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Police are searching for two convicted prisoners Paula Muayara and Vilimoni Saumaki who escaped from the Suva High Court this afternoon. Police say these two prisoners were convicted today and were to be remanded
The government of China has provided 19 scholarships to Fijian students to further their studies in China. While speaking during the 2023 Chinese Government Scholarship Award Ceremony, Chinese Ambassador Zhou Jian
The Fiji Football Association confirms Aiyaz Umarji Mohammed Musa resigned from his role as the elected Vice President of the Association effectively as of August 7th 2023 and the decision was made prior to his reported
Police are investigating a case where students were seen throwing punches at each other and pulling each other’s clothes in the Kinoya area yesterday. A video of the incident is circulating on social media which
Police have confirmed that a car that was stolen from Tacirua last night has been found. Divisional Police Commander South SSP Wate Vocevoce says they received a report last night of a stolen vehicle and roadblocks
The US Embassy has opened a USAID/Pacific Islands Mission in Suva which will help to advance the economic and social development goals of the Pacific Island counties. While speaking at the opening, Assistant Ministe
When you learn something from people or a culture, you accept it as a gift, and it is your lifelong commitment to preserve it and build on it. This was highlighted by the former Treasurer of the Lawai Pottery Women
Akisi Vinaka is the first woman appointed to the Board of Directors for the Fiji Sugar Corporation Board. Vinaka was appointed to the FSC board by Minister for Sugar Industry, Charan Jeath Singh, in concurrence with t
Recovery crews combing through homes and vehicles burned to a cinder in Hawaii are likely to find 10 to 20 more victims per day. The death toll grew to 96 on Sunday, making this the deadliest US wildfire in more th
Criminals are taking advantage of our online connectivity activities in ways that are disturbing, in ways that we are often behind as governments in addressing. This was highlighted by Australia’s Ambassador for
The Electoral Commission will work closely with the Ministry of Local Government and Housing in assisting the upcoming Municipal Council election. The Chair of Electoral Commission Barbara Malimali highlighted thi
India gained its independence on the 15th of August 1947 and today they are celebrating their 77th Independence Day. Today reminds every Indian about the dawn of a new beginning, the beginning of an era of deliveran
Vodafone Fiji is reminding its customers to remain vigilant due to the rise in scams targeting innocent individuals with promises of quick and substantial financial benefits. Vodafone say these fraudulent schemes o
In light of concerns raised by parents on the poor security and surveillance at the Fiji National University hostel at Brown Street in Suva where one of the students was robbed, FNU has enhanced the security level throu
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is calling on people to report unscrupulous traders who are overcharging people as CEO Joel Abraham says unfortunately, they are a bit laid-back in terms of their presence
Former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama and suspended Police Commissioner Sitiveni Qiliho's lawyers have been given time until Wednesday to file additional submissions for their no case to answer application. Magi
The Seafarers Entrepreneurs Assistance, Rural Housing Assistance Program and the Rural and Outer Island Development Program will implement strategies and efforts to reduce poverty, reduce rural-to-urban drift, improve l
Ninety-three people have been confirmed killed in the Maui fire that razed the historic town of Lahaina, marking the most deadly US fire in a century. According to Hawaii Governor Josh Green, the death toll could r
Being creative is not a hobby but is a way of life. This was highlighted by the former Treasurer of the Lawai Pottery Women’s Association Veniana Devu Kunagado during an interview with fijivillage News about the
Initial investigations into a small property fire at Bountiful Estates, Nadi, early this morning have found that an electrical fault is the probable cause of the fire. National Fire Authority CEO, Puamau Sowane sa
