247 AFL staff to get pay rise
It’s good news for 247 Airports Fiji Limited workers as they have received substantial pay increments today. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama approved the increments as the last pay rise for the sta
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Hunt continues for 2 more remand prisoners
The hunt continues for two more remand prisoners who escaped from Korovou prison last night. The two were part of a group of four that made the daring escape at 10.25pm. The four were seen jumping over the fence at K
Ireland A thrashes Flying Fijians
A clinical Ireland A has grounded the Flying Fijians with a 53-0 thrashing this morning. Ireland A scored four tries in the first half to lead 29-0 at the break while Fiji's performance in the first half mirrored t
Man dies in fire
It was a sad day for a family in Nayawa Settlement Sigatoka after one of their loved one perished and another landed in hospital when their house was completely destroyed by fire this morning. Speaking to Fijivillage,
Concerns raised on NFA’s response
The owner of the 4 flat house at Ratu Dovi Road Nadera which was completely destroyed by a fire is raising concerns on the responsive time of the National Fire Authority. 68 year old Shiri Chand said that he noticed sm
Kunavore passes away
Top Fiji and Nadroga rugby utility back, Maleli Kunavore has passed away. Kunavore who just turned 29 on Tuesday died at his Suva home last night. Kunavore was a member of the Ilivasi Tabua coached side that reached th
$1.5B poured in, results not positive
More than 1.5 billion tax dollars was allocated towards programmes targeting the alleviation of poverty between the years 2000 to 2008 however the result has not been positive. According to the Poverty Monitoring Uni
Fourth prisoner on the run since yesterday
Police have revealed last night that a fourth prisoner has been on the run since yesterday afternoon. According to police, the prisoner Ravuama Kedraika was being escorted to the Legal Aid Office by a police officer whe
No guarantee for 1035 redundant road workers
There is no guarantee that 1,035 people who will be made redundant by the Fiji Roads Authority will be re-employed by the overseas contractors next year. This has been confirmed by Authority’s Manager Change,
Govt works on guarantee policy
The Finance Ministry is still working on a government guarantee policy with the objective of minimizing risks to government’s financial position. As at September 2011, the total contingent liabilities stood at
3 prisoners on the run
As the hunt continues for the three remand prisoners who escaped from the Nadi Police Station cell at 8.30 last night, Police are now investigating how the three men escaped from the police station. Chief of Operation
Ratabacaca jailed for 2 years
All Nations Christian Fellowship leader Reverend Epeli Ratabacaca has been sentenced to two years imprisonment and will not be eligible for parole until he has served a minimum term of 15 months in prison. While sent
Reverend Epeli Ratabacaca to be sentenced this morning
All Nations Church leader Reverend Epeli Ratabacaca will be sentenced by Justice Paul Madigan this morning. Reverend Ratabacaca has been found guilty of sexual assault and faces a maximum term of 10 years imprisonment.
Police to monitor firecracker use
With the use of firecrackers now being allowed from this hour police will be out monitoring. Chief of Operations Officer ACP Rusiate Tudravu said the last action police wants to do is take in anyone for not followin
Some Suva residents experiencing water cuts
Residents of Samabula and Navua are currently experiencing water cuts due to a burst main this morning. Water Authority of Fiji said the operation teams have just repaired the burst in the last hour at Bureta Street
No better person than Ratu Epeli Nailatikau - PM
There is no better person than Ratu Epeli Nailatikau to take Fiji to the elections and beyond. Those are the words of Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as Ratu Epeli Nailatikau was today reappointed as Fiji&r
President reappointed for another 3 years
President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has been reappointed for another three years by Chief Justice Anthony Gates in the last hour. Ratu Epeli Nailatikau was sworn in as President in November 2009. The reappointment process
President to be reappointed for another 3 years today
President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau will be reappointed for another three years today. Fijivillage has received confirmation that the swearing in ceremony for the President's reappointment will take place later thi
Tribute paid to fallen heroes
“We will always remember them”. This was echoed by President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, Prime Minister and Commander of the Fiji Military Forces Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, families and relatives who were gath
Flying Fijians outclassed by England
The Flying Fijians team were outclassed 54-12 by a much fancied England side this morning. Conceding penalties was the order of the day for the Flying Fijians as England scored seven unanswered tries to claim a comprehe