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Minister of Rural Development, Sakiasi Ditoka says the government's stand has not changed and they are very respectful of the Vanua of Namosi and the hierarchy and the decision that the Vanua makes is what they will be
There was some discomfort on some of the nominees for the country’s President, and that is why Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka withdrew his nominee for the election of the President this morning. Rabuka confirms
The Ministry of Education is investigating allegations of misconduct during the Fiji Eighth Year external exam at a Ba school last week. When questioned by fijivillage News, Minister Aseri Radrodro says their Distr
Cabinet will discuss a paper next Tuesday for the establishment of a Commission of Inquiry into the recent issues surrounding FICAC, a terms of reference and the list of members that should be part of the Commission.
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka could not contain his emotions as workers involved in the long standing Vatukoula Gold Mine strike received their first batch of payment of $3.6 million today. Rabuka says the gover
Parliament has unanimously agreed that a thorough investigation should be done into the mismanagement of funds on the process that was followed in the procurement of goods and services for the 52nd Asian Development Ban
President Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is tipped to be re-elected as the country's President for his final 3 year term today. The Sitiveni Rabuka led coalition government is expected to nominate Ratu Wiliame for his sec
There have been cases where the Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection has lost the manual records of the people who are supposed to be receiving assistance and the money has been going to someone else, howev
Water supply for people living along the Nadi to Lautoka corridor is expected to improve by the end of this year as the Water Authority of Fiji is upgrading the Nagado Treatment Plant to Nadele. While responding to
The Prime Minister had promised a bonus of $30,000 per player if the Fiji Water Flying Fijians team won the 2023 Rugby World Cup quarter-final. Minister for Youth and Sports, Jese Saukuru stated this during his min
The Fiji Rugby Union trustees have promised to investigate the players' claims, and as such engaged Ioane Naiveli and Company Chartered Accountants to review each of the 43 players' contracts, payment disbursements as w
Villagers of Navunikabi in Namosi disagree with the planned construction of the Namosi Hydro Dam by Energy Fiji Limited on their land. The organisation known as Lomani Au Maroroi Au says on the 19th of July 2024, t
83 schools from the 916 schools including 178 secondary and 738 primary schools within the 9 education districts have been granted approval to organise fundraising this year. This has been highlighted by Minister f
There was a misunderstanding in Parliament regarding the confirmation of the dumpsite location for the Rakiraki Town Council, where Minister for Local Government Maciu Nalumisa called Opposition MP Parveen Bala a liar f
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka confirms the Commission Of Inquiry terms of reference into the FICAC related matters have been drafted and will be available soon. Rabuka told fijivillage News earlier that if FICAC C
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad has highlighted that in the first three years of the National Development Plan 2025-2029, there will be greater emphasis on getting the basics right,
1,700 boreholes are expected to be constructed around the country, with 500 in Vanua Levu, 1,000 in Viti Levu and 200 in the maritime areas. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Professor Biman Prasad say
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka says if the FICAC Commissioner, Barbara Malimali feels that her staying on in the position would be interfering with the investigation of the Commission of Inquiry, then she is a senior l
Speaker of Parliament, Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu says there seems to be a disconnect in the role of Fiji Rugby Union and the government. Ratu Naiqama highlighted this in Parliament when Opposition MP, Rinesh Sharma r
The Ministry of Women, Children and Social Protection is lobbying for compulsory schooling as a measure to tackle the increasing problem of child loitering and absenteeism. While speaking to fijivillage News, Minis
