Good business for taxis
Taxi drivers are taking full advantage of the extended trading hours for shops, liquor outlets and nightclubs and are still experiencing very good business as we approach the New Year. Fiji Taxi Union general secretary
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Extended hours for MH outlets
MH Supermarkets are now leading the charge and it has been confirmed that three of the MH outlets will have extended trading hours tonight, and four tomorrow, due to heavy public demand from Nausori. MH General Manager
Bus companies opt to extend operating hours
Many bus companies have opted to extend their operating hours for New Year's Eve tomorrow as there will be a number of events happening, the biggest of which is the Fiji Street Party at Albert Park. Fijivillage New
Burst pipe causes water disruptions
Water disruptions and no power supply continue to affect the people of Ba, especially to the 150 families, who depend on the water pumps at Varavu and Navoli. Water Supply Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said the two main pum
Lautoka man looks forward to his first Street Party
It looks like a lot of fun and I want to be a part of that. Those were the words of a young Lautoka man who has never had the opportunity to attend the Fiji Street Party, which started in 2000. 24 year old Ravneel Gou
Health Ministry doing all it can
Fiji is doing all it can to make sure that Diabetes cases decrease. Permanent Secretary for Health Salanieta Saketa in denying a report which said that Fiji is one of the countries in the world with the highest Diabetes
Drop in drunk driving cases
There has been a decrease in drunk driving cases however, Police will be focusing on making Fiji a safe place come next year. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said three people were arrested and taken to court yesterd
More cane crushed this year
Lesser cane was left standing in the fields in Labasa compared to last year after crushing ended at the Labasa Mill. The Chief Executive Officer of Fiji Sugar Corporation Deo Saran said that stand over cane this year wa
Children sole source of income for poor families
Data collated so far by the newly formed Foundation for the Education of Needy Children in Fiji has indicated that many poorest of the poor families in the country desperately need assistance to educate their children.
Manhunt underway for 4 robbers
A major manhunt is underway for four men who robbed the Western Union branch near the Post Fiji building in Suva this morning. Branch Manager, Steven Narayan confirms that four masked men armed with beer bottles and kni
Commerce Commission seeks clarification from MH
The Commerce Commission today met with Morris Hedstrom officials and agreed that there will be no new loyalty card introduced to replace the Flash and Gain Card until pending issues are resolved. Commission Chairman Dr
Digicel joins hands with Fiji Street Party
Digicel Fiji has joined hands with CFL this year to stage the Fiji New Years Eve street party with an aim to give something back to their customers. Digicel Fiji CEO John Delves said it’s the time when people get
Water Throwing on vehicles won’t be tolerated
Throwing water on passing vehicles on New Year’s day or after is an offence and anyone caught doing so will not be spared. This warning comes from the Director of Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra as the people are gearin
Former Airports Fiji Ltd CEO charged
Former Airports Fiji Limited CEO Sakiusa Tuisolia has been charged with eight counts of allegedly operating a restaurant business without a license. It is alleged that Tuisolia was operating his restaurant, Hook and Cho
Labasa man pleads not guilty to rape charges
A 48 year old man of Labasa who is alleged to have raped his de-facto wife last week pleaded not guilty to the charges in the Labasa Magistrate’s Court today. The man who is facing two counts of rape has been rele
Public anticipates Street Party
Every year, many people in the villages eagerly wait to start beating tins, drums and Lalis while some people usually spend the time partying. Fijivillage went out and spoke to some families on their plans for the New Y
Sigatoka residents still without power
Residents of the interior of Sigatoka are frustrated as they do not have power supply for over two weeks now following Tropical Cyclone Mick. Owner of Valley Farmers Shopping Limited Harmil Shankar said they have to for
Rewa Delta areas face water disruptions
The Rewa Delta areas and areas along Queen Victoria School are still faced with water disruptions after the devastation left behind by Cyclone Mick two weeks ago. Water Supply spokesperson Maika Nagalu said this is due
Life in Labasa now changing
Life in Labasa is now changing. This is the sentiment of Commissioner Northern Inia Seruiratu who said this is evident because there has been a decrease in the number of people moving to Suva for a better life in the la
Everyone catered for at Street Party
The Legend FM Fiji Street Party with Digicel Digi Max this Thursday will have something for everyone. Organizers Total Event Company said people can expect to have a good time with family and friends especially with all