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The 7 members of the Electoral Commission have been announced today after being appointed by President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. Those who will make up the 7 member Electoral Commission were revealed by the Attorney Gener
It was a terrifying experience for a family after a vehicle smashed into their shop at the junction of Narere Road in Laqere 7 miles this morning. The owner of Yees Bakery, Semi Yee told Fijivillage that he was serving
A driver was rushed to hospital after his vehicle veered off the road and smashed into a shop at the junction of Narere road in Laqere 7 miles at around 8am today. An eye witness told Fijivillage that the vehicle w
The new strain of Dengue 3 which has hit the country is more likely to be contracted by those between 10 to 40 years old. Communicable diseases acting national adviser Dr Mike Kama said this has been revealed by dat
The Fiji Rugby Union has today clarified that national rugby 7s coach Ben Ryan volunteered for three months after being appointed due to the financial situation of the FRU. In a statement this afternoon, FRU Acting Chi
The Ministry of Education is looking at making education compulsory in Fiji. Education Minister Filipe Bole said with the Free Bus Fare Scheme and free school fees in place, there should not be any excuse for parents no
Fourteen people are today homeless after an early morning fire in Seaqaqa destroyed their house. Eyewitness and Chairman of the Seaqaqa Business Community Mohammed Aruf Khan said the fire happened at around 3
A total of 76 cruise liners are expected to bring over thousands of tourists to different parts of the country this year. 37 cruise liners are expected for Suva, 21 for port Denarau, 13 for Lautoka and five for Savu
For the first time, law studies will be offered at the Fiji National University. The Bachelor of Law (LLB) studies will be offered from the 20th of this month at FNU Nasinu campus. The three year LLB programme w
A 4 year old child's body was found floating in the Nakama River in Labasa yesterday afternoon. Police say the incident occurred at around 3pm during a swimming trip with her family at a river near their home at
More than $7M has been deposited in the accounts of 308 schools yesterday as part of the second batch of the free education grant. Ministry of Education Permanent Secretary Dr Brij Lal said this includes 240 primary and
The Fiji Electricity Authority said they are still trying to determine the actual reason behind the tripping of the diesel generator at the Kinoya Power Station which resulted in a power blackout in areas around Viti Lev
Power supply is now being restored in parts of the country as a power cut was experienced from around 3 this morning. FEA said the generator at Kinoya tripped which caused the disruptions. FEA added the power su
A 32-year-old taxi driver is expected to appear in the Labasa Magistrate court tomorrow for allegedly causing the death of a 55-year-old man last week. The man has been charged with one count of aggravated dangerous
Grants will continue to be given to primary and secondary schools in the country throughout this week. Permanent Secretary for Education Dr. Brij Lal said a total of 898 schools will receive grants by this Fri
A taxi driver is in custody after being involved in an accident which claimed the life of a 55-year-old man in Savusavu. According to police the victim was travelling in the taxi and allegedly went off the road hitt
A Labasa family is still in a state of shock after the body of their only child was recovered from the Qawa River in Labasa yesterday afternoon. A close family member of 17 year old Abdul Zoheb says he was close to
A 55 year old man is the country's first road fatality victim following an accident along the Hibiscus Highway, Savusavu yesterday. Police say the incident happened at 2pm when the taxi the victim was traveling
The body of a student who allegedly fell into a river in Labasa has been discovered. Police confirmed that the body was discovered in the last hour 40 meters from where he fell at Volovi. The body is now at the
“We did not know whether we will survive or not but we still celebrated the New Year.” These are the words of 25 year old Semiti Tuberi from Dakuiloma village in Oneata who is one of the five people who
