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Though rain has weakened in some areas around the country, people living in the low lying areas are being asked to be on alert as a trough of low pressure over the country should see flash flooding today. Duty Weather
A 2 year old child is admitted in serious condition at the Rakiraki hospital after the car he was travelling in veered off the road and landed in a ditch yesterday. The victim was travelling with his 19-year-old relativ
The Public Service Commission has completed its investigation into the number of civil servants who did not report to work on the 23rd of last month. The Prime Minister’s office wanted all the heads of Department
Always work to the best of your ability because in the end you will be rewarded. Those were the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama through a recorded speech to the students who participated in the TFL
Fiji is expected to experience a partial solar eclipse starting from around 5:15 this afternoon. The NASA Website confirmed that there will be a total solar eclipse in the South Pacific region with French Polynesia fall
Labasa Sangam SKM College all the way from the Northern Division were crowned the winners of the Kula Film awards last night for their movie "The Silent Cry". Form six student Shilpa Lal who is also the Film D
Three Fiji National University students received cash prizes for their architectural designs in a Final year design project competition by the Fiji Architecture Association. Out of fifty eight entries, Orisi Vukinavanua
McNeil Consumer Healthcare in the US has confirmed that out of the 21 lots of over the counter medicines it has recalled, only one is distributed in Fiji. Responding to questions by Fijivillage news this afternoon, McNe
A number of people have been questioned and released as police continue investigations into the discovery of a controlled substance which was found in a container in Lautoka on June 23rd. Police Spokesperson Inspector A
Nearly 81 percent of the people in communities surveyed by a US General Practioner were found to be overweight. These are the words of United States based General Practitioner Dr Animesh Sinha who is currently in Fiji w
A woman who is alleged to have defrauded her de-facto husband is now under police investigation. Police confirmed that the woman was arrested in Sigatoka earlier this week and is alleged to have obtained more than 18,00
The Ministry of Health has a new HIV Aids Tester machine which will monitor the effectiveness of treatment for people living with HIV in the country. The machine was donated by the Secretariat of the Pacific Community w
Facing financial difficulties, a casual labourer at the Ba sugar mill thought he try his luck and could not believe it when he won $30,000 through a Tattslotto scratch and win ticket yesterday. 28 year old Vevemo Taukei
Four men charged with the murder of a 26 year old man were sentenced to life imprisonment by the Suva High Court yesterday afternoon. Australian resident Zafir Tarik Ali, Taimur Ali, Tahir Ali and Chandlesh Ganesh were
Money can be a blessing but also a curse. That is the theme that Tailevu North College is portraying in their movie "The evil Route: $$$$" for the 2010 Kula Film Awards. Aryllic Singh who is the director of
Despite the financial hurdles, the Housing Assistance Relief Trust continues assisting families around the country. HART Director, Merewalesi Rokosawa said currently 1000 people are living in 775 HART home flats around
Surfing is an international sport and this means that Fiji will need to ensure that protocols are followed and there is no reckless surfing. Fiji Hoteliers Assosciation President Dixon Seeto said that a positive point t
While the revised National Budget for 2010 sees a reduction in government expenditure by $75 million, some ministries and departments have received additional funds for the remaining months of this year. The Operating F
A burst main near Mead road will see people staying along that area without water supply until later this evening. Water Authority Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said that main burst at the bottom of Mead road near the total
The Civil Aviation Ministry and AFL are looking at air safety requirements of Pacific Sun, following an incident in Lakeba yesterday, where one of their aircraft was grounded by a police officer. Director Civil Aviation
