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Labasa florist Neelam Sharma says she wants to empower women to get off their phones and get into gardening, as it is good for the mind and body and can also help them earn some money. While speaking to fijivillage
The man who allegedly struck his wife with a cane knife while he was drunk in Waiqanake Village, Rewa has been charged and will appear in the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon. Police say the man is charged wit
Two people have been charged by the Fiji Police Cyber Task Force for allegedly dishonestly obtaining money through various scams. A 51-year-old man from Lautoka has been charged with one count of Obtaining Financia
A 29-year-old man has been arrested and is being questioned about six cases of burglary in the Lajonia, Tuatua and Avua areas in the Northern Division. Police say the offences were allegedly committed last month, w
Ba Rugby just received a boost as Sportsworld signed an agreement this week to become the Official Match Ball Sponsor of the Ba Rugby Union. Ba will use the Gilbert match balls supplied by Sportsworld for all domes
Following the desecration of the Sanatan Shiv Mandri in Samabula, the Fiji Human Rights and Anti-Discrimination Commission is urging the Fiji Police Force to thoroughly investigate the incident and bring the perpetrator
Concerns have been raised about the lack of preparedness in Fiji for the fast-growing impact of artificial intelligence, with a call made for the government to take AI more seriously. While speaking during Dialogue
Fiji Police Psychologist Nicholas Fuata has personally assisted over 100 clients in overcoming suicidal ideation and attempts. Following the Champions Indigenous Solutions to Suicide forum at the International Foru
A man in his 20s is in police custody after allegedly killing his 86-year-old grandfather in Lutu, Wainibuka with a cane knife. The incident happened yesterday morning at Navokadamu Settlement, where the elderly ma
The Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says the work of the CEO of Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service, Hasmukh Lal has helped students from rural and remote communities to get the support they need to pursue hi
President Donald Trump has announced that the European Union and Mexico will face a 30 percent tariff on imports to the US from 1st August. He warned he would impose even higher import taxes if either of the US tra
The Vishva Hindu Parishad Fiji has strongly denounced the heinous desecration of sacred idols at the Sanatan Shiv Mandir in Samabula on Friday and is urging the Government to implement robust measures that safeguards pl
Minister for Public Works Ro Filipe Tuisawau says his Ministry’s unutilised budget of 7 percent is a concern and he is urging all Heads of Departments to utilise allocations in the 2025-2026 National Budget judiciousl
Fresh Farm Fiji, located in Soisoi, Tabia in Labasa, has quickly become one of Vanua Levu’s leading egg suppliers, producing 150 to 180 trays daily — selling out each day and earning an average of $1,800 through sal
Stand-in All Blacks captain Ardie Savea says his side needs to be more clinical and play in the right areas of the field when they take on France in their second Test at Sky Stadium this evening. While speaking aft
Nadi is looking forward to the Bula Festival next week, with a focus on showcasing Fijian culture, providing entertainment, and raising funds for charitable causes. Trustee of Nadi Bula, Sushila Remeshwar says this
130 artifacts of 108 photographs, 16 traditional war clubs and 6 tabua have been donated by the Wakaya Perfection Trustees to the Fiji Museum. Chief Executive Officer Armando Lowe and museum Matanivanua, Ratu Jone
In the wake of the recent attack on the Shiv Mandir in Samabula, members of the SODELPA Party have visited the temple to personally express their support and solidarity with the Hindu community. SODELPA says one pa
The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji has also strongly condemned the recent shameful and despicable act of sacrilege at the Samabula Shiv Temple and is calling upon the Government of Fiji to ensure that adequate protection
The Shree Sanatan Dharm Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is calling on the government to urgently step up protection for all places of worship following the desecration of the historic Shiv Mandir in Samabula yesterday afternoo
