Reforms before elections - PM
The Prime Minister is determined that the government will continue on the path to implement all the electoral changes and reforms before Fiji goes to elections. Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he knows that the pressur
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Reforms before elections - PM
The Prime Minister is determined that the government will continue on the path to implement all the electoral changes and reforms before Fiji goes to elections. Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he knows that the pressur
Officers against crusade can leave force
The Office of the Commissioner of Police is fully aware that some police officers do not like the idea of the police crusade organised by the Community Policing Department. Police Spokesperson Ema Mua said the crusade i
Fuel prices increase
Brace yourself to dig deeper into your pockets as fuel prices will increase from today. The Prices and Incomes Board has announced that price of unleaded fuel will increase by 18 cents and the new price will be $1.96 a
Forum agenda will be different: Kerr
With just weeks remaining for the next Pacific Islands Leaders Forum to be held in Cairns, it has been confirmed that Fiji will not be the dominating theme of this year's forum. Speaking to Fijivillage News in Canbe
Tenders awarded for road completion
After waiting for more than 11 years, residents travelling along the Kings Road and Lodoni Road will be relieved to know that the Public Works Department (PWD) has awarded a tender to a Malaysian company and a local comp
Navua retain Fiji FACT
Navua has successfully defended their Vodafone Fiji FACT title after they beat Lautoka 2-1 with a last minute goal from James Naka. The two sides were tied 1-all at halftime but just 9 minutes into the second half, the
Lautoka, Navua clash for title
Lautoka has secured a Vodafone Fiji FACT final against defending champions Navua after they beat Rewa 4-3 in a penalty shootout. The race for the second spot in the Vodafone Fiji FACT final heated up as Rewa and Lautoka
Navua into FACT final
Navua have kept their dream of a successful title defense alive after piping Suva 2-1 in the first semifinal that has just finished. The defending champions were shocked just a few minutes into play when Suva's Jose
Divers recover body
Navy divers and workers from the Public Works Department have managed to recover the body of the 23 year old FIT student of Nausori who died after falling in the Raralevu reservoir during a drinking party last night. De
Student dies after drinking party
A 23 year old tertiary student of Nadi died after he fell in the Raralevu reservoir during a drinking party last night. Deputy Director Police Operations SP Erami Raibe has confirmed that the deceased is originally from
Creating 50,000 jobs is achievable
Creating 50,000 jobs in the ICT industry in 15 years is achievable. Former Fiji Investment Corporation chief executive Atma Maharaj at the Fiji Institute of Accountants Congress which ended yesterday, said currently Fij
Flying Fijians beat Tonga
The Flying Fijian 15's rugby team has ended their 3 year losing streak to Ikale Tahi Tonga with a 36-22 win in the Pacific Nations Cup in Nuku'alofa. Tonga started well and scored in the 2nd minute of play after
Last chance to take advantage of Showcase
Gates to the Fiji Showcase 2009 opens this hour for the ninth and final day giving you also a chance to be the last winner of a Pacific Blue trip to Australia. The eighth winner of the Pacific Blue Trip is 8yr old Ashle
H1N1 virus possibly in Fiji
The World Health Organisation said that it is possible that the Influenza A H1N1 virus is already in the country as it raised the level of Influenza Pandemic Alert from phase 5 to phase 6 this morning. The Team Leader f
Govt to work on timetable, reforms for elections
The government will not go back to the United Nations and the Commonwealth to try to continue with the Political Dialogue Forum. Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the government will now work on the timeta
69 complaints received by PIB
The Prices and Incomes Board has received 69 complaints relating to breaches of price and rent control regulations during the last two months. PIB said investigations are continuing and those found in breach of price an
Key speakers withdrawn on police request
The Fiji Institute of Accountants has confirmed that two key speakers for the annual conference have been withdrawn after a request by the police. Organizing Committee chairman Sikeli Tuinamoana confirmed that lawyer G
More judges sworn-in
More appointments today as work continues on rebuilding Fiji's judiciary. Another two judges and three magistrates were sworn-in by President Ratu Josefa Iloilo under the Judicial Services Decree today. Former Chie
Traders, Landlords convicted and fined
The Prices and Incomes Board has confirmed that eighteen traders and three landlords have been convicted and fined by the Magistrates Courts around the country for breaching price and rent control regulations during the