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Questions are already being raised by Executive Director of Dialogue Fiji, Nilesh Lal on some of the comments made by constitutional expert, Professor Anthony Regan regarding the 2013 Constitution. Lal says some of
Leader of the Opposition of the Group of 16 Bloc, Inia Seruiratu has clarified that they did not boycott the traditional welcome ceremony of the Indian President Droupadi Murmu but they simply did not receive any offici
As Japan continues discharging treated Fukushima nuclear waste water, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says they continue to request the Government of Japan to continue to take measures in accordance with international sa
President of India Droupadi Murmu visited the Sri Subramaniya Swami Temple in Nadi this morning which will be her last official engagement in Fiji before departing for New Zealand later today. Murmu was received by
108-year-old Gangamma from Sovi, Nadi is part of the 6 descendants of Girmitiyas presented with the 50th Anniversary medal for their contribution towards Fiji’s development and humanity at large. They were presen
In anticipation of a high number of movements this week in the capital city due to the Vodafone Super Deans national quarter finals, Police are warning parents, guardians, students and supporters that unruly behaviour w
Australian National University's constitutional law expert, Professor Anthony Regan will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7 tonight. The show will focus on Fiji's journey and how we have ha
The Pacific Network on Globalisation says civil society groups have been calling for Japan to stop the dumping of the treated nuclear wastewater in the Pacific Ocean, but Mark Brown who is also the chair of the Pacific
The Sukuna Park redevelopment project budget was reduced to $7 million after the Suva City Council removed the two-level cafeteria, which was part of the initial $13 million funding by the previous administration in 202
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum's bail ruling will be handed down on Friday as he took the stand today saying that he is not a flight threat and wants to lead a productive life in Fiji with his young family
Australian National University Professor of Constitutional Law Anthony James Regan says a wholesale change of the 2013 Constitution is needed. While responding to a question from the public during a Constitutional
Parliament has passed the motion of the Consolidated Review of the Sugar Cane Growers Fund 2019 and 2020 Annual Reports that was tabled on the 23rd of May this year. While speaking on the motion, the Chairperson of
60-year-old former serviceman Peniasi Dobui, who had lost both his legs in an accident when he was just 25-years-old, is now a successful farmer and living his best life despite his disability. Dobui is not only pr
43 people charged with 65 counts of non-sexual violence offences last month Forty-three people were charged with a total of 65 counts of non-sexual violence offences last month, including a 21-year-old man charged
The Minister for Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru, has assured the Fiji 7s Men’s team that they will receive their money after the rest of Team Fiji, who are currently in Paris, return home. While expressing his pr
An actor with links to Fiji who is a former Gospel High School student, has made his debut in the popular New Zealand series, Shortland Street. David Tiko fulfilled his dreams after he finally debuted on television
The President of India, Droupadi Murmu has arrived in Fiji for her two-day State visit. She arrived at Nadi International Airport yesterday afternoon and was received and welcomed by Deputy Prime Minister and Minis
To strengthen disaster governance, manage disaster risk and enhance disaster preparedness for effective response, the Fijian Government has received a $72 million standby loan from the Japanese government for disaster
As the nation steps forward in enhancing flood mitigation purposes, Government Ministries today signed a Memorandum of Understanding which is aimed at mitigating flood risks and adapting to the impacts of climate chang
The Ministry of Education will ensure that they continue to be dynamic, and consultative and respond to the needs of our children who have the intention and have qualified to enter tertiary studies but miss out due to f
