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With the 2010 National Budget announcement next Friday, Tourism Fiji is hopeful for a positive allocation. Chairman Patrick Wong said they are looking at over 20 million dollars in allocation as he believes tourism is t
With eleven cyclones predicted to form in the Pacific region, the DISMAC office said people must not be complacent and be prepared for anything. Acting Director Pajiliai Dobui said in the past, people have been caught o
Save the Children Fiji said the Domestic Violence Decree will ensure a peaceful environment for the children. Chief Executive officer, Chandra Shekhar said often children become victims of sexual abuse and assaults whic
The Police Drug Unit confiscated marijuana plants with a street value of more than $850,000 from Bau Rd, Nausori on Friday afternoon. Officer-In-Charge Drugs, Inspector Rajeshni Mala has confirmed that the plants were t
A High School Principal who allegedly indecently assaulted eight secondary school students is expected to appear in the Labasa court today. Police Deputy Director Operations, SP Erami Raibe said the principal has been
The idea to have a National Dialogue Forum is not from overseas pressure. Prime Minister's Office Permanent Secretary, Pio Tikoduadua echoed these sentiments when calling for expressions of interest to participate
The Water Supply Department is calling on the public to refrain from playing around with any water metre. Spokesperson, Maika Nagaluy said that this is after repeated reports from their department in Nadi that water cut
Police netted over a thousand pirated DVDs after carrying out a raid at a major movie outlet in Lautoka on Friday. Police Media Liaison Officer, Ema Dimila said that a team of Lautoka Police officers raided the Movie Ho
A Secondary school teacher is expected to appear in the Labasa Court tomorrow for indecently assaulting eight secondary school students. Regional Police Commander Northern, ASP Luke Qiobaravi told Fijivillage news that
A burst main at the Nabekavu Reservoir in Labasa has seen residents in low lying areas of the town without water supply until late this evening. Water Supply Department spokesperson, Maika Nagalu said that at the moment
Fiji can expect more Australian Standard courses as the Western Sydeny Institute looks at expanding their education base in the country. Director for the Institute, Susan Haritgan speaking at the anniversary of their 10
After years of consultation work, a new Legislation addressing HIV prevention and treatment is currently being put together by the Health Ministry and other stakeholders. The proposed Decree will look at new approved te
The Flying Fijians failed to live up to expectations as they lost to Scotland 23-10 in their opening Test match of the Northern Tour this morning. While the side did not perform the traditional Fijian War Dance or the C
The National Dialogue Forum is not a political dialogue forum. This is the point that the Permanent Secretary at Prime Minister's Office Lieutenant Colonel Pio Tikoduadua stresses, regarding the government's cal
Retailers in the capital city will be given a chance to make some extra money while also catering for the needs of consumers during daylight savings from later this month heading into the Christmas shopping spree. Suva
Police are still looking for two men who robbed a supervisor and an accountant of a construction company of more than $38,000 cash in Lautoka on Friday afternoon. Deputy Divisional Crime Officer Western ASP Manasa Talal
Police awaiting report on the bus that went off the road in Burerua, Korovou and landed in a drain earlier this week. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra said they are waiting for the reports from the vehicle examiner a
Today marks the last day of the Jehovah’s Witnesses convention which has seen over 4,000 Fijian speaking church members from around the country receiving assistance after the Church launched the final translation o
People should not miss the opportunity of making Fiji a better community. These are the sentiments of Prime Minister's Office Permanent Secretary, Lieutenant Colonel Pio Tikoduadua as the government calls for expre
A 49yr old tourist from America died at around 10 this morning after he was hit by the propeller of a boat. Deputy Director Police Operations, SP Erami Raibe said the tourist was diving in Qamea waters when a fibre glas
