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What happens when years of uncertainty lead to a moment that changes everything?
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- What happens when years of uncertainty lead to a moment that changes everything?
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- 0:33
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- 5 months ago
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- Don't miss Harold Nair's powerful and deeply personal story on Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan tomorrow at 7pm
#StraightTalk
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Rashika Kumar @5.30pm 16/06/26
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- 0:58
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- 5 months ago
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Rashika Kumar @5.30pm 16/06/26
Businesses in Nadroga/Navosa are struggling with ongoing water shortages, flooding, crime concerns and rising fuel and gas prices, placing significant pressure on tourism operators, farmers and small businesses. Nadroga/Navosa Chamber of Commerce and Industry President Suresh Naidu says increasing operating costs and social issues are making it difficult for many businesses to remain profitable and keep their doors open.
Naidu says the business community wants a blend of immediate government intervention, regulatory transparency and structural transitions to help address these challenges and support businesses in the province.
The 2026/2027 National Budget will be delivered next Friday.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Nilufa Buksh @4pm 156/06/26
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- 0:40
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- 5 months ago
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Nilufa Buksh @4pm 156/06/26
People living with Rheumatic Heart Disease are calling for a greater say in decisions about their healthcare at the Regional RHD Forum.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD With @TISA Insurance
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- 1:15
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- 5 months ago
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- A heavy rain warning remains in force for the whole of Fiji, while a strong wind warning remains in force for all land areas.
The Fiji Meteorological Service says an active trough of low pressure just west of Fiji is gradually moving eastwards towards the country.
Associated cloud and rain are already affecting Fiji and are expected to continue affecting the group until later today.
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- A life-changing journey. A groundbreaking procedure. A story of resilience. #fijivillageStraightTalk
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- 0:46
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- 5 months ago
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- A life-changing journey. A groundbreaking procedure. A story of resilience.
What led Harold Nair from Fiji to becoming part of a medical breakthrough in Australia?
Find out on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan, Wednesday at 7pm.
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- Harold Nair underwent one of the most advanced brain surgeries... #fijivillage #StraightTalk
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- 0:41
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Taveuni-born Perth resident Harold Nair, who has lived with epilepsy for much of his life and recently underwent one of the most advanced brain surgeries performed in Western Australia, will share his remarkable journey on fijivillage Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan at 7pm this Wednesday.
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- #fijivillageoNRECORD with Temalesi Vono @5pm 14/06/26
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- 1:02
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Electoral Commission says it cannot fully verify whether all records seized during a FICAC investigation were returned.
Chairperson Justice Usaia Ratuvili says missing records, lack of a quorum, funding constraints and staffing issues affected the Commission’s ability to carry out its constitutional duties.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Mansi Chand @2pm 14/06/26
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- 0:38
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- 5 months ago
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- Unity Fiji clarifies that there is absolutely no truth to a social media post circulating on facebook alleging that Party Leader, Savenaca Narube made a statement concerning the Office of the President of the Republic of Fiji or any purported offer of the position to the Marama Bale na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa.
Unity Fiji confirms that no such statement was ever made by Narube, nor has the party discussed or taken any position on matters relating to the appointment of the President of Fiji.
They say such publication and circulation of such false claims are irresponsible and misleading.
Unity Fiji says such statements are disrespectful both to the dignity of the Office of the President and to the Vanua of Burebasaga, including the esteemed position of the Roko Tui Dreketi.
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- Turagavou the owner of Nadrou Unique Investment shares his experience of starting his own business.
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- 2:50
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- 5 months ago
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Pita Toganivalu @12pm 13/06/26
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Pita Toganivalu @12pm 13/06/26
The 2026 Vodafone Deans Southern Zone Competition is underway at the Suva Grammar School Grounds as six schools battle for zone honours.
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- The Fiji Council of Social Services is calling on Government to prioritise vulnerable communities,
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- 1:50
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- 5 months ago
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- Despite receiving no direct government funding since 2006, FCOSS continues to support communities through disaster response, training and advocacy.
Ahead of the National Budget announcement, Executive Director Vani Catanasiga is calling for greater investment in vulnerable communities, climate resilience and mental health services across Fiji.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD With Alipate Narawa @4:00pm-Friday 12th June,2026
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- 1:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Fiji's fastest school boy swimmer Reuben Taylor is heading to the 2026 Glasgow Commonwealth Games.
This is after the Fiji Association of Sports and National Olympic Committee (FASANOC) officially announced the athletes and team officials selected to represent Team Fiji from 23rd July to 2nd August 2026.
Taylor will be joined by Hansel McCaig, Tolu Young, Samuel Yalimaiwai, Don Younger, Anahira McCutcheon and Kelera Mudunasoko. The team will be coached by Willie Elaisa and managed by Cheyenne Rova.
Team Fiji will be represented in 8 sports including Athletics, Basketball 3x3, Boxing, Bowling, Judo, Para Athletics, Weightlifting and Swimming. The Commonwealth Games are from the 24th of July to 4th of August in Glasgow, Scotland.
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- Judgement not ready for King Khan's illicit drug possession case
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- 0:11
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Judgement for Imran Khan also known as King Khan is not yet ready for possession of illicit drugs case.
Magistrate Yogesh Prasad will deliver his judgement on Tuesday 16th June.
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- Delayed hospital visits, salt intake and undetected hypertension driving stroke risk – Fong
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- 0:37
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Counterstroke President Elizabeth Reade Fong speaks on the key challenge of patients not presenting to hospitals early enough for prevention and treatment during Straight Talk with Vijay Narayan.
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- For many parents, Sisilia Lora is more than just a taxi controller at Howell Road Taxis.
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- 0:53
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- For many parents, Sisilia Lora is more than just a taxi controller at Howell Road Taxis. She plays a key role in ensuring children are picked from school and gets home safely every day.
Speaking on fijivillage Her-Story with Temalesi Vono, Lora shares why she always reminds drivers to make sure children are safely inside their homes before leaving.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with TISA Insurance
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- 1:03
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- fijivillage Journalist Pita Toganivalu | Police and military personnel will remain in Naweni until December after community leaders praised a joint operation that has improved safety, reduced drug activity and helped young people move into farming and other productive work.
Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua confirmed the extension following discussions at the recent Cakaudrove Provincial Council meeting, which was opened by Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka.
Naivalurua says during the discussion session, the Matanitikina of Cakaudrove commended the work of the joint Police and military operation in Naweni, saying it has made the village and surrounding communities much safer.
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- fijivillage Play With Alipate Narawa (EP 15)
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- 17:09
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- fijivillage PLAY With Alipate Narawa (EP 15)
In this episode of ‘fijivillage PLAY With Alipate Narawa’, host Alipate Narawa sits down and breaks down the latest stories revolving around sports this week.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Priya Nand @7pm 11/06/26
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- 1:26
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Electoral Commission says there is going to be an amendment brought in regarding the ballot paper for the general elections during the next sitting of Parliament as there is strong and repeated public demand for changes to Fiji’s ballot paper, with voters calling for names, faces and symbols instead of the current numbered system.
The issue was a central theme during the nationwide electoral reform consultations and was also raised before Parliament’s Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs during the presentation of the Commission’s 2023 and 2024 Annual Reports.
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- Fiji Showcase 2026 preparations on track as booth build-up begins this weekend
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- 0:35
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- With just over a week remaining before Fiji Showcase 2026 officially gets underway, excitement is building as organisers confirm preparations are progressing smoothly for one of the country's biggest annual events.
Total Event Company Manager Elena Tukuwasa says all preparations are on track and moving according to schedule.
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- Sayed-Khaiyum says it is all nonsense that some people in the former FijiFirst Government ...
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- 5:27
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- 5 months ago
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- Former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says it is all nonsense that some people in the former FijiFirst Government and some Muslims were involved in supporting the illicit drug trade.
When questioned by fijivillage News on the drug crisis, many people being arrested and the joint operations now running, and whether the previous government should have had accelerated efforts during it's time to deal with the drug trade, Sayed-Khaiyum says when Sitiveni Qiliho was the Commissioner of Police, he had a Special Narcotics Unit, and he remembers giving additional funding to even hire unmarked vehicles for the operations.
He says the current government got rid of that Narcotics Unit in 2023, and he then said that we have not been covering that because we 'masipolo' the current government.
When asked by fijivillage News on businessman, Aiyaz Musa who was eventually convicted of the drug trade in New Zealand, was a donor of the FijiFirst Party and ...
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- Google data centre, Fiji Water citrus farms, Aitken Spence and BPO key investors - Kamikamica
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- 2:54
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- As Fiji seeks to diversify its economy beyond tourism, developments such as Google's data operations centre in Natadola, Fiji Water's plans to establish a citrus industry in Vanua Levu and Aitken Spence's move into commercial agriculture are being seen as major opportunities for growth.
Government MP Manoa Kamikamica says as work on Google's data centre in Natadola has begun, about 10 businesses have onboarded in the Business Process Outsourcing sector, which generates about $300 million in foreign exchange and employs about 8,000 workers.
He further says the government is trying to be disciplined in its spending and admits that they need to closely look at is the size of government.
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- Ruth Foraete Sila Central Under 18 Raluve Captain speaking on preparations for their first game.
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Legge confident Drua Women will deliver at home against Western Force Women this Saturday
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- 0:44
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- 5 months ago
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- Fiji Drua Women coach Mike Legge expects a tough challenge from the Western Force's experienced and physical forward pack when the sides meet in Lautoka on Saturday. Legge says the team has closely analysed the Force and developed strategies to counter their strengths.
The Fiji Drua Women will take on the Western Force on Saturday at Churchill Park, Lautoka at 2pm.
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- #fijivillage with TISA Insurance | Byrne: No health issues, no resignation, Fiji Rugby moved me on
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- 1:27
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- 5 months ago
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- Former FIJI Water Flying Fijians head coach Mick Byrne has moved to address concerns about his health, declaring that he was moved on by the national body and that he is cancer free.
Fiji Rugby had announced on April 1st that they had “mutually agreed to part ways” with the Australian coach.
Byrne says he just wants to clear the air on his situation, he did not resign, and he does not have any ongoing health issues.
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- National Priorities and Fiji's Economic Future
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- 3:12:25
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- National Priorities and Fiji's Economic Future
State of the Economy Dialogue 2026.
Panel discussion on National Priorities and Fiji's Economic Future
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- HER-STORY with Temalesi Vono | Howell Road Taxis Operator Sisilia Lora
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- 17:04
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Sisilia Lora continues to break barriers in a male-dominated industry.
As a woman who has been a taxi base controller at Howell Road Taxis longer than most of the drivers, Lora has spent years connecting passengers and drivers while navigating the challenges that come with the job.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD With Temalesi Vono
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Human rights coalition calls for joint military-police operations to be suspended
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- Vijay Narayan questions Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Biman Prasad 10/06/26
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- 4:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- fijivillage News Director, Vijay Narayan questions former Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and Government MP, Professor Biman Prasad on why the Accountability and Transparency Commission, Code of Conduct and Freedom of Information laws are still not enacted although it is a requirement under the 2013 Constitution
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with TISA Insurance @8pm 10/06/26
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- 2:18
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Nav & Sargam News Editor Rashika Kumar | MP Professor Biman Prasad admits the Government could have better managed the size of Government and the civil service and says it may be time for a review.
He says the priority is to keep the economy running, protect jobs and incomes, and maintain supply chains.
Prof. Prasad adds that while debt levels matter, borrowing can be justified if it supports economic growth and funds critical services such as health and education.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Mansi Chand @5pm 10/06/26
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A no-case-to-answer application will be filed by the defence lawyers for former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma in the health tender trial.
This comes after Assistant Director of Public Prosecutions Laisani Tabuakuro closed the State's case this afternoon.
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- Ravunawa says 80% of HIV-positive patients not taking medication or returning to replenish supply
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- 3:18
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- 5 months ago
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- Assistant Minister for Health Penioni Ravunawa says almost 80 percent of people who have tested positive for HIV are either not taking their medication or are not returning to clinics to replenish their supply.
Ravunawa says health officials are also seeing newborn babies being born with the virus.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Nilufa Buksh @3:50PM - Wednesday 10th June, 2026
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- 1:00
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Ordinary Fijians have voiced growing concerns about their future in a video presentation by Dialogue Fiji, highlighting how rising living costs are placing increasing pressure on families, students, workers and businesses across the country.
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- Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has indicated that his current priorities is his trial
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- 1:20
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- 5 months ago
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- Former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has indicated that his current priorities are his trial and health when asked about his election plans.
When asked by fijivillage News Director Vijay Narayan whether he plans to contest the next General Elections, Sayed-Khaiyum responded that, at the moment, he is contesting his trial and his next priority would be getting his health right.
He says he has been denied permission to go overseas for his treatment.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Pita Toganivalu @2PM - Wednesday 10th June, 2026
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- 1:07
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Should appointments to Fiji's state-owned enterprise boards be based on qualifications and experience rather than political connections?
That question was raised during the Constitution Review consultation in Nadi, with calls for a more transparent appointment process.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with TISA Insurance
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- 2:43
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- fijivillage News Director Vijay Narayan | We have the largest cabinet in Fiji's history, and more than $11 billion government debt, all of which is happening when the taxpayers of the country are being asked to tighten their belts.
That is the comment of Dialogue Fiji's Executive Director, Nilesh Lal during the State of the Fijian Economy Dialogue, as he says urgent action is needed as we have a deterioration in a number of fronts in the current financial year as government debt is forecast to go up to $11.3 billion by next month which is an increase by $2 billion in 3 years in a non-crisis year.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Temalesi Vono
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- 1:19
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Fears are growing in Lau after fishermen on Ogea Island reportedly discovered multiple packages suspected to contain illicit drugs washed ashore, raising concerns about the threat such substances could pose to island communities.
Speaking to fijivillage News, Elenoa, who lives on Ogea Island, says villagers first became aware of the suspicious packages last Thursday night when local fishermen went out fishing and came across what they believed to be illicit drugs.
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- #fijivillageONERECORD with Mika Liga
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- 0:39
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Soldier denies assault allegations in arrest operation linked to suspect's death
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with TISA Insurance | Fiji’s growth rate down 1.5%, inflation to exceed 6%.
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- 3:50
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Economic growth for Fiji this year is now revised downwards from the 3% forecast at the end of last year to 1.5%, and inflation is expected to stand at more than 6 percent.
Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor and Chairman of the Macroeconomic Committee, Ariff Ali says we are in period of uncertainty and volatility.
Ali says Fiji's debt to Gross Domestic Product ratio stands at 84 percent, and government expenditure has increased to $4.8 billion.
The RBF Governor says there are many factors that need to be considered urgently that are affecting us, which include the Ease of Doing Business in Fiji, the crime rate, drugs and HIV.
Ali says all these issues affect people and he is also concerned that the driver of the economy, tourism will be affected by some of these factors if nothing is done.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Priya Nand
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- 0:38
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Government expenditure is projected to increase by about $500 million during the current financial year while revenue is expected to decline, raising concerns about fiscal sustainability and whether increased spending is delivering better outcomes for taxpayers.
Speaking during a panel discussion at the State of the Fijian Economy Dialogue 2026, Acting Head of Strategic Planning at the Ministry of Strategic Planning, Poonam Singh says revenue projections for 2026 are estimated at around $3.9 billion while expenditure is projected at $4.8 billion.
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- #fijivllageoNRECORD with Mansi Chand @3:15PM - Tuesday 9th June, 2026
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Former Laboratory Technician, Arvind Chandra has told the High Court that while Roche Pharmaceutical Company was regarded as one of the best suppliers in the market, he had raised concerns about whether Fiji could afford it's equipment.
Chandra who is a State witness, gave evidence in the health tender trial of former Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama, former Attorney-General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum and former Health Minister Doctor Neil Sharma.
During cross-examination by defence lawyer Wylie Clarke on CTN 66/2011, which related to the tender for equipment for rural laboratories, Chandra says he raised concerns as Roche was supplying refurbished machines.
He agreed with the defence that he had a close working relationship with Dr Sharma, having worked with him for many years.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Alipate Narawa @3PM - Tuesday 9th June, 2026
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- A couple has been given a suspended sentence by the Lautoka High Court for failing to take their daughter to a medical facility after she suffered burns, which ultimately led to her death.
Parents of 18 month old Sereana Nainoka, Mere Naivalu and Viliame Tuivanua have been convicted with a charge of manslaughter arising from breach of duty.
The court heard that on 22nd April 2017, at around 6.30pm, Naivalu, who was unwell at the time, boiled some water and poured it into a bucket before going outside to fill a basin with cold water. While she was outside, the toddler tipped the bucket over herself inside the house, suffering severe burns.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Pita Toganivalu @2.30PM - Tuesday 9th June, 2026
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- 0:50
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Pita Toganivalu @2.30PM - Tuesday 9th June, 2026
More than 600 people in Talakei and Namarai, Ra, will now enjoy safer and easier access to schools, health centres, markets and nearby towns following the opening of two new community access roads commissioned by Rural Development Minister Mosese Bulitavu.
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- Zoey Moore and Ledua Gudru appear at the Suva Magistrates Court
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- 0:17
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Zoey Moore and Ledua Gudru appear at the Suva Magistrates Court, both charged in relation to possession of a grenade and methamphetamine
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with TISA Insurance | PM stresses there will be no pay cut for civil servants
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- 2:01
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- fijivillage News Director Vijay Narayan | Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka stresses that there will be no pay cut for civil servants in the 2026/2027 National Budget.
Rabuka made this clear to fijivillage News last night after some suggestions made earlier that the civil servants may face pay cuts.
However Rabuka has not said anything on whether the civil servants will receive a Cost of Living Adjustment based on increased cost of living.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Antornette Vuniuca @7am 09/06/26
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- 0:46
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- Farmers in Taveuni continue to battle yaqona and dalo theft, as villagers say years of hard work can be wiped out overnight, affecting livelihoods and the future of young farmers.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Mansi Chand @7pm 8/06/26
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- 0:40
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Mansi Chand @7pm 8/06/26
The High Court in Ba, in a landmark ruling, has granted members of the Vatulaulau community access to the Vatulaulau Hindu Shamshanbhoomi Cemetery for the purpose of conducting funeral rites and burials.
The application requested access to the cemetery for the funeral of the late Arun Kumar, a bona fide member of the Vatulaulau community, which was scheduled for the 8th of May 2026.
The family was not granted access to the cemetery, following which the matter was taken to court.
The application also sought orders preventing the named plaintiffs, their servants or agents from obstructing, interfering with, or preventing access to the cemetery.
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with TISA Insurance @5PM 08/06/26
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- 2:37
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- fijivillage News Director Vijay Narayan | One door closes another remains open.
Those are the words of Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka after his stay application on the February High Court ruling that the dismissal of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner was unlawful, was refused by High Court Judge, Justice Dane Tuiqereqere today.
While responding to fijivillage News after the ruling, Rabuka said the Court of Appeal route remains open
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Alipate Narawa @4pm 8/06/26
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Alipate Narawa @4pm 8/06/26
Nadi businessman Anand Kumar also known as Bobby who is alleged to have been involved in the $3 billion Vatia cocaine bust, appeared in the Tavua Magistrates Court this morning and his case has been transferred to the Ba High Court.
He is charged with unlawful importation of illicit drugs, unlawful possession of illicit drugs, and possession of properties suspected of being proceeds of crime
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- #fijivillageONRECORD with Rashika Kumar @4PM - Monday 8th June, 2026
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- 0:45
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Suva High Court has refused the Prime Minister’s application for a stay, ruling it has no power to suspend its earlier declaration that Barbara Malimali’s dismissal was unlawful.
The judge said the ruling should not be paused as it would interfere with the Judicial Services Commission’s constitutional role, and the matter will now proceed to the Court of Appeal.
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- The Suva High Court has ruled not to grant the Prime Minister a stay on the ruling
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- 0:52
- Date posted
- 5 months ago
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- The Suva High Court has ruled not to grant the Prime Minister a stay on the ruling that former FICAC Commissioner Barbara Malimali’s dismissal on the advice of the Prime Minister has not been granted
