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Reducing the country’s Debt to GDP ratio to 74 percent by 2029 is achievable but if the National Development Plan 2025-2029 continues to implement fiscal consolidation measures, such as increasing taxes or cutting spe
To combat illegal tobacco sales in the country, the Ministry of Health, in collaboration with the Fiji Police Force and the Suva Health Office, has intensified enforcement under the Tobacco Control Act 2010. The Mi
As Fiji’s High Commission in New Zealand is celebrating International Day for Older Persons and Fiji Day, Commissioner Ratu Inoke Kubuabola has emphasised the vital role of seniors in the communities and the importanc
The Permanent Secretary in the Office of the Prime Minister and Chairman of the Fiji Ports Corporation Ltd, Pita Wise has voluntarily resigned from the civil service due to personal reasons. While confirming this,
We are entering into a period where for the first time in our history, students will have more information, better information and are likely to be more knowledgeable than their teachers because of the way they will hav
Farm raids across Fiji resulting in the seizure of plants believed to be marijuana were conducted in Lau, Savusavu and Ovalau over the last 24-hour period where three people have been arrested. Assistant Commission
Secondary school students from around Viti Levu explored career opportunities at the University of Fiji’s Open Day Festival in large numbers this year. Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem addressed the Yea
One person has died following an avalanche in Mid Canterbury today. Rescue pilot Dan McPherson told Stuff a group of people heli-skiing had been saved, but, “unfortunately, one person diedâ€. McPherson said
Permanent Secretary for Environment and Climate Change, Doctor Sivendra Michael will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm tonight. Many questions are being asked on what we are doing to pr
Questions are being raised on the delay in the offloading of produce such as potatoes and onions at the port in Suva that could lead to a shortage of the produce in the country and also affect their quality. Some b
The University of the South Pacific is ready to welcome over 12,000 students across its three Fiji campuses including Lautoka, Laucala, and Labasa — for the 2024 Vodafone Fiji USP Open Day this Friday. The Univer
The Valelevu, Nausori, Vunidawa and Korovou health centres full range of radiology services are down and not working at the moment and patients are now advised to visit the CWM Hospital in Suva for their examinations.
Good news as people will have more options to access internet through Starlink as Digicel Fiji has announced the launch of Digicel Pacific Starlink Enterprise Internet. In a statement, Digicel says they are reinfor
Magistrate Yogesh Prasad will confirm the consent orders to transfer the matter to the High Court on the 7th of October where former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has filed an application concerning human righ
Former Flying Fijians centre Semi Radradra says a clear promise was made by the Fiji Rugby Union to the players while they were still training in Taveuni in preparation for the 2023 Rugby World Cup that players will get
Residents of Moala Settlement in Nadera are concerned over the leak and unpleasant odour caused by a burst sewage line along the riverbank near them. Settlement representative, Kini Rokosemudu says the sewage leak
People can expect an improvement in service at the Immigration Department as 36 new immigration officers are undergoing training on border enforcement, immigration laws, visa processing, human trafficking, and people sm
30-year-old Adriu Waqa has been remanded for dangerous driving causing death of a 20-year-old man in Naviyago, Lautoka last Saturday. Director of Traffic, SSP Mitieli Divuana says Waqa allegedly lost control of his
Following concerns raised about the unjustified price increase for the 750ml bottle of ghee, the Consumer Council of Fiji has written to the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission. In an interview with fijivill
Three mothers are filled with relief and joy after their children underwent successful heart surgeries at the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children's Hospital in Suva. The mothers expressed their heartfelt gratitude t
