Water works commences
A number of water infrastructure works are expected to be undertaken this year to improve water supply to areas in Suva, Delainavesi, Lami and Nasinu. Water Authority of Fiji Chairman John Prasad said $68 million has be
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Alarming figure of rheumatic heart disease in Fiji
Parents do not take your child's health lightly. These are the words of CWM Hospital Pediatrician Doctor Joseph Kado who revealed that four to eight percent of primary school students in Fiji suffer from Rheumatic h
SCC agrees to lift ban conditionally
The Suva City Council has agreed to conditionally lift the ban on the sale of low and medium risk cooked food items. The decision was also made on after due consideration given on the effect of the ban on market vendors
Live bullets, stolen computers found
A group of security guards, guarding Air Pacific's facilities at the Nadi International Airport are now under Police investigation after live bullets and some stolen computers were found in their possession. O
Estimated $300,000 spent by Commissioner Northern Office
An estimated $300,000 has been spent by the Commissioner Northern’s Office to restore essential services and combat health risks in the cyclone affected areas. Commissioner Northern Colonel Inia Seruiratu said dis
Man dies of severe burns
The post mortem report of a 51 year old man whose remains were found after his house burnt down reveals that he died of severe burns. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms that the man died of fifth
Govt to fork out $4.6m for restoration work
The Government will have to fork out $4.6 million dollars to pay for the restoration work for the damaged roads and bridges in the Eastern division alone. Ministry of Works spokesperson, Sainiana Waqainabete said the is
Resorts, Hotels in Taveuni back in operation
The hard lessons learnt from past experiences ensured the resorts and hotels in Taveuni are back in operation from this week. Speaking to Fijivillage news, Allan from Tovutovu Resort in Matei said while business is stil
REALB Chairperson resigns
The Chairperson of Real Estate Agents Licensing Board (REALB), Annie Rogers, has resigned from her position. Rogers who is also the FTIB Chief Executive Officer said after undertaking the role of Chair and becoming full
LTA audit report given to assessors
The Transport Ministry has forwarded the internal audit report which led to CEO Etuate Koroi being sent on leave, to independent assessors. Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete while refusing to reveal more into t
PER extended again
The Public Emergency Regulation (PER) has been extended again. In a government gazette signed by President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau the PER has been extended for a further 30 days with effect from the 31st of this month.
Disruptions in education a concern-Shekar
With the number of children affected by Hurricane Tomas expected to rise, and rations not expecting to last long, Save the Children Fiji is concerned that children=s education may be disrupted. Chief Executive Chandra S
Chaudhry calls for more witnesses
The Defence counsel for Former Commissioner Central Inoke Devo has issued a summon for a Police Officer to give evidence in the trial as FICAC today wrapped up their case in the Suva High Court. Lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry
Turn off non-essential appliances
Earth Hour does not mean total darkness. That is the stand of Earth Hour organizers WWF of Fiji. Representative Roshni Mala said Earth Hour is about turning off all non-essential lights and electrical appliances, for o
Two arrested in relation to robbery
Two men have been arrested and charged in relation to a robbery at a businessman’s house in Mead Road this week. The two were arrested yesterday afternoon in Wailoku and will appear in the Suva Magistrates court t
Over 2,000 vehicles impounded by LTA
The Land Transport Authority has so far impounded de-registered and booked more than 2000 vehicles during its joint operation with police since it started two weeks ago. LTA Media Liaison Officer Doreen Narayan said 17
Cost of damages continues to rise
As teams continue to conduct on the ground assessment in affected areas, the cost of damage to infrastructure continues to rise. In the latest situation report DISMAC has put the estimated cost of damage at more than $
Transport Ministry tightlipped on findings
The Ministry of Transport is tightlipped on the findings of an internal audit conducted into the operations and revenue measures of the Land Transport Authority, which has seen the CEO Etuate Koroi sent on leave pending
Man questioned over fire in Labasa
Labasa Police have questioned a man from abroad in relation to the death of a 51 year old man in a house fire earlier this week. The man was questioned till late yesterday evening and released. Police are expected to s
Villagers look for other avenues of income
Life will go on for the villagers of Kioa as they pick up the pieces after Hurricane Tomas. Advisory Councilor David Taulia said that the village elders had a meeting earlier this week and they have decided that it woul