Air Fiji to be wound up
After months of uncertainty, Air Fiji Limited is being closed down permanently as the owners, the Tuvalu Government is unable to raise some $10 million to revive the airline company. Speaking to Fijivillage news this af
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Family homeless after fire
A family in Pikeau street, Nabua is homeless after a fire destroyed their home in the last hour. An eye witness told our reporter at the scene that the owner of the house is currently at Church and is yet to be notified
3 Prison escapees surrender
Three prisoners who escaped from the Naboro Minismum Prison early yesterday morning gave themselves up to Police this morning. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the relative of Leone Roko an
Man in custody for alleged rape
Police have taken a 35 year old farmer of Lakeba into custody for allegedly raping a 17 year old girl in August this year. The alleged incident took place during a funeral gathering. The farmer was taken into custody o
Govt approves formulation of policy guidelines
In an attempt to promote rural community and resource owners' participation in Fiji's economic development, the government has approved the formulation of policy guidelines for the assistance provided under its s
Fiji fails again in Dubai 7s
The Digicel Fiji 7's team once again failed to end their 11 year losing streak in the Dubai 7's losing to New Zealand in the semifinal 19-nil. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side did not find their early form and s
4 prisoners escape from Naboro prison
The Police and the Prisons Department are on the hunt for 4 prisoners who escaped early this morning from the Naboro Prison. Assistant Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri is calling on the public to come forw
LTA officer caught on camera
Police are investigating a LTA officer after he was caught on camera allegedly receiving a bribe from a motorist. Sigatoka Police confirmed this saying they are investigating the matter, and higher authorities have been
Village engages in leadership workshop
The village of Dratabu in Nadi has engaged in a leadership workshop for the three Vanua in the West in efforts to enhance the leadership skills of the Chiefs and elders. Dratabu High Chief, Taukei Navo, Ratu Meli Saukur
December looks good for tourism
Tourism Fiji is optimistic that despite a challenging first quarter of 2009, their target numbers for tourist arrivals can still be achieved. Chairman Patick Wong said with the introduction of Air Pacific's services
Police force increases presence on roads
The Fiji Police Force has increased their presence on the roads of Suva in an attempt to ensure that Suva is a Crime Free City during the Festive Season. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri said that they h
Journalists from Hong Kong to spend a week in Fiji
A group of journalists from Hong Kong will be spending a week in the country to get a true taste of what Fiji is like. Tourism Fiji Chairman Patrick Wong said this being done as part of their promotional campaign where
Huge display of designs at Fashion Week
The Fiji Fashion Week kick started last night with a huge display of designs from young and upcoming designers who used the natural surrounding as motivation for their clothes. Opening the way was Miss South pacific 200
School urges public to join in raising funds
The organising committee for the Nasinu Muslim Primary school golden jubilee celebrations is hopeful of collecting close to $25,000 which will be used to upgrade the facilities for the students. Committee Chairman, Mans
Rabi man the latest drowning victim
A 41yr old man of Rabi is the latest drowning victim after his body was found floating in the sea. Police said he went out fishing on Thursday however he failed to return, and the villagers found his canoe and belonging
Focus should be on how HIV is transmitted-James
The Pacific AIDS response will benefit more by focusing on unprotected sex and other high risk behaviours, rather than population groups. This is one of the recommendations made in the Commission on AIDS in the Pacific
Poor children expected to be assisted
An initiative to help the poorest of the poor category of school children is expected to be launched on the 9th of next month. This is called the Friends Fiji Foundation which will assist children not to go through scho
Young doctor branch into fashion industry
Seeing the lack of creative and lack of choice has seen a young doctor branching into the fashion industry. Doctor Pritinesh Singh said that coming from a diverse background, finding clothes that depict Fiji's cultu
Nasinu Primary school holds golden jubilee celebrations
The Nasinu Primary school is holding their golden jubilee celebrations and is urging members of the public to join them in raising funds for school students. The celebrations started on Thursday at the school and will f
Fiji 7s to face South Africa in quarters
The Digicel Fiji 7s team will now have to go through a tough path, if they are to win the Dubai 7s tournament tomorrow morning. This is after their final pool match against Samoa ended in a 12-all draw. Fiji finished