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The stage is set for Fiji's biggest trade and fun show, The Fiji Showcase 2010. With months of hard work and planning the Total Event Company is promising this year’s Showcase will be the biggest of all in ter
The Ministry of Health has stressed that people in the affected typhoid areas of Navosa should cancel all public gatherings to avoid the spread of the disease. This comes after a state of public emergency was declared i
After a directive from the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama, a review of the Mining Act is now underway with the underlying aim to ensure landowners are adequately compensated. Permanent Secretary for Lands a
We are all equal and it is shocking to learn that so many women are victims of domestic violence in Fiji. Those were the words of Mataiasi Nabau the President Nawaka Tikina Youth Council who is one of the 45 men, Turaga
A father’s dream to make his son a rugby player may have shattered but his hopes to see his son achieve something in other sports are still alive. A former army officer and a former rugby player, Alipate Rabitu sa
A state of Public Health Emergency has been declared in Navosa by the Health Ministry as over 100 cases of typhoid have been recorded in the area. Speaking at a press conference in the last hour, Deputy Secretary for Pu
The latest International Monetary Fund Staff Report on Fiji stated that tariffs for all goods and services provided by public enterprises should be raised to full cost recovery levels. The report said this would elimina
The Commerce Commission is expected to complete their investigations on the proposal made by Fiji Electricity Authority to reactivate the fuel surcharge of 6.51 cents per unit that was scrapped in March last year. Commi
The affairs of the Lautoka City Council are now being investigated by FICAC. Special administrator Aisea Tuidraki has confirmed that FICAC officers raided the office a few weeks ago and took away files and other items f
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is contemplating charges against a former employee on allegations that he was trying to conceal evidence relating to a case against another former employee. The case ag
More than 500 homes have been confirmed to be affected by the termite infestation in the Lautoka area. Termite Taskforce spokesperson Rosa Dalituicama said this is after the team visited more than 3,000 homes to inspect
One of the largest importers and local product distributors, P. Meghji will have four booths at this years Fiji Showcase with over 50 items on offer. Director, Romit Meghji said people can expect a wide variety of items
Three men charged with the murder of a 28-year-old Krishneel Singh appeared before High court judge, Justice Salesi Temo today. Salesi Balekivuya, Navitalai Tiritabua and Saimoni Tukana are unrepresented and disclosures
The Attorney General and Minister for Communication Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum has told the World Telecommunication development conference that Fiji has more mobile connections than the total population. While addressing the d
The Public Service Commission Chairman Josefa Serulagilagi and Permanent Secretary Parmesh Chand paid a visit to the Sydney Adventist Hospital heart team who have conducted successful heart operations in the last two wee
The US Embassy has implemented changes to its non immigrant visa application and fee structure. In a statement from the US Embassy, it states as part of the US visa modernisation program the Suva Embassy from the 31st o
Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher once said and Fijivillage quotes "I love argument, I love debate, I don't expect anyone just to sit there and agree with me, that's not their job". In th
Fiji Showcase 2010 will not be a normal shopping experience because at this event you can find everything under one roof. Fiji's biggest trade-show which kicks off tomorrow will have over 135 booths at the Vodafone
It all started with a love for dancing and starting tomorrow, the Fiji public will be able to witness how one can take passion and turn it into art. The USA Break Dancers who will be part of the international entertainm
Under the Ministry of Social Welfare's E-Gov reform, it is compulsory for the family assistance recipients to have proper identification cards. Acting Permanent Secretary Govind Sami said those who do not have prope
