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Senior National Federation Party member and former councillor of the Suva City Council, Priscilla Singh says she stands with her party on disagreeing with the proposed election system of proportional representation for
About 32,000 people now have access to an improved health facility as the new waiting area and refurbished Makoi Health Centre has been commissioned. Minister for Health, Dr. Atonio Lalabalavu says the facility wi
The tribunal responsible for hearing suspended Chief Justice Kamal Kumar's case has overturned its decision and has now allowed the media into the courtroom. While delivering his ruling, tribunal chair retired Just
I believe every woman should have financial independence, because money in the hands of a woman changes everything for her family and community. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade, Cooperatives, Small and
Positive lifestyle choices will always have a good impact on the health of individuals no matter at what age the positive change is adopted and is followed. This was highlighted by the Permanent Secretary for Heal
A person has passed away after a New Zealand flagged yacht encountered difficulty about 505 kilometres south west of Viti Levu while 2 survivors have been rescued. The Republic of Fiji Navy says the RFNS Savenaca c
Online Safety Commission’s Acting Commissioner, Tajeshwari Devi, Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali and Ministry of Home Affairs cyber expert, Savenaca Siwatibau will appear on fijivillage Straight
If the world continues to muddle through as it has done for decades, it will deny small island states the opportunity and openings that we so justly seek. Those were the stern words of Deputy Prime Minister and Min
Deputy Prime Minister, Professor Biman Prasad says Fiji is currently going through a major skill migration and this has the potential to harm our fragile post pandemic economic progress. While speaking at the ADB-A
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka has addressed the pressing challenges faced by the Pacific region, including the consequences of the war of aggression in Ukraine, which has resulted in supply chain disruptions, threats
The President of the United States of America, Joe Biden says he is working with Congress to invest US$40 million in the Pacific Islands Infrastructure Initiative. Biden had mistakenly said US$40 billion while addr
The Fiji National Provident Fund is now the new owner of the Garden City complex located at Carpenters Street in Raiwai, along Grantham Road after expanding their extensive portfolio. The property, which sits on a
The Ministry of Agriculture is working with the Fiji Development Bank on packages that farmers can easily access. Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Dr. Andrew Tukana stated this in an interview saying there is q
The Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited has reached a notable milestone by surpassing the 100,000 Metric tonne threshold in sugar production for the season. As of yesterday, FSC has successfully produced 100,215 Metric
It was a night of glamour and celebration at the Grand Pacific Hotel, hosting the celebration of the 74th Anniversary of the People’s Republic of China. Speaking on behalf of the Fiji Government, Acting Chief of
The 30-year-old farmer who allegedly raped a 75-year-old woman in her home has been remanded in custody. The elderly woman and the man are related and live in the same village. He appeared in the Nausori Magi
Several roads in the Western division are currently underwater following the heavy rainfall this morning. Roads that are flooded in the Lautoka area are Vuda Back Road, Buabua Road, Buabua Road 1st crossing, Saru B
It is critical for street dwellers to be assisted and alleviated from a life of poverty to one of productivity. This has been highlighted by the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Lynda Tabuya whi
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has handed over a record breaking profit of $103.4 million to Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad. RBF Governor, Ariff Ali says this is compared to the $4
A 30-year-old woman has been charged for allegedly raping a 4-year-old girl. Police say the accused is alleged to have committed the offence on September 15th. They say the accused is the victim’s kindergar
