Daylight robbery shocks family
A family of nine in Nasinu is in shock after one of their family members was robbed in their shop around 1pm today. A close family friend Dhiren Prasad told Fijivillage News that the man went to the Shopping Centre and
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Pacific Sun cancels 6 flights
Pacific Sun had to cancel six of its domestic flights today due to domestic disruptions. Marketing and Products Officer Cecil Leger confirms that the Nadi-Labasa, Labasa-Nadi, Suva-Labasa, Labasa-Suva, Nadi-Suva and Suv
People having garage sale should be careful
People having garage sales should be careful when allowing other people into their homes. These are the words of Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri whose comments come after reports that people are being du
Price of drenching drugs increases
The price of drenching drugs that arrived into the country last week has increased. The Director for Animal Health and Production Division at the Agriculture Ministry said that the Fenbendazole drug that drenches out wo
Greater losses expected for this year
Several steps are being taken by Fiji's international airline, Air Pacific to continue to reduce costs as it anticipates a greater loss for the current financial year. Air Pacific Managing Director and CEO John Camp
Vodafone Fiji given time until 15th Nov
Vodafone Fiji has been given time until the 15th of next month to provide all the necessary data to the Commerce Commission in relation to an investigation currently conducted by the Commission into certain trade practic
FNPF announces changes
The Fiji National Provident Fund has announced changes to its Housing Assistance withdrawal policies from next Monday, as it continues to meet members housing needs and to safeguard their interests and retirement savings
Digicel launches wireless internet service
Another wireless internet provider is now in the market. Mobile Phone Company Digicel is launching its wireless internet service today. Digicel's new wireless internet is accessible using a USB modem which offers a
Public warned of group targeting garage sales
The public is now being urged to be aware of a group of people who are targeting garage sales on the pretext of being interested in buying items however would walk away with precious belongings. A family of four living
Demand for housing increasing
The demand for housing in Fiji is increasing and this year alone Housing Authority (HA) has developed a 5 year land and housing development plan, part of their strategic plan to meet the demands of the market. In a stat
SCC increases garbage fees
Every year, tonnes of rubbish is collected from the Suva area and even non rate payers are enjoying this service. That is the sentiment of Director of Health for the Suva City Council Nacanieli Kotoiwasawasa justifying
Majority landowners choose Fa over NLTB
Majority of Monasavu landowners want Fa and Company to continue distributing their $52.8 million compensation instead of Native Land Trust Board (NLTB). Isireli Fa said according to the judgment handed down by Justice J
Seaweed expected to earn millions
Seaweed is now expected to earn Fiji millions of dollars as an export product. Fisheries Permanent Secretary Commander Villiame Naupoto has revealed to Fijivillage that two major importers from China and Taiwan want to
FSC incurs net loss of $36.7M
The Fiji Sugar Corporation has incurred a net loss of 36.7 million dollars for the year ended 31st May 2009. In the 2009 Annual Report, FSC Chief Executive, Deo Saran say after taking into account unrealized exchange lo
3 senior LTA officials sent home
Three senior Land Transport Authority officials have been sent home for allegedly being involved in corrupt practices. This has been confirmed by LTA Chief Executive Officer Etuate Koroi who said investigations are bein
Air Fiji planes deteriorating
The condition of about $5 million worth of air craft’s, belonging to Air Fiji Limited is slowly deteriorating as the airline company remains closed for seven months now. Air Fiji shut down operations in mid April
FHL celebrates silver jubilee
With the initial aim of encouraging taukei participation in the commercial sector, Fijian Holdings Group today celebrated their twenty five years in operations in the country. While opening the celebrations at the Suva
Students work better in the vernacular
It has come to light that students find it easier to understand things when it is taught to them in their vernacular language and then translated in English. Education Minister Filipe Bole said that curriculum officers
Rural banking proves success
Over 75,000 people living in the interior areas and on remote islands are now able to save money through ANZ's rural banking services. ANZ's outgoing general manager Fiji Robert Bell revealed that the number of
Police work on leads over alleged drug paddling
Northern Police are working on some strong leads in relation to alleged drug paddling in Labasa. An elderly man was taken into custody by Labasa Police earlier this week who was found with dried leaves believed to be ma