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The Methodist Church of Fiji is now saying that dialogue and moving the country forward is the key, and the church said it will work with the government to achieve this. As the Church Standing Committee meeting continue
Consumers who normally have monthly electricity bills amounting to more than $50, get ready to pay more from next month. Cabinet has approved the request by the Fiji Electricity Authority to implement a tariff increase
As the Commerce Commission reviews the Fiji Electricity Authority tariffs, the chairman stressed that not everyone will be affected if an increase is granted. Doctor Mahendra Reddy said that the commission received the
Bus and taxi fares will increase from this Wednesday. It has been confirmed that bus fares will increase by an average of 13 percent. Transport Ministry spokesperson, Sainiana Waqainabete also confirms that the flag fa
Australia's push for a fresh agreement to drop trade barriers with Pacific island nations has suffered a setback after the Solomon Islands backed an attempt by Fiji to scuttle negotiations. As the Pacific Islands Le
A 39 year old man is in critical condition at the Lautoka Hospital after sustaining serious injuries while working at the Vatukoula Gold Mines yesterday. Assistant police spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group is reportedly split down the middle over suspending Fiji. Radio Australia News reported that while some countries including New Zealand were in favour of suspension, others like
The Fiji Government is yet to receive official word from the Commonwealth Action Group with regards to their ultimatum to the Fiji Government to commit to democratic elections by next year or face full suspension from al
The Transport Ministry is expected to make a decision on Monday on the increase in bus and taxi fares following discussions with relevant stakeholders. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said they met with representative
The Commonwealth has issued an ultimatum to the Fiji government to commit to democratic elections by next year or face full suspension from all parts of the Commonwealth. After close to 7 hours of deliberation, the Comm
The Methodist Church Standing Committee has just finished its meeting at Epworth House in Suva, and decided that the Annual Church Conference will not be held this year. Church Assistant General Secretary Reverend Tevit
The executives of the Methodist Church of Fiji have been given permission to attend church meetings with strict conditions set out this morning by Suva Magistrate Eparama Rokoika. Magistrate Rokoika has ordered that the
The Standing Committee of the Methodist Church has been given a permit to hold its meeting today minus the senior church executives who were last week charged for allegedly breaching the Public Emergency regulations. Ch
Fiji's Ambassador to China, Sir James Ah Koy maintains that the multimillion dollar ethanol plant project is not on hold and efforts are still being made to get the project off the ground. Speaking to Fijivillage ne
President Ratu Josefa Iloilo will step down from his office today, after 9 years in office however a state farewell is now being organised for the Tui Vuda. Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office, Lt C
Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of Fijivillage, FM96, Viti FM, Navtarang and Radio Sargam are proud to announce that it's News Director, Vijay Narayan has scooped the major Pacific Radio Award for 200
Some Tikinas in the Lau Province have changed their stance on the People’s Charter for Change at the Lau Provincial Council meeting yesterday. The Tikinas of Moala, Totoya, Matuku and Lomaloma have given their ful
The Prime Minister has today stressed that Fiji's next President will be chosen by the cabinet. After the abrogation of the constitution by the Outgoing President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo in April this year, Commodore Vo
The Vanua of Vuda believes that the Tui Vuda and outgoing President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo has acted faithfully and truthfully while serving the nation during the political uncertainties in Fiji from 2000 and 2006. Vanua o
President Ratu Josefa Iloilo goes on leave from tomorrow and will retire from his position after he takes all his outstanding leave. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama confirmed to Fijivillage after making the
