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Christmas is a time for families and communities in the Nation to come together in a spirit of sharing and caring for one another and those less fortunate in society. These are the words of the Prime Minister, Commodore
The Ministry of Health has issued a directive to all retailers to remove all food items with labels and instructions written in a foreign language from the shelves immediately. Health Ministry Spokesperson Peni Namotu c
The Ministry of Works, Public Utilities and Transport has announced that there will be no increase in bus and taxi fares at this time. The Permanent Secretary Cama Tuiloma confirmed the decision is based on the fact tha
While many people in the city and town areas celebrate Christmas with giving gifts and lighting their Christmas trees, it is a different story for the people in the villages and outer islands. Maria Ita from Ono, Kadavu
This Christmas will be a very special one for the children at the HART homes and at the Nadi Hospital as they will be visited by a Santa Claus all the way from Australia. Frequent visitor to Fiji, Margaret Stone of Bris
Decision remains with retailers Minister for Trade and Commerce Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said that despite Saturday being declared as a public holiday, the decision to open doors will be up to the retailers. Sayed-Khaiyum
Government has declared this Saturday as a public holiday, under the provisions of the Employment Relations Promulgation 2007. The decision to declare Saturday a Public holiday comes after there was a lot of confusion a
There is still a lot of confusion on whether businesses will be allowed to open for normal operations on Saturday as there are differing views on the matter. The government has said in a statement this morning that Satu
After concerns raised by various Christian denominations, the Government has this morning stressed that this Saturday, December 25th is not a working day. Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office Lt. Col
Whistle blower website Wikileaks has revealed startling details of communication between the New Zealand Government and the US in November 2006 which show that both countries were aware that there will be a military take
It is now clear that not all Australian diplomats and officials were happy with their governments hard line approach towards Fiji after its isolation policies failed following the events of December 5th 2006. One such d
Australia's hard-line policies are driving Fiji's economy towards collapse while failing in their objective of pressuring Fiji to return to democracy, according to leaked US diplomatic reports by whistle blower w
Two children drowned yesterday in two separate incidences. A picnic trip turned tragedy when a nine year old child of Naitonitoni, Navua drowned while swimming with his family. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunais
Three people are admitted in the Lautoka hospital following two separate road accidents last night. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said initial investigations reveal that both the accidents were caused by speeding.
The Fiji Taxi union has confirmed that there will be an increase in taxi fares from 1st January due to the increase in VAT. Union General secretary, Rishi Ram said the VAT increase is mandatory but they are also see
People will have to fork out more money to pay for bus fares from next month as the Fiji Bus Operators Association has confirmed that due to the increase in VAT there will be an increase in bus fares. VAT will incre
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has stressed that if the Methodist Church of Fiji involves politics within its church activities then the permit for the church conference for next year will be cancelled. Com
Fiji's Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said the Wikileaks revelations that the New Zealand government has been spying on the Fiji government and the military now proves what he has been saying all along.
Talk show Queen and legend, Oprah Winfrey jetted into the exclusive Laucala Island a few minutes ago. Fijivillage has received confirmation that Oprah will spend a few days on the island with her partner, Stedman Graham
The celebrities keep coming. After confirmation received by Fijivillage that Oprah Winfrey jets into the country later today, there is confirmation today that top Hollywood actor, Tom Cruise was in Fiji about two weeks
