Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Miss Hibiscus 2024 is bringing the thrill of Fijian culture to centrestage with the highly anticipated presentations. The presentation show by the Queen contestants will be held on Wednesday September 4th at 6pm at
Sugar cane farmers have been significantly impacted by the current dry season as the initial forecast by the Fiji Sugar Corporation in November 2023 predicted cane production of 1.51 million tonnes for the 2024 season h
Colgate is assisting the Fiji Dental Association with $15,000 for their Fiji Annual Dental Conference and is also celebrating its 14th year commitment to the continuing education and development of members of the Assoc
Sweden's public health agency has recorded what it says is the first case of a more dangerous type of mpox outside the African continent. The person became infected during a stay in an area of Africa where there is
Two men and two women will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today after being charged by the Fiji Police MPaisa Task Force for cases of obtaining financial advantage by deception. The first case involves two
Penrith's push for a fourth consecutive NRL premiership has been rocked after star halfback Nathan Cleary injured his left shoulder in the 24-22 loss to fellow heavyweights Melbourne. Cleary went down clutching his
The Deputy Prime Minister of the Doctor Timoci Bavadra led 1987 government, Harish C Sharma, has launched his book named ‘A Road to Parliament’. The book contains a living testimony of Sharma and his family his
The first single from the Adi Senitoa album will drop today and it will be a theme song for Suva. This was revealed to fijivillage News by Head of Resonance Entertainment (Fiji) Apakuki Nalawa after Communications
Five people have been charged in connection with the death of actor Matthew Perry, according to the US Attorney’s Office. The defendants – who include two doctors, Perry’s live-in personal assistant and a per
The Suva City Council currently has around $32 million outstanding rates as of last year. SCC Acting CEO and Chair of Special Administrators, Tevita Boseiwaqa says they currently have a taskforce working on this.
In response to the Mpox global health emergency declaration by the World Health Organization, the Ministry of Health and Medical Services is convening the Communicable Disease Committee to review the global situation, r
Tens of thousands of women in West Bengal, India, marched through the streets last night in protest against the rape and murder of a trainee doctor at a state-run hospital in Kolkata last week. The Reclaim the Nigh
With about 100 teachers leaving the country every month and the remaining teachers having to look after more students, concerns are being raised by the Fiji Teachers Union on student discipline and the need for school c
Suspended Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde is today raising his disappointment that he still does not have the disclosures he needs to properly understand the charge against him in relation to the supe
Great news for Nakita Farmers Cooperative in Togobula Village and the Deepak Cooperative in Maro Village as they have been provided with a tractor each as part of the government’s assistance to the Micro, Small and Me
We have to save the country from the threat of drugs and the government is very concerned about the influx of hard drugs in the country where they have seen a rapid increase in drug use in schools and among the people.
The Natogadravu Village farming cluster in Tailevu is ready to expand and secure their future growth and farming efforts after receiving a new tractor from the Ministry of Agriculture and Waterways under its Farm Mechan
More than 3,000 people have been assisted by the Korean Medical Team, who are providing free medical check-ups at the Nakasi Health Centre. The team has been providing free medical check-ups at the Nakasi Health Ce
The Ministry of Health and Medical Services, Ministry of Education, and the Ministry of Women, Children, and Social Protection will come together after Cabinet endorsed the Fiji National Early Childhood Development Poli
Concerns have been raised on the deplorable look of buildings and shops in Suva and how some might need to be water blasted while others might need a fresh coat of paint for the beautification of the Capital City.
