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A man has been charged and brought to court for allegedly hacking a dog to death in the Naleba School Compound in Labasa last month. 37-year-old Joel Prakash Chand has been charged with one count of injuring an ani
The high cost of transportation from Cikobia Island to the main land has caused the relocation of many villagers. While speaking to fijivillage News, Chairman of the Delainamasi Cooperative in Cikobia, Josaia Wasas
We don’t want to see our youth end up in prison. That is the message from Tunitoga Jack Aisea Komaitai, who is leading the charge in the battle against drugs on Bau Island. Komaitai says drugs are a growing
The Ministry of Multi-Ethnic Affairs and Sugar Industry marked a historic moment as Minister for Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh officially launched the Ministry’s first ever logo and Costed Operational Plan. S
Hundreds of Muslims gathered today at the FMF Gymnasium to celebrate the birthday of Prophet Mohammed. While speaking at the event, Fiji Muslim League President Haji Basher Ahmed says the celebration emphasizes the
Japan's Prime Minister Shigeru Ishiba has announced he is stepping down after less than a year in the role, following two major election losses. The move comes a day before his Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) was expecte
A heavy rain alert remains in force for Vanua Levu, Taveuni and nearby smaller islands, Lau and Lomaiviti groups as a previous warning in force for the rest of Fiji has been now cancelled. The Nadi Weather Office s
A man and a woman will appear in Labasa Magistrates Court in a special court sitting for allegedly dishonestly obtaining hundreds of dollars in separate cases. In the first case, a 37-year-old man is alleged to hav
The Homecoming Music Festival became more than just a stage for live performances—it became a heartfelt celebration of a musical icon’s enduring legacy. Among the many artists paying tribute to the late George
Eid has long been one of Bollywood’s most lucrative release windows, and 2026 is shaping up to deliver one of the biggest box office clashes in recent memory. Three heavyweight films — Sanjay Leela Bhansali’s
Russia launched its largest aerial assault of the Ukraine war overnight into today, deploying more than 800 drones and striking a government building in Kyiv for the first time. An infant was among at least two peo
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji until tomorrow. The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure, with associated clouds and rain, is affecting the group. They say occasional rai
Assistant Commissioner of Police Aporosa Lutunauga has been appointed as the Acting Deputy Commissioner of Police. Police say the appointment was formalised by Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu on Friday.
An elderly woman in her late 70s has died following a house fire along Lakena Irrigation Road in Nausori last night. Police say the victim was alone at home when the fire is believed to have started from the kitche
Suva Grammar School began its 65th Sapphire Anniversary celebration with a church service yesterday. Fijians from all walks of life, including alumni from around the world, gathered at Grammar Court to mark the beg
A key highlight of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka’s visit to the 54th Pacific Islands Forum Leaders’ Meeting will be the presentation of the “Ocean of Peace†declaration. This outlines his vision for region
The man alleged to have caused the death of his partner in Nakasi on Friday afternoon is still admitted at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital. Police have confirmed this to fijivillage News. A police officer w
New Zealand soul and reggae artist Sammy Johnson delivered an emotional tribute to his late friend and collaborator, George FIJI Veikoso, during a heartfelt interview last night at the Homecoming Music Festival held at
As Prophet Mohammed’s birthday will be celebrated tomorrow, the Fiji Muslim League has organised a Jalsa for the public, which will be held at the FMF Gymnasium in Suva. Many Muslim communities worldwide observe
Legendary jazz musician Tom Mawi has this afternoon received the inaugural annual George Fiji Veikoso lifetime achievement award at the Homecoming Festival in Nadi. While receiving his award, Mawi says he remembers
