Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
A DVD shop owner is in police custody after a raid was carried out on his store over the weekend. This has been confirmed by Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri who said the owner will appear in court tomorrow morning. Sok
The Suva Crime Free Committee has profiled more than 100 people who are living on the streets of Suva. Committee Secretary Anare Masitabua told Fijivillage that as part of their crime prevention efforts they have now be
People living along Nasalasala, Nakama, Vunicoicoi, Naduna and Waidamudamu have been urged to store water now if they still have water in their taps. Water Authority Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said a part of the water ma
Fiji’s Tourism Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said some shops are buying goods off shore and then selling them to tourists as a local product. Sayed-Khaiyum said they will soon be unveiling a Buy Fiji made campaign,
Sigatoka Police are investigating the death of a man whose partly decomposed body was found floating in the Sigatoka River at around lunch time yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri had confirme
Police have called on members of the public to closely monitor their children and not to drink and drive if they are thinking of going out for picnic today. Assistant Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said people
The people of Udu in Totoya, Lau are using every single spare minute to try and get things back to normal before Cyclone Tomas. Josese Salabiau Navesi Primary School head teacher in Udu village said even through the Eas
A grandmother is counting her lucky stars after she managed to escape safely from a house fire with her five grandchildren in Samabula this afternoon. Alumita Bose said the family had just sat down to enjoy their Sunday
This Easter we are grateful to be alive and for the things we have. Those were the sentiments of the villagers of Udu in Totoya Lau, who said that Hurricane Tomas brought about a lot of devastation completely destroying
DISMAC has today confirmed that people are confused with the food rations that government is giving out to those who have been severely affected by Cyclone Tomas. Acting Director DISMAC Pajiliai Dobui said that people h
A total of 11 drivers were arrested last night for drunk driving. Police Assistant spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said despite numerous warnings, drivers are still breaking the law. He said they continue to c
Christians around the world today celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead and everyone should re-look at their lives and try to start to look at things with a positive outlook. Methodist Church Acting
A 23 year old villager of Koro Island is the latest drowning victim. Assistant Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the villager went out spear diving with some of his friends yesterday afternoon. After
The cost of rehabilitating those who have completely lost their homes due to Hurricane Tomas stands at more than $9 million. DISMAC’s latest situation report revealed that 213 homes have been destroyed in the Nort
The Fiji Police Force believes that Police officers on tourist operation should learn a foreign language to communicate well with tourists. Police currently faces setback in their operation when dealing with non-English
Police are urging members of the public to resolve their family disputes in an amicable manner. The call comes after a 32 year old woman of Sabeto Nadi allegedly hacked her husband’s hand with a cane knife. Assis
Unemployed people, school dropouts and disadvantaged young people are being called on to register for the Fiji Council of Social Services national volunteer centre where they will acquire skills to help them in life. P
Today, Easter Saturday, will be a good time for us to reflect on what we have gone through in our daily lives and also with our neighbours. Acting Methodist Church of Fiji General Secretary Reverend Tevita Nawadra said
Help is on its way to Southern Lau. Le Vendemiaire, the French surveillance frigate based in New Caledonia has arrived into the country to help those affected by Cyclone Tomas in the Lau group and is scheduled to leave
Police are asking members of the public to wear bright clothes at night that are visible to motorists. The call comes after two people were bumped by cars in Valelevu last night in two separate incidents. Assistant pol
