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The interim Health Minister said breaking down of some health equipment and the shortage of doctors and nurses are major causes why people are not receiving satisfactory services. Dr. Jiko Luveni is hopeful that her min
As Hindu's around the country mark the Navratri festival, three temples were broken into last night in the Nausori area and thieves then set fire to the storeroom at one of the temples. Police spokesperson Atunaisa
Those staying at the Muanivatu Squatter Settlement in Vatuwaqa are expected to ask the Suva City Council for an extension on the eviction deadline given for the end of this month. This has been confirmed by ECREA's
Ousted Opposition leader Mick Beddoes has told the Australian media that the 1997 constitution is likely to be thrown out by the Interim Government soon, if proposed changes put forward by them are not accepted by the pe
They cannot speak on behalf of the Indigenous Fijians because they have no mandate to do so. This is the view of the SDL party on the 16 Fijian NCBBF members that had stated in a 13 page release why the Indigenous Fijia
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he does not know when the next elections will be held in Fiji. When Fijivillage questioned Bainimarama in an interview on whether elections will be held late next
It is time to give some ownership of a common name and identity to all the citizens of Fiji. Interim Lands Minister Netani Sukanaivalu said it is disappointing to hear some people saying that to call every Fiji citizen
The interim government has today confirmed that mobile phone and fixed line operators can go to the Commerce Commission if they have any issues in relation to the current price control on call and text rates. Digicel Fi
Marijuana and drugs is not something that you need. These are the words of American-born Jamaican singing sensation, Sean Kingston when asked on his message to people about marijuana and drugs, at a press conference thi
Majority of buses, belonging to Maharaj buses which provides services between Navua and Sigatoka have been grounded by the Land Transport Authority. Chief Executive, Etuate Koroi said following the bus fire in Volivoli,
The Fiji Electricity Authority has warned the general public of a possible electricity crisis looming for Viti Levu may face in the near future. FEA CEO, Hasmuk Patel has confirmed that water levels at the Monasavu damn
As day one of the mobile phone war between Digicel and Vodafone closes this afternoon, it is evident that millions of dollars have been invested by these companies in the country and many more projects are expected to fo
As the mobile phone war begins today, the battle has even come down to who has the best network and reception for mobile phones in the country. With Digicel Fiji launching today, they say that they have 95 percent cove
The mobile phone war is now officially on and the main beneficiaries of this battle will be the people of the country, with intense competition expected to kick off this morning. A major issue which has already been add
After more than 14 years, a new player in Fiji's mobile phone industry will enter the market tomorrow with the current player, Vodafone Fiji ready for competition. Speaking exclusively to Fijivillage News, Vodafone
The new player in the mobile phone market in Fiji, Digicel is ready for their launch tomorrow bringing with them a range of services and products for the benefit of the people of the country. Digicel Pacific CEO Va
The Chairman of the Lau Provincial Council, Colonel Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara has dismissed the statements by the Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase that only 4 to 5 people are turning up in villages in Lau to hea
For the first time ever, a Fiji Islander, our international golfer, Vijay Singh has won $10 million after he completed the 4th round of the FedEx Cup this morning. Singh finished four rounds at the Tour Cham
The Chairman of the Lau Provincial Council has stated that the figures released by the NCBBF teams in Vanubalavu that 53 percent of the people have supported the draft People's Charter, is accurate. Colonel Ratu Tev
Tubou village in Lakeba, one of the biggest villages in Lau which comprises of about 700 people have completed filling in their forms for the proposed Draft Charter. Village headman Sokotukivei Rasolo confirmed that the
