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A community awareness program to ensure that children go to school has started off in the district of Ra after reports surfaced of some faith-based groups refusing to send their children to school. Education officers in
Some villages from Cakaudrove have proposed at the Provincial Council meeting last week that the end result of someone not adhering to the village bylaws after three consecutive warnings is that the person will be told t
Police have arrested two men in relation to the break-in at the P. Meghji outlet in Garden City, Raiwai, on Saturday. Regional Crime Officer Southern ASP Salesitino Babakoro has confirmed that the two who are from Raiwa
Two former employees of Post Fiji Limited have been charged with conspiracy to obtain $11,000 from the company last month. The two, Matorino Madogo and Kautanagauna Raique, are alleged to have conspired on October 8th a
Municipalities have started decorating towns and cities for Diwali which will be celebrated this Friday. Suva and Lami Special Administrator Chandu Umaria said they will be putting up lights at the administration buildi
Pacific Human and Animal Health Laboratory professionals have gathered in Lami for a week long workshop to assess current laboratory testing and specimen shipment procedures in relation to identifying and controlling pri
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has today stressed in the Suva High court that former Airports Fiji Limited CEO Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia allegedly used company funds for personal use knowing he will not b
The Governments of Fiji and Lebanon formalised their diplomatic relations in a ceremony in New York recently. The formal relationship was affected by a joint communiqué signed by Ambassador Nawaf Salam of Lebanon
Good news for consumers as an announcement is expected this afternoon for a number of items to fall under price control. The reduced prices are expected to come into effect from later this week as four days will be give
The Water Authority of Fiji has labeled the weekend upgrading works at the Waila Treatment Plant as successful. The Authority’s Corporate Communications team leader Michelle Tevita-Singh said engineers successfull
That was the sound that greeted the hundreds that flocked into the capital city this morning despite the wet weather as the cruise liner MS Rhapsody of the Seas anchored into Suva. Fijivillage met up with two tourist
Viti FM has come a long way and it has brought a whole lot of changes on Fijian radio. These are the sentiments of Communications Fiji Ltd managing director William Parkinson as Fijivillage’s sister station Viti F
Government has set a deadline of the end of the month for the expressions of interest for the development and operation of Fiji's first ever casino. Tourism and Trade Minister Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum confirmed this foll
Three days to go before we celebrate Diwali, members of the public have been reminded by the National Fire Authority to take extra care during Diwali. National Fire Authority chief officer, Tupou Saubulinayau said the c
Fiji is set to become the regional telecommunications hub following the liberalization of the Southern Cross Cables. Last week, after ten years of sole access by FINTEL, Telecom Fiji Limited became the second service pr
The Consumer Council of Fiji believes that many people operating small canteens and community stores are doing so illegally. Small canteens are a common sight in most communities across Fiji usually operating from the s
A flash flood warning for low lying areas is in place. The Nadi Weather Office said a trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain to the North is gradually drifting south and is expected to affect the Northern
The Colonial War Memorial Hospital has received more than $12,000 to renovate its Acute Surgical Ward. This is the first time for the Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation to be involved in a new community initiative project. P
Visitors to Fiji will get a special treat at hotels and resorts around the country this coming long weekend as they will get to experience a different side of Fiji's multi cultural society through the celebration of
Police are looking for five men who robbed a taxi driver in Ritova Street last night. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said three men hired the taxi from Flagstaff and upon reaching Ritova Street they
