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The Public Service Commission has terminated the services of 11 civil servants. PSC Chairman, Josefa Serulagilagi said these 11 were part of the 21 cases that were dealt with by the Disciplinary Tribunal. Serulagilagi
Members of the disciplined forces and the National Fire Authority will be part of the pilot group that is being set up to look into the termite infestation in Labasa. Kadivuka Bio Security Taskforce Spokesperson Rosa D
Following revelations that youth as young as 16 years are being allowed into some nightclubs and are being served drinks, a youth organisation is calling on parents and the community to address the issue immediately. Th
The Fiji Prisons and Correction Services has today confirmed that the Naboro Maximum, Medium and Minimum Security Prisons now have CCTV cameras following the recalling of tenders and the issuance of the tender to Safewa
The Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited, Deo Saran has resigned. Interim Chairman of the FSC Board, Marika Gaunavou has confirmed Saran's resignation but his replacement is yet to be annou
The case relating to the alleged indecent assault of a 4 year old girl by a 6 year old boy has been handed over to the Office of the DPP. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Aca White said that they have finished questi
The Land Transport Authority has raised concern that a lot of young school children are left unsupervised after school hours. Fijivillage News has observed that after school, young students who may be in Classes 1 or 2
District Office in Tavua are working closely with the Water Authority to cart water to affected areas in Tavua and Vatukoula. District Officer Ravuama Nagatalevu said 5 water tanks have been place at Malele, Balata and
Officials from the armed forces, Police and Fire Authority will be part of the pilot group that is being set up to look into the termite infestation in Labasa. Kadivuka Bio Security Taskforce Spokesperson Rosa Dalituica
Since 2000 the Pacific has witnessed a reduction in the spread of diseases such as measles and hepatitis B among children. These are sentiments echoed by Fiji's Permanent Secretary of Health, Dr Sala Saketa at the P
The Suva City Council has today clarified that most of the supermarkets and shops operating in their vicinity have taken advantage of the extended shopping hours that came into effect at the end of last year. Suva and L
The Nadi Town Council has clarified today that the $110,000 gate takings from the Battle of the Giants Soccer tournament which was earlier reported to have been misappropriated was used by the council to maintain its cas
A former Director of Strategic Air Services Limited has been charged with 38 counts of Fraudulent Conversion by the Police. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said that the 56 year old former Director a
Seeking to achieve resolutions and solutions through dialogue is the way forward. Those were the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as he addressed the 65th Session of the United Nations General Assem
The Peoples Community network has saved over $100,000 through Saving Schemes in squatter settlements in the Central Division. Director Semiti Qalowasa said the scheme started in 2008 in 79 squatter settlements in Lami,
Sixty one year old Shiu Ram who was the victim of a violent home invasion earlier this year, today refused the apology from one of the two men charged with terrorizing his family. This is in relation to the early mornin
The large number of applications being received by the government from former citizens and foreigners living in Fiji for dual Fijian citizenship is a positive sign of changing perception of the situation in Fiji. Despit
The board of the Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited is expected to announce a new Chief Executive Officer of the company soon. Fijivillage has received confirmation that the announcement is expected to be made within the ne
The Suva City Council has today clarified that most of the supermarkets and shops operating in their vicinity have taken advantage of the extended shopping hours that came into effect at the end of last year. Suva and
The Advisory Councillor for Yasiyasi and Nalawa in Tavua is concerned that cane farmers in the area will lose their crop while waiting to deliver cane to Penang and Lautoka mills. Umesh Prasad said that Rarawai Mill is
