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In a heart-warming celebration of life, four young children from Fiji, Tonga, Samoa and Vanuatu have been discharged from the Sri Sathya Sai Sanjeevani Children’s Hospital in Suva after undergoing successful, life-sav
Following the fire at the Gokals Office and Warehouse in Toorak, Suva, National Fire Authority CEO, Puamau Sowane says firefighters faced significant challenges containing the blaze from midnight through to this morning
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has clarified that, according to Fiji’s current national protocol, only the President is entitled to a state funeral. This statement comes as many asked whether a state funeral will
If 45,000 cannabis plants were uprooted in Kadavu then it clearly means that these farmers had a market for a conservative estimate of 2.5 tonnes of product. And we know that we are not currently exporting cannabis! The
Almost one in three people in Gaza are going days without eating, the UN's food aid programme has warned. The World Food Programme says malnutrition is surging with 90,000 women and children in urgent need of treat
Police are requesting public assistance to locate 20-year-old Ateca Vere of Siga Road, Laucala Beach, who has been reported missing. Police say she was last seen on Wednesday night after leaving home to go to a sho
Lelean Memorial School has received a major boost with the opening of a brand-new gymnasium, expected to enhance not just students’ academic experience, but also their physical development and good sportsmanship.
Winning the Youth Entrepreneur Award two years in a row is a proud and humbling moment for Balbir Singh, a leading figure in Fiji’s farming and agribusiness community. Singh says the award is not just a personal
For over five decades, the Republic of Fiji Navy has played a crucial role in safeguarding the nation’s territorial waters, while also contributing significantly to regional peacekeeping, disaster response and humanit
A baby boy was born mid-flight on an Air India Express plane bound for Mumbai from Muscat, with cabin crew and a nurse, who happened to be one of the passengers-assisting in the emergency delivery. As soon as the T
Chair of the Public Service Commission, Luke Rokovada has confirmed that Permanent Secretary Parmesh Chand passed away at the CWM Hospital early this evening. Rokovada says the late Permanent Secretary has been ill
As talks continue on the U.S–Fiji Agreement on Reciprocal Trade, Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica says he is optimistic that we will achieve some positive outcomes. Trump had imposed
Traditional leaders in Rewa have been reminded of their critical role in strengthening governance, unity, and community resilience to support Fiji’s national development aspirations. While opening the Rewa Provi
190 former Vatukoula Gold Mine workers who received their first payout last year will receive their second and final instalment next month. Minister for Employment Agni Deo Singh says the remaining 172 eligible ind
Great news for the students of Lelean Memorial School as they will now be able to study in a good learning environment with the opening of a three-storey classroom block today by the Minister for Rural and Maritime Deve
Diabetes Fiji has received over 100 advanced blood glucose monitors from the US-based charity EqualMed to support children and youth with Type 1 diabetes in Fiji, as part of a larger $1.1 million medical supply donation
In response to recent attacks on Hindu temples, a peaceful gathering titled “Hindu Unity†is being organised to bring together members of the Hindu community across Fiji. While speaking to fijivillage News, act
The white substances seized from a factory in Lami yesterday will be sent to New Zealand for further testing. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu has confirmed that while the tests conducted at the Fiji Police Fore
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has paid tribute to the late George “Fiji†Veikoso, describing him as a proud son of Fiji and a legend in his own right, whose voice inspired many across the Pacific and around the wor
Workers at Firstlanding Resort and Mana Island Resort are set to receive pay increases following successful negotiations with the National Union of Hospitality, Catering and Tourism Industries Employees. The Union
