Vinod Patel passes away
Vinod Patel, the founder of a leading retailer of home and building products, passed away last night after being admitted at the Intensive Care Unit in Lautoka. This was confirmed to fijivillage News by the Manager
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Fiji has lost a visionary tourism icon - FHTA
Fiji has lost a visionary tourism icon who led the way for local entrepreneurship when this was a rare commodity. The Fiji Hotel and Tourism Association stated this as they ofered their condolences to the Reddy Gro
LTA calls on drivers to be vigilant during this back to school season
With the new school year starting on the 29th of this month, drivers are urged to prioritise road safety and adhere to speed limits and other crucial measures to ensure the safety of children on our roads. The Land
Qauia wins Qiri Kava competition
Qauia are the champions of the Qiri Kava competition that was held at the Gospel High School hall. Four teams participated in this competition with Qauia coming out victorious. The organisers expe
Students should discuss with their parents before making a decision choice of programme - TSLS Chair
Acting Board Chairperson of Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service Doctor Penuel Emi is urging Year 13 students who recently sat exams to discuss and agree with their parents or guardians on their choice of program to
LTA calls on drivers to be vigilant during this back to school season
With the new school year starting on the 29th of this month, drivers are urged to prioritise road safety and adhere to speed limits and other crucial measures to ensure the safety of children on our roads. The Land
Expect heavy rain and thunderstorms over the weekend
People should expect heavy rain and thunderstorms over the weekend as a trough of low pressure with associated clouds and rain is expected to develop to the east of Fiji and affect parts of the group from later today.
Police to continue to patrol picnic spots
Police will continue to patrol picnic spots around the country as part of its awareness of safety. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Livai Driu says Police Officers are there in numbers in different picn
PRF set to revolutionise waste management in Fiji
The Pacific Recycling Foundation in collaboration with its entrepreneurial arm Waste Recyclers Fiji Ltd is set to revolutionise waste management in Fiji. This will happen through a comprehensive strategic planning
FRCS to publish TINs of businesses failing to file VAT returns
If you have failed to file VAT returns with the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service for your business for engaging in business with other entities, then the businesse Taxpayer Identification Number has been published on th
New voter card or a voter replacement card can be done at FEO Voter Services Centre – Mataiciwa
The Fijian Elections Office would like to advise members of the public to visit its Voter Services Centre, should they need to have a new voter card or a voter replacement card done. Acting Supervisor of Elections
19-year-old in custody for claiming on social media to be selling drugs
A 19-year-old man is in Police custody for claiming on social media to be selling drugs. Assistant Commissioner of Police Crime Mesake Waqa says the Fiji Police Force will not condone people using social media as a
GCC building to be completed by Jan 2025 - Vasu
The Great Council of Chiefs building which burned down in 2019, is expected to be completed by the end of January 2025. While highlighting the Ministry's achievements of 2023, Minister for i-Taukei Affairs Ifereim
Over 10 youth groups to participate in a one-of-a-kind Qiri Kava competition this afternoon
Over 10 youth groups in Fiji have confirmed their place in a one-of-a-kind Qiri Kava competition that will be held at the Gospel High School hall this afternoon. Event Organiser Tura Lewai confirms that one group w
100 children living with RHD to be gifted school stationery through Damodar Cinemas Foundation
100 children living with Rheumatic Heart Disease and are being cared for by Heart Heroes will be assisted with school stationery through the donation of Damodar Cinemas Foundation. Heart Heroes Manager Erini Tokaru
It’s vital that students learn how to deal with the disappointment of not getting the result they had desired – Empower Pacific
With the Fiji Eighth Year Examination results out now, Empower Pacific is aware that some students performed very well and got good marks while others did not do so well and it is vital that these students learn how to
Set up of Fiji Institute of Sports and construction of Valelevu Youth Centre are priorities of the Ministry - Saukuru
The set-up of the Fiji Institute of Sports and the construction of a new building at the Valelevu Youth Centre are the two essential priorities of the Ministry for Youth and Sports this year. Minister for Youth an
Jeffrey Epstein: Prince Andrew and Bill Clinton named in court files
The UK's Prince Andrew and former US president Bill Clinton are among high-profile figures named in US court papers detailing connections of late sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. The newly-released records form part o
Govt aims to increase visibility this year - AG
Attorney General Siromi Turaga says they are looking at attending district council meetings, and tikina meetings this year to increase the government's visibility to the people. While highlighting the achievements
Ministry looking at advancing RFMF infrastructure and equipment this year - Tikoduadua
As part of strengthening and revitalization of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces this year, the Ministry of Home Affairs will be looking at military infrastructure and equipment to keep pace with the evolving nature