alleged unlawful possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, ACP Livai Driu says three men are in custod
A former Financial Accountant of the Fiji Rugby Union, Pawan Deo and his wife, Subhashni Mudaliar have been charged by FICAC with one count of conspiracy to defraud – obtaining a gain and one count of obtaining financ
A solar eclipse from 5.50am to 6.14am will take place tomorrow. The Shree Sanatan Dharm Purohit Brahman Maha Sabha Fiji is urging people not to sight the eclipse. According to the Sabha, ‘sutak’ starts 12
In celebrating its 16th anniversary in Fiji, Digicel Fiji is offering community grants and launching an epic Sweet 16 birthday giveaway to mark the occasion. Digicel Fiji says since it's launch in 2008, they have t
12 people were arrested in the last 48 hours in connection with alleged unlawful possession of methamphetamine and marijuana. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, ACP Livai Driu says three men are in custod
