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Up to four people have died - two deaths have been confirmed and two people are unaccounted for, after raging floodwaters and slips caused by heavy rain across the Auckland region. A state of emergency has been dec
The Public Service Commission has announced that Tupou’tuah Baravilala’s acting appointment as Permanent Secretary for Communications has ceased while Ashwin Raj’s appointment as Permanent Secretary for Women, Chi
The new Acting Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa says she will ensure during her tenure that the dignity and integrity of the Office is maintained. Mataiciwa says she wants to thank the Lord Jesus Christ for h
Direct flights between Nadi and Narita, Japan will resume in April this year as the Japanese Government has reasserted its strong support towards the Fiji Government’s efforts in advancing our economy particularly, in
The Acting Commissioner of Police Juki Fong Chew has assured all Fijians that the focus remains on ensuring the safety and security of all Fijians and visitors to our shores. Following a meeting with the Minister
The United Nations Resident Coordinator to Fiji, Sanaka Samarasinha, has congratulated the government officials for their respective appointments, reaffirming the UN’s commitment to continue working closely with Fiji
The three complaints against Leader of the Opposition, Voreqe Bainimarama are now with the Police Criminal Investigations Department. Chief of Intelligence and Investigations ACP Surend Sami says the complaints dea
12 new COVID-19 cases have been recorded by the Ministry of Health since Thursday last week. 5 cases were recorded in the Central Division, and 7 cases in the Western Division. Permanent Secretary for Health D
The Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Revenue and Customs Service, Mark Dixon says it is vital that the role customs officers play as they are the first impression of Fiji for the tourists coming into Fiji. This was
The High Commission of India celebrated its 75th Republic Day at the India House in Suva today, which included a large number of the Indian diaspora and friends. The celebration was addressed by the High Commission
6-year-old Abdul Momin and 7-year-old Asata Dauvere got a new lease of life after their successful surgeries over the weekend at the Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Heart Hospital. Fazia Bi of Wairabetia Lautoka says h
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says he has been informed that Opposition Leader Voreqe Bainimarama has started to vacate the official PM’s residence. Rabuka says he does not know how long it will take for them t
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka says the resolutions from the Constitutional Offices Commission will be taken through the proper channel for further action. When questioned by fijivillage News, if today’s agenda h
The Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Lynda Tabuya, handed over dignity kits, hand sanitiser and first aid kits to the Dilkusha Home during her visit to the Home. She was accompanied by Assista
We have talked about providing incentives to those farmers who produce more cane per hectare than what they are currently producing. This has been stated by the Minister for Sugar Industry Charan Jeath Singh.
Police say they have acknowledged a report filed by FijiFirst Party Interim Youth President, Sailosi Sirisirivalu against the Attorney General, Siromi Turaga last night. In the report, Sirisirivalu claims that the
Australians have played a crucial role in Fiji's tourism recovery following the opening of our borders in December 2021, and last month, over 42,000 Aussie visitors were welcomed to our shores. Deputy Prime Ministe
All five men alleged to have been involved in an aggravated robbery case in Delailabasa on Tuesday night that led to the death of a 60 year old man have been arrested and are being questioned. Police Spokesperson,
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka and Opposition Leader Voreqe Bainimarama have arrived at Suvavou House for the meeting of the Constitutional Offices Commission. Jon Apted and Cema Bolabola who are Rabuka’s nominee
Fiji National Provident Fund CEO Viliame Vodonaivalu says to date, Fiji Airways has paid $116.3 million in loan principal and they have also received $99.7 million in remittance on loans. While speaking to members
