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Manoa Malani has been taken in by police after he was seen protesting with his wife Veronica Malani and a few others against the Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum today at their residence in Flagstaff. Ver
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says government debt was already a problem way before COVID and in 2019, government was forced to cut its budget by $1 billion. Chaudhry says this is because there were c
National Federation Party Leader Professor Biman Prasad says serious questions need to be asked about the government’s continuing increasing debt as it will affect the people of this country because taxpayers have to
A permit application by Veronica Malani and her husband for a march from Government House to Albert Park today has been declined by Police. In their application, the Malani family had stated that it was a march for
300 lucky people will get the chance to win $100 each if they upgrade their voter cards, update their details or register for the elections during the Fijian Elections Office’s nationwide registration and awareness dr
Russia has launched a “full-scale invasion†of Ukraine, with dozens reported dead after cities across the country were targeted with weapons strikes, prompting tens of thousands of people to flee their homes.
Telecom Fiji is offering a substantial reward to individuals whose reports will lead to the arrest of the perpetrators involved in copper theft in the Western Division. Telecom Fiji says as a 100% Fiji owned ICT c
Newly appointed Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Mukesh Nand says they will work hard to ensure every Fijian is able to cast his or her vote with confidence, security and freedom. While speaking at the launch
Minister for Education Premila Kumar says the recent comments by Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali regarding the recent brawl between students at the Suva City Bus Stand are disgusting and patently ri
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has confirmed that the revised National Budget will be announced on March 24th this year. Fijians can make written submissions which can be posted,
Russian forces have launched a major assault on Ukraine, firing missiles on cities and military targets. BBC News reports the invasion by land, air and sea began after a TV address where Russian President Vladimir
Famous TikToker, Anis Khatoon Gwaizda who is also known as Nazmeen has been released on bail by the Nadi Magistrates Court. She was remanded in custody for allegedly breaching her bail condition by using her socia
The Director City Projects and Property with the City of Sydney, Dr Amit Chanan is the new CEO of the Water Authority of Fiji. WAF’s Chairman Bhavesh Kumar says Chanan is leading Sydney’s centre of excellence
Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor and Chairman of the Board Mr. Ariff Ali says the domestic economic activity indicators in January have been mainly favourable. Ali says following the opening of borders in December 20
Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho has confirmed to fijivillage they will be sending a team from the Police Special Response Unit to Kadavu to arrest about 30 men who allegedly attacked officers uproo
Several areas in the Suva-Nausori corridor still have low pressure to no water supply this afternoon as this is due to low reservoir levels. The Water Authority of Fiji also continues restoration of water supply af
The Land Transport Authority is urging the public to refrain from abusing their officers who are simply doing their work to keep our roads safe at all times. This is after the LTA Acting Chief Executive Officer Iri
Police are now able to use cameras strategically located outside Shop N Save outlets around the country for monitoring and are also working with the Suva Chamber of Commerce to get specialised cameras. A Memorandum
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Economy Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum’s announcement of the long-awaited review of the national minimum wage in a mini budget next month has
The driver of the vehicle who allegedly caused the death of a 24-year-old man following an accident along Togovere Road last Friday has been released on bail by the Sigatoka Magistrates Court. 21-year-old, Brijeshw
