Pigeon hunters warned
Pigeon hunters are warned to ensure they follow the rules and regulations as the gaming pigeon season began yesterday till June 13th. Minister for Primary Industries Joketani Cokanasiga stressed that that every person i
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Special committee to look into Kadavu House
A special committee is expected to be appointed soon to look into the matters pertaining to the ownership of the eight storey Kadavu House. Government representative and the former chairman of Kadavu Provincial Counci
Flash flooding in low lying areas possible
The Nadi Weather office said people in the Eastern Division can expect this rainy weather to continue till Monday and people residing in the low lying areas can also expect flash flooding. Nadi Weather office Director,
Tourism Minister praises dolphin venture
When the Tourists come to Fiji, the money does not come down to the grass-root levels. That is the sentiment of the Minister for Tourism Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum while opening the Dolphin Tourism Joint Venture for the people
Consumers fork out more money for household items
Consumers had to fork out more money for household items including food items last month. According to Bureau of Statistics, consumers had to spend more money on wheat products, fresh fish, fruits, dairy products
New roadmap to counter Human Trafficking
Since the setting up of the Human Trafficking Unit in the Fiji Police Force in October of last year, a more detailed roadmap and strategy will be implemented as there will be no international aid given to Fiji. Director
Heart ailments can now be treated at CWM Hospital
Children and adults who are facing heart ailments can now be treated at CWM hosptal by surgeons from Australia from the Seventh Day Adventist hospital. Ministry of Health spokesperson, Iliesa Tora said the team has been
FTIB launches revamped website
In it's effort to attract more investments in the country the Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau launched it's revamped website last night. Speaking at the launch, Deputy Board Chairman Jitoko Tikolevu said that t
Second alleged murder accused refused bail
The Suva High Court has refused bail for the second accused in the alleged murder of Salesh Prakash of Nadawa whose body was found in Sawani last year. High Court Judge, Justice Salesi Temo heard that the accused, Bhar
Man charged with tendering counterfeit notes
A 30 year self employed man of Vutualevu Nadi who is charged with two counts of tendering counterfeit notes appeared in Lautoka Magistrate Court yesterday afternoon. Anand Kumar is alleged to have used two $50 counterfe
Flash flooding in low lying areas possible
The Nadi Weather office is once again calling on people living in low lying areas towards the South of the Fiji Group to take precaution as there is a possibility of flash flooding. In their Weather Bulletin issued this
Man charged with impersonation appears in court
A man yesterday appeared in the Magistrates court charged with impersonating a Land Transport Authority Officer and obtaining money by false pretense. Waisea Cama appeared before Magistrate Pramila Ratnayake. Cama is c
Singh files legal action against Chief Registrar
Lawyer Abhay Singh has filed legal action against the Chief Registrar Ana Rokomokoti for refusing to issue a practicing certificate to him to practice law in Fiji. Singh told Fijivillage news that he had filed contempt
Soqosoqo Vakamarama ventures into flowers
The Soqosoqo Vakamarama at Nabua will soon be providing short term training in flori-culture and vegetable farming. The commitment was made by the Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Mason Smith during his recent visit
Youth sentenced to 7yrs imprisonment
A twenty one year old youth has been sent to jail for 7 years after the High Court found him guilty of one count of rape and five counts of incest. The youth was this morning sent to jail by High Court Judge Justice Sal
We can all live in harmony-Rabuka
23 years since the first coup in Fiji on this day, May 14th, the leader of the 1987 coup, Sitiveni Rabuka said it is about time that the race based voting system is scrapped in Fiji. Rabuka said Fiji no longer needs to
Indentured labourers contributed greatly to Fijis development
The Indians who were brought through the indentured system 131 years ago have greatly contributed towards the development of Fiji in many ways. The Fiji Girmit Council Vice President, Dijendra Singh said Fiji in compar
Abhay Singh denied practitioners certificate
The Chief Registrar Ana Rokomokoti has refused to issue a practicing certificate to Abhay Singh to practice law in Fiji. In a statement this afternoon, Rokomokoti said the conviction of Singh in 2004 forms the main basi
Council meets to deliberate Kadavu House ownership
The Chiefs of Kadavu, members of the Provincial council and shareholders are currently meeting behind closed doors to deliberate on the ownership of the 8 storey Kadavu House at the AGM of the Kadavu Development Co
3 appear in court for alleged murder
Three men charged with the alleged murder of 28 year old Krishneel Singh of Koronivia appeared in court this morning and DPP lawyer Mareta Tikoisuva made an application to amalgamate the charges to ensure a single trial.