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Melbourne has overtaken Sydney as Australia's most populous city for the first time since the 19th Century gold rush, following a boundary change. Sydney has proudly held the title for more than 100 years. But
Who are the sponsors of the National Economic Summit as the danger in not disclosing the names is that such sponsorships could be perceived as political donations made to influence the outcome of the Summit. Fiji L
The driver of the vehicle who was involved in a hit-and-run incident that resulted in the death of a 34-year-old female hotel worker on Sunday morning is now in Police custody. Police Spokesperson Wame Bautolu says
The 48-year-old Government vehicle driver who caused the accident in Navua yesterday has been charged. Police say the driver is charged with a count of driving with excess alcohol beyond the prescribed limit in his
Fiji Revenue and Customs Service CEO, Mark Dixon says approximately $1.8 billion was collected in tax last year and this was in line with their forecast. Dixon says they did not collect as much revenue as they anti
Residents from Makoi have raised concerns regarding drugs being sold near a major supermarket in the area, and some boys are also seen smoking marijuana at the location every day. Acting ACP Chief Operations Office
$300 million was invested into the Viria Water Project to resolve the water issues in the Lami-Suva-Nausori corridor and people should understand that things do not happen overnight. This was stated by former Water
Good news for Fijians as Fiji Revenue and Customs Services CEO Mark Dixon says they will be looking to hire 100 staff. Dixon highlighted this at their Compliance Improvement Strategy launch today adding they will
4 people are dead while 15 teenagers were treated for gunshot wounds at Dadeville’s Lake Martin Community Hospital in Alabama after a shooting at a Sweet 16 party. The Alabama shooting happened the same day that
A 10 year old boy is admitted in hospital for observation after he was hit by a government vehicle in Tokotoko, Navua. Police confirm that the driver was drunk and he is currently in custody. They say that of th
Concerns have been raised as many bus drivers from Fiji are leaving for New Zealand. stuff.co.nz reports that this is after many local bus drivers accepted offers to drive buses in New Zealand to cover up the short
As the government has already set the wheels in motion by amending the retirement age from 55 to 60 years of age, the Ministry will prioritize the improvement of their 220 health facilities and the associated infrastruc
The Super Mario Bros. Movie has smashed another set of records during its second weekend at the box office. The Illumination Entertainment film, which is adapted from Nintendo's Mario video game franchise, stars Ch
A power struggle between Sudan's army and a notorious paramilitary force has rocked the country, with 30 people reportedly dead and nearly 400 injured. Residents dodged gunfire in the capital, Khartoum, as rival fo
We will continue to encourage more women in the Micro, Small, and Medium enterprises for more development and enhancement in the country. This was highlighted by the Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for External
The 42 Police Officers stationed at the Levuka Police Station and the two Police posts in Gau and Koro Island were reassured by Attorney General Siromi Turaga during his ministerial visit yesterday to be confident, dili
It is important that we congregate and do things together as reflected in the Bible for the common good of our communities and the nation. This was stated by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka while addressing the memb
New Zealand’s Deputy Prime Minister and Associate Foreign Affairs (Pacific Region) Minister Carmel Sepuloni will lead a Pacific Mission to Solomon Islands, Fiji and Tonga – the first to be undertaken since COVID-19.
We are still third in the overall World 7s Series standings and that is a huge achievement in itself. Those were the words of the Acting CEO of the Fiji Rugby Union Sale Sorovaki when asked by fijivillage News on w
A 59-year-old bus driver of Yako, Nadi is reported to be the country’s latest road fatality victim after he allegedly lost control of the bus he was driving along the Sonaisali Road in Nadi early this morning and caus
