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The government is yet to gazette the minimum standards requirements which will see the opening up of the e-ticketing market. Only one company is the e-ticketing service provider at the moment and many buses do not h
Two people are still being questioned for their alleged involvement in the murder of two youths in Labasa over the weekend. Police say the Director CID is in Labasa to oversee the investigations as a woman and a man
Two people are in police custody since last night for their alleged involvement in the murder of two youths in Labasa over the weekend. The two, a woman and a man are currently being questioned. The post mortem
The Fiji Corrections Service has refuted reports that 27 year old serving prisoner, Iowane Benedito has not been allowed visitations by the family. In response to questions sent by Fijivillage, the Corrections Servi
The 42 year old mother of serving prisoner, Iowane Benedito is expected to report an official police complaint this Friday, against the members of the arresting team who allegedly assaulted her son. Viriseini Vakara
A 43 year old man of Lautoka is still in police custody for allegedly causing an incident that resulted in two teenage girls sustaining injuries during a Carnival on Saturday night. Police said at 8pm at Churchill P
Fiji Rugby Union Chairman Filimoni Waqabaca has confirmed that Mike Ryan has resigned as High Performance Unit General Manager. Speaking to Fijivillage Waqabaca said the reason for Ryan's resignation is not well
A 64-year-old man is currently admitted in a serious condition at the Nadi Hospital after he was allegedly hit by a vehicle while crossing the road this morning. Police say the incident happened along the Queens Roa
About four hundred people will be involved in the construction of the casino and convention centre. Developers One Hundred Sands Limited Chairperson Larry Claunch said the employment of locals will begin from
$1.1 million of outstanding employers Fiji National Provident Fund contributions have been collected during the amnesty period. FNPF Chief Executive Officer Aisake Taito said FNPF has again extended its amnesty peri
The family of 27-year-old Iowane Benedito, who is currently serving his prison term for escaping from the Suva Corrections Centre in November last year, are planning to lodge an official police complaint against the m
Tax collections stand at $827 million for the first six months of the year compared to $740 million in 2012. The Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority said this is historic as it has also exceeded its target collection
High Court Judge Justice Paul Madigan has quashed a partial 8 year prison sentence where the 33-year-old man was only serving his sentence in the weekends. The earlier sentence was handed down by Nasinu Magistrate Sumud
The Citizens Constitutional Forum is calling for the setting up of an independent Constitutional Officers Commission as the appointing authority of the Electoral Commission and the Supervisor of Elections. CCF Chie
A Needs Assessment Team has now been set up to analyze everything that is needed to ensure that free, fair and credible elections is held by September next year. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said representa
111 recruits of the Fiji Police Force have been cautioned against indiscipline and being involved in politics. Acting Police Commissioner Ravi Narayan made the comments at the opening of the six month Recruit Course at
The US government is ready to provide conditional assistance amounting to USD$1 million to Fiji for the preparation of the 2014 elections. Deputy Chief of Mission of the US embassy Geoffrey Robertson said the US has
The New Zealand Government is encouraged by Fiji's progress towards elections in 2014 and will send independent monitors if asked. Foreign Minister Murray McCully told 3News NZ after meeting Foreign Ministers fr
Police say they will not make any further comment unless there are any developments on the investigation of a video recording of some Fijian security personnel and recaptured prison escapees that was highlighted a few
The Fiji Rugby Union board will decide on any changes to the coaching structure of the Digicel Fiji 7s team after the complete review of the performance of the team in the Rugby World Cup 7s. FRU's High Performa
