Stop violence against women
It’s everyone’s responsibility to stop violence against women in the country. Police had revealed that a 118% increase in crime against women has been recorded. Furthermore, a 20% increase in crime against
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Flash flood warning remains
A flash flood warning remains in place for Suva, Navua, Nausori, Tailevu, Naitasiri, Vanua Levu, Lau and Lomaiviti. The Nadi Weather Office said the warning is in place due to the tropical disturbance over Fiji which is
No decision yet on PMS for civil servants
The Public Service Commission and the government as a whole is yet to decide on when the Performance Based Pay System will be implemented for civil servants. PSC permanent secretary Parmesh Chand said some work has been
Flash flood warning remains for low lying areas
A flash flooding warning is still in place for low-lying areas around the country. Weather forecasters say people can expect periods of rain throughout today. A tropical disturbance lies to the North of Fiji and is sl
Proposals will not be discussed publicly - PSC
The Public Service Commission said it will not discuss publicly whether there are proposals to close down certain schools as a cost cutting measure. It has been highlighted that the Education Ministry is now taking step
LBSS closure to be decided by cabinet
Cabinet will make the final decision on whether Laucala Bay Secondary School will be closed. Public Service Commission Permanent Secretary, Parmesh Chand said the final decision will only be made after thorough assessme
Confusion over ID cards for taxi discounts
There’s still confusion among the elderly and disabled citizens on which appropriate agency is responsible for the issuance of ID cards for discounts on the new taxi fare. Under the agreement between
Cyber crimes on a rise
People involved in cyber crimes in the country are getting smarter by the day and people need to take precautions while sharing information through electronic means. Director of Fiji Intelligence Unit Razim Buksh said i
Get your meters tested and sealed - FTU
The Fiji Taxi Union is calling on taxi drivers who still have not had their meters tested and sealed to do so. Land Transport Authority records show that only 1,846 taxis out of 7,600 have had their taxi meters tested a
Suspect a foreign national - Police
Police have confirmed that the suspect taken into custody in relation to the discovery of substances suspected to be illicit drugs at the Nadi International Airport yesterday is a Foreign National. Spokesperson Inspecto
Kennedy walks away with best established designer award
Fiji's biggest fashion show kicked off with a good turn out last night with local designer Robert Kennedy walking away with the best established designer award. Kennedy whose designs were inspired by the 1980 movie
Some taxi drivers unhappy with fare increase
It’s almost a week since the taxi fare went up and more people are now catching buses and mini buses. More than 15 taxis were today parked at the Suva Market bus stand when Fijivillage visited the taxi stand which
Felix Anthony released from police custody
Trade Unionist, Felix Anthony has been released from police custody. Fiji Police Force's Chief Operations Officer and Assistant Commissioner of Police, Henry Brown confirmed that Anthony has been released after bein
Former bank officer appears in court
A former bank officer charged with 30 counts of forgery and money laundering worth over $190,000 appeared in the Suva High court today. Doreen Singh is alleged to have committed this offence between February 2008 and 1
TLTB plans to carry out more evictions
The iTaukei Land Trust Board is planning to carry out more evictions as it continues with its plans to reduce the lease arrears. TLTB General Manager, Alipate Qetaki said drastic action has been taken this year in the
Financial institutions urged to report suspicious financial transactions
Financial institutions in the country are urged to report suspicious financial transactions quickly to ensure money laundering offences are detected. Governor Reserve Bank Barry Whiteside made the comments during the 3r
Urai granted bail
Fiji Trades Union Congress President, Daniel Urai has been granted bail by Magistrate Thushara Rajasinghe in the last hour with strict conditions. Urai is charged with urging political violence and inciting antagonism
Major increase in crimes against women
It is time to assist the Police Force to fight against crime as there is an increase in the crime rate in the last quarter and significant increases in crimes against women and children in the country. Police Commission
I was a happy man celebrating - Banned Athletics Coach
Banned Athletics Fiji coach Bola Tafo’ou said he was a happy man drinking alcohol after the Pacific Games in New Caledonia and he did not act like an angry man and cause trouble. Speaking to Fijivillage in the las
$1M paid to Bua landowners so far for bauxite mine
Bauxite mining starts in Nawailevu, Bua, from today and huge benefits are expected for the people of the Bua province and the country’s economy as a whole. As Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama gets ready