Time for renewing relationships
Diwali is when relationships and friendships are renewed. Those Fijivillage spoke to said it is a happy time spent with family and friends and a time of sharing. Diwali, the festival of lights, is celebrated to reme
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Long term solutions need to be explored
While the finer details of the Free Bus Fare program for school students are currently being sorted, there will be more focus on the 2010 budget announcement next month to see how this program will fit in. Ecumenical Ce
Best advice – Move to high ground
The only advice for people after a tsunami warning is issued is for them to move to high ground and people's mindsets need to change so that they do this in times of a warning and not be complacent. Speaking at a ts
Bollywood boots attracts fans
The most expensive movie of Bollywood "Blue" which was shot in the Bahamas and currently showing at Village Six cinemas is attracting a lot of fans as the Biker Boots worn by the famous actor Akshay Kumar is in
Diwali a time for rejoicing
Diwali is a time for rejoicing and celebrating the festival of lights with your family and friends. However, there are some people out there who are away from their family members but hoping to see them again. Fijivill
Fuel prices decrease today
Drivers and car owners will be happy to know that fuel prices decreases from today. The PIB said diesel will now cost $1.67 a litre, motor spirit will now cost $2.00 a litre, while kerosene will cost $1.34 a litre. Pr
Man wins scratchie ticket
Playing "Scratch and Win" once a week with a dream of winning, finally came true for a 40 year old man who won $30,000 after scratching a "Happy Holiday Island Ticket" at Atlas Lotto Agency in Suva ye
Govt considers adult bus fare issue
Government will be considering a long term arrangement to address the bus fare issue for adults. In a statement released this afternoon, it stated that government is presently considering to address the bus fare issue
Bole welcomes decision
The Education Minister has welcomed government's decision to pay for students’ bus fares, as it will assist those families in need of financial assistance for bus fares. Filipe Bole said the decision by govern
Decision at an appropriate time-FTU
The Fiji Teachers Union has welcomed the decision made by the government on the students travelling free in school buses from next Wednesday. General Secretary Agni Deo Singh said the decision has come at an appropriat
ECREA happy with govt decision
The Ecumenical Centre for Research Education and Advocacy says they are happy with the decision by government. Executive Director Chantelle Khan said ECREA is grateful to a number of people for helping out with the surv
FCOSS pleased with bus fare decision
The Fiji Council of Social Services is pleased with the decision made by the government to waive the bus fares for school children travelling in school buses. Director Hassan Khan said this act by the government can be
Fuel prices drop tomorrow
Fuel prices have decreased this Diwali festival starting tomorrow. The Prices and Incomes Board has announced the decrease in the wholesale and retail prices of Motor Spirit, Premix Outboard Fuel, Diesel and Kerosene.
Last minute rush for Diwali
With the festival of lights just a day away, people were seen to be doing their last minute shopping. Fijivillage today spoke to some people on how they are preparing for Diwali and got mixed reactions. Many even state
Decision to ensure all children are educated
As government officials work on the finer details to ensure that the historic decision made by the Prime Minister to have the No Bus Fare program for students travelling in school buses from next Wednesday, Commodore Vor
Bus operators welcome decision
The Fiji Bus Operators Association has welcomed the decision by the government in taking the burden off the parents' shoulders and waiving bus fares for students travelling in school buses from next Wednesday. Gener
Ministries in talks to assure bus fare plan
The Transport Ministry is now in talks with the Ministry of Education along with the Finance Ministry to ensure that school children are not charged any bus fares when they travel in school buses from next Wednesday. Mi
Crushing timeline extended for mill
With Diwali just around the corner, the Fiji Sugar Corporation has extended their crushing timeline for the Penang Mill to next week. FSC Chief Executive Deo Saran said they are extending the crushing period after recei
NGO to cater for children’s needs
A new NGO, The Foundation for the Education of Needy Children in Fiji, or FEN-C-FIJI has been formed to cater to the needs of children in the country. Chairman of the Interim Organizing Committee John Samy said the pur
Drug unit applauds jail term for convict
The Police Drug Unit has applauded the 10 year jail term given to a 40 year old man of Labasa after he was convicted of possession of illicit drugs. Sheik Mohammed was arrested after police stopped a truck in Seaqaqa on