Father Kevin Bar can stay - PM
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has today reversed the decision regarding Australian national and Catholic priest Father Kevin Barr. Following representations made to Commodore Bainimarama, he
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Father Kevin Barr told to leave by Sunday
Australian national and Catholic priest Father Kevin Barr has been told to leave Fiji by this Sunday. Fijivillage has received confirmation that the Minister for Defense and Immigration Joketani Cokanasiga has declare
The new SDL revealed while the old SDL dissolved
The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua Party has been dissolved today and work has now started to set up a new party with the same initials to be known as the Social Democratic Liberal Party. This is after a Special Gen
Balanced Fiji team to carry hopes of the nation
A balanced Fiji team will carry the hopes of the nation in the New Zealand and USA Sevens tournaments. Five players have been retained for the Digicel Fiji Sevens team from the winning Gold Coast Sevens team while the e
SDL maintains Qarase will be their leader
The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua Party meets tomorrow to discuss the need to change the party name and leader to conform to the requirements of the new Political Parties Decree. However, senior member Doctor Tupeni B
Constitution bigger than any person - AG
The draft constitution that is currently being prepared by the government legal team is bigger than any person in the country and will focus on what is best for Fiji. Those are the words of Attorney General Aiayz Sayed-
PM authorizes renovations to Naitasiri schools
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has directed that immediate renovation works and assistance should be provided to Nairukuruku District School, Vunidawa District School and Vunidawa Sanatan Primary in Naitasi
Parties work together to oppose decree
As the February 14th deadline approaches for the re-registration of existing political parties, the Fiji Labour Party has said that it will take the next step in relation to the decree with the SDL, United People's
Sleeping disorders can now be treated locally
Do you have trouble sleeping, cannot stand the sound of snoring or fall off to sleep while doing things. Then we have good news for you as people suffering from sleeping disorder can now be treated and cured l
New PRB flats put on hold
Construction of the new Public Rental flats in Raiwai have been put on hold. Housing Minister Colonel Samuela Saumatua confirms this saying that there is an industrial dispute. Meanwhile, according t
Chaudhry and Baba speak on the United Front
Some years ago, it was almost unthinkable. But now the Fiji Labour Party, SDL, United People’s Party and the National Federation Party who could not see eye to eye on a number of issues in the past which resulted
We are working together - Chaudhry
The Fiji Labour Party, SDL, United People’s Party and the National Federation Party, who could not see eye to eye on a number of issues in the past which resulted in public disagreements, are now working together.
E-ticketing card to cost $2 until March
Good news as the bus e-ticketing card will now cost $2 until the end of March so get the cards to avoid any hassle. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has announced this after discussions with Vodafone and the Lan
PM and AG must reveal their incomes first - Chaudhry
Fiji Labour Party Leader and National Farmers Union General Secretary, Mahendra Chaudhry is maintaining his call to the Prime Minister and Attorney General for them to reveal their income and assets first before asking
New name for SDL party to be discussed this Friday
The new name for the Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua or SDL party will be discussed in the Executive Council meeting this Friday. Executive member, Pio Tabaiwalu said the criteria in the Registration of Political Pa
2 youths questioned for alleged involvement in witchcraft
Two students are still being questioned by Savusavu police over their alleged involvement in witchcraft. A man had filed a report on Saturday alleging that a group of youths had dug up his elder brother's grave
Wedding trip turns tragic
A wedding trip to Fiji turned tragic for a 37 year old woman who lost her life after being involved in a car accident in Rakiraki on Friday. Ranjeenal Anjila Goundar who resided in New Zealand had come to Fiji for
9 new players in Fiji 7s team
Nine new players have forced their way in the 16 member Digicel Fiji 7's team for the New Zealand and Las Vegas leg of the IRB 7's series after their two day performance at the Uprising Fiji International 7s.
Fiji Barbarians wins Uprising 7s
The Digicel Fiji Barbarians have won the third Uprising Fiji International 7's tournament beating the FMF Fiji Warriors 31-12 in the Cup final. The Fiji Babas started strongly, held possession and got three tries th
Fiji Barbarians face-off Fiji Warriors in final
The Digicel Fiji 7's squad players will face each other for the $25,000 prize money in the Cup Final of the Uprising Fiji International 7's tournament. In the first Cup semifinal the Digicel Fiji Barbarians