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The management committee of the Votualevu Public School in Nadi are currently in a meeting to discuss what temporary measure can be taken to minimize the disruption of classes following yesterday's fire. A fire dest
The New Zealand Foreign Minister said people should not see the events in Fiji this week as overly dramatic. According to reports from ABC news, Minister Murray McCully said the expulsion of the Australia and New Zealan
Holiday plans are underway for students after a hectic year of studies, extra classes and external exams which are currently on. Fijivillage took to the streets and asked some students what plans the students have to ma
A 45 year old driver of a government vehicle charged with causing death by dangerous driving was released on bail by the Ba magistrates court yesterday afternoon. The accuse was allegedly involved in a hit and run incid
The doomed Princess Ashika ferry was never meant to sail in open waters, and was classed as a smooth water vessel. This was heard during the Tongan royal commission of Inquiry into the sinking disaster, and has already
The largest Hindu Organization in the country, Shri Sanatan Dharam Prathinidhi Sabha of Fiji has welcomed the new Crime Promulgation. Sabha's Vice President Kamal Sharma said that it is time that strong action is ta
The Festive season is nearing and please be safe That is the advice from the National Blood Bank as supply is low in most parts of the country. Head of the Blood Bank, Doctor Josefa Bolaqace said there is a low supply b
A man was rushed to the Sigatoka hospital after the four wheel drive vehicle he was travelling in was involved in a car accident close to Tuvu Indian Primary School in Natadola this morning. According to Viti FM radio pe
A fire has destroyed part of the Votualevu Public School in Nadi and destroying all the Annual Exam papers yesterday afternoon. School Committee President, Dhirendra Nath said students were to sit the annual examination
As a result of a growing concern with the general trend of price disparities in prices of certain basic food items, Government intends to regulate prices of 24 additional items with effect from today. Some of the items
New Zealand citizens are undeterred by their government's increased travel advisory against Fiji since the expulsion of the New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji earlier this week. Speaking to Fijivillage news, Flig
Fiji will not go to elections in a hurry because the governments of Australia and New Zealand are continuing to pressure Fiji to go back to democratic rule as soon as possible. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said
A major low cost housing development will take place over the next five years following the government guaranteeing a $150 million loan to the Housing Authority that is to be sourced locally. Under this guarantee from t
Four unknown men walked inside the Mid City Plaza Vodafone outlet at 12 today and fled with a $1500 worth laptop which was placed on the front desk as a demo. Employees at the outlet told Fijivillage News that the four
Four men appeared before Magistrate Eparama Rokoika today charged with smuggling of migrants from India. The four are Rohit Trivedi, Sridhar Nimmagadda, Satnam Singh and Surendra Menon are alleged to have promised emplo
The Public Service Commission has been taking serious steps to monitor the work of civil servants and will ensure those performing outstandingly, gets rewarded through its service excellence awards programme. PSC Perman
Tougher laws relating to human trafficking, genocide, and crimes against humanity through the Crime Promulgation now sees Fiji complying with its international obligations. The Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khiayum says
The Women's Crisis Centre is trying to get to the core of domestic violence problems in the community and in an effort to do so it has organized its 16 days of activism in the western division. The Councilor Advocat
Only few days remain for the Sugar Cane Growers Council to wind up its operations however it is currently operating as normal. Sugar Ministry Permanent Secretary, Viliame Gucake said they are implementing the cabinet
Transparency International Fiji said the travel sanction policy of Australia and New Zealand against those wanting to take up positions in Fiji, is not helping Fiji in strengthening its judiciary. Chairman of Transparen
