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The Fiji Showcase 2010 will have the real deal from the USA break dancers. The USA break dancers who hail from the Bronx in New York consists of Julio "Clown" Santiago, William "Ill Will" Sanchez, A
It's time to recognise our young people! A volunteer organisation, Vision Fiji which advocates for children in Fiji has introduced the Fiji Children's Award. Vision Fiji Chair, Lynda Tabuya said this award re
Vodafone Fiji Limited has confirmed that it is aware of problems being faced by its customers due to network problems. Several Vodafone users have told Fijivillage of the problems they face in making calls from Vodafone
Any Police Officer found drinking yaqona on the job or in any Police property will face insubordination charges. That is the strong message from Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni. When questioned by Fijivillag
A man who was charged with murder and attempted murder in December 2001, has been acquitted of the murder charge and handed a suspended sentence for the charge of attempted murder. Joseph Martin Shayam murdered Randhir
The Sugar Cane Growers Council is thankful to the Government for facilitating the additional amount of $3.74 per tonne to top up the actual payment of $2.26 per tonne which was certified by the Sugar Industry Tribunal.
Report teachers who arrive late to school. This is the directive from Education Minister Filipe Bole after a series of complaints were made by parents about teachers having a habit of arriving late to school. Bole has
The police officers who were investigated for alleged insubordination have been terminated from the force, while some have received their final warning. Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni revealed this when que
A three year partnership between Australia and the University of the South Pacific was launched on Tuesday night with a funding of $33 million dollars given by the Australian Govt which will support the strategic plan.
With the success of the "Money smart" programme in secondary schools around the country, The Ministry of Education is looking into establishing the programme into Primary schools and kindergartens. This is aft
The Indigenous Affairs Ministry has stressed that it never had flogging or public whipping of villagers as a form of punishment in the proposed village by-laws. Deputy Permanent Secretary, Colonel Apakuki Kurusiga sa
We need to have a civil service with appropriate technology the right size and which is result oriented said Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. Yesterday Commodore Bainimarama officially opened the Civil Servi
The Poverty Eradication Unit is trying to find the real definition of poverty in the country so that steps are taken to assist those who are in real need. Director, Dr. Tokasa Leweni agrees that between 2000 to 2008 gov
Food lovers will be in for a treat at the Fiji Showcase 2010 which is set to open next Friday. Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson said as like in previous years they have ensured that the variety of food availa
Kadavu House is owned by Kadavu Holdings Limited and there is no dispute or controversy about this. Chairman of the Kadavu Development Company Sakeasi Waqanivavalagi said recent comments made about the true ownership of
Around 200 families living in squatter settlements in Laqere and Nadera face eviction within the next few months as the Nasinu Land Purchasers Cooperative Limited has initiated legal action against them. The Cooperativ
Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited is anticipating a reduction of about 40 to 50 percent in it's consolidated profit for the financial year ended 31st March 2010 when it,s results for that period are announced next
There is a need to ensure that Government becomes an employer of choice. That is the message of the Prime Minister and Public Service Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama to civil servants while launching the Civil Se
The Public Accounts Committee is concerned over the way the school building grants system has been handled based on the 2006 Social Services Sector Report of the Auditor General. The committee said building grant regul
It will be a carnival atmosphere for nine days at the Vodafone Arena when the doors for Fiji Showcase 2010 opens next Friday. The organisers have worked hard in the past months planning what will be staged for the nine
