Wainadoi airstrip put on hold
The planned construction of an airstrip in Wainadoi by private investors has been put on hold until a turnaround in the real estate market. Sales director Colin Sibury said the investors have completed the close to 50 r
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31yr old crushed to death
A 31 year old man was crushed under a ten wheeler truck in Lovu Lautoka at around 6am this morning. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra has confirmed that the deceased who is believed to have been drunk was lying on the
Clock ticks on Form 4 students for FJCE
The clock is ticking for Form Four students who will sit for the Fiji Junior certificate Examination which kicks off next Tuesday. The Education Minister, Filipe Bole said the exam will be from 2nd until the 11th of Nov
Vocea handed partial custodial sentence
In an unprecedented sentence handed today by the Suva High Court, former Permanent Secretary for Works, Anasa Vocea has been handed a partial custodial sentence of two years after he pleaded guilty to seven counts of fra
Nasinu Police Station reopens
The Nasinu Police Station which was closed down a few months ago and was occupied by the Ready Action Unit, will now revert to a Police station. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the Commissioner
New criteria for scholarship selection
Earlier this week, Commodore Bainimarama told Fijivillage that major changes are expected soon in relation to government funded scholarships as steps are now being taken to move away from the current race based system.
Namosi will continue supporting govt
The Tui Namosi, Ratu Suliano Matanitobua has stated that the people of Namosi will continue to support the Government and whatever initiatives it will bring about to steer them forward. At the Namosi Provincial Council
ANZ CEO announces new initiatives
The Chief Executive Officer of ANZ Fiji has announced new initiatives for its customers starting next month. While speaking at the Diwali cocktail at Borron House last night, Norman Wilson revealed that come next month
Lami festival earnings to benefit community
The recent Lami festival will see the community benefit through improved park and sporting facilities as it generated close to $5000. Organizing committee member Culden Kamea said for a small community which has not hel
Tuisolia takes stand in high court
Former CEO of Airports Fiji Limited Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia is taking the stand in the High court again this morning giving sworn evidence to explain how he spent the company's funds. His defence Counsel Devinesh Shar
Vocea to be sentenced today
Former Permanent Secretary for Works, Anasa Vocea who yesterday pleaded guilty to seven counts of fraudulent conversion between 2000 to 2006 is expected to be sentenced by the Suva High Court this morning. According to
Foundation presents grants to 8 water/education projects
Good news for about 1,000 families as the Fiji Water Foundation has presented grants to eight water and education projects totaling $243,800 throughout Fiji. Fiji Water's Director of External Affairs David Roth sai
World Bank highlights impacts of downturns in sugar industry
The poor performance of the sugar industry is expected to have far reaching implications on Fiji's economic performance for 2010 according to the last economic update by the World Bank. In its review for October 201
Tribunal allows farmers to burn sugar cane at Rarawai mill area
The Sugar Industry Tribunal has allowed farmers in the Rarawai Mill area to burn their cane from today. The Tribunal made the decision after consulting the Fiji Sugar Corporation and viewing the fact that Sugar commissi
Unfair contract term laws to protect consumers
The consumer council of Fiji wants unfair contract term laws to protect consumers and provide recourse if they have been unjustly bound in contract agreements. CEO Premila Kumar said Unfair contract terms causes imbala
Families homeless after fire
Two families in the Western Division have lost all their belongings in two separate fire incidents this week. A family of four at Malolo Village in Nadi are homeless after a fire destroyed their three bedroom house on
Vocea pleads guilty to fraud
Former Permanent Secretary for Work, Anasa Vocea today pleaded guilty to seven counts of fraudulent conversion between 2000 to 2006. According to the charges, Vocea fraudulently converted the Director's fees he rece
Fulton College to be relocated
Almost 70 years on Fulton College located in Tailevu will be relocated to Nadi. This was revealed today by Pastor Josateki Taleimaitoga of the Seventh Day Adventist Church at the "Bose ko Viti" conference curr
PM expected to finally meet Cakaudrove Chief
The Prime Minister is expected to finally meet with the paramount Chief of Cakaudrove, the Tui Cakau Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu soon. Following the announcement by Ratu Naiqama that he wants to meet with Commodore Voreqe B
Hero gets life for murder
A 24 year old Nadi man, who was once hailed a hero for saving a drowning student, was today sentenced to life imprisonment after being found guilty of murder. Lautoka High Court Judge Justice Priyantha Nawana noted that