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People can now easily understand whatever is announced in the 2023/2024 National Budget after the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad launched the Citizen Guide to the National Budget
More than 40 families at Lamini Village in Taveuni will now have better protection against the rising sea levels after the commissioning of their new seawall. 67-year-old Temesio Seniloli says nothing brought them
It’s wonderful to see that under the leadership of the new Government, “media freedom†in Fiji has finally been restored and journalists are able to carry out their duties without any restrictions. This was h
Police are calling on members of the public if they see children involved in any potentially life-threatening activity to step in and speak to them. This was highlighted by the Divisional Police Commander South and
Our young generation is the custodians of mother earth, and they need to be taught traditional knowledge on how to sustain nature. This was highlighted by the Paramount Chief of Burebasaga Ro Teimumu Kepa when aske
The Government is extremely concerned with the exorbitant increase in chicken prices charged by a few unscrupulous traders in the last few days. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasa
A bus driver escaped unhurt after the bus he was driving caught fire along Arya Samaj Road, Vatukoula. Abinesh Kumar was driving the 30-seater Shaolin model bus, belonging to Baitul Transport Company Limited of Tok
The availability of land is a really big priority in terms of increasing productivity for the agriculture industry right now as most of our flatland are suffering from saltwater intrusion due to the rise in sea water le
New Zealand will contribute $3.45 million to Fiji’s National Disaster Management Office to support emergency management initiatives in Fiji. This has been confirmed by New Zealand’s Minister for Emergency Manag
31-year-old Losalini Naulu who allegedly stabbed her de facto partner has been remanded by the Lautoka Magistrates Court. Naulu has been charged with one count of attempted murder. It is alleged that the Naulu
19-year-old Sanaila Stone Taroka who allegedly assaulted a 25-year-old last week resulting in his death has been remanded in custody. Taroka is in remand until his case is called in Suva High Court on August 16th f
Have an environment that is healthy and vibrant for the next generation to live in. This was highlighted by the Co-Chair of Korea -South Pacific Ocean Forum, Professor Joeli Veitayaki during the Vakatabu Conference
The Greenpeace Rainbow Warrior will be open to the public from 10am today and tomorrow. This will allow members of the public to take a tour around the ship and get briefed on how the ship operates. People are
The Wages Council will be re-activated to review the minimum wage rate for the people of Fiji. This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad when questioned by th
The 19-year-old suspect who is alleged to have assaulted a 25-year-old man along Carnarvon Street in Suva last Friday, resulting in his death, has been charged and will appear at the Suva Magistrates Court today. P
There will be changes in the Social Protection Programmes The Ministry for Women, Children And Poverty Alleviation is advising members of the public and beneficiaries of Social Welfare that there will be changes in
Sustainability is all about protecting nature. This was highlighted by the Academic Executive Assistant and Acting Registrar at the Pacific Theological College Fiji, Doctor Eci Naisele during the Vakatabu Conferenc
Medical professionals are calling for government support as there are no stroke units, stroke nurses and equipment at the Lautoka and Labasa Hospital. This was highlighted by medical professionals and Non-Governmen
Drug Free World Fiji Founder, Kalesi Volatabu will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm tonight. In this candid interview, Volatabu will speak about domestic violence, parental neglect, alc
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission are warning all traders not to engage in any unethical practices after VAT increased to 15 percent from today for items that are not under the zero-rated items. While
