Talks underway for PS Education to be Chair of FSSRU
Permanent Secretary for Education Meli Nacuva confirms that consultation is in progress for the Permanent Secretary for Education to become the chair of the Fiji Seconda
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From living on the streets to becoming a successful businessman, Asta Sonner shares his life-changing story
28 year old Asta Sonner who has lived in internet cafes and on the streets of Suva, is calling on the nation to positively deal with the people living on the streets as n
Court refuses bail for alleged Savusavu murderers as case transferred to High Court
The case of the two men who are charged with the murder of an 86-year-old retired businessman in Nagigi, Savusavu, has been transferred to the High Court. 27-year-old
Tavua teacher says majority of students in secondary school cannot read or write English
Poor English results among secondary school students are one of the major challenges teachers are facing, as majority of the students do not speak in English well, and th
Students hang from carriers and some sit on top to get to school in Ra – concerned parent
A parent and teacher of a school in the interior of Ra has raised concerns about the safety of rural students as some of them have resorted to hanging or sitting on top o
Serevi Academy aims to shape the future of children and keep them away from drugs
With growing concerns over the rise in drug use and illegal activities Amongst youths, rugby legend Waisale Serevi says he is committed to helping shape the future of Fij
Any VAT reduction will not mean automatic price reduction as freight costs can push up prices – Prof. Prasad
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad stresses that any government that comes to power must assess revenue sources carefully, warning tha
Nadarivatu High Principal warns declining teaching standards without regular inspections
The Principal of Nadarivatu High School in Tavua, Apisalome Vunisa has raised concerns about the lack of inspections at the school, which have not taken place for quite s
Baoa and Tuiloma charged with alleged possession of illicit drugs and cash of over $20,000, to appear in court on May 28th
37 year old Ranoba Baoa and 36 year old Daniel Saunikalou Tuiloma who were jointly charged with alleged possession of illicit drugs and cash of over $20,000 believed to b
Wake-up call for relevant authorities after 15-year-old boy beaten up in Sports City
A 15-year-old boy was beaten up by a group of young boys at Sports City in Laucala Bay which has served as a wake-up call to relevant authorities to try and come up with
Unfounded accusations by FWCC – Drua CEO
The Swire Shipping Fijian Drua clarifies that nobody from the Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre has contacted the Drua to ascertain the facts of each individual case or d
4-year-old girl drowns in Savusavu
A four-year-old girl has tragically drowned at a resort in Savusavu on Saturday. Police say her body was discovered floating in the resort's swimming pool. They say
Fiji has the lowest interest rate of 0.25%
Fiji and Switzerland have the lowest interest rate of 0.25 percent. According to the Visual Capitalist, Venezuela has the highest interest rate of 59.4 percent as the
Prisoner threatens Nausori Magistrate during court proceedings
A prisoner became aggressive and threatened a Magistrate at the Nausori Magistrates Court earlier today. Police have confirmed this to fijivillage News following a cal
Urgency of response to the current drug and HIV crisis should not lead us to act from a position of panic – Fiji Council of Churches
The Fiji Council of Churches says the urgency of response to the current drug and HIV crisis facing our nation should not lead us to act from a position of panic or witho
Prof. Shameem calls for reparations from Australian and UK govts for the abuse of Girmitiyas
As Fiji celebrated the contributions of the Girmitiyas, the University of Fiji's Vice Chancellor, Professor Shaista Shameem is calling on the Australian and British gover
Man in his 60s dies following an accident in Ra
A 60-year-old man from Nasavu Village in Ra has lost his life following a road accident in Ra last night. Police say the man was a passenger in a vehicle driven by ano
Ketan Lal withdraws from the Opposition G15
Member of Parliament Ketan Lal has withdrawn his support from the Opposition Group of 15 led by the Leader of the Opposition, Inia Seruiratu. In a facebook post, Lal s
Grateful dad Jerry Ligairi is all smiles as son Alex is on the road to recovery
Grateful father and LegendFM radio personality Jerry Ligairi is all smiles as he spoke about his son Alexander’s journey to recovery after surgery, at Starship Chi
Shadow economy costs Govt nearly $1B - FRCS CEO
The shadow economy, also known as the black economy, is estimated to be nearly a billion dollars annually, representing a significant loss in tax revenue that fails to re
Seaqaqa farmer calls for police patrols after fire destroys his crops for the 6th time
A frustrated farmer is calling on authorities to address concerns raised by farmers, after his sugarcane farm was destroyed in a fire last week. This is the 6th time f