21yr old dies out at sea
A 21 year old diver has lost his life at sea. Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed the incident happened at Nananu-i-ra in Rakiraki yesterday morning. Sokomuri said the 21 year old and a 56 year ol
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111 defaulting employers names submitted to immigration
The Fiji National Provident Fund has forwarded 111 names of employers to the Immigration Department for failure to adhere to the directive to make arrangements to clear outstanding FNPF contributions. FNPF CEO Aisake Ta
Migration linked to spread of HIV
The migration and movement of Pacific people, within their countries and between countries, plays a role in the spread of HIV, but this risk factor is underestimated in the region. This was revealed in a UNDP report &qu
3,500 people register with National Employment Centre
3,500 unemployed people have already registered with the National Employment Centre. Labour Ministry's Acting Director for Labour Policy and Productivity, Vilimone Baledrokadroka said the National Employment Centre
Suppression order in mutiny trial
An application by the DPP for suppression of certain information in the case against two senior police officers who are alleged to have tried to remove the Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni was granted by the Hi
Onus on cane farmers now
The onus is now on the sugar cane farmers of Labasa to ensure the Sugar Cane farmers Fair Trade Certification initiative is a success and Fiji sugar is sold at above market prices. Speaking at the launch of the Initiati
Schools need permit to hold fund raising
The Education Ministry has stressed that schools need to get a permit from the district officer in order to hold a fund-raising program. Minister Filipe Bole said to lighten the cost borne by parents, the Ministry has e
No exclusive rights in E-Money program
The two mobile companies in the country will not have an exclusive deal in the new E-Money Fiji project which was launched by the Reserve Bank yesterday. The E-Money Fiji can be transferred electronically from one perso
Over 5000 people expected to get vaccinated
The Public Health team that are currently in Navosa are hoping to vaccinate more than 5000 people as the vaccination programme is expected to come to an end today. Health Ministry Spokesperson, Iliesa Tora said Operatio
Ministry awaits submissions on village by laws
The Ministry of Indigenous Affairs hopes that the 14 provincial councils will deliberate and hand in their submissions on the proposed village by-laws before the 25th of this month. Deputy Permanent Secretary, Colonel A
RBF launches E-Money project
The Reserve Bank of Fiji this afternoon launched the E-Money Fiji project which is money that can be transferred electronically from one person to another, one company to another, person to company or government to compa
Sugar initiative launched in Labasa
A major initiative to boost sugar production and quality and fetch above world market prices for sugar from Fiji was launched today in Labasa. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama launched the first ever Labasa C
ALDI does not condone distribution of its products by MH
As investigations continue on the sale of ALDI products at Morris Hedstrom supermarkets in Fiji, ALDI Stores in Australia has today confirmed to Fijivillage that it does not condone the distribution and sale of its exclu
Police officer dies in road accident
An early morning accident in Ra has claimed the life of a police officer after the police vehicle he was driving veered off the road and landed in the Tobu River. Police spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirme
Alleged thief fights for his life
A man is fighting for his life at CWM Hospital after he was allegedly stabbed by a shop owner in the early hours today. Police spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the suspect and his three other accomplices al
Tourist VAT Refund Scheme to extend North
The Tourist VAT Refund Scheme will be extended to Savusavu from the first of January next year. This was revealed by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as he opened the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authorit
Alleged rapists granted bail
Seven men charged with the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl were today granted bail by the Nausori Magistrates Court. The seven allegedly raped the 15-year-old girl on 18th November last year in a village in Nausori.
4,190 vaccinated through Navosa Typhoid Campaign
Health Ministry officials have vaccinated 4,190 people in Navosa as part of their Navosa Typhoid Campaign. Health Ministry spokesperson Iliesa Tora said the health team has visited 15 villages and 12 settlements so far
FIRCA office opened in Savusavu
Savusavu is set to become the key economic centre for the country's economic growth. Those are the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama while opening the new Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authorit
FEF should understand-Sayed Khaiyum
The Commerce Minister has raised concerns about the comments made by the Fiji Employers Federation that they were not consulted by the Commerce Commission before the interim increase in FEA tariffs were announced last we