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Residents of Savusavu are raising serious concerns about the town not having a sewerage system, with some pointing to a 20-year delay in addressing the issue. This was raised by Savusavu resident Aren Nunnink durin
As serious concerns are being raised about a compromised Fiji Police Force, including the newly formed Narcotics Bureau, Acting Police Commissioner Aporosa Lutunauga has confirmed that they are in the process of cleanin
Police say they may receive the results of the analysis on the white crystal-like substance found in some old batteries inside a Lami factory tomorrow. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says investigations are cu
Despite some skepticism from the public, the refurbishment of the CWM Hospital is steadily progressing, with urgent upgrades being made to several key areas. This was shared by the Health Ministry as Minster Dr. Ra
Efforts are underway to explore the purchase of a boat to ease the high cost of transporting goods and people between Kadavu and Viti Levu. This was revealed by former government representative for Kadavu, Aropiame
Self-exiled Director of Public Prosecutions Christopher Pryde says he is ready to return and resume his duties on the condition that the Judicial Services Commission provides assurances he will not face a sudden suspens
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Trade Manoa Kamikamica confirms that, as Cabinet has approved a payment of $22.1 million to offshore film producers, the government’s outstanding film tax rebate liability has de
The province of Kadavu is strengthening its traditional leadership structures in an effort to reduce rising crime, particularly the cultivation and use of marijuana. Speaking to fijivillage News, Chairman of the Ka
A new mega port is to be built at the Rokobili Terminal in Suva and will handle up to 250,000 containers (TEUs) and help us grow beyond the year 2035. Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka stated this after receiving a di
The Fiji Corrections Service is urging the public to respect the rule of law and refrain from making baseless assumptions, especially on social media, as investigations continue into serious allegations against Acting C
Divisional Medical Officer Northern, Dr. Tiko Saumalua has confirmed that they are currently facing stockouts of medications, including those for high blood pressure at hospitals in the Northern Division. While res
The number of marijuana plants uprooted in Kadavu has dropped significantly from 45,000 to just 5,000 in the past six months — a major decrease highlighted by Kadavu Provincial Council Chairman, Sikeli Vuniwaqa.
People are urged to come with their concerns to the Fijian Media Association Meet the Public and the Press forum in Labasa tonight after a packed out session in Savusavu where people asked direct questions to the govern
The International Court of Justice has delivered its historic first advisory opinion on the obligations of States in relation to climate change. The top United Nations court has cleared the way for countries to sue
Last year, USD$2 trillion went into clean energy – that is $800 billion more than fossil fuels, and up almost 70 percent in ten years. United Nations Secretary General, Antonio Guterres stated this from New York
As Cabinet has endorsed the planned rollout of 5G mobile broadband services in Fiji — including spectrum assignment, pricing framework, and an operator incentive model — Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Commun
Police will increase unpredictable patrols in known hot spots following serious concerns raised by a Laqere resident about youths openly using drugs and gambling in the area. The resident told fijivillage News that
Labasa has become the first town in Fiji to install 32 CCTV cameras to support law enforcement efforts, with footage now being monitored around the clock by the Labasa Police Command Centre. The major milestone was
Ilisapeci Matatolu has been appointed as the new Chairperson of the Tourism Fiji Board. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Tourism and Civil Aviation, Viliame Gavoka, made the announcement today and says Matato
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