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All Judges and Magistrates, whether born in Fiji or from overseas are to be commended for their bravery in taking on judicial office in Fiji. These were the words of Chief Justice Anthony Gates as he opened the National
Police have called on members of the public to be mindful of where they take their morning or evening walks following a case of rape and attempted rape in the Suva area in the past few days. Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokom
Two Fijians serving in the British Army died in separate incidents on Tuesday while on active duty in Afghanistan. The British Ministry of Defense confirmed that Corporal Taniela Tolevu Rogoiruwai and Kingsman Ponipate
Labasa town was today declared crime free zone. Special Administrator Vijay Chand confirmed more than 5000 people gathered at Subrail park today to mark this occasion. Chief Guest Defence Minister, Ratu Epeli Ganilau w
Fiji Pine has announced that an independent audit will be carried out on Fiji Pine Trust. In a statement issued today, Chairman Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara said a consultation process was carried out with the Pine Lando
Having sufficient water supply is a major problem that villagers on the island of Vanuavatu in Lau have to go through daily. Commissioner Eastern Colonel Ifereimi Vasu, who is accompanying the President Ratu Epeli Naila
That is the sound of the famous "vuvuzela" in this year's World Cup Soccer currently underway in South Africa. It is causing a lot of distraction for the teams. Fiji does not have to worry about that s
A 5-year-old boy died after he jumped from a moving truck along the Nabouwalu-Labasa highway yesterday. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra confirmed that the 5-year-old was travelling with his father and his 8-year-old
A number of key issues, including political issues and trade issues facing the Pacific region will be discussed at the upcoming Melanesian Spearhead Group meeting to be hosted in Fiji next month. And after confirmation
The Auditor General's office has confirmed that the 2009 government reports will be completed by August this year. Auditor General Tevita Volanivanua confirmed to Fijivillage News that they are currently in the proc
A lawyer who pleaded guilty to two counts of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional behaviour has been given 14 days to pay $3,700 or his practicing certificate will be suspended. Lawyer Sheik Hussein S
The China Railway First Group Limited which has recently been awarded contracts for a number of projects stressed that it is not new to Fiji. According to the Deputy Manager Song Tian-peng, they have maintained their re
The Permanent Secretary for the Public Service Commission has admitted that one of the main problems for failing to achieve the relevant pillar in the People Charter is that the PSC often fails to meet expectations. Add
Some major changes are expected in the civil service over the next four years, which could lead to job losses but hopes are high at this stage that workers may be absorbed by companies taking up government works. Prime
The M-Paisa initiative is completely a new avenue through which Fijians will access financial services. These are the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama while officially launching Vodafone's
The Community policing awareness team consisting of senior officers and officers from the Juvenile Bureau visited Lau Groups to create crime free awareness on the remotest islands of the Group. The awareness was conduc
Military, Police and other Civil Servants can apply for taxi permits however they will have to meet a special criteria. Land Transport Authority Spokesperson, Doreen Narayan confirmed that Civil Servants must present an
As a reminder of the first visit by the President of Fiji, the people of Salia in Lau have engraved on breadfruit trees in the village the words "The President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau set foot on Salia today".
Your actions of bribery directed to a man in charge of finance of a country strikes at the very core of an honest government. These are the words of High Court Judge Justice Salesi Temo while handing down his sentence t
Fiji imports about 16,000 tonnes of potatoes valued at $17 million each year and attempts are now being made to reduce the importation of potatoes. Potato imports have drastically increased over the last 20 years as in
