Take major precautions-NFA
The National Fire Authority is calling on people to be mindful of the safety of their family and their property when handling fire crackers, matches, diyas or candles this Diwali. The Fire Investigating Officer, Shamsh
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Guilty, rapist to be sentenced
The twenty seven year old man charged with two counts of rape was this morning acquitted of one count of rape by the Suva High Court. High Court Judge Justice Priyantha Fernando agreed with the decision by the assessors
Whole of Lautoka City to be lit up
The whole of Lautoka City will be lit up not only just for Diwali but also to attract tourists. Special Administrator, Praveen Bala said they are supporting government's initiative to attract more tourists they will
Police concern with increased sexual offences
The Fiji Police Force has raised concern on the latest revelation that the youngest victim of sexual offence is 3 years old and the oldest offender that has been convicted is 80 years old. Assistant spokesperson, Inspec
Meat/alcohol forbidden 3 weeks before diwali
Meat and alcohol are forbidden three weeks before Diwali for the Hindu community. However many Hindus stop it two days before the festival. The Secretary for the Shri Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji, Vijen Prak
Commission clarifies issues regarding price reduction
The Commerce Commission has clarified some issues in relation to the major price reductions on basic food items that will come into effect this Saturday. This is after some retailers raised some issue
21 taxi drivers robbed last month
Police are concerned that twenty taxi drivers were robbed in the Southern Division last month alone. Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said these reports of the assault and robbing of taxi drivers were received
Police follow some leads in Lautoka murder
The hunt continues for the unknown men who allegedly stabbed a Lautoka businessman on Tuesday which led to his death. Lautoka Police have confirmed that they are treating the case as murder and are working on some leads
Water Authority clears the air
The Water Authority of Fiji has cleared the air about people with septic tanks charged for sewerage lines. This follows concerns raised by some residents that their water bills have increased drastically and they can n
Diwali brings people together
Diwali is a festival that brings people from different communities together. This is evident after the Diwali Thali Competition organized by our sister radio station Radio Sargam saw the major prizes won by people from
Concerns over increase in prices for firecrackers
Concerns have been raised by some members of the public that they have seen a huge increase in price of firecrackers this year. A number of people contacted Fijivillage saying that in the past years they could find fire
Sugar is here to stay - PM
"Sugar is here to stay". That was the message stressed by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to the members of the Ra Provincial Council yesterday. Assistant Roko in Ra, Alifereti Raisuni said the wo
Bula festival marks its Golden Jubilee
The Bula Festival which kicks off later this month will mark its 50th Golden Jubilee with the theme "Eyes and ears of charity". President Titilia Vuataki said the festival will have new features, as they will
PM wishes all a Happy Diwali
Diwali has a universal appeal which transcends all barriers. Those are the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama in his Diwali message to the nation. As we prepare to celebrate Diwali tomorrow, Commodore
Festival could be used to attract tourists
Diwali could soon become a major part of attracting tourists to our shores as stakeholders are now formulating plans to use the festival of lights. Fiji Hotel and Resort Operators Association President Dixon Seeto said
New site being looked at for Southern Cross cable
Fiji needs another landing site for the Southern Cross Cable to ensure that we do not get handicapped when there is a disaster or in cases of national security. Commerce Commission Chairman, Doctor Mahendra Reddy said w
PM maintains fuel price control will help people
The Prime Minister has stressed that the price control on fuel products in Fiji will stay to provide some relief to the people of the country and to ensure that prices are affordable. Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said t
Former cops under investigation
Seven former senior police officers are now under investigation on a number of allegations. Fijivillage has received confirmation that the contracts of the seven officers were recently terminated by the Police force on
Businessman dies after violent robbery
A Lautoka businessman, who was attacked in his home by unknown men yesterday, has died this morning due to injuries sustained during the incident. Police spokesperson Fred Elbourne confirmed that the businessman died th
We will not go back to the dark days of 2000
Fiji will never go back to the events of 2000 which is still the darkest days of the country's history. Those are the words of Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as the military marked the commemoration c