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As student bus fares are now set to match adult fares from 1st September where the Government will cover the hike for students with blue and yellow bus cards, the total additional estimated cost for transportation subsi
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Small and Medium Enterprises and Communications, Manoa Kamikamica will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm tonight. The indepth
Three men believed to be involved in the sale and distribution of illicit drugs were arrested in separate raids yesterday. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says the Nausori Crime team conducte
A 23-year-old woman residing in Suva has been charged for allegedly obtaining money via a mobile money transfer app by the Fiji Police MPAiSA task force. It is alleged that during April this year, the woman posted
Another milestone achievement for the country as the Water Authority of Fiji (WAF) Chief Executive Officer, Dr Amit Chanan, was recognised as an IWA Fellow by the International Water Association (IWA) during the IWA Wor
With the success of the 2024 Mini Job Fair, the Ministry of Employment, Productivity and Industrial Relations is looking at holding this event in the Central and Northern Divisions during this financial year to ensure i
Sexual offences committed against a minor are a serious concern for the country, and according to the monthly statistics provided by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions, there were 92 victims of rape who w
Children aged 10 to 12 years old are seen loitering at around 10.30pm at night in the Muanikoso Housing area. Residents have raised concerns that majority of these young children are iTaukei, and many girls have be
Great news for the people of Tavua as they won’t need to go far to get their eyesight checked after a Diabetic Eye Clinic has been established at the Tavua Hospital. The Ministry of Health says the clinic will e
The community of Nukuloa in Savusavu, together with Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad, came together in a show of faith and unity to kick-start the construction of the Naag Deo Sthaan
Serious concerns continue to be raised about the safety and security of the people due to the number of aggravated robbery and aggravated burglary cases. According to the monthly statistics provided by the Office o
Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu is making the call for a comprehensive talanoa, with full disclosure of what has really transpired in Fiji in the various events from 1987, before any process to amend the 2013 C
The Pacific Recycling Foundation says the Pacific Recyclers Alliance marked milestone achievements for grassroots recycling efforts and the empowerment of Collection Pillars of Recycling at the 4th Clean Pacific Round T
A 70-year-old man will appear in the Navua Magistrates Court today for allegedly indecently assaulting a 12-year-old girl. Police say the incident assault occurred last Friday afternoon at the home of the accused.
A concerned grandmother from Nanuku Settlement is raising the issue of parents being lazy and not doing their job in regards to sending their children to school. Nanise Marama stated to fijivillage News that even t
As the 68th Miss Hibiscus Festival approaches, one contestant stands out for her profound connection to Suva City and that is 27-year-old graphic designer, Semantafa Naomi Lavulo-Samisoni. She is representing the l
The Suva City Council has signed an Memorandum of Understanding with Pacific Polytech to commit to the up-skilling of more than 200 staff. Speaking during the MOU signing, SCC Acting CEO Tevita Boseiwaqa said that
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka will begin his 10-day State visit to China from today. He departed the country yesterday. Fiji Government confirms Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Civil Aviation and Touri
The Fiji Police Force as an organisation is not corrupt, it’s the actions of a few that has created that perception, and we need to work towards changing public perception through the conduct of good work. Acting
Minister for Education Aseri Radrodro is yet to confirm his next step after he said in parliament that it is his intention to try and resolve the issues that has been raised and the welfare of the Fijian staff and conce
