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As the government gets ready to present the 2012 National Budget to the people tomorrow, people are now waiting to find out how they will be affected through the prices of goods and services and delivery of governmen
The government is not flushed with money and people need to realize this as we approach the 2012 National Budget announcement. Those are the words of the Chief Executive of the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation, Ne
The former financial controller for Vinod Patel & Company today gave evidence in the Suva High Court in the case against a former employee of the company who is charged with money laundering and corrupt practices. K
Reports of scrap metal thefts are emerging again and Telecom Fiji Limited has revealed that they have suffered a loss of $2 million this year. TFL General Manager Corporate Services Samuela Vadei told Fijivillage that m
A former employee of a hardware company today pleaded not guilty to charges of money laundering and corrupt practices in the Suva High Court. Monika Arora is alleged to have unlawfully obtained $472,466 and disposed the
With the ultimate aim to assist in the increase of agriculture production, the iTaukei Land Trust Board is targeting an 85% renewal rate for ALTA leases to be achieved this year. In a statement, TLTB General Manager Ali
As the country awaits the announcement of the 2012 National Budget, people living in poverty have been called to stand up and take some responsibility in trying to make their lives better. The Chief Executive Officer of
2,000 jobs are expected to be generated as a result of sustainable planting and harvesting of teak. Future Forests Fiji that has planted over 140,000 teak trees today was officially accepted onto the South Pacific Stock
With just days remaining for the 2012 National Budget to be announced, the Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is hoping that more growth initiatives are announced and the less fortunate are assisted through a public
A suspect is now in police custody in relation to the alleged murder of a woman in Taveuni on Saturday night. Police spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed a man was taken in custody yesterday afternoon. Th
The official opening of the new Fiji Football Association Headquarters and Regional Technical Center has been postponed. The opening was scheduled for tomorrow however, in a statement, Fiji FA President, Rajesh Patel s
Two men were rushed to hospital early this morning after they received injuries in an accident in Laqere 7 miles, Nasinu. According to eye witnesses the driver of the vehicle on its way to Nausori is believed to have hi
Suva has won for the 7th time in a row in the FMF Chow Games this afternoon at the TFL National Stadium. The Capital City side received stiff competition from Nadroga/Navosa in the two day meet but experience and s
Expect a wet weekend and people living in low lying areas need to take necessary precaution as heavy rain can result in flash flooding. A trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain is slowly moving over the F
The Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office said claims by an American businessman, Ken Honig that some senior officials of Biosecurity Authority Fiji allegedly demanded money from him in return for him
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has stressed that the Government will not tolerate mismanagement and corruption in the civil service. Commodore Bainimarama made the comments at the 2011 Service Excellence Aw
The Chief Executive Officer of Biosecurity Authority Fiji said claims by an American businessman that he was asked for a payment by some senior biosecurity officials are outrageous. The American businessman, Ken Honig w
All Rewa Provincial Council meetings have been suspended until the government decides to call the next meeting for the provincial council. This is after the provincial council meeting yesterday where some members of the
Pedestrians will now be taken to task if they are found to be at fault in an accident. A number of times pedestrians cross the roads from wherever they want and lay the blame on the drivers when they get bumped by a veh
Most of the busy streets in the capital city now have cameras and the Fiji Police Force said placing cameras in Suva City is greatly assisting them in monitoring people. Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said as
