Nutrition leads child deprivation in Fiji, affecting 61 percent of children
In the child poverty analysis for Fiji, nutrition has emerged as one of the leading dimensions of deprivation, affecting 61 percent of children. In the government's Mu
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Food and Safety Act needs to be reviewed to get on the spot fines for offences - Health Minister
Over the last three years, the Ministry of Health has prosecuted 35 cases where people were not following the Food and Safety Act, and a total of about $25,000 in fines h
Radrodro stresses teachers can report incidents to police following case of female teacher harassed by school manager
Education Minister, Aseri Radrodro stresses that teachers can report incidents to the police for assistance following Opposition MP Hem Chand's comments in Parliament tha
Nagasau : Stop tearing women down, support their rugby dreams
Former Fijiana Women’s 7s team captain, Rusila Nagasau who has represented Fiji at the highest level in women’s rugby, is urging everyone to support women w
Rabuka to appear before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission tomorrow
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka will appear before the Truth and Reconciliation Commission tomorrow. Rabuka confirmed this to fijivillage News when we asked him whethe
Employers want more consultations in good faith on Employment Relations Bill
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling for more consultations in good faith on the Employment Relations Bill. During a special fijivillage Straight Talk
MPs welcome reform but demand clarity as Education Bill heads to Parliamentary Committee review
Parliament has unanimously agreed to refer the Education Bill 2025 to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Justice, Law and Human Rights, following a wide-ranging deba
Assistant Minister Kumar confirms report filed against Ketan Lal for allegedly inciting communal antagonism
Assistant Minister for Multi Ethnic Affairs, Shalen Kumar confirms that they have filed a report against Opposition MP, Ketan Lal for allegedly inciting communal antagoni
All Northern Division schools will be closed today - Radrodro
All schools in the Northern Division will be closed today to allow families in affected areas sufficient time to clean up following the recent heavy rain and flash floodi
Never again should the army shake the nation - Ro Teimumu urges RFMF
Burebasaga Confederacy paramount chief, Na Marama Bale Na Roko Tui Dreketi Ro Teimumu Kepa has urged the RFMF that nothing should happen in the future where the Army will
RFMF Commander says breaking the cycle of military intervention is an absolute imperative for a stable, prosperous, and united Fiji
Republic of Fiji Military Forces Commander, Major General Jone Kalouniwai stresses that breaking the cycle of military intervention is an absolute imperative for a stable
RFMF Officers prepare for GCC arrival at QEB for matanigasau presentation
Officers from the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces have gathered at Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Nabua to be part of the matanigasau presentation to the Great Council
Qualitative data from BBC Media Action Research reveals that fijivillage is regarded as one of the most trusted news sources in Fiji
Qualitative data from this year's BBC Media Action Research reveals that fijivillage is regarded as one of the most trusted news sources in Fiji. The independent surve
GCC to push for tougher penalties for rapists and sexual offenders
The Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) will advocate for harsher penalties for rapists and sexual offenders as concerns grow over the rising severity of such crimes in Fiji.
GCC Chair: Viral erotic dance video disgusting and embarrassing
Great Council of Chiefs Chairman, Ratu Viliame Seruvakula has condemned a viral social media video showing a man and woman dancing erotically during a iTaukei celebration
All Northern Division schools to close today - Radrodro
All schools in the Northern Division will be closed today due to the worsening weather conditions affecting the region. Minister for Education, Aseri Radrodro says thi
Commissioner Northern advises people to prioritise safety but schools remain open in the North
With more rain expected, people are being advised by Commissioner Northern, Uraia Rainima, to prioritise safety and take proactive measures in the North. Schools in th
Ministry of Information clarifies that PM did not deliver any opening speech at the GCC meeting
The Ministry of Information has clarified that Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka did not deliver any opening speech at the Great Council of Chiefs meeting today. The Min
One in 6 women were sexually abused as a child before the age of 15 – Kiran
Alarming statistics have been revealed by the Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran, as one in six women who were reportedly sexually abused as c
Flash Flood Warning remains for several areas in Northern Division
A Flash Flood Warning remains in force for low-lying and flood-prone areas in Labasa, and has been expanded to include Tabia, Wainikoro, Wailevu, Vunivesi, Savusavu, Buca
Naivalurua calls on COMPOL to implement protective measures for journalists outside all courts
Minister for Policing and Communications, Ioane Naivalurua has called on the Commissioner of Police to immediately strengthen police presence and protective measures for