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Two men today pleaded not guilty to the charges of shop breaking entering and larceny in relation to a robbery at New World Supermarket in August this year. 24 year old Ilaitia Sokia and Marika Yalimaiwai had earlier pl
Suva Magistrate Elsie Hudson today sentenced a 48 year old man charged with act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to 18 months imprisonment suspended for three years. Last week Friday Anare Senibiyau was walking
The Health Ministry is focusing on raising awareness on the importance of breastfeeding and immunization to ensure that every child in Fiji is immunized. National advisor health Dr Josaia Samuela said their priority is
The Fiji Sugar Corporation has recorded an operating loss of 40.1 million dollars before income tax for the year ended 31st May 2009. In the 2009 FSC Annual Report, it is stated that the loss for the year after income t
Two months ago, the Fiji Police Force adopted a new approach that all police stations as part of the Police Christian Crusade should answer the phone by saying "Praise the Lord” Deputy Director Operations SP
The hunt is underway for a Naitasiri man who is alleged to have raped a 13 year old student over the weekend. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that the alleged incident took place
People who are facing water cuts or do not have water for some reason in Lautoka are now been given a chance to get clean water supplied by the Lautoka City Council. The Chief Executive Officer, Pushp Raj said the Counc
Acting Chief Registrar, Ana Rokomokoti has been confirmed into the post by Acting President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau. Ratu Epeli exercised his powers pursuant to section 3(1) of the Administration of Justice Decree 2009 a
She is like any other 11yr old girl who loves reading story books but constant reminders from her parents to do revision finally paid off when she scored the highest mark in the Fiji Intermediate Exam at her school. Suv
No bus fares for the elderly during a certain time period and road levy to be paid on fuel usage are just some of the proposals that have been put forward by the Land Transport Authority during Prime Minister Commodore F
Police in the Western Division are questioning a New Zealand tourist who was found in procession of more than 100 pills which they believe are drugs. Officer-In-Charge Drugs, ASP Sakeo Ganivatu said the tourist who arri
More than 2,000 leaks along the water supply line have been found along the Suva Nausori corridor for the first six months of 2009. Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said there are two teams which work a 24hr shift from Monday
The future of Sugarcane Growers Council is expected to be discussed in Fiji Sugar Corporation Board meeting later today. It is understood that FSC's Annual general meeting will also be held today. Fijivillage News
Two prominent lawyers and a prominent law firm have been charged with alleged breaches of the Legal Practitioners Decree 2009 and are facing possible disciplinary action from the Independent Legal Services Commission. L
The ANZ bank has completed its work to meet all the requirements set out for commercial banks by the Reserve Bank of Fiji following the devaluation of the Fiji dollar in April this year. ANZ General Manager Fiji, Norman
The National Fire Authority is calling on people not to burn rubbish or dry grass outside their homes or in their farms during the current dry and windy weather conditions. The Corporate Affairs Officer Mileta Ting said
A number of people, who were at Waimanu Road just near the Ocean View Hotel in Suva, are counting their lucky stars today. The scene in this area just minutes before 1pm was a government four wheel drive vehicle smashin
Hopes are high that tourism numbers will boom with increased number of airlines servicing Fiji. It has already been confirmed that Jetstar and V Australia will start servicing Fiji within months with competition expecte
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama today reiterated that government with the assistance of the Land Transport Authority will come down hard on bus operators who overcharge students bus fares. Bainimarama made
The United Nations is yet to issue a statement to clear the air on whether Fiji is not allowed to participate in any new peacekeeping missions. Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama had highlighted in his address
