Residents in North feel tremors
Residents in the Northern Division felt tremors early morning. Fijivillage News received some calls from residents of Nabekavu in Labasa and also Taveuni. Labasa police has also confirmed the incident. Residents say
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Gillard to remain Aust PM
Labour Leader, Julia Gillard will again be the Prime Minister of Australia but it would be a minority government with 76 MP's while 74 MP's have backed the now Opposition led by the Coalition's Tony Abbott.
Ports Companies need to work together-AG
There is a need to collaborate within the small Pacific countries in respect of the operations from the various Ports Companies within the Pacific region. That was the closing comment from the Attorney General, Aiyaz Sa
Natabua marks 80th anniversary
This month will be a very special time for the Natabua School community as they mark the 80th anniversary of their school where more than 20,000 students have walked through corridors since 1930. Initially set as the fi
Tikaram passes away
The Fiji Scouts Association is mourning the loss of a well respected public figure Jerry Tikaram who passed away peacefully on Saturday at his home. Tikaram was the Chief Commissioner of the Fiji Scouts Association for
Labour secures support of remaining 2 MPS
Labour Leader, Julia Gillard will again be the Prime Minister of Australia but it would be a minority government with 76 MP's while 74 MP's have backed the now Opposition led by the Coalition's Tony Abbott.
Parties level with 74 seats apiece
Its 74 seats each now. Key independent MP Bob Katter has announced he will back the Coalition led by Tony Abbott in a minority Australian government. The Queensland MP's decision to throw his support behind Opposit
An experience not to forget
An experience that will not be forgotten for the rest of our lives. Those were the comments made by the Tagicakibau family after they were woken up by the terrifying earthquake at 4am Saturday at their home in Christchu
DISMAC to meet tomorrow on current drought
An urgent meeting has been called tomorrow by DISMAC where a decision is expected to be made on whether or not to declare an official drought nationwide. This is after the National Disaster Management Office received a
Case of murdered 22 yr old woman continues
The case in relation to the 7 men accused of raping and killing a 22 year old woman in Nasinu two years ago continued in the High Court this morning with the defense counsels scrutinizing the accuracy of the statement gi
Liew named new GM for Airports Fiji Limited
Airports Fiji Limited has just named a new General Manager Airports. Lawrence Liew who has 40 years experience in the field has been named to replace Luke Koroi who has been transferred to Nausori Airport as its new man
Probe continues into furniture company fire
Investigations are still underway to determine the cause of fire that destroyed the Trade Furniture and Joinery Company Limited building along the Nadi Back road on Sunday morning. NFA confirmed Police and National Fire
Rakiraki first to start talks with National Employment Centre
Rakiraki Town will be the first to start talks with the National Employment Centre. That is the revelation from Director Viliame Baledrokadroka as the Centre now starts focusing on finalizing the work attachment phase f
Queens Counsel to represent Takiveikata during retrial
Naitasiri High Chief, Ratu Inoke Takiveikata will have a Queens Counsel representing him when his November 2000 mutiny retrial proper begins on Monday. Filimoni Vosarogo who will also represent Takiveikata during the tr
Fiji Ports Corporation remains mum
The Fiji Ports Corporation remains mum on their internal investigations surrounding the disappearance of one million dollars from the Kings Wharf over the weekend. Acting Chief Executive Officer, Waqa Bauleka this morn
Cabinet meets to discuss report
Cabinet is currently meeting to discuss the contents of the report on the Fiji Sugar Corporation prepared by Deloitte. Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has told Fijivillage that the future of FSC and the sug
Australian Independents to decide today
Australia's kingmaker MPs have said they will announce today who they will back but warned, despite plans to vote as a bloc, they could still split and deliver a deadlock. Labor leader Julia Gillard needs the suppor
Term 3 of school starts today
As students around the country begin their Term three classes today there are revelations that schools cannot charge additional fees unless it is approved by the Education Ministry. Minister Filipe Bole said government
Concerns over breakdowns at sugar mills
Serious concerns have been raised on the number of breakdowns at the four sugar mills during this crushing season. Sugar Cane Growers Council Chief Executive, Sundresh Chetty said the mills encountered numerous breakdo
Those who knew of million dollar shipment now being questioned
Police are now interviewing the people who knew about the $1 million coming into the country for the Reserve Bank of Fiji on Friday night, following the revelation that the large amount of cash in new $20 notes has gone