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The Social Democratic and Liberal Party, the Fiji Labour Party and the National Federation Party have until midday to declare their assets and liabilities to the Registrar of Political Parties. The parties, the applic
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1yr old boy allegedly consumes kerosene
A one year old boy of Lautoka allegedly consumed kerosene from a cup that was left on the kitchen table by his brother. Police Spokesperson, Ana Naisoro said the two children were left alone at home and it is alleged
Coach has the final say-FRU CEO
The coach has the final say and he is entitled to pick the players he can work with to win the Rugby World Cup 7s. Following questions raised on the selection of the Fiji 7s squad, the Fiji Rugby Union said ul
New electoral system in new constitution
As Fiji awaits the announcement of the new constitution, one of the major changes being anticipated is the electoral system that will be used in the country for the first time. The new constitution will also confirm
Wife shares grief over missing man
"I miss him a lot." These are the words of the wife of the 49-year-old man Matavuso Kotobalavu who is missing in the Lomaiviti waters since Thursday night. Sioli Kotobalavu told fijivillage that her fa
Pamphlets delivered in some villages may have some inciteful implications-Tikoduadua
The Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office, Colonel Pio Tikoduadua said the pamphlets being distributed in some villages by some chiefs and politicians may have some inciteful implications. Colonel T
Misleading information being spread by some chiefs and politicians-Tikoduadua
Some chiefs and politicians are distributing pamphlets in some villages which contain a lot of misleading information according to the Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office. Colonel Pio Tikoduadua s
Tax evaders owe more than $30M to the government
It is estimated that tax evaders owe more than 30 million dollars to the government. Fiji Revenue and Customs Authority CEO Jitoko Tikolevu said due to tax evasion, money laundering, and funding illegal activities over
Burotu was ranked number 1 choice prop for Fiji 7s for RWC
There are revelations today that National 7s selectors had ranked Fiji Bitter Marist 7s player of the tournament, Seremaia Burotu as the number one choice prop for the Digicel Fiji 7s team for the World Cup later this m
Fijian government speaks out
The Fijian Government said it is disappointed that there has been little recognition from the British government of the changes and progress made by the Bainimarama led government to establish a modern and progressive s
LTA staff being investigated
Three Land Transport Authority staff are under investigation in the Western Division. LTA CEO Naisa Tuinaceva confirms these three staff have taken their leave pending investigation. Tuinaceva said there are few
Burotu notable exclusion from RWC 7s squad
France based Seremaia Burotu is the notable exclusion from the Fiji 7s training squad for the Rugby World cup which was announced by Head coach Alifereti Dere yesterday. Burotu was in top form in the Fiji Bitter Mar
Fiji 7s RWC training squad named, Westfield Barbarians wins Marist 7s
The Fiji 7's training squad for the Rugby World Cup has been announced by Head coach, Alifereti Dere. The team: Leone Nakarawa, Lepani Botia, Nemani Nagusa, Joji Raqamate, Metuisela Talebula, Vereniki G
Heavy rain warning remains in force
A heavy rain warning remains in force for Viti Levu, Kadavu, nearby smaller Islands, Southern Lau and Lomaiviti group. The Nadi Weather Office said heavy rain may lead to flash flooding in these areas. According
57 employees to receive redundancy packages
Fifty-seven employees working at the Nasinu and Lomolomo Quarry in Nadi will lose their jobs and receive redundancy packages following the closure of both quarries at the end of this month. Fiji Roads Authority Chie
NGOs need to pay up - FNPF
The Fiji National Provident Fund has warned Non Governmental Organizations that they will monitor all NGOs to ensure that they comply with FNPF laws including the timely payments of their employees’ monthly contrib
Abandoned babies being looked after by nurses
Three new born babies who were abandoned by their mothers are now being looked after by the nurses at the CWM hospital. According to the Health Ministry, these single mothers had informed the staff nurses when they came
Man still missing in Lomaiviti waters
A 49 year old man is still missing in the Lomaiviti waters and the search had to be called off last night due to the weather conditions. Fijivillage was informed that at about 9 o’clock last night a fiberglass
Qarase appeal dismissed
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase’s appeal on conviction and sentence has been dismissed by the Court of Appeal. Qarase was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment by High Court Judge, Justice Priyantha Fernan
PM asks Chinese Premier to assist in PRB project
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has urged the Premier of the People’s Republic of China Li Keqiang to assist in the Public Rental Board housing project in Raiwai which is currently on hold. During