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The Public Accounts Committee has revealed that it is concerned with some issues raised in the Auditor General's Report for 2007 which specifically deals with the Ministry of Finance, National Planning, Public Enterp
Outgoing Indian High Commissioner to Fiji Professor Prabhakar Jha, who has travelled all over the world, said there is no place on this planet like Fiji and its people. Speaking to Fijivillage, Jha said the perception o
The Ministry of Social Welfare has made a special arrangement with Post Fiji Limited to carter for the recipients of their food voucher program in the Northern division. Permanent Secretary for Social Welfare Govind Sam
The Rewa soccer Association is calling on people to refrain from buying Rewa jersey's which are being sold at various outlets, mostly in Nausori. President, Pranil Singh claimed some shops have started to sell Rewa
Sexually transmitted infections have been on the increase amongst pregnant mothers in Fiji in the last 14 years. Head of Department of the Prevention of Parent to Child Transmission of HIV, Dr Litia Narube whose depart
The famous 113 year old baka tree at Dudley High School will not be cut down as concerns have been raised that if the tree is cut it will have some impact and implication on the foundation of the school building. Presid
An assessment by the National Farmers Union shows that the current drought has affected the agricultural sector in the Northern and Western Division. National Farmers Union President, Surendra Lal said the sugar cane an
A 30 year old man charged with four counts of causing death by dangerous driving, driving an unregistered motor vehicle, contravening to the conditions of the third party policy and failing to stop after an accident appe
Adolescent changes is one of the issues that sometimes adults choose not to discuss with the teenagers in the country. However the Methodist Church of Fiji organised seminar currently underway in Suva is tackling the i
Some of the homes in Lautoka that were infested by termites have been declared Termite Free. Operation Kadivuka Spokesperson, Rosa Dalituicama said their Bio Security taskforce team is now revisiting homes that were in
Lautoka Police are questioning 3 people in relation to the death of a 71 year old shopkeeper of Lautoka on Sunday. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said they are still awaiting for the post mortem whi
Difficult economic conditions and the booming fuel prices last year has led to the Fosters Group recording a 55 percent decline in consolidated profit for the year ended 30th June, 2010. In a market announcement, Foster
As the Commerce Commission continues to receive oral submissions from the public about the review of the FEA tariff rates, one of the main concerns raised is the estimation of customer’s bills. Commissioner Leba M
Fiji has always remained an attractive destination and this is still evident with the high level of interest and actual land purchases that are now taking place in the country. It is now reported that Australians and N
The Nadi Weather Office has confirmed that the current dry weather pattern will continue for the next few weeks. Acting Principle Scientific officer Forecasting, Misaele Funaki said we are on the onset of La Nina and du
The Native Lands Commission is calling on the I Taukei students to register in the Vola ni Kawa Bula to be eligible in getting a scholarship from the I Taukei Affairs. That was the call made to students who attended the
Hindus around the country today start the celebration of the birth of Lord Krishna. It’s also known as Krishna Janmashtami (Janamastami) which always falls within mid August to mid September. Starting today Hind
Is the Australian Government using News Limited as a tool to punish Fiji and cripple our economy? That is the question being raised by the Permanent Secretary for Information Sharon Smith Johns who has alleged that New
Although a number of people have been raising issues in relation to the new FEA tariff structure and the billing system, the fact remains that the public turnout to make submissions to the Commerce Commission is very po
Some people have been taken into custody in relation to the death of a 71 year old man over the weekend. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed police are currently interviewing these people who are
