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An investigation into alleged racial abuse of Swire Shipping Fijian Drua halfback Frank Lomani by a Melbourne Rebels fan has found the claim could not be substantiated. It was alleged that a Rebels fan racially ab
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says there were no consultations done on cashless payments and it will be withdrawn. Rabuka highlighted to fijivillage News that no Ministry has the authority to stop cash or cheque
The Greater Good Foundation has raised concerns on the current approach by the Ministry of Agriculture where “Poison 1080†is being used to manage the increasing population of stray animals around the country.
The Trans Affirmative Action Guild, a Queer and Trans Organization in Fiji, condemns transphobic reporting and violence against the Vakasalewalewa community, and they are urging the Government to effectively integrate l
As our ageing water infrastructure continues to create havoc on thousands of residents, it has been revealed that some areas have water pipes that are 101 years old. Minister for Public Works, Ro Filipe Tuisawau s
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the government needs to import more chickens from overseas because local chickens are so expensive. While responding to FijiFirst MP, Sach
The new wage rate will be effective from the 1st of August 2024, which will be announced in the budget address by the Minister for Finance. This has been confirmed by the Minister for Employment, Productivity and
The death of the 19-year-old who was allegedly assaulted in Ba, and later passed away at the Lautoka Hospital has been cited as complications arising from his medical condition. Police say the cause of death was c
The NGO Coalition on Human Rights is making an urgent call that the full force of the State from Home Affairs, Fiji Police Force and Ministry for Health and Medical Services are brought to bear on the horrific case wher
Child discipline is an ongoing issue that teachers and parents continue to face in school and teachers are concerned that parents' interference in their profession is increasing which has caused teachers to leave the sc
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau says in 16 years under the rule of the FijiFirst government, our water sector endured shared neglect as they had no plan and also continued to reduce the Water Authority of F
Police have positively identified the children seen in a video circulating on social media showing a group of youths allegedly role playing and assaulting a young boy in the bushes, tying him up and then burying him and
The international community has reacted with alarm after Iran launched explosive drones and fired missiles at Israel in its first direct attack on Israeli territory. Tehran had been threatening to attack Israel af
Police have positively identified the children seen in a video circulating on social media showing a group of youths allegedly role playing and assaulting a young boy in the bushes, tying him up and then burying him and
Following concerns raised by teachers in the Northern Division that they are not being released on time by their head of school, Minister for Employment, Agni Deo Singh says he is aware of a circular by the Education Mi
More than 300 villagers from the Vanua of Nabukebuke in Namosi witnessed the release of the Turaga na Tui Namosi, Ratu Suliano Matanitobua from prison. Ratu Suliano served 19 months in prison. The welcome cere
Israel says they have intercepted the vast majority of more than 300 drones and missiles launched by Iran. It says there were a small number of hits on its territory, including at an Israel Defense Forces base i
The newly commissioned $23,000 Vabea access protection project in the district of Ono in Kadavu will benefit the villages of Vabea as they continue to battle climate change and save their village from continuous seawate
The Fiji Police Force and the National Fire Authority are jointly investigating four fires that occurred over the last two days including an incident that destroyed the Naleba Youth Training Center boys hostel in the No
Human rights defenders are crucial as they play a significant role in advocating for and upholding civil, cultural, economic, human, political, and social rights. The Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commi
