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The Fiji National Provident Fund is not the only entity to incur losses due to the collapse of the multimillion dollar Momi Bay Resort project as the Unit Trust of Fiji is now making efforts to recover its $12.5 million
The 31 year old suspect charged with the alleged murder of a 20 year old man at the Suva market yesterday was today sent to Saint Giles for a psychiatric assessment. The accused, James Arthur Kamoaemoa is alleged to hav
A 30 year old man who was found guilty of manslaughter was sentenced to two years by the Suva High Court in the last hour. High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar while passing the sentence said that Tomasi Savu Stevens
The poor management of waste disposal has resulted in some of the rivers in the Suva area being a thousand times polluted over the legal limit under the Environment Act. Dr Edward Anderson Lecturer at the USP's Sch
Vodafone is providing registrations for their new M PAiSA Mobile Money Transfer service at the Fiji Showcase 2010. It will be launched next month in which Vodafone will be the first company in the Pacific to introduce
A 20 year old man who intervened to stop a fight at the Suva market was killed in the process yesterday. Police spokesperson Ema Mua has confirmed that the incident took place when the deceased was on his way to the bus
A 22 year old man charged with dangerous driving occasioning death has been released on bail by the Suva Magistrates court. Shelvin Sachin Nair of Nawaka Nadi was granted bail with strict conditions and has been ordered
A 30 year old man who was found guilty of manslaughter will be sentenced by the Suva High Court this afternoon. Tomasi Savu Stevens was initially charged with the murder of 22 year old Josefa Drugu on 15th December 2007
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has called on the officials at the Australia and New Zealand High Commissions in Fiji to get out of their offices and find out what is really happening on the ground in the cou
The position for Lautoka's Special Administrator remains vacant as the Local Government Ministry has now advertised the position. Local Government Minister Colonel Samuela Saumatua said interested parties can apply
That is the reaction of the crowd whenever the USA Break Dancers take to the stage at the Fiji Showcase 2010. The group, who are part of the international entertainment on offer at the Fiji Showcase 2010, are from th
It is time to think seriously about conserving electricity! These are the words of Commerce Commission Chairman Dr. Mahendra Reddy following the Fiji Electricity Authority tariff increases announced yesterday. Dr. Red
The Termite bio security taskforce have identified over one thousand homes and schools in Lautoka that have been affected by termites. The Taskforce has been carrying out "Operation Kadivuka" for the past six
Special Administrator for Suva Chandu Umaria has denied reports that council workers are not doing their job properly. He made the comment when Fijivillage News raised the issue that some council workers responsible for
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has stressed that the next elections will be held in Fiji in 2014 and no amount of pressure from Australia, New Zealand or any other country can change that. Following the P
A hearing date has been set by the Fiji Court of Appeal, for the Appeal of the former Town Clerk at the Nasinu Town Council. Represented by Rajendra Chaudhry, Jaswant Kumar appeared before Justice Priyantha Fernando see
The Ministry of Health is recommending the use of Pure Virgin Coconut oil as the best alternative for cooking oil, at a time when living costs are high. Health Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said this was confirmed after a re
The Fiji Showcase 2010 offers those thinking of buying houses and home owners alike a chance to ensure they live in security. The latest technology in security systems is being displayed at the Professional Network Solu
Effective immediately the Fiji Electricity Authority tariffs will increase for high end consumers and commercial and industrial entities while low end consumers will pay less for electricity. The Commerce Commission ann
A 12 year old girl is the latest road fatality on our roads. The 12 year old died after she was hit by a car at Pacific Harbour while she was crossing the road. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said the victim passe
