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The Fiji Police Traffic Department has raised concern regarding the increasing number of pedestrians dying on our roads. 8 pedestrians have died on our roads this year while the number was zero for the same period last
An estimated 1,200 public servants, who were injured during working hours can breathe a sigh of relief as all outstanding compensation cases or claims backdated to 2001 are expected to be settled come end of next month.
The Attorney General said Fiji Times Limited does not need to close down its operations based on the fact that the government is proposing 90 percent local ownership in all media outlets in the draft Media Decree. While
An additional charge has been laid against seven of the twenty seven Methodist church ministers and church Executives who are charged with allegedly breaching the Public Emergency Regulation. The new amended count of Co
Tourism Fiji is confident that Chinese visitor’s figures could well go into triple digit growth in a very short time. Chief Executive officer, Josefa Tuamoto confirmed that Fiji's 2010 visitor intake figures f
As investigations into alleged corrupt practices within the Land Transport Authority continue, it has been revealed that eight LTA officials have been implicated in an alleged scam to issue mini bus licenses illegally.
A 23 year old unemployed man charged with act with intent to cause grievous harm was today remanded in custody by the Nadi Magistrate court. Vishal Raju of Nadi is alleged to have knifed his partner during a domestic di
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Micheal Somare has told New Zealand media that he has established a good understanding with Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. Sir Michael, who is on a three day
The Minister for Local Government Colonel Samuela Saumatua has raised serious concerns over the Valebasoga Tropic Board fire, which was the second fire incident on the same premisis within a two month period. Col. Sauma
It was a record year for the Communications Fiji Limited Group, parent company of Legend FM, Fijivillage.com, FM96, Viti FM, Navtarang and Sargam last year, where the Company achieved an after tax profit of $1.4 mi
The villagers of Lovu village in Gau are preparing themselves well and looking forward to the Prime Minister's visit to their village tomorrow. Lovu village Turaga-Ni-Koro, Tiko Vakaloloma said one of the main issue
A 29 year old laborer of Lautoka who allegedly raped a 19 year old woman over the weekend has been remanded custody by the Lautoka Magistrate court. Taniela Karuru who is charged with one count of rape appeared in the L
The Office of the Auditor General has confirmed that it has completed its audit into the government expenditure and revenue for the years 2007 and 2008. Auditor General Tevita Volanivanua confirmed to Fijivillage that t
The Marama Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Temumu Kepa's charge on inciting to disobedience of the law has been amended by the DPP's office. Ro Temumu appeared in court on the 6th of this month where amendments were made.
Fiji is a land of contradiction and therefore a closer study needs to be done to address the issue of rising poverty numbers. Executive Director for the International Initiative for Impact Evaluation Dr Howard White whi
The Education Ministry has issued a directive to all Primary schools that all sports competitions involving various schools should be held on Saturdays, and not within school hours from 8am to 3pm from Monday to Friday.
The Police Commissioner has revealed that more details regarding the investigation into the Land Transport Authority audit report which involved illegal mini bus operation will be released in the next few days. A number
27 Methodist church ministers are expected to appear in court this morning to answer to charges for allegedly breaching the public emergency regulations. The 27 include Reverend Tomasi Kanailagi, Reverend Mansa Lasaro,
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is expected to start his three day tour of Lomaiviti group from tomorrow. Permanent Secretary for Information Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni said the Prime Minister may leave
A number of Land Transport Authority officials have been taken in for questioning by police in relation to alleged illegal mini bus operations in the country. The Ministry of Transport said all they can confirm is that
