George 'Fiji' Veikoso passes away
One of the greatest musicians Fiji has ever seen, George 'Fiji' Veikoso has passed away. fijivillage News had waited for his close family members to be informed before we released the tragic news. The organize
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Govt redeploys $22.1M towards film rebate debt, $30M still outstanding
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
Ilisapeci Matatolu appointed as Tourism Fiji Board Chairperson
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
Suva retailers invest in CCTV and partner with police to boost city safety
Suva Retailers Association President Jitesh Patel says the retailers are taking independent steps to improve public safety in Suva. Patel confirms the retailers have heavily invested in surveillance cameras coverin
Rum Co. of Fiji wins 25 international medals, putting Fijian rum on the world map
Rum Co. of Fiji has achieved another major international milestone, winning 25 medals across three prestigious global spirits competitions, reaffirming its place among the world’s top rum producers. The awards we
Visiting the US will soon require a US$250 ‘visa integrity fee’
The United States will require international visitors to pay a new “visa integrity fee†of at least US$250, added to existing visa application costs, according to a provision in the Trump administration’s recently
PM’s Business Awards to boost economy and global profile
The Prime Minister’s International Business Awards, scheduled for Saturday, 29th November 2025, will celebrate local enterprise achievements and innovations, boosting economic growth, creating job opportunities, and e
FRCS partners with Vodafone to accept M-PAiSA payments
To promote digital payments and reduce cash use in Fiji, the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service now accepts M-PAiSA payments at all its branches and Container Freight Stations across the country. This follows the sig
Lautoka Mill crushing expected to resume tomorrow after worker injury – Sugar Ministry
Following the incident where a man was injured at Lautoka Mill while clearing bagasse from a conveyor belt, and operations were halted, the Ministry of Sugar Industry says crushing operations are expected to resume by t
SPX joins UN Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative to support sustainable development
The South Pacific Stock Exchange has officially joined the United Nations Sustainable Stock Exchanges initiative, becoming part of a global network of over 130 stock exchanges committed to advancing sustainable developm
Naodamu Supermarket ‘solar’ power saves family business from high cost of electricity
A family business in Labasa is now reaping the rewards of finding assistance through the Business Link Pacific (BLP Climate Category) Business Support Grant. Naodamu Supermarket owner Satend Prasad, who serves arou
Labasa florist encourages women to take up gardening for wellness and income
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
Burger King provides $30,000 to support education for needy children
Thousands of underprivileged children in Fiji are one step closer to accessing better education, thanks to a generous $30,000 donation from Burger King Fiji to the Foundation for the Education of Needy Children (FENC Fi
Fijians to benefit from faster First Home Initiative Grant processing with new digital portal
In a major step to improve housing services, the Ministry of Housing has launched Fiji’s first digital portal for the First Home Ownership Initiative, making it easier, faster, and more convenient for people in Fiji t
VitiKart and DHL partner to boost global reach for local MSMEs
In a bold move to empower small and medium-sized enterprises across Fiji, VitiKart and global logistics leader DHL Express have announced a strategic partnership aimed at transforming the region’s e-commerce and logis
Pacific Harbour residents relieved as NFA gets extension to relocate fire station
Residents of Pacific Harbour can breathe a sigh of relief as the National Fire Authority has now been given two to three years to move to a new location after earlier being given only three months by owners Damodar Yatu
Magistrate tells FICAC to get it right at the first place in Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Vimlesh Sagar case
Magistrate Vinaina Diroiroi has told Acting FICAC Commissioner, Lavi Rokoika for FICAC to get it right at the first place after defence counsel, Gul Fatima informed the court that no formal arrest took place for Riyaz S
Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Vimlesh Sagar recharged after discontinued case
Former Chief Executive Officer of the Fijian Broadcasting Corporation, Riyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Chief Financial Officer, Vimlesh Sagar have been recharged by FICAC for an earlier discontinued matter. Both appeared b
Millions of dollars made by shipping company ahead of installation ceremonies
Facilitating the movement of people from Suva to Lakeba since June has resulted in millions of dollars in revenue for Goundar Shipping. This was shared by the Ship Captain Aca Small to fijivillage News today as the
Young couple transforms overgrown land into thriving agri-business in Labasa
A young couple in Tabia, Labasa has transformed a once-overgrown plot of land into a thriving agri-business that now includes rice farming, poultry production, and goat rearing. While speaking to fijivillage News,