Tsunami warning called off
The tsunami warning issued for the Pacific basin including Fiji, following the catastrophic 8.9 magnitude earthquake in Japan yesterday was cancelled at 5:10 this morning. The earthquake struck Japan at around 6pm Fi
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Tsunami from 8.9 magnitude earthquake devastates Japan
A massive earthquake has hit the north east of Japan, triggering a tsunami that has caused extensive damage. The BBC reported that Japanese television showed cars, ships and even buildings being swept away by a vast wal
Tremendous growth in international investor interest
It is not an easy task to go to the international capital markets and issue government bonds, and receive a huge response. Those are the words of ANZ's General Manager, Norman Wilson who said international investor
Leadership Fiji can deliver leaders to meet challenges-President
As we prepare to return to a democratic government in 2014, reliable organizations like Leadership Fiji can deliver the leaders who will meet the challenges that await us. That is the sentiment of the President Ratu Epe
Investigation underway into sinking of Govt tug boat
A major investigation is now underway to determine how government tug boat No.7 sank while berthed alongside the IMEL floating dock on the 26th of last month. Navy Commander Francis Kean said he can confirm that the tug
Current FNPF Pension Rate being reviewed
The Fiji National Provident Fund has confirmed that the current FNPF Pension Rate is being reviewed as part of it's Reform Strategy. FNPF Chief Executive, Aisake Taito has told Fijivillage News that FNPF provides on
CFL partners with Damodar Bros to set up first cinema multiplex in PNG
For the first time Communication Fiji Limited the parent company of Fijivillage, Legend FM, FM96, Viti FM, Navtarang and Radio Sargam's subsidiary company PNG FM Limited will partner with Damodar Brothers Fiji lim
Govt raises US$250M through investors
The Fijian Government has managed to raise 250 million US dollars through a 5 year global bond transaction via sole lead Manager, ANZ. This is the second bond issued by the government. The first international bon
RFMF sometimes assist police in locating PER offenders-Col Tikoitoga
The Republic of Fiji Military Forces has confirmed that it has assisted the Fiji Police Force at times in apprehending people under the Public Emergency Regulation. However, RFMF’s Land Force Commander Colonel
PM to be given a traditional welcome in Taveuni
The Tui Cakau Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has given his endorsement to the chiefly Yavusa of “Ai Sokula” in Somosomo for a traditional ceremony is accorded to the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama toda
More work needed to fully implement Domestic Violence Decree
Domestic violence remains an issue of concern in Fiji and more work needs to be done to ensure that the Domestic Violence Decree is effectively implemented. Former High Court Judge, Nazhat Shameem said while huge steps
New decrees empower and protect women-Nazhat Shameem
Whenever the issue of women comes up, one of the main factors that needed to be analyzed is what a country's stance is in relation to women and what laws have been implemented to ensure that women are empowered and p
Sorovakatini alleges some ministers benefited from scheme
It has been alleged in the Suva High Court that former Minister for Agriculture Apisai Tora and former Assistant Minister Marieta Rigamoto personally benefitted from the Farming Assistance Scheme in 2001. This was alleg
Chaudhry’s application refused by High Court
The High Court has refused an application by Fiji Labour Party Leader and former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry for the release of his passport to travel to the US for his sister’s 70th birthday. While making th
Fijian women sex slave case thrown out
The case of two Fijian women found to be “sex slaves” at a Chinese run massage parlour in Edmonton, Canada has been thrown out due to lack of witnesses. Canadian news agencies are reporting that the case
Hunt on for driver
Police are now looking for the driver of the private vehicle who fled the scene after a fatal accident in Lomawai Sigatoka yesterday evening. Two men aged 34 and 49 years lost their life at the scene after the vehicle t
2 dead after accident in Lomawai
Two people have lost their lives on our roads following an accident in Lomawai Sigatoka yesterday evening. Police confirmed the accident happened around 6.30pm yesterday when two vehicle heading in opposite direction co
Daylight savings ends tomorrow at 3am
Members of the public are advised to switch the clock back by one hour from 3am to 2am normal time as Fiji will end daylight saving at 3am tomorrow. Labour Minister Filipe Bole confirmed that this is the decision by the
No quorum reached at FRU meeting
The Fiji Rugby Union Special General meeting could not go ahead this morning as most members failed to attend the meeting. Interim Chairman, Rafaele Kasibulu said they could not get a quorum. Kasibulu said FRU will get
Takiveikata is not eligible for parole for 8yrs
Naitasiri High Chief, Ratu Inoke Takiveikata is now in Nasinu Prison and will remain in prison until 2019 after he was sentenced to life imprisonment by High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Gounder yesterday after he was con