Kiran calls for expanded legal outreach to rural communities
Legal officials have been urged to consider expanding their outreach efforts to rural areas, where educating rural populations on legal matters such as wills, probate, la
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Skipper Cup: Nadroga claims title after 7 years following 22-17 win over Suva
Nadroga has claimed the Skipper Cup Senior Men's title after beating defending champions Suva 22-17 in a tightly contested final at Ratu Cakobau Park this afternoon. N
National Union of Public Workers call for 20% pay rise
The National Union of Workers are calling for a 20 percent increase in their pay. While speaking at the Fiji Council of Social Services and Fiji Public Service Associa
Tuwai makes final extended training squad for Olympics
Two-time Olympic Gold medallist Jerry Tuwai has been named in the 20 member extended training squad for the Fiji 7s team to the Paris Olympics 2024. Swire Shipping Fij
Alleged drug smuggler Justin Ho facing charges of bribing and giving false or misleading documents to Senior Customs Officer
Justin Ho, one of the persons charged in relation to the $2 billion methamphetamine busts earlier this year and who had his case in court discontinued in 2020 after the c
Corrections Service begins evaluation of rehab programs
The Fiji Corrections Service Rehabilitation team is currently conducting an evaluation of all its programs in the various Corrections Centres. Corrections Service says
$50,000 for Olympic gold medal winners, $20,000 for silver and $10,000 for bronze
Athletes winning gold in the Paris Olympic Games will be awarded $50,000, while those athletes who settle for silver and bronze will receive $20,000 and $10,000, respecti
Children sniffing glue, sale of marijuana and meth in the open – Nanuku resident
What used to be hidden before is now just being done out in the open, from children walking around sniffing glue to the sale of marijuana and methamphetamine. Nanuku S
Fiji’s concerned about the increase in drug related crimes – Tikoduadua
Minister for Home Affairs and Immigration Pio Tikoduadua says Fiji’s current laws are inadequate to deal with the drug issues and they are working on legal reforms
All fuel removed from RFNS Puamau
All fuel from the RFNS Puamau has been removed as of today. According to the Fiji Navy, the salvage re-assessments are currently being conducted in collaboration with
Police need assistance to identify man’s body found in Rewa River
The Nausori Police are requesting assistance in identifying the man whose body was found in the Rewa River yesterday. Police say the victim is an i-Taukei man believed
34-year-old Narayan and 27-year-old Wati still missing
34-year-old Ashneel Narayan and 27-year-old Vaciseva Wati are still missing from last week. Narayan was earlier reported missing at the Lami Police Station and was se
Catanasiga reminds Govt of debt level before approving pay rise
Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga has reminded the Government to get their act together and be mindful of the fact that $1 billion out of
Govt wants to look at how they can improve basic services – Prof. Prasad
The government wants to look at how they can improve basic services such as health, water and rural roads in the 2024-2025 National Budget and measures to build as much c
Man’s body found in Rewa River
A man’s body was found floating this morning in the Rewa River near Nadali in Nausori. This has been confirmed by Police to fijivillage News. Police say Crim
FCOSS and FPSA share strong sentiments against the approved salary increase for Members of Parliament
Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Vani Catanasiga and Fiji Public Service Association General Secretary, Judith Kotobalavu have shared their strong sent
Sayed-Khaiyum's bail variation for medical reasons dismissed
Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has not been allowed to travel to Singapore on medical grounds. In his ruling, Magistrate Yogesh Prasad says he finds Saye
DPM Prasad warns poultry industry to charge reasonable prices or Govt will implement price control
When the government provides them with support to protect the industry they must also take some responsibility to ensure that the prices they charge to the consumers are
645 cases of theft recorded for May 2024
There were 645 cases of theft recorded for May 2024, other prevalent cases were Assault Causing Actual Bodily Harm with 253 cases, Burglary and Aggravated Robbery with 17
No time frame given for the salvage operations of RFNS Puamau
No timeline has been given on how long the salvage operations for the RFNS Puamau will take as the Fiji Navy has started the de-fuelling process in Fulaga in a bid to saf
Govt not considering 30% pay increase for teachers – Prof. Prasad
A 30 percent increase is not something the government is considering for teachers. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad has made this