FEYE results out tomorrow
The results of the 2010 Fiji Eighth Year Examination or the FEYE will be released tomorrow. According to the Education Ministry, a total of 14,987 Class Eight students sat the examination in over 600 centers and the res
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Surveillance system for hospitals to detect disease outbreak
Hospitals and Health Centres around the country have adopted a surveillance system which can see fast detection of the outbreak of diseases. The World Health Organisation representative in the South Pacific, Doctor Jaco
Young woman becomes first Aircraft Maintenance Engineer
A young woman from Rotuma has created history by becoming Fiji's first female Aircraft Maintenance Engineer for Air Pacific. Maria Munivai Wilson recently acquired her Aircraft Maintenance Engineers Licence from the
Water Authority wants 50 treatment plants
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.
Jail time for former FICAC accounts officer
Former FICAC accounts officer Marica Rokotavaga was this morning sent to jail for 2 and half years after being found guilty of 11 counts of forgery, 11 counts of uttering false documents, 11 counts of obtaining money by
Human trafficking case underway
Fiji’s first human trafficking case got underway this morning in the Suva High Court. The accused, Kadali Murti, appeared in front of High Court judge Justice Daniel Gounder charged with one count of trafficking i
Food Voucher brings Diwali relief
There were smiles on the face of 39-year-old Manoj Kumar who received a $30 Food Voucher from the Social Welfare Department today just in time to do his Diwali shopping. Kumar who resides in the Wainibuku Hart Subdivisi
Price of lamb products to reduce drastically
The price of lamb products will reduce drastically from this Saturday in Fiji after the Price Control Order was issued by the Commerce Commission yesterday. Fijivillage has made an assessment of the current prices and t
Diwali originated as a festival for farmers
Diwali is the biggest and the brightest of all Hindu festivals. For many these days the true meaning and reason behind the Diwali festival remains a mystery. However the festival of lights is marked by four days of cel
Police warn students not to lurk in town during school hours
Police have warned that any student in uniform found loitering in town during school hours will be taken to task. Spokesperson Fred Elbourne said officers will also be checking internet shops and amusement centres to se
Laxity syndrome should not resurface - Bole
The Education Ministry is hoping the "laxity syndrome" that is common around external exam times will not resurface and be a problem. Minister Filipe Bole said as the Fiji Junior Certificate exams begins today
LTA GM urges bus drivers to be more careful while driving
Bus drivers have an important responsibility to ensure that the passengers are safe. That is the message from Land Transport Authority's General Manager Road Safety, Timoci Satakala in relation to recent bus acciden
Supermarkets have till Saturday to comply with price control order
All supermarkets have until Saturday to comply with the major price reductions that was announced yesterday for a number of food items by the Commerce Commission based on the Price Control Order. Commission Chairman, Do
Judiciary remains independent - AG
The outcome of the case against former Airports Fiji Limited CEO Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia should shut up critics who continue to allege of outside interference in Fiji's Judiciary. Those are the words of Attorney Gener
Students sit for last FJC exam
Today is D-Day for 15,209 students in form 4 from around 162 centres who will be sitting the Fiji Junior Certificate examination. Minister of Education, Filipe Bole has conveyed his well wishes as this will be the last
2 in hospital after bus accident
Two people are in serious condition after the bus they were traveling in veered of the road in Savusavu and tumbled down a slope yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the bus driven by a 26
Authority invites PM to tour treatment plants
In line with Governments plans of improving essential services to people, the Water Authority of Fiji has invited Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama for a tour of their treatment plants. Authority's Corpora
Love one another during Diwali - Dutt
The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji said as Diwali is a festival of lights, people should remove darkness from within themselves and love one another. National President, Pundit Bhuwan Datt said this is how they believe p
Free man
Former Airports Fiji Limited chief executive Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia is a free man after he was acquitted of all six charges laid against him by FICAC just a few minutes ago. At the end of the trial, the three assessors
Major price reductions announced
Good news for consumers in Fiji as major price reductions have been announced for a number of items by the Commerce Commission based on the Price Control Order. Commission chairman Doctor Mahendra Reddy has announced th