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Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has dismissed claims that the government's revenue expectations for the 2025/2026 financial year may not be met. While delivering his budget sp
A woman alleged to have caused the death of her partner is wanted for arrest by Tavua Police. Police say the suspect had fled the scene after allegedly seriously injuring her husband, resulting in his death this mo
Police say the Fijian couple involved in the sex abuse case of their child in Pohnpei can be investigated if part of the offence was committed here in Fiji. The Fiji Police Force says they cannot get the parents if
The mother and the newborn baby are well looked after and both are well supported by relevant authorities. That is the response from Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection, Sashi Kiran to fijivillage N
Patients at Lautoka and Ba Hospitals will no longer receive their medication from the hospital pharmacies starting today, and the Health Ministry has not provided a reason for the change. Lautoka and Ba Hospitals,
Professor Pal Ahluwalia will conclude his tenure as Vice-Chancellor and President of the University of the South Pacific effective 1st September 2025. USP Pro-Chancellor and Chair of Council, Siosiua ‘Utoikamanu
With women making up only 9 percent of Fiji’s Parliament, a new campaign titled "Better Than This" was launched today to push for greater female political representation and leadership across the country. Speaki
Nawaibuta Holdings Limited is encouraging other resource owners, to explore how they can become successful by developing their land in ways that benefit future generations. While speaking to fijivillage News follow
With the reduction in VAT from 15 to 12.5 percent now in effect, the Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission is urging people to check their receipts, which should show the reduced VAT — and if it does not, they sh
29-year-old Pranesh Sharma and 31-year-old Ria Ramira Chandra who are charged in relation to a case of alleged sextortion have been granted bail. The couple appeared before Magistrate Sufia Hamza this
Former mixed martial arts (MMA) fighter Conor McGregor has lost his attempt to overturn a civil jury's order that he compensate a woman who accused him of raping her, with Ireland's Court of Appeal rejecting the bid in
The Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has issued a stern message to businesses across the country, urging them to comply with the government’s new VAT reduction measures effective
Good news as people will be saving even more after gas prices drop for this month while fuel increases by just a few cents. Unleaded fuel has increased by 3 cents to $2.61 per litre, diesel has also gone up to $2.2
More than 300 residents of the Bykeitou Informal Settlement in Nadera have recommitted to better waste management practices with the relaunch of the Pacific Recycling Foundation’s (PRF) I-Recycle Program. In a st
The Pacific Recycling Foundation has voiced serious concerns over a recent academic research article, warning that it risks undermining decades of work by front-line organisations fighting gender-based violence in Fiji.
The risk of accidents has been reduced for students of Vatukoula Primary School following the construction of two new bus bays in front of the school. This is part of the Fiji Roads Authority’s upgrade of a 430-m
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has announced the successful processing of more than 40,000 tax returns during its now-concluded tax amnesty program, waiving a staggering $75 million in penalties for taxpayers who
The 9 accused persons charged in relation to the 4.1 plus tonnes of methamphetamine bust in Nadi have been found guilty by the Lautoka High Court this afternoon, and their sentence hearing will take place next Friday.
Canadian Prime Minister has told reporters that Canada will recognize a Palestinian state in September. Carney made the statement flanked by Foreign Minister Anita Anand and says Canada has long been committed to a
As Fiji and China mark 50 years of diplomatic relations, Minister for Defence, Pio Tikoduadua says they acknowledge and value every opportunity to deepen understanding, broaden engagement and collaborate in ways that ar
