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The Leader of People's Alliance Sitiveni Rabuka says the decision to institute a Commission of Inquiry into the Auditor General’s Office is an affront to democracy and a direct threat to the mandate of the people to h
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says the Government ended 2021 deservedly as a laughing stock as they all know why the Government has announced an inquiry into the conduct, operations and perfor
192 applicants have so far benefitted under the Ministry of Housing and Community Development's First Home Grant Assistance. The Ministry says a total of 119 applicants received assistance in excess of $3.1 million
US President Joe Biden has led a flood of tributes to trailblazing actress and Golden Girls star Betty White, who has died at the age of 99. Tributes also poured in from US actors who worked with White during her e
The Ministry of Education says they wish to inform those teachers who are currently looking for employment with the Ministry that they are recruiting teachers to fill the vacancies created by exits in 2021. The Min
A heavy rain warning is now in force for Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says while rainfall has eased for now, heavy rainfall is expected over Viti Levu and Vanua Levu in the next 12 to 24 hours. A flash flood
Doris Rounds is a high school student from the beautiful village of Kulukulu in Sigatoka on Fiji’s idyllic Coral Coast. She is also a proud member of the Delrio Youth Club – a youth club named for the Texan tow
A flash flood warning is now in place for low lying and flood prone areas of Lautoka, Ba, Tavua, Rakiraki and Korovou while a flash flood alert remains in place for low lying and flood prone areas from Sigatoka through
A heavy rain warning is now in force for Southern parts of Viti Levu which includes areas from Sigatoka to Suva till Korovou, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands, Lau and the Lomaiviti Group. The Weather Office says
Prominent Suva Lawyer, Richard Naidu says when the late Professor Brij Lal wrote about Fiji, he wrote with passion that defied academic discipline. While speaking during Lal’s Condolence Gathering, Naidu says Pr
People’s Alliance Leader Sitiveni Rabuka says his main message for 2022 and onwards is that Fiji is more than capable of overcoming its adversities, renewing itself and we can rise up as far as we want to go if we com
The authorities have increased their presence on the ground with many New Year's events planned for today and throughout the long weekend in popular nightspots, taverns and bars and with concerns that they could be COVI
The Leader of Unity Fiji, Savenaca Narube says everyone should cling to the hope the worst is over and 2022 will be a happier one for the people of Fiji. In his New Year’s message, Narube says the pandemic has d
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says he believes the general elections is the most crucial challenge facing the people in 2022 for on it rests the future well being, security and sovereignty of our nation.
The Permanent Secretary for Health, Dr. James Fong says they will not rush into implementing new measures for COVID-19 as it will not serve any new purpose. Dr. Fong adds he cannot see how he can close all New Yea
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says 2022 is going to be a defining year for Fiji as the people are provided the chance to once again make Fiji a land of hope to unlock the opportunities the nat
SODELPA Leader Viliame Gavoka says overall, 2021 is very gloomy, with lives shattered and recovery will be a long process for the many that are hurting, but, when he reads the stories of those that survived unbelievable
The Education Ministry has today received 2,741 thermal thermometer guns, buckets and soap from UNICEF. While receiving the donation, Education Minister Premila Kumar says the number of thermal guns that they have
Maria Talei Divuyaliyali Musudroka has been appointed as the Acting Chief Executive of the Fiji Bureau of Statistics. According to a government statement, Musudroka is the first female CEO of the Fiji Bureau of St
People can still be seen not following COVID-safe protocols in Labasa despite an escalation of cases in the community in the Northern Division. Fijivillage witnessed this when we visited Labasa Town between 2pm to
