Do or die for Flying Fijians
Its do or die for the Flying Fijians as they could be crowned the 2010 Pacific Nations cup champions if they manage to beat Samoa in the final match this afternoon. Head coach Samu Domoni has made several changes from
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3 lives lost in a week from drowning
Police are raising concern after three lives were lost due to drowning in one week alone. The latest being a 40 year old man in Lau who drown while out diving with a friend. Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri sa
New Kindergarten for Nananu Village
Young children from the village of Nananu now have a reason to smile after the opening of a brand-new Kindergarten thanks to the Fiji Water Foundation and the New Zealand High Commission. Nananu Village in Tailevu which
Alcohol consumption at Primary school level increase
The Education Ministry has revealed that there was a 28.5 percent increase in alcohol consumption at Primary school level between 2008 till the end of last year. Education Minister Filipe Bole revealed the figures while
Many new diplomatic agreements on the way - Bainimarama
Fiji is continuing to have talks and sign diplomatic relations agreements with a number of countries to ensure that Fiji is not reliant only on countries like Australia and New Zealand. Over the past few weeks agreement
$84M in taxes still unpaid
Around $84 million is owed to the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority (FIRCA) in taxes as of last year. That is the revelation from CEO Jitoko Tikolevu when asked by Fijivillage as to how much is owed to the Auth
2 charged for circulating false news
Nadi pastor Laione Lutunacevamaca and Fiji Rugby Union chairman Bill Gavoka appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court in the last hour charged with one count of making false news that foster public alarm and public anxiety.
Rudd quits, Gillard new AUS PM
Julia Gillard is to become Australia's first female prime minister after Kevin Rudd stood down as Labor leader at a caucus meeting in the last hour. It is being described by the Australian media as a bloodless coup,
Rural areas have greatest potential for future development
The rural areas is home to about 52 percent of Fiji's population, and has the greatest potential for future development and prosperity. Reserve Bank Governor Sada Reddy while speaking at the opening of the Fiji Indi
Nadi pastor, FRU chairman expected to be charged
Police are expected to lay charges against Nadi based pastor Laione Lutunacevamaca and Fiji Rugby Union chairman Viliame Gavoka in relation to the e-mails that were circulated over the past few weeks about a so-called pr
Suspected illicit substance seized in Lautoka
Customs officers have seized a container of bottled substances at the Lautoka Port suspected to contain a controlled substance under the Illicit Drugs Act. Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority chief executive Jit
PM to deliver revised budget next week
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is expected to deliver a revised budget address to the nation next Friday. Commodore Bainimarama is expected to deliver the address at the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Au
Police continue investigation over circulating email
Police are continuing investigations in relation to the e-mail being circulated to tourism operators and members of the public. The e-mail which allegedly originated from a Nadi pastor has caused a lot of concern and Po
Gavoka in police custody - others may soon follow
Police will decide later today whether more people will be taken in for questioning in relation to the circulation of an e-mail to the tourism operators and members of the public. Fiji Rugby Union Chairman and former ch
Land being sought for increasing urban population
Government is now trying to make land available to cater for the increasing urban population. A member of the Strategic Framework for Change and Coordination Unit in the Prime Minister's office, Adi Finau Tabakaucor
More work needed to stop import of inferior products
One of the leading manufacturers in the country, Flour Mills of Fiji said necessary steps should be taken to ensure that more is done to stop the importation of inferior products that come in cheap but do more damage to
State Lawyers given 2 weeks to get statement
The Suva High Court has given state lawyers two weeks to get a statement from the victim in relation to the case of attempted murder and alleged rape of the class three student two months ago. This is in relation to th
FTIB audit starts today
An internal audit gets underway within the Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau from this morning to investigate certain anomalies within the financial systems being used by the institution. The Ministry of Trade and Commer
Flying Fijians fight hard for win
In their second Pacific Nations Cup encounter, Fiji came back from a 28-nil start to finally beat Tonga 41-38 in a nail biting encounter this afternoon. Though trailing in the start which saw the Ikale Tahi side run
8yr old allegedly try to poison grandmother
An 8 year old Nadi boy has been questioned and released for allegedly trying to poison his grandmother. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the incident happened on Friday afternoon