Crowds flock to Showcase
First day of the Fiji Showcase 2010 had people flocking to the Vodafone Arena to take advantage of the bargain and international entertainers. Fijivillage spoke to the crowd on what they thought of this year’s sho
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Tongan PM invites Fiji govt rep for meet
The Prime Minister of Tonga and chairman of the Pacific Islands Forum Ministerial Contact Group on Fiji Doctor Feleti Sevele has invited a ministerial representative from the Fiji government to be part of a meeting in Ne
SCC initiates internal restructure
The Suva City Council is now looking at scrapping a number of positions within the council as it initiates an internal restructure program to streamline service delivery and enable the funds to be channeled into other ca
Food vouchers redeemable at designated Post Offices
The recipients of the Government's $30 food voucher programme will now be able to redeem the family assistance and cash vouchers at designated Post Offices around the country. The Social Welfare Ministry and Post Fi
Prison artists display art
There are talented artists in prisons who need a second chance. These are the words of Fiji Prison and Correctional Services Media Officer Fred Elbourne who was at the Fiji Prison and Correctional Services Painting and
Rajendra Prasad sent on leave
Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad has been sent on pre-retirement leave. Prasad finished from the Nadi Weather Office last Thursday after receiving a letter from the Ministry of Works last Tuesday. Fijivill
Acquisition of BP completed
The Pacific Petroleum Company has completed the acquisition of BP South West Pacific Limited with almost $US70 million. This was announced by Pacific Energy South West Limited chairperson Bruno Daly at a press conferen
EU sets platform for formal talks
The European Union delegation to Fiji along with the Heads of Missions from the British and French Embassies are now working with the Foreign Affairs Ministry to set the platform for formal talks with the EU on granting
President opens new Chinese Embassy
President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau believes relations between Fiji and the Chinese government will reach greater heights in the coming years. Ratu Epeli made this comment during the official opening of the new Chinese Emba
Women the focus of World No Tobacco Day
Every year five million people die from smoking and out of this 1.5 million are women. These are the words of World Health Organization Representative in the South Pacific, Dr Chen Ken who said this year's World No
People flock to showcase
People are flocking in numbers to the Vodafone arena to take advantage of the over 135 booths and deals on offer at the Fiji Showcase 2010. Organizer Total Event Company manager Loretta Jackson said for those coming dow
Commercial Banks to increase funds with RBF
Commercial Banks in Fiji will have to increase the amount of funds they deposit with the Reserve Bank of Fiji which has decided to increase the Statutory Reserve Deposit requirement to 10.0 percent. The RBF said all li
UNICEF launches Fiji childrens report
Protect me with love and care. This is the title of the Child Protection Baseline Report which was launched today by Minister of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation Dr Jiko Luveni. UNICEF Pacific rep Isiye Nd
RSMS celebrates 50th anniversary
The current management and students, those that have gone before you have set high benchmarks, you should continue to strive for excellence and set new challenges for those who will follow after you. This is the message
Fiji Showcase now open
Organizer Total Event Company manager Loretta Jackson said the Fiji Showcase 2010 is a never before seen show in Fiji and for everyone coming down to the arena to be prepared, as it is always a different show every year.
Fiji coins amongst world’s best
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has received the runner up award for the Best New Coin Series at the 2010 Currency Conference in Buenos Aires. During the Third International Association of Currency Affairs "Excellence in
Australian funding for typhoid outbreak
Australia stands ready to assist Fiji to deal with the current typhoid outbreak. The counselor for the Australian Aid Program in Fiji, Sarah Goulding confirmed that the Australian government will provide over $AUS1 mill
FNPF services available at Showcase
The next nine days will be an opportunity for the public to take advantage of the Fiji National Provident Fund’s services at Fiji Showcase 2010 without the hassle of queuing up. The Fiji National Provident Fund is
Ba residents urged to store water
People living in Ba have been requested to store water after a burst main occurred this morning along the Kings road. Areas that will be affected are Itatoko, Wailailai, Vadravadra, Natalacake, Sorokoba, Votua, Mataniqa
New Chinese Embassy opens today
The new multimillion dollar Chancery of the Chinese Embassy in Fiji is complete and will be officially opened this morning. The construction of the embassy at Queen Elizabeth Drive, Nasese commenced in August 2008 and i