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Dr Ranuve confirms they have a scanning machine but no technician
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- Dr Ranuve confirms they have a scanning machine but no technician
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Responding to the concerns, Levuka Sub-Divisional Medical Officer Dr Malakai Ranuve confirmed that the hospital has an ultrasound machine but does not have a qualified technician based in Levuka.
He said the matter has been raised with the Ministry of Health and they are awaiting the appointment of a technician to the island.
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- Expectant motthers have to travel to mainland for their scan
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- 0:44
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Finance Shiri Gounda
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- 1:31
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Permanent Secretary for the Ministry of Finance Shiri Goundar says the new 5 percent Tourism Services Tax is needed to help Fiji Airways manage soaring fuel costs, stressing that the airline cannot absorb additional fuel costs.
He says without support, Fiji Airways would have to either reduce flights by 15 percent or significantly increase airfares.
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- Tourism is once again being used as the easiest collection point - Lockington
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Fiji Hotels and Tourism Association says tourism is once again being used as the easiest collection point, warning that the new 5 percent Tourism Services Tax announced in the 2026-2027 National Budget could become a technical, financial and commercial nightmare, while questioning how businesses will implement the tax from 1st September.
While speaking during the Dialogue Fiji National Budget Forum, FHTA CEO Fantasha Lockington stressed that while the industry fully agrees that Fiji Airways must be supported, tourism is once again being targeted to shoulder the burden.
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- Widow demands full investigation into husband’s death during garbage collection in Nasese
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Sinal Shilanjli Goundar, the wife of late Ritnesh Chand, who died yesterday while carrying out his duties in Nasese, is calling for a thorough investigation into the incident, including an examination of the Suva City Council garbage truck and questioning of the driver, contractor and dog owners in the area.
33-year-old Goundar says she wants to know what really happened, as the supervisor initially told the family that her husband had fainted and needed to be taken to the hospital.
She says they were later informed that a pack of dogs had chased 40-year-old Chand, causing him to attempt to grab onto a moving Suva City Council garbage truck, but he slipped and fell before being run over by the vehicle.
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- St John's Principal Alosio Saukuru raises alarm over limited healthcare in Ovalau
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- 1:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- At St John's College in Cawaci, student welfare extends well beyond the classroom.
Principal Alosio Saukuru says while the school encourages students to excel in sport and other extracurricular activities, injuries can quickly become a major concern due to the limited healthcare services available on the island.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD With @TISAInsurance
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- 2:08
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- fijivillage News Director Vijay Narayan|Minister for Defence, Pio Tikoduadua says the Constitutional Offices Commission has consulted him on the appointment of the Commander of the Republic of Fiji Military Forces, and he as the Minister has indicated his strong support of the re-appointment of Major General Jone Kalouniwai at the end of his first 5 year contract that is set to expire later this year.
Speaking to fijivillage News after the meeting, Major General Kalouniwai says he is proud and happy to take up the appointment again.
He says he went in to tell the Defence Minister that he is honoured to take up the appointment for another 5 years.
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- More families will benefit from affordable housing
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- 0:57
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- More families will benefit from affordable housing following the opening of 16 new Public Rental Board flats at Lagilagi Housing, Jittu Estate in Raiwaqa.
While officially opening the new flats, Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka said that every new home creates dignity, security and opportunity.
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- Lami residents question whether National Budget measures will ease cost of living
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- 2:13
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A Lami saleswoman, Salaseini Poe, and a taxi driver who has been in the business for over 20 years, Gabriele Krishna, have shared mixed views on the 2026/2027 National Budget, saying while some measures are welcomed, many people are still struggling with the high cost of living and want to see greater support for ordinary Fijians.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Mansi Chand @ 10:30am 1st July 2026
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- 0:55
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Acting Director of Public Prosecutions, Nancy Tikoisuva has filed an appeal against the acquittals of former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections, Mohammed Saneem.
They were acquitted by Chief Justice Salesi Temo last Friday.
The State argues that the trial judge erred in law by treating the validity of the government contract with the Supervisor of Elections as the central issue, contrary to the State's allegations and the particulars of the offences.
The State also contends that the entire judgement failed to adequately assess and analyse the substantial evidence presented against both the respondents, resulting in their erroneous acquittal.
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- Saneem demands $2m from FEO officials and others
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- 2:26
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem has demanded $2 million from five current and former Fijian Elections Office officials, alleging they maliciously prosecuted him and committed misfeasance in public office in relation to the corruption case in which he was acquitted.
The demand letters, issued through his lawyers, were served to the Supervisor of Elections Ana Mataiciwa and four other officials.
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- What does the 2026-2027 National Budget really mean for you? #StraightTalk
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- What does the 2026-2027 National Budget really mean for you? Watch fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan live this Thursday @7pm as the key issues are unpacked.
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- Saneem confirms LinkedIn post in his defamation case against Assistant DPP Tabuakuro remains online
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- 0:22
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with TISA Insurance
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- 3:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- fijivillage News Director Vijay Narayan | With a lot of discussion underway on possible changes to the electoral system, the Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Justice Usaia Ratuvili and the Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa have recommended to the Constitution Review Commission that the Constitution provide for stability in election year by ensuring that any change to the electoral law made in election year does not take effect until after the general election, except where the Commission and the FEO are consulted and agree that earlier implementation is practicable.
While making their submission, the Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elections Office say in the year before a general election, the resources of the electoral administration must be devoted to preparing for and conducting the poll, not to absorbing new laws, systems and procedures, and late changes undermine public confidence and the equal treatment of contestants.
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- Electoral Commission and FEO recommend no major electoral changes during election year for certainty
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- 3:02
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- With a lot of discussion underway on possible changes to the electoral system, the Chairman of the Electoral Commission, Justice Usaia Ratuvili and the Supervisor of Elections, Ana Mataiciwa have recommended to the Constitution Review Commission that the Constitution provide for stability in election year by ensuring that any change to the electoral law made in election year does not take effect until after the general election, except where the Commission and the FEO are consulted and agree that earlier implementation is practicable.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Temalesi Vono @4:30pm 30/06/2026
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- 0:51
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Fijian Media Association are hosting the first ever Levuka Town Hall meeting in Levuka tomorrow evening at 7pm.
Tomorrow’s townhall meeting will feature Minister for Justice and Acting AG Siromi Turaga, Mosese Bulitavu the Minister for Rural and Maritime Development and Disaster Management, Opposition leader Inia Seruiratu, and Opposition MP Premila Kumar, and other government officials.
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- Fiji National University lecturer, Paula Turaga has called for the appointment of... #fijivillage
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Fiji National University lecturer, Paula Turaga says members of Fiji's disciplinary forces should swear allegiance to the Constitution rather than any individual.
While making submissions to the Constitution Review Commission at FNU's Nasinu Campus, Turaga stressed that loyalty to the Constitution should be paramount, adding that any coup, overthrow or suspension of an elected government would directly violate that oath.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD With Mansi Chand @11;00am 30/06/26
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- 0:30
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Imran Khan, also known as 'King Khan', has been sentenced to 4 years and 3 months imprisonment for the unlawful possession of 4.1364 grams of methamphetamine.
During sentencing, Magistrate Yogesh Prasad said the courts must come down hard on drug offenders.
Khan has 28 days to appeal.
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- Damuni, the father of the late six-year-old boy, sentenced to 2 years and 8 months imprisonment
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- 0:25
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- 38-year-old Savenaca Damuni, the father of the late six-year-old boy, has been sentenced to 2 years and 8 months imprisonment, but will serve a partial term of 6 months.
Damuni earlier admitted to hitting his son with the forklift, causing injuries that later led to the child’s death.
While delivering the sentence, Suva High Court Judge Justice Dane Tuiqereqere says Damuni had failed in his duty as a father.
Justice Tuiqereqere said Damuni’s decision to allow his son to stand on the blade of the forklift was irresponsible, dangerous and reckless.
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- Imran Khan, also known as 'King Khan', has been sentenced to 4 years and 3 months imprisonment
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- 0:18
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Imran Khan, also known as 'King Khan', has been sentenced to 4 years and 3 months imprisonment for the unlawful possession of 4.1364 grams of methamphetamine.
Khan was found with methamphetamine in Suva on 7th February 2023.
During sentencing, Magistrate Yogesh Prasad said that methamphetamine is highly addictive.
Magistrate Prasad said the courts must come down hard on drug offenders.
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- COC to consider Saneem's complaint against Mataiciwa - Rabuka
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Prime Minister and Chair of the Constitution Offices Commission Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that the secretariat has received a complaint filed by former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem against current Supervisor Ana Mataiciwa.
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- Watch fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan- 2026-2027 National Budget discussion.
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Watch fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan and Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel this Thursday as they discuss the 2026-2027 National Budget.
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- Minister for Finance, Esrom Immanuel
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- 3:32
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Minister for Finance, Esrom Immanuel on FRCS and the taxpayer linked to the alleged $20M tax fraud.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD With @TISAInsurance @3:00pm-Monday 29th June ,2026
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- 3:15
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- fijivillage News Director Vijay Narayan| Following the circulation of a letter dated 13th April this year and signed off by the Fiji Revenue and Customs Service CEO that taxpayer, Dick Peng's Stop Departure Order be revoked, the FRCS has released a statement stating that the revocation of the original Departure Prohibition Order was followed by the
immediate issuance of a new order.
It says on 26th March 2026, FRCS issued a Departure Prohibition Order under Section 31 of the Tax Administration Act 2009 in relation to Company A and transmitted the order to the
Department of Immigration for implementation within the Integrated Border Management
System. .
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- Children as young as five are now being diagnosed with HIV in Fiji
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Children as young as five are now being diagnosed with HIV in Fiji, as health experts warn the virus is spreading beyond traditional high-risk groups to pregnant women, children and adolescents was highlighted by Chairperson of Fiji's National HIV Outbreak and Cluster Response Task Force, Dr Jason Mitchell, during Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan, stressing that the trend is deeply concerning for Fiji.
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- Law Society recommends abolishing FICAC and reviewing immunity provisions
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- 2:47
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Fiji Law Society, President Wylie Clarke recommends that the Constitutional Review Commission consider whether FICAC should be abolished altogether and its functions reallocated to constitutionally appropriate institutions.
He says anti-corruption enforcement is important, but it must be institutionally independent, procedurally fair, and protected from actual or perceived political use.
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- Flying Fijians have four days to prepare for Wales Test
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- With a week to go till the Nations Championship, members of the FIJI Water Flying Fijians that were based in Fiji have already flown out to Europe to prepare for their first Test against Wales on Sunday.
According to Acting Head Coach Senirusi Seruvakula, the team will have four days to prepare for their first game.
#SportsPack
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Nilufa Buksh
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Calls made for constitutional committee to monitor medicines and improve patient safety during Constitutional Review Commission submissions
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- After rescuing an injured stray dog, Claire Barrett shared why she believes desexing pets
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- 1:58
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- After rescuing an injured stray dog, Claire Barrett shared why she believes desexing pets is one of the best ways to reduce the growing number of stray animals in Fiji
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- McDonald's Fiji Drua Women Coach Mike Legge says he is pretty happy
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- McDonald's Fiji Drua Women Coach Mike Legge says he is pretty happy with the team's perfomance in their 50-17 win over the Queensland Reds Women in Ballymore yesterday.
This win secured them a home semi final.
#SportsPack
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- A record-breaking 100,000 people attended the 2025 Fiji Showcase over nine days
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- 2:09
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A record-breaking 100,000 people attended the 2025 Fiji Showcase over nine days, making it the biggest event in the show's history.
Communications Fiji Limited General Manager Charles Taylor says the milestone exceeded expectations and sets a new benchmark for the annual event.
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- Ba Football Association President Praneel Dayal praises the team's outstanding performance
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Ba Football Association President Praneel Dayal praises the team's outstanding performance after their 1-0 extra-time victory over Labasa and says he is confident the BIC Fiji FACT title will return to Ba.
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- 2026-2027 National Budget Announcement by the Minister for Finance Esrom Immanuel
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- 2:43:48
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- FRCS did not remove Stop Departure Order on man linked to alleged $20M tax fraud
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- 1:21
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- As investigations continue into how a naturalized Fijian citizen alleged to have defrauded $20 million in tax left the country despite a Stop Departure Order against him, Fiji Revenue and Customs Service CEO Udit Singh has confirmed that they did not remove the order.
While speaking to fijivillage News, Singh says they were alerted of the case as soon as they put the Tax Crimes Task Force into place about a month and a half ago.
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- PM Rabuka says this is not a campaign budget, people should live off the land
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- 0:42
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Kiran says the additional 50% fuel relief for social welfare recipients will continue until July
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Minister for Women, Children and Social Protection Sashi Kiran says the additional 50 percent fuel relief for social welfare recipients will continue until July, after which new social protection measures under the 2026-2027 National Budget will take effect. She also says the Government is investing in shelters to rehabilitate children living on the streets and help reunite them with their families or return them to school.
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- Health Minister Dr Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu
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- 1:20
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The $647 million allocation for the health sector in the 2026/2027 National Budget has been welcomed as a significant boost to addressing Fiji's healthcare priorities, with the Minister for Health saying key funding requests have been recognised.
This allocation is a $181 million increase from the last financial budget.
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- Leader of Opposition says the 2026-2027 National Budget contains positive measures
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- 1:13
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Leader of Opposition says the 2026-2027 National Budget contains positive measures, but Government spending, priorities and policies will be closely scrutinized
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- Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu assures the public that policing services not be compromised
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- 1:53
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu assures the public that policing services and public safety will not be compromised despite a reduced budget. Police will move ahead with recruiting 400 officers to fill vacant positions, while also continuing efforts to strengthen operations and tackle misconduct within the Force with allocated budget of $226.5 million.
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- Speaking to the media outside the court after the judgement
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- 5:14
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Speaking to the media outside the court after the judgement, former Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Supervisor of Elections Mohammed Saneem say they welcome the High Court's decision of acquitting them.
Sayed-Khaiyum says he agrees with Chief Justice Temo's findings that the second Deed of Variation had been misread from the beginning and that there had been no need for the matter to be referred to Police.
He also says he had raised concerns about police officers making false oaths in affidavits and had taken the matter up with FICAC and the Police Commissioner.
Saneem says there had been a lot of public commentary surrounding the case by people who were quick to judge, and he was pleased that the matter had finally been resolved.
Both also thanked their lawyers, Devanesh Sharma and Gul Fatima, for representing them throughout the case.
They also said that their families have endured a lot as well due to t...
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with TISA Insurance | fijivillage News Director Vijay Narayan
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- 7:18
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Only a few hours remain for the delivery of the 2026/2027 National Budget – a time when we are going through one of the most turbulent periods due to many global and domestic factors resulting in the increasing cost of living pressure and the people of the country expecting solutions from the government.
Many Fijian families are struggling with the cost of living, businesses are facing higher operating costs and skilled workers continue to leave the country in search of opportunities overseas.
People are waiting to see if the government will deliver policies that assist us in ensuring we remain resilient, and ensure that there are growth opportunities and incentives to bring about positive and sustainable outcomes.
We have many challenges and the people are waiting to find out on how the government will deal with our safety and security concerns due to the rising drug trade and use, and crimes associated with these activities, the concerning HIV...
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- fijivillage PLAY With Alipate Narawa (EP 17)
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- 23:54
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- In this episode of ‘fijivillage PLAY With Alipate Narawa’, host Alipate Narawa sits down with Tifa Vataiki (Voice Of The Fijian Drua) .
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- #fijivillageONRECORD With @TISAInsurance
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- 4:12
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- fijivillage News Director Vijay Narayan|Roko Tui Bau, Ratu Timoci Tavanavanua says across the country, public attention has increasingly been consumed by political disputes, court rulings, constitutional debates, and questions of identity.
He says these matters are important in any democracy, for they speak to accountability, governance, and the rule of law, but while the political class debates, thousands of ordinary Fijians continue to face a far more immediate crisis, the daily struggle to survive, a stark reality.
Ratu Timoci says at a time when Fiji stands at a defining crossroads, the nation must ask itself a difficult but necessary question: are we focusing on the issues that truly matter to ordinary people.
The chief says the role of leadership is not merely to dominate headlines or win political arguments.
He says leadership must ultimately be measured by the ability to improve the lives of ordinary citizens.
The...
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- Minster of Tourism Civil Aviation
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- 1:11
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Following the identification of 95 distinct skills in the National Skills Gap Survey Report, including chefs, Minister for Tourism Viliame Gavoka says increased training for chefs and food and beverage workers is required.
Gavoka says the kitchen sector is one of the key areas where more training is needed, especially as chefs remain highly marketable and in demand around the world.
He says that the migration of skilled workers has had a significant impact on the tourism sector, with service levels at times falling below expectations.
However, Gavoka says local training providers have been able to respond quickly, with some offering short three to four-month courses to fill the gaps.
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- Go Advertising Director, Charles Wakeham says he knows a lot of business people will not agree
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- 2:15
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Go Advertising Director, Charles Wakeham says he knows a lot of business people will not agree, but he thinks the minimum wage rate should be reviewed.
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- Fiji Nursing Association General Secretary Filomena Talawadua
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- 1:27
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Fiji Nursing Association General Secretary Filomena Talawadua spoke on the challenges nurses in Fiji continue to face, and the associations key expectations for the upcoming national budget
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Nilufa Buksh @10:30am - Thursday 25th June, 2026
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- People living with rheumatic heart disease in Fiji continue to face medicine shortages, poor follow-up care and low public awareness.
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- Navtarang and Radio Sargam Fiji Showcase Dhamaka Show is back tonight
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- 0:56
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Navtarang and Radio Sargam Fiji Showcase Dhamaka Show is back tonight after overwhelming public demand.
Senior Content Director Satya Nand says a huge crowd turned up on Sunday, but many people missed out, prompting requests for another performance.
He says tonight is an opportunity for those who missed the previous show to enjoy the experience and walk away with prizes.
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- Special fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan - Dr Jason Mitchell and Dr Emali Druma
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- 1:21:08
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Straight Talk with Dr Jason Mitchell and Dr Emali Bobo Druma focusing on HIV and the work of the National HIV Outbreak and Cluster Response Taskforce
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- #fijivillageONRECORD With Temalesi Vono
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- 0:58
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Violence against women, girls and children continues at alarming levels across Fiji, with hundreds of new cases and thousands of repeat counselling sessions recorded in the first five months of 2026.
Statistics from counselling services between January and May show 829 new cases were received, with domestic violence accounting for 558 of those reports, making it the most common form of abuse recorded.
