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Police confronted some people going out in fishing boats in the Environmental Emergency declared zones over the weekend. Fijivillage has received confirmation that these people were found going out at night. W
The Fijian and Solomon Islands governments have agreed with immediate effect to lift the suspension of air services between the two countries and to allow the designated airlines of both countries to provide air service
The staff and shareholders of Fiji Airways are expected to get a share of the huge profit recorded by the company last year. Fiji Airways Managing Director and CEO Stefan Pichler confirms the board will make a fina
Two people died in two separate diving incidents yesterday. Police believes that both victims drowned. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro says the first incident was reported at the Kadavu Police Station where a
Minister of Education, Heritage and Arts, Dr. Mahendra Reddy stresses the only resource materials that parents need to purchase are stationery and exercise books. While speaking at a press conference today, Reddy c
Fiji Airways, Film Fiji and Tourism Fiji signed a Memorandum of Understanding yesterday for the promotion of Fiji as a film destination to overseas based production houses for filming of Hollywood, Bollywood and other i
Primary and Secondary school students will not have to share text books from this year. This has been confirmed by the Assistant Minister for Education, Vijay Nath who said all the primary and secondary studen
“Those who are cultivating marijuana in any part of the country can expect to see Police officers very soon in their farms.” This is the stern message from Police Chief of Operations, ACP Rusiate Tudrav
The Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board is now going through thousands of applications received for the National Toppers Scheme. Chairman Dixon Seeto said they are sorting the applications in the preferred areas o
Serious concerns have been raised as a girl and a boy have been allegedly raped in separate incidents. The first incident occurred in Ba where a 13-year-old boy was allegedly sexually assaulted by a 35-year-old man
The Tertiary Scholarship and Loans Board chairman Dixon Seeto is calling on students and parents to stop going to politicians and other people with their grievances or queries. Seeto said the best way to solve issu
More than 1,200 plants believed to be marijuana were seized during the second phase of drug raids in the Northern Division yesterday. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said eight people are now in custody for their a
Seven people have been arrested and are in custody for questioning after six drug raids were conducted on Monday in various locations in Vanua Levu. Police say a total of 861 plants were uprooted and two parcels be
There is some good news for students who are intending to pursue tertiary studies as they will be considered for the Tertiary Education Loans Scheme if they get accepted by any approved Tertiary Institution for a full t
Minister for Education Dr Mahendra Reddy said the scaling of examination marks would be discussed further following a Cabinet decision on the matter. This follows an independent review team which was set up by the
Fijian boxer Joy “The Jet” Ali has passed away at the age of 36 at the CWM hospital this morning. Police spokesperson, Ana Naisoro confirmed that Ali who was admitted at the CWM hospital last month
A 28-year-old man has been charged with one count of attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his ex-wife. Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro said the suspect is expected to be produced at the Suva Magistrates Court t
A family in Deuba village is mourning the sudden death of a family member following an fatal accident on Friday. 37-year-old Aminitoni Waqanivalu died instantly after the vehicle he was travelling in allegedly tumb
A government delegation led by the Prime Minister Voreqe Bainimarama will present its reguregu to the late Permanent Secretary for Sugar Manasa Vaniqi on Friday. Director Sugar, Viliame Gucake said the families of
A man believed to be in his 40s is the country's first road accident victim for 2015. The labourer died instantly after the vehicle he was travelling in allegedly tumbled and landed in a drain along the Deuba f
