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Firefighters are currently trying to contain a blaze that engulfed a sawmill in Labasa this morning. Speaking from the scene, the Divisional Fire Officer Northern, John Pillay has confirmed that Valebasoga Tropic Board
Discussions at the Food Symposium yesterday by the six groups tasked to look into the growth of the agriculture sector all agreed that land remains the main issue to be looked into. Permanent Secretary for Agriculture C
A Ministry of National Planning paper on the state of Fiji's sugar industry which is being discussed in the Food Symposium states that the mill upgrade undertaken through a 86 million dollar loan from the EXIM ban
The Coptic Orthodox Church has proposed to build an orphanage center in Legalega, Nadi which will house 100 homeless children. Bishop Suriel who is currently in Fiji said this center will not only have an orphanag
Cultural diversity and growth will be the main theme at the planned march for National Youth Day celebrations today. The march which is expected to start at 9am will see close to 300 youths take to the streets in
Assistance for victims of Hurricane Tomas are still pouring in as the Kiribati Government through it's High Commission in Fiji donated more than $80,000 to the Foreign Affairs Ministry yesterday. Kiribati's High
Fiji's trade deficit stands at a staggering $1.8 billion and stakeholders have been urged to find solutions to this escalating problem to ensure sustainable economic growth. Speaking at the Food Symposium in Lami th
Major developments to boost the dairy industry in Fiji is expected tomorrow when Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama meets with the Rewa Dairy Cooperative Board and farmers. &
The High Court in Labasa ruled this morning that a 31 year old Bua man who killed his 14 month old daughter in a ritualistic sacrifice to save the spiritual lives of the people of Lekutu district, did so whilst being ins
A 22 year old man charged with the alleged murder of a 42 year old man appeared in the Nadi Magistrate court this morning. The 22 year old appeared before Magistrate Sahu Khan and the plea has been deferred as the case
A 30 year old unemployed from Udu Point has been remanded in custody who is facing charges of impersonating a Solider. Peni Kusitino appeared in the Savusavu Magistrate this morning however no plea was taken. The alleg
Sugar supply in most of the supermarkets is yet to be normalised as sugar is still rationed to consumers. Fijivillage contacted a number of major supermarkets today who say they still do not have enough sugar and have n
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has announced the commencement of the review by an Asian Development Bank consultant on the local value-added content requirement for a sustainable tourism industry. The Bank said this step will
The Northern Division is reported to have the largest cases of people living with disabilities. This is according to a National Disabled Council Survey carried out for the first time in all 14 provinces in the country.
Suva Lawyer Sheik Hussein Shah appeared before the Independent Legal Services Commission today on four complaints of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional behaviour. Shah denied all four complain
Urgent action needs to be taken to ensure that Fiji's sugar production increases, mill efficiencies and cane quality drastically improves, and more people get into cane farming. This is based on the current cane an
Police have laid charges against a 22 year old man of Nadi for allegedly stabbing a 42 year old man to death this week. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the man has been charged with one count of
Steps are being taken by the government and stakeholders in the poultry industry to try and ensure that those in the low income bracket in Fiji are able to afford quality chicken products at cheap prices. While opening
Members of the FNPF, whose funds exceeding $80 million have been invested in the Natadola Bay resort, will not be privy to the detailed financial information on the performance of the resort. Fijivillage has questioned
Women have always played an active role in peace building and this is something various governments should consider in relation to policy making roles. femLINKPACIFIC Executive Director Sharon Bhagwan Rolls said the one
