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It is a historic day for the people of the Northern division as years of going through the muddy and gravel Nabouwalu to Dreketi road are now over. The 70km, $228million Nabouwalu‑Dreketi Road Upgrading project h
A 33-year-old man of Nanuku settlement drowned at the Veidogo settlement seaside in Vatuwaqa yesterday afternoon. Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirms that the tragic incident occurred at about 4pm yesterday.
More than a thousand residents of Sakoca in Tamavua who were allegedly conned by Mukesh Naidu are now uncertain as to how and when they will get their money back. Alleged conman Mukesh Naidu who has been wanted by
Police continue to have no leads in their search for the five fishermen who have been missing at sea since New Year's eve. Police spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri says they resumed their search for the five men
Concerns about the way in which exam results were managed by the Education Ministry last year were raised at the public consultation on education reforms at Labasa Civic Centre. The Head Teacher of a primary school
The Fijian Teachers Association has called on the Ministry of Education to respect and care for teachers. Speaking at the public consultation on education reforms at Suva Grammar School, FTA General Secretary, Joji
“Free education is for everyone and not aimed at a particular group.” This comment was made by Ministry of Education Director Secondary, Timoci Bure while answering a question raised by a parent during
The Fiji Police Force Chief of Operations ACP Rusiate Tudravu says they will only call off their search for the five fishermen missing at sea when they have exhausted all avenues and resources to find them. The fiv
A senior officer of the Fiji Corrections Service was arrested for alleged drunk driving last night. Acting Police Commissioner Brigadier General Sitiveni Qiliho has confirmed this to Fijivillage. Police h
Paid employment in the hotel sector increased to 13,830 in the third quarter of last year which is an increase of 8.7% compared to the same period in 2014. This is according to the provisional hotels and tourist ac
“I have not lost hope and my son will return home.” 65-year-old, Subra Mani of Volivoli, Rakiraki made these comments as he waits in anticipation to hear on the whereabouts of his son, Nigel Nischal Man
Five expatriate Permanent Secretaries will take up office in a few months time. The Chairman of the Public Service Commission Vishnu Mohan says the five expatriates have signed their contracts, making the numb
The Consumer Council of Fiji is currently working on a number of cases where traders have not adjusted their prices to reflect the VAT reduction from 15 to 9 percent which came into effect on the 1st of this month.
A manhunt continues for the driver of the mini bus which was involved in a fatal road accident this morning in Nabukavesi along the Queens highway. A 28-year-old woman died in this accident when the minibus veered
The National Disaster Management Office is awaiting the report of the Commissioner Eastern before they can go into the different villages which will be needing assistance. Director NDMO Akapusi Tuifagalele says the
The Nadi Weather Office says Tropical Cyclone Ula which is currently a category 3 system is expected to gradually weaken in the next 12 to 24 hours. Director Ravind Kumar says the system is expected slow down
The storm warning previously in force for Vatoa, Fulaga, Ogea and Ono-i-lau has been cancelled. However, a gale warning remains in force for Vatoa and Ono-i-lau. Vatoa and Ono-i-lau should expect damaging gale
The storm warning previously in force for Vatoa and Ono-i-lau has been cancelled. However, a strong wind warning remains in force for the rest of the Lau group, Yasawa and Mamanuca group, Northern and Southern Viti
Severe tropical Cyclone Ula which is a category 3 system was located 60km west of Ono‑i‑lau at 10 pm yesterday. It is moving south‑west at about 15km per hour and is expected to have average winds of 150km pe
Severe tropical Cyclone Ula which is a Category 3 system was located 170km south of Kabara or about 50km west‑northwest of Ono‑i‑lau at 7 pm today. On this track, the cyclone is expected to lie about 250km so
