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Isaiah Holmes and Saimoni Ubitau will appear on fijivillage Straight Talk With Vijay Narayan at 7pm this Wednesday. They are former inmates who served time in prison after being convicted for crimes. Holmes an
Four men have been arrested in connection with an alleged burglary in Lakena, Nausori on Monday. Police say the men allegedly forced their way into a home where the owner was operating a small canteen and stole cas
The Gokals Group warehouse in Toorak has been destroyed, resulting in an estimated $8 million in damage. The National Fire Authority says the early Saturday morning blaze took nine hours to extinguish and raised se
15-year-old Taito Judah Seninawanawa says he is overwhelmed and grateful after receiving the gift of life for the second time— thanks to the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva. He had undergo
The Ministry of Education is calling on members of the public to show compassion and refrain from defaming the young mother of the child that was recently found in a washroom of a university in Lautoka. Minister fo
Restoration of Suva Harbour and addressing long-standing marine pollution and derelict vessels has begun following the launch of the Captain Jonathan Smith Fund by the Fijian Government, through Blue Prosperity Fiji.
Steve Long has been appointed as Digicel Pacific’s CEO and lead its Hub Markets, which include Fiji, Tonga, Samoa, Vanuatu, and Nauru. Long says he is passionate about telecommunications because it plays a critic
Samuela Tawase, the man who was involved in the alleged sacrilege case at the Shiv Temple in Samabula has had his case adjourned to tomorrow. Tawase is charged with one count of sacrilege and one count of throwing
Fiji has launched a crackdown on food safety violations after a survey of 111 restaurants and over 130 joint inspections last year uncovered widespread breaches — from pest infestations to expired licenses — that th
The murder trial of Apisai Madigibuli, accused of killing his 25-year-old wife last year has been vacated after he informed the court of his intention to represent himself. The trial was scheduled to begin today.
Police are currently searching for a group of youths who brutally assaulted a man in Lautoka. The incident, which was caught on video and shared online, shows 5 men kicking another man on the ground. Deputy Po
46 young adults who once walked the streets, faced countless challenges, and struggled to survive can now earn a decent living after graduating with certificates in Barbering, Baking and Patisserie, and Tour Guiding at
Following the discovery of an abandoned newborn at one of the hostels at Natabua Campus in Lautoka, the Fiji National University has urged students to access the free, confidential counselling and health services offere
No child should be born into isolation and no young girl should ever feel that hiding a pregnancy or abandoning her baby is her only option. This has been highlighted by Minister for Women, Children and Social Prot
The Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has directed the Criminal Investigations Department to investigate an allegation of assault and corrupt practices involving a number of officers. Police say a report was r
A heavy rain alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji. Strong easterly wind flow prevails over the country. The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure is expected to approach and affect
Janet Mason, the counsel who assisted the Commission of Inquiry into the appointment of Barbara Malimali, has been suspended by the New Zealand High Court for one month for misconduct. This follows her appeal again
Fiji has made history as the first Small Island Developing State in the Pacific to adopt a fully approved Simplified Early Action Protocol for Tropical Cyclones — a move that positions the country at the forefront of
Repair works at the Ellington Wharf are progressing steadily, with the project now 54 percent complete. The Fiji Roads Authority confirms that all essential piling works have been successfully completed, forming a
Pacific Specialist Healthcare (PSH Hospitals) has announced its official sponsorship of the 2025 Republic of Fiji Military Forces (RFMF) Tournament—one of the largest and most anticipated events for military families
