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Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has reassured those affected by the heavy rains and flooding experienced throughout the country over the past few days that the coalition government stands ready to provide them with neces
The princess of Wales is undergoing cancer treatment. Catherine says it was a "huge shock" after an "incredibly tough couple of months". But in a positive message, she says is well and getting stronger every
As the rate of re-offence by prisoners over the past 12 years has been fluctuating, President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is calling on communities to support prisoners when they are set free. While speaking at the Ma
Former SODELPA MP, Niko Nawaikula has filed a complaint against former CEO of Fiji Broadcasting Corporation, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. This is in relation to allegations during Sayed-Khaiyum’s tenure as the CEO of FBC
Police and villagers are searching for a 28-year-old man from Vunuku Village in Rewa, who went missing while diving with four others on Tuesday afternoon. Divisional Police Commander East, Senior Superintendent of
US actor Jonathan Majors, known for playing Kang in the Marvel films, has been sued by his ex-girlfriend. British choreographer Grace Jabbari filed a civil lawsuit on Tuesday in a New York federal court. She a
Fashion has a clever way of co-opting things and making them one of its own. For the basis of fashion is reinterpretation – this process of constant renewal sees utilitarian items imbued with new meaning. And this sea
All Fiji National University campuses in Fiji will remain closed except the Labasa campus will reopen today for normal university operations. FNU Vice Chancellor, Professor Unaisi Nabobo-Baba says Viti Levu campus
The University of the South Pacific DISMAC committee has confirmed that the Labasa and Savusavu campuses will be normalised today whereas other campuses in Viti Levu will remain closed. They say non-essential serv
Schools in Viti Levu will remain closed while schools in the Northern and Eastern divisions including all maritime schools, are open today. Permanent Secretary for Education, Selina Kuruleca says they are concerned
The Minister for Agriculture, Vatimi Rayalu is calling on all coconut farmers in Fiji to replant more coconut to meet the demand that we need. Rayalu made this statement while conveying his opening address at the N
Efforts in the fields of climate change, renewable energy, health and medical services, maritime and fisheries, disaster management, and regional development has received a boost as the Republic of Korea is allocating m
As we reviewed last week’s parliamentary debate we were a bit overwhelmed by the variety of issues raised and the challenges facing the Government in moving to solve what is a tidal wave of problems facing Fiji.
A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of the Fiji Group while a flash flood warning remains in force for all flood-prone areas, small streams and low-lying areas of Viti Levu and Vanua Levu. A flood w
Shreya Chand is calling for justice after her husband Amit Kumar’s body was found with injury wounds on Waisali Hill in Savusavu on Tuesday morning. While speaking to fijivillage News, Chand says she had last spo
People are moving about freely at the moment with caution in Nadi and the flood waters have not receded in certain places, like Namotomoto River. District Officer Nadi, Alifereti Abenasiga says they have advised p
FIJI Water Foundation will be awarding Classroom Grants totaling $1.2 million to support nearly 250 local teachers this year. FIJI Water Foundation Manager, Marie Smith says this classroom grant will give all teach
Two sisters, aged 25 and 22 years old, who allegedly dishonestly obtained cash amounting to $500 through the mobile money transfer app, will be produced at the Nadi Magistrates Court today. Police say the sisters a
Flood waters have started to enter the Ba Town again this morning and the public has been advised to take precautions The Ba Town Council says flood waters are threatening their town once more and people’s safety
Several roads in the Western and Northern Division remain closed due to flooding while the Kings and Queens highway are open to all traffic. These include Abaca Road 1st and Ford Crossings, Buabua Road 1st and 2nd
