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Fiji has launched its first-ever Women’s Economic Empowerment National Action Plan (2025–2030), which aims to increase women’s participation in the workforce from 32 percent to 60 percent by 2030. While speak
News heads are calling for urgent and coordinated action in tackling scams in Fiji as it has been 2 years since the eBay scam, and delays in response continues to leave vulnerable Fijians exposed to financial losses and
Thousands of Fijians, especially those in rural and undeserved communities, will soon benefit from expanded free medical services through a new partnership between the Ramakrishna Mission Fiji and the South Pacific Rel
Children cannot detect when they are going through depression. This was highlighted to fijivillage News by Jone Veisamasama, a therapist, who is urging parents, schools, and communities to be more proactive in ide
What is most troubling is that taxpayers have already borne the burden of $2 million to fund the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner, and now due to the government’s in
Scams are on the rise but scam-related complaints have significantly decreased this year. This was highlighted at the National Scams Awareness Week at Grand Pacific Hotel today. The Fijian Competition and Cons
Fox Sports' broadcaster Mark Sanchez is out of the hospital after he was arrested for a stabbing incident last weekend. TMZ has reported that the NFL commentator was released from the hospital yesterday morning, a
The National Environment Council has convened today with a renewed sense of purpose to strengthen oversight, coordination, and policy guidance on environmental management in Fiji. While opening the session, Permane
As more than 19,000 Year 8 students will sit for their Fiji Year 8 Certificate Examination starting today, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka is encouraging students to remain focused, confident and give their very best eff
The Ba Golf Community has been commended by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad for their efforts in promoting sportsmanship, teamwork, and healthy living through the 4 Men Ambrose Gol
I really do not know what to expect going back home, because the world is very different now from what I left 20 years ago.

These were the words of Pauliasi Delaibatiki, one of six inmates granted a Presidential Pa
As the Pacific Recycling Foundation prepares to launch its groundbreaking Vaka Forum Series later this year, they have taken the first crucial step by aligning their internal teams, ensuring that the organisation is uni
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says he has filed a police complaint regarding the matter where a fake Viber account has been created using his name and photo. Professor Prasa
Fox Sports' broadcaster Mark Sanchez has been arrested after a stabbing incident yesterday in Indianapolis. The former NFL player was arrested today in hospital on misdemeanor charges of battery with injury, unlawf
The Ministry of Education's plan is to recruit 1,125 new teachers, ensuring continued support for education delivery and workforce strengthening was highlighted at the World Teachers' Day celebration. The Ministry
19,007 students across Fiji will begin the Fiji Year 8 Certificate Examination from today. The Ministry of Education stated that there will be 717 centres. They say last year 18,973 students sat for the exam,
With over 544,000 Fijians registered social media users as of January 2024, the Fiji Police Force says high digital exposure, AI-driven attacks, and financial fraud are major challenges currently facing them when it com
A Fijian short film, ‘The Sandbank’, captivated audiences last night during a public screening at Damodar Cinemas as part of the 5th Pacific Human Rights Film Festival, currently underway across the Pacific region.
The man who was found dead near the Muslim League Settlement along Joyce Perks Road in Suva has been identified by his daughter. Deputy Police Commander Southern, Koro Lesikimaloku has confirmed that the post morte
For 11 years, vendors from the old Raiwaqa Market have waited for promised renovations, but many say they are still in the dark, with no updates from the Suva City Council. However, SCC Chair Tevita Boseiwaqa has c
