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Getting the opportunity to participate in an event that expresses your artistic talent through music and dance has always been our dream. These are the views of students of Coral Island Academy for Tadra Kahani "Th
Ousted Speaker of the House of Representatives Pita Nacuva has today come out publically and said that he is still the legally appointed speaker and is calling on President Ratu Josefa Iloilo to recall parliament. Nacu
This week, on the tenth anniversary of the passing of the 1997 Constitution, the Citizens Constitutional Forum affirms that the spirit of the Constitution must be upheld to move Fiji forward. Chief Executive Reverend Ak
People need to use water wisely as dry weather conditions in the Central Division has forced the Water Supply Department to start water rationing during off peak hours in parts of Suva and Lami. Divisiional Water Engine
More than 200 recipients lined up outside the Social Welfare Headquarters to collect their money today with many having to return empty handed. Fijivillage spoke to some of the recipients who say they have to wait for l
The Health Ministry is calling on parents to get their children immunized to protect them from serious illnesses. The Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Lepani Waqaitakirewa said 19,000 children are born every year in th
Serious concerns have been raised in the High Court that certain suspects awaiting trial are being remanded at the Maximum Security Prison at Naboro. Accused, Jonecani Nacani appeared before Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem
One of the accused Anil Singh charged in relation to the alleged murder of 16 year old Zoya Bibi has been granted bail by High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem this morning. Judge Shameem highlights that three factors
The meeting of over 500 Australian Travel agents in Sigatoka today has been met with approval by the interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama who said this is a very big boost for the country. Addressing the m
Fiji is ranked fourth in the South Pacific this year, in terms of HIV and Aids cases with the current total for this year standing at 271 cases. This was confirmed to Fijivillage by the senior project officer for Marie
The Fiji Human Rights Commission has confirmed receiving a formal complaint from the Baleiloa family regarding the alleged assault of Josefa Baleiloa landing the escapee in critical condition at CWM hospital. Director a
People need to use water wisely as dry weather conditions in the Central Division has forced the Water Supply Department to start water rationing during off peak hours in parts of Suva and Lami. Divisional Water Enginee
My son may not be able to live a normal life because of the injuries he's got. This is what father of injured prisoner Josefa Baleiloa said after seeing the injuries sustained by his son after he was allegedly assau
Police have arrested and charged a 26-year-old electrician of Navua for allegedly defiling a class 8 student. Navua Police have confirmed that the man has been charged with two counts of defiling the 14-year-old studen
The Muanivatu settlers have been given more time to vacate the areas they are now occupying and find a new place to live. This has been confirmed by Suva City Council Public Relations Officer Gillian Hicks who said this
A 17 year old youth, deemed uncontrollable and a danger to society, has been sentenced to serve 18 months imprisonment at the Naboro Prison. In her ruling, High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem stressed that the justi
More than 30 mothers at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital breastfed their children simultaneously at the count of one at 10.30 this morning. A 24-year-old mother of two, Mereani Lalakomacoi said she is still breastfeed
The relationship between the media and communication is what we're going to be showing everyone during Tadra Kahani. That's what Form Seven student of Lomawai Secondary School Elina Vugasina said about their the
Electronic voter registration will save a lot of taxpayers’ money. Electoral Commission Chairman M.K. Sahu Khan told Fijivillage that house-to-house voter registration is expected to cost over $12M. Khan said in
The military has revealed that they are monitoring political party statements and the movements of people like ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase. Republic of Fiji Military Force (RFMF) spokesperson Major Neumi Lewen
