God loves children the most - Gavoka
God loves children the most. This is the sentiment shared by the Minister for Education, Viliame Gavoka, as thousands of families celebrate Palm Sunday. Gavoka says the central message for Palm Sunday is God
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Fiji has one of the best policy frameworks for empowerment of women - Nadakuitavuki
Fiji is known to have one of the best policy frameworks when it comes to women’s empowerment in the Pacific region and it has taken great strides in not only promoting women’s financial inclusion, resilience and ent
Mini-tornado in Nakasi leaves man injured and homes damaged
A 64-year-old man was injured and two homes in Niudamu, Nakasi have suffered damages after a mini-tornado ripped through the area yesterday afternoon. Niudamu, Nakasi resident, Asgar Khan has told fijivillage News
All four gunmen arrested after 133 killed at concert hall in Moscow
All four gunmen who carried out a deadly attack that killed at least 133 people and injured 140 at a packed concert venue in Moscow, have been arrested. Authorities say 11 people were detained in total, and the fo
All schools to reopen and classes resume from tomorrow
All schools will reopen and resume classes from tomorrow. Permanent Secretary for Education Selina Kuruleca says the decision to reopen school after such a calamity was not an easy one. Kuruleca says the dama
PM distributes food rations and assures support in flood-affected areas
Food rations have been distributed to the affected families in Barara, Navakai and Naisoso-Taiperia in Lautoka as Prime Minister Sitiveni concluded his two-day visit to flood-affected areas in parts of the Central and W
Some homes damaged in Nakasi due to strong winds
Some homes have been damaged in the Nakasi area yesterday afternoon due to strong winds. Nakasi resident Ricky Prasad says the incident happened at about 2pm yesterday afternoon. Videos circulating on social m
At least 40 people dead in Moscow concert hall attack
Russian intelligence says that at least 40 people have been killed after gunmen attacked a packed concert venue on the outskirts of Moscow. Russia's Health Minister Mikhail Murashko says that 115 people are in hos
FCCC and Fiji Muslim League collaborate to ensure proper use of 'Halal' certifications
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission says they have received complaints regarding the misuse of 'Halal' certifications by certain businesses for marketing purposes and has stressed that products and services m
Communication is a major challenge for villages in the Lau Group
The lack of consistency in the communication system is a major challenge for Nukuni villages on Ono Levu Island in the Lau Group, as it is a key hindrance to the well-being and development of communities. Nukuni V
Rayalu assures assistance for flood affected farmers
As hundreds of farms have been affected by floods in the past few weeks, the Minister for Agriculture, Vatimi Rayalu, has assured farmers that assistance will be provided. This comes as farmers in Nabitu, Sigatoka
Marist 7s: Army to meet Barbarians in the final
Army Green will face DXC Barbarians in the 48th Fiji Bitter Marist 7s men’s final tonight. Army thrashed Dominion Brothers 24-0, and Barbarians beat NZ 7s 10-0. Army will take on the Barbarians at 7.30 toni
Tappoo awarded USA Presidential Medal for humanitarian work
Fijian singer Sumeet Tappoo has been honoured with a USA Presidential Medal for his dedication to humanitarian and philanthropic endeavours. Tappoo, who is currently touring the United States in aid of children’
St Tabitha Home sponsored by Drua to watch games
We are lucky that the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are sponsoring us today. This was the sentiment shared by St Tabitha Home Matron, Kula Diluilui to fijivillage News as they were making their way into Churchill Par
There are fewer women in Fiji's workforce – Kuruleca
There are more girls than boys in school, with more girls graduating from secondary schools and more women graduating from tertiary universities however, this is not translated into our work force. This has been h
Drua Women’s expecting a tough and physical battle against the Waratahs at home
The Rooster Chicken Fijian Drua Women’s side is expecting a tough and physical battle when they take on the NSW Waratahs in the Super Rugby Women’s competition at Churchill Park this afternoon. Coach Mosese Ra
Elderly man dies after alleged assault by intoxicated man in Cunningham
A 68-year-old man has passed away after he was allegedly assaulted by a man who was heavily intoxicated in Cunningham. Assistant Commissioner of Police – Operations Livai Driu says the man was waiting for the bu
11-year-old boy electrocuted
An 11-year-old boy has been electrocuted while playing in his backyard. Divisional Police Commander West, Senior Superintendent of Police Iakobo Vaisewa says the unfortunate incident occurred at Moala Village in N
Cane farmers to get $23.14 per tonne in third payment
Great news for cane farmers as the third payment of $23.14 per tonne of cane supplied for the 2023 season crop will take place this Wednesday. It will bring the price paid to date for the season to $79.33 per tonn
Baber to return as Fiji 7s National Program Manager
It will be the perfect team to lay a strong foundation again for our Fiji Airways Fijian National Men's and Women's 7s as the National Program Manager for Fiji 7s, Gareth Baber will work with our new Men's coach, Osea K