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A 38 year old businessman of Suva charged with kidnapping or abducting in order to subject person for grievous harm and act with intent to cause grievous harm has been remanded in custody by the Labasa Court this morning
More co-ordination and flexibility is needed between Government Agencies and the private sector needs in order to tackle the issue of money laundering in the country. That is the sentiment of Attorney General and Minist
Following the recent health symposium, the Health ministry is addressing lifestyle disease mortality rates through prevention strategies and increasing awareness at community levels. This is after revelations that only
Despite the heavy rain, hundreds of school children, government officials and diplomats gathered at the Albert Park in Suva for the Fiji day 40th Anniversary Celebrations that was officially opened by Prime Min
There will be increased Police presence around the country from today following a directive issued by the PoliceCommissioner Brigadier General Iowane Naivalurua to his officers this morning. Police Spokesperson Fred Elb
Five middle management staff of the Land Transport Authority will be suspended soon for allegations of corruption. Works Ministry Spokesperson, Sainiana Waqainabete said apart from this five, there are another 15 who ar
As squinting eyes continue to search the skies for signs of rain, the Nadi Weather Office confirmed that the dry areas in the Western Division and the outlying islands are expected to receive rain over the next 24 hours
Job losses are now expected as plans are in motion to make all service stations in the country "self service" stations from later this month. Fijivillage has managed to obtain a brochure from the Fiji Fuel Ret
Photographs speak volumes of one's history, it refreshes our memory of the past, and the launching of this photo gallery is a remarkable achievement, as it spans back 70 years. Those were the words echoed by Permane
Mothers have been advised not to let their baby’s sleep with milk bottles in their mouth in an effort to avoid early oral health problems. The President of Fiji Dental Association Doctor Vikash Singh said these ac
As of the 18th of this month, it will be compulsory for all bus drivers to give tickets to their passengers or face a fine or even jail time. The penalty: a minimum of $50 or a maximum of $500 or a three month imprisonm
Diwali is less than a month away as the Attorney Generals Chambers has warned members of the public to be wary of fireworks which are not permitted to be used as they could face a hefty fine. The Ministry of Industry a
Police will now be stopping and questioning any young person who is found on the streets late at night. That is the word from police Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri who said that this one strategy th
Sixteen million dollars has been collected in Road User Levy for this year alone and this will be used for road upgrades around the country. The road user levy which is being handled by the Land Transport Authority and
With the change of leadership in the Fiji Police Force, the focus now is to ensure that the members of the public trust the officers and know without any doubt that the force will look after everyone in the country. Po
Former Prime Minister Mahendra Chaudhry and five others charged with one count of unlawful assembly under the Public Emergency Regulation, pleaded not guilty in the Rakiraki Magistrates Court this morning. They appeared
The Suva High Court this morning cautioned the man awaiting the sentence for a murder charge, to be careful of what he said in Court. Anesh Ram was yesterday found guilty of murdering the 22 year old woman and then dump
Involving children in the Fiji day celebration is to instill patriotism within our younger generation from a young age. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defence, Ratu Epeli Ganilau said children need to be taught
As the Fiji Police continue to liaise with foreign agencies to make a breakthrough in the investigations relating to the stolen Fijian $20 notes amounting to $1 million, there is confirmation today that a bank in Austral
The National Fire Authority will now charge companies a fee for attending incidents such as spillage of diesel, fuel or oil on land, rivers and waterways. Chief Fire Officer Tupou Saubulinayau said the fuel spill inci
