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The Commerce Commission said they have taken into account the vast localities of the different islands when setting the prices for the basic items under price control. Fijivillage has received queries from people living
The Fiji Chamber of Commerce said the Major price reductions on basic food items is a reasonable move as it will generate better money flow for the economy. President Peter Masey said the price reductions under the pric
Concerns have been raised by some members of the public that they have seen a huge increase in price of firecrackers this year. Few people contacted Fijivillage saying that in the past years they could find fireworks at
The Consumer Council of Fiji has commended the effort taken by the Commerce Commission of Fiji in reviewing the outdated Price Control Order of 1970. Chief executive officer Premila Kumar said that the current process
Motorists will have to have a little patience while using the roads in Suva. Suva/Lami Administrator Chandu Umaria said that he understands that the road condition in Suva is not in top condition however the Suva City C
With the implementation of the school zoning system set to begin next year, the Education Ministry has revealed that schools in rural areas are allowed to set cut off marks for students wishing to attend their school. I
Villagers in the 21 districts within the Ba province have started to put into practice village bylaws which would become a law and be legalized by the year 2011. This was revealed by the chairman of the Ba Provincial Co
The Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha Fiji believes Diwali is a national event now and celebrated by people of all races. National President, Dewan Maharaj said for many Hindus prayers for Diwali will begin tomorrow
Motorists will have to have a little patience while using the roads in Suva. Suva/Lami Administrator Chandu Umaria said that he understands that the road condition in Suva is not in top condition however the Suva City C
The Commerce Commission has today stressed that the maximum wholesale and retail prices for the basic items under price control have been set and no further mark-ups should be imposed on the products from this Saturday.
A delegation made up of 52 men from the District of Lovoni in Ovalau presented their " matanigasau " to Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and the military at QEB last night. The people represented si
The results of the 2010 Fiji Eighth Year Examination or the FEYE will be released today. A total of 14, 987 Class 8 students sat the examination in over 600 centers and the results have been sent to the various District
The Ministry of Health, has resolved queries made by the Auditor General in 2008 regarding certain staff by adopting appropriate actions. The actions that amounted in some cases to warning letters, surcharge and other d
The Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is expected to open the Ra Provincial Council meeting today at Nanukuloa village in Ra. Roko Tui Ra, Ratu Etonia Seru confirmed the main issues expected to be highlighted
The Water Authority of Fiji has proposed the purchase of 50 treatment plants at a cost of $115 million. These plants will be installed in strategic locations around the country to improve water and sewerage treatment.
A mother of Narere is struggling to make ends meet as she prepares to celebrate Diwali with her daughter this Friday. 45 year old Chandra Wati of River road Narere, told Fijivillage that she has been a dependant on the
The Mineral Resources Department will be working with Police to clamp down on those people who are thinking of using prohibited firecrackers this Diwali. Permanent Secretary, Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni has also war
The sudden power blackout that occurred at around 7pm last night throughout the whole of the Central Division was due to the tripping of one of the main supply lines. According to the Fiji Electricity Authority Customer
The Fiji Retailers Association said retailers will have to tighten up on operational costs following the Price Control Order. President Himmat Lodhia said he welcomes the move as it will greatly benefit consumers howeve
On this day, ten years ago, Fiji faced a major crisis when a group of rebel soldiers tried to take over Queen Elizabeth Barracks and carry out a mutiny. Three loyal soldiers, Lance Corporal Simione Rawaileba, Private Se
