Chaudhry Off FSC Board
Fiji Sports Council Executive Chairman Paul Yee has today confirmed that former Co-Chair of the Fiji Sports Council Rajendra Chaudhry is no longer on the board. Yee said they were informed about the decision by the Spo
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Acting High Comm Approved In Australia
Despite the strained relations between Fiji and our neighbours Australia, there are indications that the Australian government is recognizing efforts by the interim government to move towards holdings elections in the c
LTA Officers Allegedly Taking Bribes
As a major crackdown begins on illegal minibuses mainly operating along the Suva-Nausori corridor, Fijivillage News has established that some illegal vehicles are being allowed to continue operating. Some drivers have i
Bus Services Resume in Nadi Area
Good news for thousands of residents living between Nadi town and Momi as bus services have resumed this morning. Yesterday many students and people going to work were stranded on the roadside as Dominion Transport sus
Nominees Don’t Have To Be Installed Chiefs
The six members of the new look Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) who will be appointed by the interim Minister of Fijian Affairs will not have to be installed chiefs or high chiefs of any province. Speaking to Fijivillage,
Flying Fijians Grounded
The Flying Fijians 15s rugby team suffered their worst defeat in the Pacific Nations Cup competition this afternoon going down to Australia A 50 points to 13. Fiji failed to match the hosts from the opening whistle as A
Review Accident Compensation Scheme
The Fiji Trade Union Congress (FTUC) has asked the government to review the accident compensation scheme of personal safety at work place. As the 42nd Biennial Fiji Trade Union Congress meeting came to an end in Nadi ye
Doctors to Be Charged
The Public Service Commission has decided that disciplinary charges will be laid against doctors of CWM Hospital who were involved in 5-year-old Shavneet Kumar's case before he died last year. Speaking to Fijivillag
Comments Do Not Bother Me
Lau high chief and chairman of the Lau Provincial Council Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara has today stressed that he is not bothered by comments from a person like Anare Jale who is instigating the move to sever Ono-i-Lau&#
Take Cases Through DPP
High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem has ruled that the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) does not have the authority to file charges and information in the High Court until a decision is made on
Ono-i-Lau Ask Chiefs For Forgiveness
The Tikina Ono-i-Lau presented their matanigasau to the chiefs of Lau and their chairman Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara last night to ask for forgiveness for the outburst of their nominee, Anare Jale who claimed that he was
Chaudhry Suggests USP Budget Cut
The Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has suggested a 15 percent cut in the University of the South Pacific's budget over the next three years. Speaking at the regional Finance Ministers meeting at USP toda
US Disappointed At Fiji’s Withdrawal
The US Department of State said the interim government's decision to withdraw from the Pacific Islands Forum Joint Working Group on Fiji is one that increases concern that Commodore Bainimarama and the interim gover
Young Adults Increase Involvement in Elections
The Interim Attorney General said it was about time that young adults, who are 18 years and over, should be involved in the process of electing the government of the country. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the National Counci
Stop Being Obsessed: Interim AG
The Interim Attorney General said people should stop getting obsessed about having the next election in March 2009 at any cost. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who is also a member of the National Council for Building a Better Fij
New Voting System Will Be Simple
The National Council of Building a Better Fiji said the new voting system that will replace the current preferential voting system will be very simple and easy to understand for the people of Fiji. NCBBF member Loraini
Cancer Society Supports Ministry’s Call
The Fiji Cancer Society has today revealed that it is pushing hard to ban the sale of individual cigarettes. President Marilyn Curtis said these steps need to be taken urgently due to the growing number of children smo
Ban Sale of Cigarette Rolls
Some senior Health Ministry officials are now pushing for the banning of the sale of cigarettes rolls. Fijivillage has established that discussions have been ongoing. A few meetings have already been held and serious co
New TV Station Hits Airwaves After 17 Years
Seventeen years since the first television station started in the country, a new TV station, Mai TV has gone to air this afternoon. Mai TV Managing Director, Richard Broadbridge said it’s a dream come true and he
March 2009 Elections Doubtful
There are now clear indications that it may be difficult to have the next elections in March 2009. The date for the political forum to discuss the changes to Fiji's electoral system is yet to be confirmed and there