Sad Christmas for family
With just 5 days to go for Christmas, 3 young girls have lost their father Joji Talairatu 39 after he was killed in a head-on collision in Afghanistan on Tuesday, December 8. The three girls namely Samailagi Maritina 15
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No timeline given for full power restoration
No timeline has been given as to when full power restoration will be carried out in Viti Levu following the damages brought about by Tropical Cyclone Mick. National Disaster Centre Acting Director Pajiliai Dobui said th
Fiji-Hong Kong flight to open new links
The direct flight of Fiji's international Airline, Air Pacific to Hong Kong will open new links of business for Fiji and the Asia Region. Those were the words of Air Pacific's Regional General Manager Asia Watso
2 in hospital after stabbing incident
Two people are admitted in a critical condition at Lautoka hospital after they were allegedly stabbed during a drinking party early yesterday morning. Assistant Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the 28
Families plan for Christmas
Christmas is just a week away and families are already putting together plans for the long holiday. Fijivillage spoke to some youths on their plans for Christmas and many said that this is the time they will spend with
Nightclubs to open until 1am: SCC
The Suva City Council has today confirmed that the Nightclubs are to remain open until 1 o'clock every morning. The Councils media liaison officer Jillian Hicks said that the according to the License, given out for
Public urged to use water wisely
The Water supply department is calling on people who have water supply to use water wisely and think of others who do not have any supply at the moment. Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said kids mainly should be taught not to
Officer hospitalized after attack by robber
A Police officer was allegedly assaulted in Nadera this morning when he tried to apprehend a man who was trying to cut open a grill and enter a house to rob a family. The Police officer was allegedly struck with a pinch
Nausori residents face water disruptions
Residents of Nausori town are currently facing water disruptions since last night as PWD engineers are continuing with their upgrading works. Water Department spokesperson Maika Nagalu said their engineers were making a
Ministry focuses on water born diseases
The Health Ministry is now focusing on issues related to water and mosquito born disease after the wrath of Tropical Cyclone Mick. Ministry Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said that they have not anticipated any major problems
Power restoration works continue
The Fiji Electricity Authority (FEA) is working around the clock to try and restore power to all affected areas in the country in the western and eastern division. For the West, Lautoka, Ba, Nadi, Rakiraki, Tavua and Si
Continental flight touches down
The inaugural flight for the first Continental Airline flight touched down in Nadi this morning. Civil Aviation Director Akuila Waradi confirmed this, adding the first flight from Guam brought a total of 120 passengers.
LTA worker charged with causing death
The Land Transport Authority (LTA) employee charged with causing death by dangerous driving will appear in the Labasa Magistrates Court on Monday. Police Traffic Director SSP Mahesh Mishra said the man has been charged
Fiji, Honk Kong perfectly matched
Fiji and Hong Kong are worlds apart but they are perfectly matched. Those were the views of the Sales and Marketing Manager of the Novotel Hong Kong Hotel, Henry Kem of the 1st inaugural flight taken by Air Pacific. Ke
Water disruptions continue
Six days after the Tropical Cyclone Mick struck the country many areas are still facing water disruptions. Water Department spokesperson Maika Nagalu said some areas around the Suva City, including Princess Road, parts
Kings road open to all traffic
The Kings road is opened to all traffic as motorists have been called to take precautions while travelling to Rakiraki and back. Police said only the road leading to the government station in Vunidawa is closed to all t
Navua Hospital needs to be shifted
The Health Ministry is hoping plans to relocate the Navua Hospital will be fast tracked as the current location is always prone to flooding. Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora said realistically, Navua Hospital needs to
Officers called on to treat drivers with respect
The Police Commissioner has called on his officers to treat drivers who will be caught drink driving with a lot of respect in this festive season. Commodore Esala Teleni said that it is important for his officers to car
Trial of immigration officer complete
The trial of Senior Immigration Officer charged with extortion was completed yesterday in the Nadi Magistrates Court. Naibuka Vuli has been charged with 12 counts of extortion where 12 detainees paid him for having been
Bus driver faces counts of dangerous driving
A 41 year old bus driver appeared in the Nadi Magistrate court yesterday whose bus went down a slope in Navutu between Sigatoka and Nadi on Wednesday claiming two lives. Sumesh Chand who is facing two counts of dangerou