Qarase’s appeal ruling today
The three Fiji Court of Appeal judges will deliver their ruling in relation to former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase's appeal on conviction and sentence, today. Qarase was sentenced to 12 months imprisonment by
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PDP registered under Political Parties Decree
The People's Democratic Party (PDP) has been registered today under the Political Parties (Registration, Conduct, Funding and Disclosures) Decree. The Registrar of Political Parties, Mohammed Saneem, said that a
Itaukei scholarships to continue
The government has today confirmed that it will continue to give itaukei scholarships. Permanent Secretary of the Prime Minister's Office, Colonel Pio Tikoduadua said all the scholarships will not be merged. The
Heavy rain warning cancelled
The heavy rain warning previously in force for the Eastern half of Viti Levu, Kadavu and nearby smaller islands is now cancelled. Nadi Weather forecasters say a trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain
Resolve internal problems-Kami
One of the founders of the Walk On Walk Strong Committee, Sina Kami is now urging the Fiji Cancer Society to resolve their internal problems and ensure that the funds to assist children living with cancer is released to
Mau and Pratap free men
High Court Judge Justice Prabhaharan Kumararatnam has acquitted two former Post Fiji Executives Peni Mau and Dhirendra Pratap. Justice Kumararatnam agreed with the three High Court assessors unanimous decision of no
$500,000 WOWS funds frozen
The Walk On Walk Strong Committee is now calling on the Fiji Cancer Society to resolve it's internal issues as it is stopping the promised assistance to the children living with cancer and their parents. Walk On
Ruling on Qarase’s appeal on Thursday
The three Fiji Court of Appeal judges will deliver their ruling in relation to former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase's appeal on conviction and sentence, this Thursday. Qarase was sentenced to 12 months impriso
26yr old woman charged over car accident
The 26 year old woman who allegedly caused the death of an Australian woman over the weekend in a car accident has been charged. According to Police, the 26 year old woman was charged with Dangerous Driving Occasion
Police continue to question driver
Police are continuing to question the 26-year-old driver who is alleged to have caused the accident, which claimed the life of a 39-year-old woman at Laucala Beach Estate early Saturday morning. According to Police
Woman loses life, 3 teenagers in hospital after accident
The 26 year old driver who allegedly hit another vehicle, claiming the life of a 39 year old woman remains in police custody. This is according to police spokesperson Ana Naisoro who also confirmed that the 26 year
New homes for TC Evan victims
Five months after devastating Tropical Cyclone Evan, a couple in Votualevu Nadi will now be sleeping peacefully in their newly built home. This is a government initiative where military engineers and some local car
60 year old woman rescued by helicopter
A 60 year old woman was rescued by a helicopter on Waimanu Hill in Lami after she complained of body aches while catching prawns with her two daughters. Police spokesperson Ana Naisoro said she was rescued by police
Parties call for definition of child under Political Parties Decree
The Social Democratic and Liberal Party is calling on the Registrar of Political Parties to provide the definition of a child under the Political Parties Decree. SODELPA, the Fiji Labour Party and the National Feder
SODELPA/FLP/NFP to declare assets by June 7th
The Social Democratic and Liberal Party, the Fiji Labour Party and the National Federation Party have until June 7th to declare their assets and liabilities to the Registrar of Political Parties. The parties, the ap
No one else can install the Tui Macuata-Ratu Peni
The taukei Namara Ratu Peni Sogia has stressed that no one else can install the Tui Macuata. Ratu Peni's statement comes after another clan wanted to stop the installation process yesterday. The Taukei Namar
Ratu Wiliame Katonivere is new Tui Macuata
Ratu Wiliame Maivalili Katonivere is the new Tui Macuata - Taukei Bolatagane. Ratu Wiliame the younger brother of the late Tui Macuata Ratu Aisea Katonivere was traditionally handed the title this morning in the chi
HIV/AIDS treatment budget exceeded
The budget allocated for the treatment of HIV positive people has been exceeded. This was revealed at a National Stakeholders Consultation on Fiji’s HIV/AIDS midterm response at Lami. HIV/AIDS National coo
Massage parlor fire contained
Fire fighters have managed to contain an early morning fire at a massage parlor in Toorak. Fijivillage was at the scene and witnessed two fire trucks trying to stop the fire from spreading to the other buildings.
Checkpoints setup as hunt continues for 4
Police have setup snap checkpoints in a number of areas as the hunt continues for four men who were involved in a break-in at Wainadoi early yesterday. Chief Operations Officer ACP Rusiate Tudravu said the four men brok