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The Education Ministry has warned teachers to refrain from drinking yaqona during school hours. Education Minister, Filipe Bole said a circular has been sent to all the schools, clearly stating that yaqona should not be
The Fiji Taxi Union wants a reverse on the Land Transport Authority Regulation in respect of the transfer of Taxi Permits. General Secretary Rishi Ram said they have not been consulted by the Government when making the
Tongan Prime Minister Dr Feleti Sevele believes that Fiji's pursuance of partnerships with various countries around the world should not be of concern for the pacific island states. As highlighted by Fijivillage ear
A former Executive of Fiji Forest Industries was yesterday taken in for questioning by FICAC. FICAC Spokesperson, Erica Lee has confirmed that the former Executive was arrested by FICAC officers yesterday morning as an
A seven year old boy and a 40 year old woman drowned in separate incidents on Saturday bringing the tally to five, the total number of people who have drowned in the past week alone. Police are investigating the death o
The Police and National fire Authority are now looking into the cause of a fire in Nadi which has left nine people homeless. The four bedroom house located in Tunalia Road in Nadi was burnt to the ground along with all
The hard work put in by inmates is likely to see close to $200,000 pumped back into the Fiji Prisons Correctional Services departments. As part of its plans to improve Prisons Enterprise Development, the FPCS has embark
Samoa is the new Pacific Nations Cup Champions after they beat the Flying Fijians 31 points to 9 in the last hour. Samoa scored a total of five tries, a try to Joe Tekori, sevens star's Mikaele Pesamino and Uale Ma
Tongan prime Minister Dr. Feleti Sevele is yet to confirm if he will be attending the Melanesian Spearhead Group meeting to be hosted by Fiji next month. Dr. Sevele is currently in the country to hold talks with Prime M
Government is now outsourcing all the maintenance works carried out on all the government schools. Education Minister Filipe Bole said the step was taken to ensure that all the government schools are well maintained and
A new winner will be crowned after the Pacific Nations Cup matches this afternoon in Apia, Samoa. The winner of this year's title is yet to be decided, Fiji has a hand on the silverware, however, Samoa and Japan can
A 20 year old man of Nadi is in police custody for allegedly stabbing his father with a penknife yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed the alleged incident took place when his pare
Its do or die for the Flying Fijians as they could be crowned the 2010 Pacific Nations cup champions if they manage to beat Samoa in the final match this afternoon. Head coach Samu Domoni has made several changes from
Police are raising concern after three lives were lost due to drowning in one week alone. The latest being a 40 year old man in Lau who drown while out diving with a friend. Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri sai
The Ministry of Agriculture will ensure that the work in the dredging of the Rewa River is completed before the next cyclone season in November. Permanent Secretary Agriculture, Colonel Mason Smith said work should star
Gone are the days of farming for subsistence living as the cost of living nowadays has risen and everything costs money. These are the words of Senior Agriculture Office in Macuata Kanito Matagasau as training for
Hundreds of Fijians living in Britain today converged at the houses of the two British Army soldiers who died in the line of duty as their bodies arrived in Britain yesterday. The families who are also part of the Fijia
With seven weeks already passing, the Kadivuka Bio Security Taskforce is yet to determine how the termites entered the country. Spokesperson, Rosa Dalituicama said that their entomologists are trying to determine how th
Young children from the village of Nananu now have a reason to smile after the opening of a brand-new Kindergarten thanks to the Fiji Water Foundation and the New Zealand High Commission. Nananu Village in Tailevu whic
One of the proposals that was highlighted from the villagers in the Ba province is the mutual relationships within the same sex. Chairman of the Ba Provincial Council, Ratu Meli Saukuru said the villagers have agreed th
