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Vuci Irrigation Road will be closed from 7 this evening till 5am to allow for emergency repairs at the Vuci Irrigation Bridge. This has been confirmed by the Fiji Roads Authority who says the works entail the repla
The Fiji National University has partnered with the Ministry of Education to launch the pilot phase of the TVET First Initiative which is set to roll out in five secondary schools this academic year. In a statement
Police have uprooted close to 101 green plants believed to be marijuana from a farm on the island of Gau during an operation over the weekend. Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations, Livai Driu, says their tea
A 63-year-old billiard shop caretaker from Ba, who is charged with obtaining a financial advantage, will appear in the Ba Magistrates Court today. Police say it is alleged that on the 4th of July last year, the man
Opposition Group of 9 member Penioni Ravunawa has been sworn in as the Assistant Minister for Health at the State House this morning. This means 7 members from the Group of 9 have been appointed as Ministers and As
Concerns have been raised about the increasing time young people are spending on mobile games, which is limiting their participation in physical activities. Fiji National Sports Commission CEO, Peter Mazey highligh
All Methodist Church of Fiji and Rotuma ministers, whether ordained or probationary, must refrain from smoking and reduce their consumption of kava. This directive has been confirmed by the President of the Methodi
The Senior Management at the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has lodged a complaint against the Director of Public Prosecutions, Christopher Pryde with FICAC. Acting DPP, Nancy Tikoisuva says followin
Fijians have been warned to exercise caution by the Fiji Police Force Cybercrime Unit regarding a local texting competition that asks participants to send two dollars via MPAiSA for a chance to win a thousand dollars.
It is a dream come true for the Muriwaqa family and 13 other tenants of Kalabu and Makoi Public Rental Board (PRB) flats as they officially became homeowners today. 72-year-old Simione Vonovono Muriwaqa told fijivi
Good news for residents of the Northern Division as the temporary terminal at Waiqele Airport in Labasa is now open and operational, following the commencement of services yesterday. Speaking to fijivillage News, t
Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka confirms that a report concerning the unauthorised issuance of passports to children of individuals associated with the Grace Road human rights allegations has been submitted to the Direc
Do we need this size of the cabinet, did we really need to get Opposition members in who were voted out for good reason, and this just looks like a political move. Those are the comments of Fiji Women’s Crisis Ce
As parents are out in number for back-to-school shopping, the Consumer Council of Fiji has heightened its market surveillance to ensure ethical trading practices. The Consumer Council says in the previous years one
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has expressed confidence in the performance of the Minister for Health and Medical Services Doctor Ratu Atonio Lalabalavu. Rabuka highlighted this to fijivillage News when questioned
Yaqona farmers in Taveuni have been victims of theft, which drains their energy as they try to protect their crops from being stolen. Opposition Member Jone Usamate says an estimate given to him by a villager that
The newly sworn-in Minister for Policing Iowane Naivalurua is looking forward to collaborating further with the Fiji Police Force in order to win back the hearts of the people that they serve. Naivalurua says he wa
A former Land Transport Authority officer has been sentenced to one year and eight months imprisonment by the Ba Magistrates Court for issuing fraudulent driver licenses and illegally obtaining $1,600. Aisea Tabaka
Good news for Beachcomber Island Resort located in the Mamanuca Islands, as it will be elevated into a premier 4-star resort destination for both local and international travellers. A total of FJD $10 million is in
Fees and charges are among the concerns raised by the Biosecurity Authority during the Standing Committee on Foreign Affairs and Defence meeting, where they presented their 2011-2013 Annual Report. While speaking t
