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Man dies after being trapped under tractor

A 34-year-old man of Valley Road Sigatoka died yesterday afternoon after he was trapped under the tractor he was driving. The farmer was on his way to his farm with his wife in their tractor when he lost control near a

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Bainivalu Primary to portray motherly messege

We often tend to look down on the person who brought us in this world, our mother's however they support us despite all the obstacles in life. Participating for the second time in this year's FM 96 Tadra Kahani

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RBF hopes to attract more investors

The Reserve Bank of Fiji is hoping Fiji's attendance at the Shanghai World Expo will attract more investors into the country. Governor Sada Reddy said it will be a great opportunity for Fiji to showcase itself as th

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Celebrations a memorable event

The lone representative from the Hawaiian ex-Grammarian scholars association said he wishes that the remainder of the forty plus members back in Hawaii were able to make it to the Golden Jubilee Celebrations as it is tr

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Study what you passionate about

Study what you are passionate about!! This is the message from ex-students of Suva Grammar School to current students at a careers expo held in conjunction with the schools Golden Jubilee Celebrations. 80's decade

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Body found in mangrove swamp

Police are investigating the discovery of a body which was found in the mangrove swamp in Wailada, Lami yesterday afternoon. The body was discovered by two men who were passing by the mangroves. Officers from the Foren

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Fiji Times has 2 months to sell 90 percent of shares

The Fiji Times newspaper which is 100 percent owned by News Limited has two months from today to sell 90 percent of its shares to locals, and Fijivillage has received information that a number of local investors have sho

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$9M to construct two bridges

A $9 million contract to construct two bridges along the Kings Road was signed yesterday between the government financier the Asian Development Bank and the China Railway 5th Group Company. Director of National Roads Ap

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Relocation for squatters

Considering the plight of the squatters in Navitavaya, Nasinu, who have been issued with eviction orders by the High Court, the Ministries of Lands and Local Government have been engaged in a joint exercise to consider o

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Vodafone customers raise concern

Vodafone users have once again raised concerns on hoax messages as Vodafone Fiji said they cannot stop these messages. Some people have told Fijivillage that they received messages which said ACongratulations your mobil

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Concert a reminder for good times at school

From a group dancing to the music of Michael Jackson and the sounds of island beats, to dream girls of the 70's decade singing, the Suva Grammar School "Vakateratera Concert" was to many present a reminder

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Cathedral Secondary returns after 8yrs

After eight years, Cathedral Secondary School will return to the stage for the FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage. Cathedral Secondary last performed at the Rock Challenge back in 2002. School Teacher Tepola S

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Bank account holder required to provide TIN to banks

All existing bank account holders in the country will now be required to provide their Tax Identification Number or TIN to their respective banks by December 31st this year under the new requirement imposed by FIRCA. Ef

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PM challenges Aust to assist Fiji

Change your stance and assist Fiji. That is the message to Australian Prime Minister Julia Gillard from Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama who stresses that he will not give in to any amount of inter

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RB Patel announces investment projects

RB Patel Group Limited has today announced a number of investment projects which are either currently underway or have just been completed. Company Chairman, Isoa Kaloumaira said RB Patel Group Limited has finalised lon

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Suva Grammar ex scholars donate food items

In line with the spirit of giving, ex-scholars of Suva Grammar School 70's decade today collected donations of food items to give to charitable organisations in the Western Division. SGS Ex-students Association Pres

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Vendors learn ways to curb shoplifting

Retailers have learnt some ways to reduce number of shoplifting and stock leakages in their stores. Suva Retailers Association president, Himmat Lodhia said last week a seminar was organized in Suva where a trainer from

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High Court rejects bail application by murder suspects

The Suva High court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar today refused a bail application made by a man who according to Justice Goundar had lied to the court to secure a bail. Leone Lautabui and two others were sentenced to li

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Water Authority to keep providing services

As the Government looks at reducing the number of squatter settlements around the country, the Water Authority of Fiji stressed that they will continue to provide their services to these settlements if certain requiremen

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