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Water Authority of Fiji CEO Dr Amit Chanan and WAF Chief Operating Officer Seru Soderberg will appear on a special fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 8pm tonight. You can send your questions about any
Police are investigating an alleged murder whereby a 38 year old security officer died at Bakshi Street in Samabula on early Friday morning. Chief of Investigations, Intelligence and Prosecutions, ACP Sakeo Raikac
Sundar Pichai, the CEO of Google and Google’s parent company Alphabet, made nearly $226 million in 2022, according to a new filing from Alphabet. The majority of the pay came from stock holdings, valued at more
Australia has announced plans to make it easier for hundreds of thousands of New Zealanders living in the country to become Australian citizens. From 1st July, they can apply for citizenship as long as they have l
It was an emotional moment for Kilgour Maepioh as his 3 year old daughter, Kianne Maepioh received life saving heart surgery from the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital. Maepioh who is from the Solomon Isl
The National Economic Summit has acknowledged that Fiji has a serious road congestion problem, particularly in relation to the increasing ratio of vehicles to total national and urban roads network. They have urged
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has moved into the official residence of the Prime Minister on Ratu Sukuna Road. Rabuka says their home in Namadi Heights has been good to them, but the call of the nation means they
Two more children have received a new lease of life after getting heart surgeries at the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital. 5-year-old Susie Lekima is one of the children and her father Ratu Lekima Drekei
Attorney General Siromi Turaga is shocked to find out the current salary caps of the Fiji Corrections Service officers. During his tour of the Nasinu Corrections facility, Turaga was concerned about the salaries o
The National Economic Summit has recognized the intermittent electricity supply disruptions in urban centres as a major concern to the business community and households. In one of its resolutions, the Summit has c
Eid is a celebration of the ways faith can transcend any differences or boundaries and unite us under the banners of fellowship and love. This was the message of Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka for Eid. He say
There is an urgent need to investigate the quality of Fiji’s students advancing to higher and advanced education and the impact of Fiji’s current primary and secondary education curriculum on these issues. Thi
The significance of Eid is purely spiritual. This was highlighted by the National President of the Fiji Muslim League, Haji Basheer Ahmed in his Eid message. Ahmed says the festival of Eid-ul-Fitr highlights
As part of the U.S. Government’s efforts to combat ocean plastic pollution, the United States Agency for International Development through its Clean Cities, Blue Oceanprogram, awarded a grant to Waste Recyclers Fiji L
As Muslims in Fiji and around the world celebrate Eid, FijiFirst Leader Voreqe Bainimarama says this is a time of joy, reflection, and gratitude, as we mark the end of the holy month of Ramadan and the beginning of a ne
The celebration of Eid reinforces to us all that unity, respect and peace is the way forward. This was highlighted by Deputy Prime Minister and the Leader of NFP Professor Biman Prasad in his Eid message. Pro
Eid-ul-Fitr will be celebrated today as the moon has been sighted. Eid marks the end of a month of fasting during Ramadan. It is also a time Muslims are encouraged to assist the needy. The Fiji Muslim Lea
It is mandatory for teachers to accompany students in hired buses for any event. This has been highlighted by the Acting Permanent Secretary for Education Timoci Bure while expressing his concern over the recent in
Vodafone Fiji, Telecom Fiji, HFC Bank, Reserve Bank of Fiji, Venu Shipping and Fiji Care Insurance provided sponsorship to the National Economic Summit. This has been confirmed by the Permanent Secretary for Financ
It is time now after 17 years to have a new energy policy for Fiji. This was stated by Katerina Syngellakis at the National Economic Summit. Syngellakis says Fiji has not had an energy policy endorsed by cabin
