Madigibuli further remanded
27-year-old Apisai Madigibuli, who allegedly murdered his 25-year-old wife at an apartment complex along Robertson Road in Suva last month, has been further remanded in custody by the Suva High Court. Madigibuli ap
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WAF CEO Dr Amit Chanan to appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8 tonight
Water Authority of Fiji CEO, Doctor Amit Chanan will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8 tonight. The show will focus on water supply issues in the country, our ageing infrastructure, how di
$300,000 allocated for Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations
$300,000 has been allocated for the Ratu Sukuna Day celebrations to cater for the three-day event which will be held at the end of this month at Albert Park in Suva. Assistant Minister for iTaukei Affairs, Ratu Isike
Prof. Prasad says funding for Girmit is all accounted for after questions from Chaudhry and Rinesh Sharma
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the government has every record and accountability of every cent that was spent for Girmit Day last year and everything has been accounted for.
Prof.Prasad calls on Police to investigate FijiFirst MP, Rinesh Sharma
FijiFirst MP, Rinesh Sharma is under the spotlight for comments made to the Australian media for the case where an Australian man had a self inflicted wound after he had an argument with his wife in Ba. Deputy Prim
Dr Maiono fulfils promise to grandfather to be the first from his village to graduate from University of Otago
Growing up in the village of Vatulele, Cikobia in Vanua Levu, Jekope Maiono made a promise to his grandfather before leaving the village to go and study at the University of Otago that he would be the first from his vil
Flights in and out of Nouméa grounded due to riots
All flights into and out of the capital of New Caledonia have been grounded due to industrial action and strikes that in some areas, have turned violent. Blockades erected at Nouméa’s Tontouta Airport have led t
Young men from Buca driven by passion for farming seek assistance with the Ministry
A few young men from Buca Bay who are collectively driven by the passion for farming visited the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Sakiasi Ditoka to discuss ways the government can rea
28-year-old man charged with dishonestly obtaining $457
A 28-year-old man from Tuatua, Labasa will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court today after being charged with dishonestly obtaining money through the M-PAiSA app. Police say it is alleged that on the 2nd of Janu
Aurora australis displays still possible but less likely as geomagnetic storm level falls
After this weekend's epic aurora australis display, the Bureau of Meteorology (BOM) says there is still a geomagnetic storm underway that may produce visible southern lights in parts of Australia. But the chances o
Police urge parents on children’s safety during this school break
Police are urging parents and guardians to be vigilant and aware of their children’s safety during the school break following the deaths of two children who drowned last week. They say children should never be
Election Commission Fiji thrilled to be part of India Elections
The Election Commission of Fiji are thrilled to have been part of the largest-ever contingent of international delegates during the recently concluded General Elections in India. As part of the International Elect
Girmit can never be an occasion for celebration – Chaudhry
While the debasing experience of Girmit has a place in our history, it can never be an occasion for celebration, instead, we need to honour our Girmitya forefathers who had the vision and the determination to create a m
Coalition govt is progressing despite challenges – Rabuka
The People’s Coalition Government is holding firm and progressing as expected despite challenges. This was the reassurance made by the Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka while meeting with the Fijian Diaspora at Al
Canada’s forthcoming embassy to be situated in Fiji
The forthcoming establishment of Canada’s inaugural embassy in the Pacific Islands is set to be situated in Fiji. Brampton East Ontario Member of Parliament, Maninder Sidhu says this is a testament to the growin
2 appear in court for Caubati murder
The case of the two men accused of murdering a 29-year-old Caubati man early this month has been transferred to the Suva High Court 42-year-old Semi Tamanivalu and 25-year-old Leone Matai have been charged with on
Visit to Fiji Park in Brampton is a historic moment - Kamikamica
The Fiji delegation to the Fiji North-America Business Mission led by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica visited the Fiji Park in Brampton City, Canada where the Minister planted a maple t
Victims of violence surely deserve an apology from their oppressors - Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission
As we reflect on this painful history today, it is important to recognize the historical injustices suffered during Girmit and the victims of violence surely deserve an apology from their oppressors. This is the G
Through intercultural dialogue govt aims to bridge ethnic cohesion – Ratu Wiliame
Through the Girmit Day intercultural dialogue, community engagement and initiatives, the government aims to bridge ethnic-cohesion and helped nurture a more inclusive and unified society. President Ratu Wiliame Ka
4 to front court today for alleged fraud
Four people will front court today for their alleged involvement in three separate cases of alleged fraud. Police say in the first case, two people were charged by the Fiji Police M-PaiSA task force for allegedly