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Abuse of children is not limited to physical abuse but also covers emotional abuse, neglect and informal adoption. Save the Children Fiji Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Project Officer Amita Prasad said that
The mineral resources sector in Fiji is set to boom with three companies to become the first to be issued deep sea exploration and mining licenses within Fiji waters. Minister for Lands and Mineral Resources Netani Suka
Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited's subsidiary company TransTel Fiji Limited recorded an 89 percent decline in its revenue at the end of the last financial year. Aside from an increase in the provision for doubtf
The Fiji booth at the Shanghai Expo in China has left visitors amazed with what a small island nation has to offer to the world’s fastest growing economy. Speaking to Fijivillage from Shanghai, Tourism Fiji CEO
A 37 year old businessman charged with five counts of allegedly obtaining money by false pretense and obtaining credit pleaded not guilty to the charges in Lautoka Magistrates court today. Dineshwar Rao a building cont
Expect to see the new face of this month’s FM96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Legend FM, as the poster for the dream story stage show was chosen this morning. The lucky winners are form two students Sasha Regirio and
Some investors had to be turned away due to the large number of potential investors who turned up at the seminar organized by the Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau at the Shanghai Expo in China yesterday. Attorney Genera
New Administrator for Lautoka Praveen Bala has stated that the Lautoka City Council is in financial problem. Bala who started his job on Monday said he is basically involved in looking at pending work for the past few y
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has stressed that it was not his decision to become Prime Minister to head the current government as the decision was made by the Military Council. Speaking on the ABC's F
Government is in the process of developing a groundwater resource policy to protect water sources in the country. Lands and Mineral Resources Permanent Secretary Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni said groundwater is used
Nadi pastor Laione Lutunacevamaca and Fiji Rugby Union chairman Bill Gavoka, who are charged with allegedly making false news that fostered public alarm and public anxiety, appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court this mor
The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources has invited interested parties towards tender proposals for exploration and development of the Mount Kasi Mineral prospect. Permanent Secretary Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni
The Nasinu Town Council is urging its ratepayers to pay their rates now. Special Administrator Mosese Kama said more than $7 million is still owed to the council since its establishment in 2002. Kama said from January
Every child has the right to education. These are the words of Fiji Parent Support Group National Secretary, Vishwa Nadan Mudliar who said that the blind and the visually impaired children are often looked down at. Mud
The Health Ministry has acknowledged the Education Ministry on their measures to raise HIV awareness and reproductive health to younger children. Recently, the Education Ministry stressed that they promote abstinence as
New Zealand and Australia need to let Pacific countries deal with their own problems. These are the sentiments of Kiribati President Anote Tong during an interview with TV NZ after reports have surfaced that there is a
Indonesia and Thailand have expressed support towards the Fiji government’s efforts in returning the country to democratic rule. Foreign Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola who is currently attending the Special Asian a
Taxi drivers play an important role in the reporting of child prostitution or even child abuse. Save the Children Fiji Commercial Sexual Exploitation of Children Project Officer, Amita Prasad raised this sentiment as m
Importers, suppliers and retailers of fireworks must obtain a license to store and sell fireworks. This is the advice from the Permanent Secretary for Lands and Mineral Resources Lt Col Neumi Leweni who said that any r
Students at Primary school level should be taught the importance of how to look after their surroundings at an early age. This is what Rishikul Primary School will be highlighting in their performance at this month'
