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A 30 year old man charged with various counts of robbery with violence and assault today told the Suva Magistrates Court that he wants to continue farming in his village. Anare Radeirua today pleaded guilty to the serie
Police have confirmed that the two people who are being questioned in relation to the alleged murder of two Indian nationals were working for the scrapped metal company run by the deceased. Assistant spokesperson Sergea
A Suva lawyer facing 11 separate charges of professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional behavior appeared before the Legal Services Commission this morning to answer to the charges. Between February 2009 to
2010 has started off well for four schools who have received much needed assistance from the Japanese Embassy totally a little more than $600,000. Dreketi High School received $143,884 for the construction of 3 new clas
With only a week to the start of school, the Taunovo Bay Resort workers are keeping their fingers crossed they will receive their pay tomorrow, to cover costs for stationery needs for the children. An employee has infor
If you are finding it difficult to send your children to school, report to your nearest Education District Office and give in your names to be considered for assistance. These are the words of Education Minister Filipe
Police have questioned and released two people for allegedly breaching the Public Emergency Regulation. Assistant spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevita said the two allegedly organized a meeting at a hotel in Suva yester
As many organizations are working on their plans for this year, Save the Children Fiji is also doing all it can to see that children are protected in all aspects. Chief executive Chandra Shekhar said that their strategy
Two people are being interrogated by the CID officers in relation to the gruesome discovery of two bodies packed in a suitcase in Benai, Ba on Saturday night. Ba Police had confirmed that the two bodies were left in a p
The Education Ministry will look into the details of the allegations leveled against the Principal of a prominent Boys High School in Suva, who has been suspended pending investigations, before deciding their next course
The Immigration Department is working on improving its systems so that they are able to detect illegal immigrants in Fiji. Director Immigration Nemani Vuniwaqa said at this stage they are not able to detect people who a
In Savusavu, the Tui Wailevu Ratu Kinijoji Maivalili said that the main area they need assistance from the government is in the drainage area. Maivalili said they want to get into Coconut and rice planting however not m
The University of the South Pacific does not expect a drop in enrolment numbers due to competition from other universities in the country. The Vice Chancellor Prof Rajesh Chandra said enrolment numbers will not be known
Consultants from the Singapore Cooperation Enterprise were in the country last week to carry out a review of the Fiji National Provident Fund as the planned reforms within the FNPF get underway. FNPF CEO Aisake Taito co
The Native Lands Trust Board is putting in measures to ensure that land issues for investors are dealt with swiftly. NLTB General Manager Alipate Qetaki said some land issues for investment in the tourism industry can t
More than fifty people were deported from Fiji last year who were declared by the Immigration Department as illegal immigrants. Director Immigration Nemani Vuniwaqa revealed that 56 people from different countries were
Three weeks in office and the newly appointed Acting Director of Public Prosecutions has already started working on upgrading the skill of the DPP lawyers. In an interview with Fijivillage, Aca Rayawa said he paid a vis
A local artist who became a household name in the country after singing "Musu Musu" is all set to rock New Zealand. Ronald Jai also known as Jhumroo to many will be performing for the 15th time in Auckland, H
The Principal of a prominent Boys High School in Suva has been suspended without pay and is under investigation for the alleged misuse of funds. It is understood that this Principal is now under investigation by the Pub
Education is a costly exercise but it is even more costly for a child not to have an education. Thus Education Minister Filipe Bole urges parents and guardians to priorities their obligations and place children's e
