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Two men will appear at the Suva Magistrates Court on Monday charged with allegedly defrauding the Education Ministry of close to $60,000. The first accused is a 33-year-old clerical officer and has been charged with
Six women and two men who have been allegedly involved in corrupt dealings amounting to about $600,000 appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court yesterday. Taniela Railala, Vaciseva Laqai, Tavenisa Tavaga, Ana Laqere,
The government will ensure that all elections related laws are in place by December this year. Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said two technical experts from New Zealand, two from Australia and two from t
43 years and three constitutions later, we finally have a constitution that is worthy of the Fijian people. Those are the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as he addressed world leaders in the Uni
The e-ticketing machines brought in by Digicel Fiji are now on trial in some of the buses. Digicel’s Commercial Director, Andrew Skelton said the trials have started in all the Tebara Buses and they are expect
The 2014 general elections in Fiji will approximately cost about FJD$40 million. This has been confirmed today by the Acting Prime Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum as the government puts together logistical plans in place w
Fiji has held key bilateral meetings with the Foreign Ministers of Australia and New Zealand and it has been indicated that the ministers want to maintain regular contact and work towards normalizing full relations with
The term of the current Commissioner of Police, Brigadier General Ioane Naivalurua has expired. The Ministry of Information has confirmed this after Fijivillage queried about the Commissioner's contract. &nb
The government has stressed that the Prime Minister does not need to consult with the political parties before recommending the appointments of the Supervisor of Elections and the members of the Electoral Commission.
Newly appointed Digicel Fiji 7s coach, Ben Ryan said he is eager to coach one of the best teams in the world. Speaking to Fijivillage from his London home today, Ryan said it would be exciting for him to coach a te
The Social Democratic and Liberal Party is now calling for the Prime Minister to consult with the political parties before the appointment of the Supervisor of Elections and the members of the Electoral Commission. Unde
There is confirmation today that Kenya, Tonga, the United Arab Emirates, Tahiti and Niue will not come for next week’s Fiji Water Centennial International 7s tournament. The Fiji Rugby Union has confirmed this mor
Senior police officers in the Eastern Division have been told to get the basics right. While addressing the participants during a two day Boot Camp at Natale-ira Village, Tailevu Director of Operations SSP Tito Elo tol
The Ministry of Health is still trying to ascertain as to how the soft drink labeled "Spirit Spray" was released into the market. Spokesperson, Shalvin Deo said they have identified the importer who is away on
The comments by the Catholic Church Archbishop of Fiji that the Constitution deprives Fijians of the right to practice religious beliefs in the public sphere are incorrect. This is according to the Prime Minist
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has lifted the moratorium on agricultural land to allow people the option to use agricultural land for other productive purposes, including the option to build new homes.
Acting Solicitor General Sharvada Sharma is now trying to find a legal solution in relation to the Fiji Cancer Society situation which has reached a deadlock as funds for cancer patients remain frozen. Attorney General
Former England 7s coach Ben Ryan is the new Digicel Fiji 7s coach. FRU Deputy Chair Daniel Whippy said Ryan is expected to arrive in the country within the next few days and he is expected to coach the Fiji team startin
History has been created as Fiji will host the Fiji International PGA tournament for the first time ever next year. A PGA tournament is one of the largest sporting tournaments in the world. The Fiji International will
Does the Fiji Labour Party support a level of race based voting? Fijivillage has today questioned Fiji Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry whether he supports race based voting as the party’s submission to the
