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Delay in the supply of bitumen has impacted the delivery of road maintenance and rehabilitation programs for the past month while alternative measures have been implemented to ensure the safety and functionality of the
The Fijian Elections Office and the Elections Disability Access Working Group has launched its 2024-2027 strategic plans to enhance the credibility and efficiency of the electoral processes. While speaking during t
To gain an insight into the challenges faced by students from the 14 provinces, the first ever consultation with the Provincial Councils organised by the Higher Education Commission Fiji is currently underway at the Sou
Youths from Veilomani Boys Home in Ba received a generous donation of sporting equipment and had the opportunity to share their experience and stories with the Minister of Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru. The Veilom
With the large number of transactions that are occurring through mobile money wallet apps like the MPAiSA and Digicel MyCash, the Reserve Bank of Fiji has been overseeing and has systems in place in which they can monit
A drought has been declared for Tonga's main island Tongatapu as well as the nearby island of 'Eua, and authorities have put out warnings and alerts for other islands. The climate pattern El Niño was officially de
Grace Road Fiji President, Daniel Kim’s Vanuatu passport has been cancelled as the Vanuatu government believes it was obtained by means of willfully false or misleading statement. In a letter to Kim obtained by f
Concerns have been raised by Fijians contracted under the Pacific Labour Mobility Scheme of the non-formalisation of employment issues on employer-employee dealings. Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh says that
According to the UN Agency for Palestine Refugees, around 690,000 internally displaced people are taking refuge in 149 shelters, describing the situation in the Gaza Strip as desperate. The international community
Following a huge success at the Bollywood Dhamaka Show in the West, the Vou Dance Group is promising that it is going to be even better this Sunday when they take the stage during the Navtarang/Radio Sargam Diwali Dhama
The Higher Education Commission Fiji today announced their External Review committee which comprises of top level personnel in Fiji and abroad with the likes of Professor Simon Wilkie and Professor Paresh Narayan from M
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement is asking our society today, how many more women must be murdered by their partners and spouses before we put an end to gender-based violence. In a statement, FWRM Executive Dire
The Ministry of Education has received concerns and complaints from the public about the unfair enrolment criteria that prominent secondary schools in the major urban areas have developed which can be discriminatory, di
To support children and families affected by childhood cancer, the Association of Banks in Fiji has donated $50,000 to WOWS Kids Fiji. Association Chairman, Haroon Ali says WOWS Kids Fiji is a beacon of hope for th
People will now be able to easily understand the VAT system as Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has launched a VAT Guide. While speaking during the launch of the VAT Guide, Fiji Revenue and Customs Service Acting C
A huge number of supporters turned up at the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Office in Suva to show their solidarity with the people of Gaza. Students, representatives of NGOs and concerned citizens took part in the p
The Consumer Council of Fiji in the past five years has received more than 1,200 complaints regarding scams which occurred through mobile money wallet. While speaking on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan
Connecting our most remote communities to digital technologies remains a priority and Rotuma Island has been identified as a pilot site for the Smart Islands Project. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister a
The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji provided baby hampers to 3 infant babies under the care of the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection as part of their Diwali initiative of helping those in need during these
Due to the rising concerns from the Suva Business Community about the lack of Police presence during business hours for the past few days, the Fiji Police Force is hoping to have a discussion with stakeholders soon abou
