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After enduring years of uncertainty and financial losses, the Vatukoula gold mines recorded its inaugural net profit of $4.1 million last year under the new ownership. It is highlighted in Vatukoula Mines 2009 annual re
Police confirmed that the 15 month old baby girl who died at her Mead Road house in a fire yesterday suffered extensive burns. Police confirmed they received the post mortem report this morning which shows that the girl
An Australian woman appeared in court today charged with allegedly not paying her hotel bill after staying at the Novotel hotel in Lami. In court today Nancy Wright pleaded not guilty to the offence. However Police Pro
The new born baby which was found dead in a pit toilet in a village in Noco, Rewa died due to drowning. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Aca White confirmed they received the post mortem report yesterday afternoon an
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has called on the chiefs of Kadavu to work with the government to get rid of selfish and greedy people who have the aim of using people to benefit themselves. Commodore Bainim
An unplanned power cut to the Wainibuku area has seen the Water Authority of Fiji calling on people to start storing water now if there is supply in their taps. Areas affected includes Davuilevu Housing, Nakasi, Narere,
The Lagoon Resort in Pacific Harbor has been closed down by the Fiji Development Bank over issues relating to alleged non-payment of loans taken by the resort operators. FDB Acting CEO Nafitalai Cakacaka confirmed to Fi
A number of fake notes were discovered in the Western Division yesterday and Police now believe that there is more than one source. Two fake $20 notes were discovered by a fisherman in Sarava, Ba yesterday and he told P
Labasa High Court has refused the stay application made by Shiu Kumar Naidu who has been jointly charged with Mahabir Singh with sixteen counts of extortion. It is alleged that between 2004 to 2006, Naidu while employed
Please do not leave your children unsupervised. This is the renewed call from the National Fire Authority to parents and guardians after a one year three month old baby girl lost her life as she was trapped inside her b
The newly appointed Chief Executive and Managing Director of Air Pacific, Dave Plieger is looking forward to making Fiji's international carrier successful and to deliver the best results for the people of Fiji. Pl
As investigations continue into alleged corrupt practices within the Land Transport Authority, it has been confirmed that a Senior LTA oOficial has been charged by police to appear in court at a later date. Police Assis
Save the Children Fiji has raised concern on the incident where a 16-year-old girl was reported missing by her father however it was later discovered that the girl was at a friend's place. Child Rights Manager Sosoi
Police have laid charges against the third suspect in relation to the alleged murder of 28 year old Krishneel Singh of Koronivia, Nausori. The man has been charged with one count of murder, two counts of attempted robbe
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is expected to officially open the Kadavu Provincial Council meeting this morning. Chairman Ratu Varani Rayawa said that the Prime Minister will be the chief guest and they ar
The Nadi Weather office said last night’s heavy rainfall in the Central Division was due to the trough of low pressure over the group and moisture in the air. There were some localised flash flooding in low-lying
A 1 year three month old baby girl lost her life as she was trapped inside her burning house in Mead Road this morning. The National Fire Authority told Fijivillage news that they received a call just before 10 this
The two Chinese businessmen who are charged with one count of bribery have pleaded Guilty in the Suva High Court this afternoon. The two accused Chen Xue Liang and De Chuan Zhao of China Huashi Enterprise Fiji Limited p
As talks on restoring full diplomatic relations continue behind the scenes between Fiji and New Zealand, it has been confirmed that a new Trade Commissioner from New Zealand is expected to take up office in Suva by next
As the Kadavu Provincial Council kicks off in Suva tomorrow, concerns are being raised now on how Kadavu House which has been funded through a 14 million dollar Fiji National Provident Fund loan is benefitting the provin
