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78 applications have been assessed and confirmed that they meet the criteria for the Control Assistance Programme by Fiji's Termites Taskforce. This has been highlighted by Assistant Minister Sashi Kiran during the
Fiji faces the challenge of protecting our waters against trans-national organised crime and through the combined efforts of our border agencies along with the support of our partners, has carried out many drug raids in
More than 1,300 people have died on this year’s Hajj pilgrimage – with “numerous cases†due to heat stress and “unauthorized†trips accounting for more than four out of five of the fatalities. The Saudi
Maritime islands including Taveuni rely mostly on rain water for their source of water supply and therefore Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation will construct a fully fledged water system in Taveuni. This has
Bail has been extended for former MP, Simione Rasova who is alleged to have falsely stated that his permanent place of residence was in Nasenivolau, Nabouwalu village, Ono, Kadavu and obtained $21,350 in parliamentary a
1,790 complaints were received by the Consumer Council of Fiji in the last five years about food services or food products in supermarkets. This has been highlighted by the Consumer Council Manager Campaigns, Info
34-year-old Ashneel Narayan who was reported missing at the Lami Police Station last week has been found and is now home. Police say Narayan was found by the Nausori Police and the information shared with officers
Six police officers have been killed while twelve officers were wounded by Gunmen in Russia's North Caucasus republic of Dagestan following a series of attacks. This has been confirmed by the security officials of
The latest scientific report shows that almost 60 percent of our coral reefs have somewhat been affected by the warming ocean temperatures. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for Ministry of Environmen
Hundreds of community members gathered for the World Elderly Abuse Awareness Day Celebration and Nasinu Volleyball Tournament at the Valelevu Multipurpose Court where the importance of protecting our elderly and fosteri
The Nasinu Town Council currently has around $14 million in unpaid town rates. Nasinu Town Council Special Administrator Chair, Felix Magnus highlighted this to fijivillage News saying that they have a comprehensiv
The Pacific Recycling Foundation has strongly condemned and stands in strong solidarity with the International Alliance of Waste Pickers regarding the police repression inflicted on the Argentine Federation of Cartonero
The Cabinet has approved the development of a National Blue Town Framework for sustainable township development, including rural and regional areas and the maritime regions. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the
Members of the Methodist Church in Fiji celebrated their 60th year of independence after splitting from the Australasia Methodist Church in 1964. In July 1964, the church became independent after being a mission un
Cabinet has approved the execution of a Memorandum of Sale with the Australian Government for the acquisition of fourteen Protected Mobility Vehicles to support the Republic of Fiji Military Forces deployment on United
Taylor Swift grabbed a perfect royal selfie ahead of her Wembley gig - posing with the Prince of Wales and two young music fans, Prince George and Princess Charlotte. In a post on X, formerly Twitter, Kensington Pa
Fiji and Papua New Guinea have introduced a draft resolution to the UN Special Committee on the Situation with Regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries callin
Police have yet to charge the two men and a woman who were arrested in Davuilevu this week for allegedly being involved in the distribution of methamphetamine. The three include a 36-year-old man, a 20-year-old man
The Cabinet has endorsed the execution of the amended grant agreement with the Government of Japan for the reconstruction of the Tamavua-i-Wai Bridge Project where they will provide an additional $14.2 million for the p
Cabinet has endorsed the implementation of the National Digital Identification Programme. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the first phase will see the introduction of electronic Know Your Customer (eKYC) by the
