22 new COVID-19 cases
There are 22 new cases of COVID-19. Fiji has 2,288 active cases of COVID-19. There were no new COVID-19 deaths recorded in the last 24 hours. 661 COVID-19 deaths have been recorded in this country since M
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From today, you don't need a registration number or pass to travel from Vanua Levu to the Central Division
From today, Tuesday, the 19th of October all travel from Vanua Levu to the Central Division will not need a registration number nor a Ministry of Health pass. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor James Fong says
New road described as a blessing by Nakida villagers
Villagers of Nakida in Naitasiri who have been crying out for a new road for almost three decades have described government’s decision to build the road as a blessing. Nakida is one of the few villages in the int
Virgin Australia accelerates Fiji flights
Virgin Australia has brought forward its overseas flights, with Fiji being the first destination on offer. It will allow Sydneysiders to fly to Nadi from December 16th which is one week earlier than it previously f
Malolo Island Resort ready to re-open after 20 months
Malolo Island Resort is re-opening its doors from the 20th of December this year. The resort has been closed for almost 20 months. On their Facebook page, the resort says they are re-opening just in time for t
Mia Kami organizing mini concert to help raise funds for WOWS Kids Fiji
Mia Kami who sang the famous song ‘Rooted’ is organizing a three day mini concert to help raise funds for WOWS Kids Fiji. Kami says she has already managed to collect more than $5,000 and she will be shaving he
Over 90,000 families assisted through the Home Gardening program
Around 135,709 seed packages have so far been distributed under government’s Home Gardening program which has benefited over 90,000 families. While speaking at this year’s World Food Day celebrations, Minister
More than 20 people have been killed in floods in southern India
More than 20 people have been killed in floods in southern India after heavy rain caused rivers to overflow, cutting off towns and villages. Five children are among the dead. There are fears the death toll could ri
18 year old student under investigation following accident in Viseisei, Lautoka
An 18-year old student is under investigation after the vehicle he was driving collided with another vehicle driven by a 53-year old businessman along Queens Road near Viseisei in Lautoka. Police say the student al
17 American and Canadian missionaries kidnapped by gang members in Haiti
17 missionaries from the United States and Canada, some of them minors, have been kidnapped in Haiti. Officials say a notorious gang is behind the kidnap. The five men, seven women and five children were retur
Thousands spend family time outdoors today as restrictions ease
With the first long weekend after the five months of lockdown, thousands of families are spending their time enjoying the outdoors. Fijivillage visited a few meeting spots in Suva today to catch up with how people
Celebrate the wonderful values imparted by Prophet Muhammed - FLP Leader
Fiji Labour Party Leader Mahendra Chaudhry says let us make the celebration of the birth of Prophet Muhammed an occasion that brightens the way for us to live and realize the true values of humanity, understanding, kind
Prophet Muhammed preached peace, inclusivity, tolerance & ethical conduct and we must reflect on his teachings - Prof. Prasad
National Federation Party Leader, Professor Biman Prasad says as Messenger of God, Prophet Muhammed preached peace, inclusivity, tolerance and ethical conduct and we must reflect on his teachings. Professor Prasad
Poverty was prevalent in our midst long before COVID-19 arrived – Gavoka
SODELPA says we need to provide efficient testing protocols as we did for COVID-19 for early detection and mitigation of non-communicable diseases. They want the Bainimarama government to walk the talk when they sa
COVID-19 has not only shaken the foundation of our health, education & economic systems but it has turned challenges into opportunities – Akbar
Minister for Women, Children and Poverty Alleviation, Rosy Akbar says the COVID-19 pandemic has not only shaken the foundation of our health, education and economic systems but we have also faced new challenges that has
Covid: Russia's daily deaths pass 1,000 for first time
Russia has recorded 1,000 COVID-related deaths in a single day for the first time since the pandemic began. The figure had been rising all week, with the Kremlin blaming the Russian people for not taking up vaccina
1,296 food packs delivered so far by a Nadi Youth Club to affected families in the Western Division
`The Barara Youth Club has so far given out 1,296 food packs to affected families in the Western Division. The club says they are thankful to donors for their continuous assistance during these diffic
We understand the challenges of Super Rugby – Simon Raiwalui
Fiji Rugby Union General Manager High-Performance Simon Raiwalui says they understand the challenges that the Super Rugby competition provides but they are there to compete and not make up the numbers. He adds they
Man jailed for 15 years and 3 months for raping and sexually assaulting an 11-year-old girl
A 29-year-old man who raped and sexually assaulted an 11-year-old girl has been jailed for 15 years and 3 months by the Lautoka High Court. The offence took place on 11th of November, 2018 when the girl was sleepin
Robert Pattinson’s Batman trailer released
The trailer for Batman, starring Robert Pattinson has dropped. Pattinson sounds a lot like Christian Bale’s Bruce Wayne and Andy Serkis sounding not unlike Michael Caine’s Alfred. The trailer also gives off v