Jaywalking a concern
An individual knows it is against the law but they still do it. This is the view of the Land Transport Authority (LTA) on jaywalking, a continuous bad habit which many people have on our streets that is dangerous, irre
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NLTB sets up new systems
After a number of officials were charged and prosecuted for abusing their powers over the past years, the Native Lands Trust Board (NLTB) has now set in place systems to ensure that all complaints against their officials
Transport Ministry hopes for green light
The Transport Ministry is hopeful that cabinet will give the green light for the usage of Road User Money on road upgrades soon in its next sitting. Minister Timoci Natuva said the cabinet paper that was prepared was wi
Leweni nominated for counsellors post in NZ
Permanent Secretary for Information and Military Spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni has been nominated by the Fiji government to take up a Counsellors post at the Fiji High Commission in New Zealand. Permanent
Lawyer faces misconduct charges
Lautoka lawyer Haroon Ali Shah has been charged with 20 separate counts of unsatisfactory professional conduct, unreasonable standard of competence and diligence and that the legal practitioner is not a fit and proper pe
Parts of Suva to be closed temporarily
Drivers must today take alternative routes in and around Suva City as some roads will be temporarily closed due to a march for the Crime Free Suva City Declaration organized by Police. SCC Chief Executive Officer Ratu I
4 to go to India for heart treatment
Four children with heart ailments are expected to leave for Chennai in India this Sunday for treatment. These 4 children are the first batch to go this year through the Vodafone ATH Foundation Child Heart Foundation. A
Over 500 assisted by Save the Children
More than 500 students have been assisted by Save the Children Fiji's initiative to assist students for the new school year which starts proper next Tuesday. Chief Executive Officer Chandra Shekhar said requests ar
Passengers escape as bus tyre catches fire
About 40 passengers escaped unhurt after the rear tyre of a bus caught fire this morning in Suva. National Fire Authority confirms that the bus was going towards Walu Bay when the driver stopped the bus at the roundabou
14 complaints received against Law Society President
A total of 14 complaints have been received by the Chief Registrar against the current Fiji Law Society President Dorsami Naidu dating back to October 2002 to March 2009. The allegations against Naidu range from unsatis
We have evidence-FICAC
FICAC prosecutor, Laisa Lagilevu has told the Suva High Court that FICAC has evidence to show that former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase had been paid Class A dividends from Fijian Holdings Limited. While making the su
Secret political meets won’t be tolerated
The military has today stated that it will not tolerate any secret political meetings due to the Public Emergency Regulation. RFMF's Land Force Commander Colonel Pita Driti said any gatherings in relation to politic
Residents around Nasinu advised to store water
Residents living around the Nasinu areas especially in Nadera, Kinoya, Valelevu, Pilling road are advised to store water now. That is the advice from Suva Water Supply spokesperson, Maika Nagalu before the engineers sta
Parents struggling before school start
With only days before the new school year starts, many parents say they are struggling to fulfill the needs and expectations of their children. Fijivillage walked the streets of Suva today and saw parents rushing to buy
Form 6 students excited with results
Form Six students this morning collected their Fiji School Leaving Certificate marks with most happy with their results. Fijivillage News was at the Examination Office at Selbourne St this morning with the students and
Work on drafting new media decree underway
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama says work on the drafting of the new media decree is now underway and it will be promulgated after consultations with the stakeholders. Bainimarama also confirmed that the Pub
Consumer Council receives 1530 complains
The Consumer Council of Fiji received a total 1530 complaints in 2009 with a dollar value of almost $1.9 million with an estimated 128 complaints per month. Disputes between Landlords and Tenants topped the list of comp
Baby drowns in fish pond
A 1 year 1 month old baby drowned in a fish pond in a village in Rewa yesterday. According to police the parents of the baby left him with the grandmother and went out fishing. The baby went missing after some time and
It’s your night tonight if you are a good Tamure dancer
If you are a good "tamure" dancer than tonight is your night to showcase your talent at the Suva Rugby Festival! Tamure co-ordinator, Laisa Vulakoro said that the competition is being held to bring back the in
Flooding in interior of Naitasiri
Villagers of Naivucini, Naitauvoli, Nadovu, Nuku, Lutu, Waibasaga and Monasavu are not able to take their products across to the market today because of the flooded Naivucini bridge. A villager, Sainimili Maravu said wh