2 missing at sea
Police are investigating two cases whereby two people are missing at sea in separate incidences. A 28 year old cane cutter of Vatulaulau, Ba disappeared while swimming with his friend in Ba yesterday. Assistant Spokesp
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HIV/AIDS rise a concern
The number of positive cases of HIV AIDS in Fiji is increasing every year and if tests are not made compulsory to pregnant mothers, or to their partners, than the trend in Fiji will be as bad as that in Papua New Guinea.
Youths urged to take up agricultural businesses
The Agriculture Ministry is calling on youths to take up agricultural businesses. Permanent Secretary Colonel Mason Smith who launched this year’s Fiji Development Small Awards said they are encouraging youths wh
More than 1000 people allegedly evade tax
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority has established that more than one thousand people were not paying taxes in the Southern Division. Chief Executive Officer, Jitoko Tikolevu said a team of officers from FIR
Nightclub in Valelevu burns down
Police and the National Fire Authority are investigating the cause of a fire which completely destroyed a nightclub and a workshop in Valelevu early this morning. A Police officer at the scene confirmed to Fijivillage
Police investigate accident at Koronivia
Police are investigating an accident in Koronivia which happened in the last hour. Eye witnesses have confirmed that the rental car was on its way from Nausori to Suva when it went off the road and hit a bus shelter. O
Late bookings a deterrent for STDs
Late bookings for pregnant mothers are a major challenge that the Health Ministry faces in trying to stop the spread of sexually transmitted diseases amongst pregnant women. This is the reality in our antenatal clinics
People can fight/survive cancer
Cancer therapy and treatment over the past years has improved dramatically that people now have the chance to be able to fight and survive cancer and lead normal lives. That is the sentiment of the Dean of the School of
Financial education curriculum to be offered in schools
In an effort to teach children about better management and understanding of personal finances, the Reserve Bank of Fiji's Financial Literacy working group is working on developing and implementing a financial educati
Govt guarantee helps FSC raise $85M
Through a government guarantee of $120 million, the Fiji Sugar Corporation has been able to raise $85 million in loans from local institutions. The FSC made a market announcement that it has secured a government guarant
Recipients urged to utilize the call center
The Social Welfare Ministry has urged all recipients to utilize the call center set by the Ministry. Permanent Secretary, Govind Sami said the clients can use the toll free line to lodge complains about ineligible indiv
Talks underway to send Provincial Council reps to China
Talks are underway between the Prime Minister's Office and the Ambassador for China to be able to send Provincial council reps to China to be able to learn the trade business. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainim
Suva A in Netball finals
The Suva A team is into the finals of the Crest Chicken Netball championships after beating Lautoka in the semifinals this afternoon. Suva who are known as the netball champions of the country and have retained the titl
Police charges 2 men for alleged rape
Police have laid charges against two men who are alleged to have raped a 21-year-old woman earlier last week. Police confirm the victim hired a taxi in Suva last Wednesday and instead of taking her to her destination,
Talks underway to send Provincial Council reps to China
Talks are underway between the Prime Minister's Office and the Ambassador for China to be able to send Provincial council reps to China to be able to learn the trade business. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainima
28 charitable organisations to receive much needed boost
Twenty eight charitable organisations will receive much needed boost through the Vodafone ATH Foundation's grant of $360, 000 grants in the form of volunteer workers. In a press statement from Vodafone Fiji, the pro
Around 4000 farmers feel dry spell brunt
Around 4000 farmers are feeling the full brunt of the dry spell in the Sigatoka area. Sigatoka Valley Road farmer, Saten Dass said the last time they faced such a situation was about twenty years ago adding that if the
Hunt on for Supermarket robbers
The hunt is still on for four men who were involved in a robbery at the Kundan Singh Supermarket in Tamavua on Thursday night. According to police the men armed with cane knives and pinchbars entered the supermarket and
14 provincial councils hands in opinions
All 14 Provincial Councils from around the country have handed in their opinions on the draft village by-laws. Deputy Permanent Secretary for the I Taukei Affairs, Colonel Apakuki Kurusiga said the by-laws in any villag
Fiji Shipping gives green light to boat operator
Fiji Shipping has given the green light to a small boat operator to be able to service the furthest regions of Vanua Levu coastal areas while Government looks at road development. Commissioner Northern Colonel Inia Ser