Fiji ranked 111th for laws on right to information, Vanuatu ranked 10th
Fiji is ranked 111th out of the 140 countries with laws on the right to information, and based on this a lot of work has to be done to ensure the right to information gua
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Water supply restored at CWM Hospital – WAF
Water supply has been restored at the CWM Hospital. fijivillage News has been alerted that supply is inconsistent at the hospital every week, and this is affecting the
CWM Hospital faces water cuts again
The CWM Hospital is once again without water as staff are handing out water bottles to patients. Questions are being asked about whether the hospital has a backup wate
AG confident that Information Act will be operationalized by first quarter of 2025
Attorney General Graham Leung says he is confident the Information Act will be operationalized by the first quarter of 2025 as it enhances transparency and accountability
FHL Tower construction site incident victim passes away
A man who was injured alongside his workmate while working at the Fijian Holdings Limited Tower construction site last month has passed away. This has been confirmed b
Police seek assistance in locating Cathy Tuirabe and Viliame Colowailiku who have absconded bail
Police are appealing to members of the public on the whereabouts of Cathy Tuirabe and Viliame Colowaliku. Police say the two are on a bench warrant for the case in rel
$2B meth case : Tuirabe and Colawaliku who were out on bail now on the run, ruling on destroying of drugs on Friday
The High Court has revealed that two accused persons in the $2 billion methamphetamine bust case, Cathy Tuirabe and Viliame Colawaliku who are on bench warrant, have absc
High Court hears challenge over repealed law on women's name changes
Although the changes have been made to the Electoral Registration of Voters Amendment Act and the Interpretation Act that required women to change their name on the birth
FRCS launches Tax Crimes Taskforce – Rusiate Tudravu and Jitoko Tikolevu announced as members
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has launched the Tax Crimes Taskforce, which will review the framework, investigate those not paying their taxes, and determine how t
Filtration System to be installed at the Savura Pump Station to mitigate constant blockage – Ro Filipe
With Fiji entering the cyclone season and natural disasters such as floods becoming frequent, causing headaches to the supply of clean water to thousands of residents liv
Failure to stand up against cyberbullying will allow it to continue unfettered : Narayan
A lot more people have to stand up to cyberbullying. People are not standing up to it and if we do not do that, it will continue unfettered. This call was made by Comm
NGOs highlight violence, inequality, and impunity and call for justice on Human Rights Day
There are still people in this country who are not safe in their own homes, especially women, girls and children as they are hungry, homeless and treated differently beca
Letila Mitchell warns of cultural erosion and urges reconnection to indigenous practices
Renowned cultural advocate Letila Mitchell has raised concerns about cultural erosion, emphasizing that traditional communal support structures are breaking down as Pacif
45 offshore earthquakes occur in Savusavu region
45 offshore earthquakes have occurred in the Savusavu region from Saturday to today. According to the Mineral Resources Seismology Department, this is mainly in the Wa
Social media in Fiji is toxic and harmful - Jon Apted
Social media in Fiji is toxic and malignant due to the widespread public shaming culture on a mix of traditional norms and new technology. This has been highlighted by
FMA calls on MOH to urgently declare a HIV outbreak in Fiji – Dr Vakamocea
The Fiji Medical Association is making an urgent call to the Ministry of Health to declare a HIV outbreak in the country and this recognition will allow for leveraging le
Rising trend of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS a concern for Health Ministry
The Ministry for Health is concerned that there is a rising trend of mother-to-child transmission of HIV/AIDS, and this year alone, they have seen multiple new infections
Nabua family homeless after fire destroys their home
A family has been left homeless after their house was destroyed in a fire near Mahatma Gandhi Memorial High School in Nabua last night. Residents in the area were aler
Fiji leads 2024/2025 HSBC SVNS table with 36 points
The Fiji Airways National Men’s 7s side is leading the HSBC SVNS table with 36 points after the second leg of the World Rugby Sevens Series in Cape Town this weeke
Fiji Men’s 7s thrashes Spain 47-10 to claim 3rd in Cape Town 7s
The Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s side has finished in 3rd place in the HSBC Cape Town 7s after thrashing Spain 47-10 in the 3rd place playoff this morning to scoop t
Fiji Men’s 7s falls short in Cape Town after 19-17 loss to France in semi final
The Fiji Airways Fiji Men’s 7s side has fallen short at the HSBC Cape Town 7s after losing 19-17 to France in the second semi final. France broke the hearts of