FRCS collects $2.28B in revenue from August 2024 to March 2025
The Fiji Revenue and Customs Service has reported a total revenue collection of $2.281 billion between August 2024 and March 2025, with 69 percent of the revenue collecte
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Indo-Fijians population declines from 52% to 33% – Multi-Ethnic Minister
In the late 1970s and 1980s, the Indo-Fijian population was about 52 percent, however, this has declined to about 33 percent over the years. Minister for Multi-Ethnic
PM confirms the SG did not bring up issue to the COC
Prime Minister and Chairman of the Constitutional Offices Commission, Sitiveni Rabuka has today confirmed that the drinking issue regarding the Acting Corrections Commiss
Loganimasi returns for the Drua, Ravutaumada at 15 and Valetini at 10
National 7s Olympian, Ponipate Loganimasi returns as wing for the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua against the Blues in their Round 13 match of the Shop N Save Super Rugby Paci
National football player in custody for alleged rape case
A national football player in custody for an alleged rape matter. Police have confirmed this to fijivillage News. They say investigations continue. They have not
Cabinet seeks Supreme Court opinion on constitutional amendment process
Cabinet has agreed to seek an opinion from the Supreme Court on the interpretation and application of the amendment provisions of the 2013 Constitution. Cabinet has als
Union to conduct secret ballot for strike action against EFL
The Construction, Energy and Timber Workers Union of Fiji (CETWUF) have come to a unanimous decision to conduct a secret ballot for strike action against Energy Fiji Limi
Why Naucukidi was appointed as Acting Corrections Commissioner despite letter highlighting drinking issue to Ropate Green?
Questions are now arising on whether the drinking issue regarding Acting Corrections Commissioner, Sevuloni Naucukidi was taken into account before he was appointed as th
50% of 443 HIV cases linked to needle sharing
50 percent of the 443 HIV cases identified from January to September last year have been linked to needle sharing while 54 percent of the 1,093 new HIV cases recorded are
Fiji’s inflation rate drops to -0.9 in April 2025
Fiji’s inflation rate dropped to -0.9 percent in April 2025, marking the lowest monthly rate since May 2021 and a significant decline from 7.1 percent recorded in
PM says AG has asked Minister of Justice to ‘explain’ and report on Acting Corrections Commissioner issue
Prime Minister and Constitutional Offices Commission Chairman, Sitiveni Rabuka says he will need to verify the date of the incident involving the Acting Commissioner of F
Ethnicity is not part of scholarship eligibility – TSLS
The Tertiary Scholarships and Loans Service has clarified that scholarships are given to successful students who meet the eligibility criteria, and gender and ethnicity
Masi and Matawalu available for Club and Country duties until such time that their alleged assault cases are dealt with in court
The Fijian Drua reveals that both players, Iosefo Masi and Peni Matawalu are available for Club and Country duties as part of their employment requirements as the Club wi
Govt to proceed with Employment Relations Bill despite FCEF rejection
The Government is expected to table the Employment Relations Bill in June despite it being rejected by the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation. The Federation decli
Stop using students to clean up waste at public events – PRF Founder
Pacific Recycling Foundation Founder and Waste Recyclers Fiji Limited CEO Amitesh Deo is calling for a stop in using students to clean up waste at public events. Deo r
LA 7s: Fiji outplayed 17-12 by New Zealand
The Fiji Airways National 7s side were outplayed 17-12 by New Zealand in their first pool match at the HSBC SVNS World Championship in Los Angeles. Fiji started off we
We have sufficient supply of saline solution to last for the next 5 to 6 months – Dr Lalabalavu
Minister for Health Dr Atonio Lalabalavu has stated that they have sufficient supply of saline solution bottles to last Fiji for the next 5 to 6 months. This is after
Rabitu breaks Reds hearts with last minute try to give Drua 36-33 win in Suva
Replacement centre Isikeli Rabitu broke the hearts of the Reds side as he scored a converted try at the stroke of full time to give the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua a 36-33
Drua hopes for redemption today
After a poor performance last week against Moana Pasifika, the Swire Shipping Fijian Drua are looking to redeem themselves when they host the Queensland Reds in round 12
Blues thrash Force 40-19 in Super Rugby Pacific
The Western Force are out of Shop N Save Super Rugby Pacific's top six after falling to reigning champions, the Blues, 40-19 in Auckland last night. The Force trailed
World Press Freedom Day 2025: Addressing the impact of artificial intelligence on media integrity
University of Fiji Vice-Chancellor Professor Shaista Shameem says artificial intelligence is a mixed blessing for journalism, as it makes the production and dissemination