Hindus prepare Diwali
Hindus around the country will start their prayers for Diwali from this afternoon. Sanatan Dharam Bhrahman Sabha General Secretary Kamal Sharma said today's prayer is very important for Hindus who celebrate Diwali.
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Students to travel for free in school buses
Good news for parents and students as the government made a historic decision late yesterday which is expected to see all the students travelling free in school buses from next Wednesday. In an exclusive interview with
Father hopes for visit from children
A father currently staying at the Old People's home is living each day with a hope that his children will visit him this Diwali. With a day left for the festival of Diwali there are some people out there who are les
Police to increase its presence
As all eyes now turn to the night skies for the fireworks expected leading up to Diwali tomorrow, police teams are preparing to be deployed in all centers to ensure people are adhering to the laws and road rules this Diw
Viti FM gets into the Diwali spirit
To get into the spirit of Diwali, our Sister Ratio Station Viti FM is holding a Diwali dress up competition and will hopefully be judging people from all walks of life in their best indian dresses, saris or kurta-pyjamas
Work continues on leaking pipeline
Work continues on the huge leak along the pipeline from the Nagadro to Vuturu water stations however, the Works Ministry said this does not mean it will end water problems in the Western Division. Ministry Spokesperson
Fiji economy picking up - Somare
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare said the Fiji economy is picking up and the country is like any other democratic country in the world. While speaking in the Solomon Islands, Sir Michael said everythi
Obama celebrates Diwali
US President Barack Obama celebrated Diwali by lighting the ceremonial lamp or diya at the White House amidst chanting of Vedic mantras seeking world peace, becoming the first US President to personally grace the occasio
Special celebration for old people’s home
The residents living at the Samabula Old People's Home will have a reason to smile as they will have a special Diwali celebration this evening. Staff nurse Arishma Prasad said they have organized a Diwali evening fo
Fiji ranked 4th obese in Pacific
Fiji is ranked the fourth obese nation in the Pacific region. This was revealed by Minister for Health Dr Neil Sharma at a three day Fiji Food Summit in Nadi today. Dr Sharma said the non-communicable disease arises
Assault victim still unable to give statement
A woman who was allegedly brutally assaulted by her husband is still unable to give police her statement on the account of the events. Her 35 year old husband, Aseri Masivou, appeared before Magistrate Alofa Seruvatu on
Police ready for piracy raids
Police are now ready to execute raids on businesses suspected of selling pirated DVDs and CDs and are confident the evidence gathered will be sufficient to warrant prosecution. Deputy director police operations SP Erami
Town administrator remains suspended
Nasinu Town Council special administrator Meli Bogileka and Council chief executive Satish Kumar remain suspended, pending investigations. Local Government permanent secretary Ram Chandar said they are awaiting the inve
No proper evac plan for Lautoka
The head of Fiji's second city has admitted that it does not have a proper evacuation plan in the case of a tsunami. Lautoka City administrator Josefa Vucago said while they have tried to hold meetings with relevant
School holds Diwali Gala
A non-denomination and a non-profitable school based at Flagstaff held a Diwali Gala for its students and their families last night which saw families coming together to celebrate the festival of lights. Learning Centre
Clean hands save lives
Clean hands save one from diseases and can save lives. These are the words of the Director of Nursing for the Health Ministry, Silina Waqa, who launched the Global Hand Washing Day at the Dudley High School in Suva toda
Students celebrate Diwali
Students from different racial and cultural backgrounds gathered at the Learning Centre Primary School last night to celebrate the festival of Diwali. Fijivillage spoke to some students who were excited and enjoyed the
Women learn leadership
Over 150 women have gathered in Cakaudrove to take part in a four day conference to discuss and learn about leadership and financial management. The conference, organized by the Catholic Women’s League, will conve
Melanesian neighbours work to end opposition
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare said the meaning of military dictatorship in the Pacific is different from the definition of military dictatorship in the western world. Sir Michael, who is currently i
Concerns raised on collapsed home
The Suva Rural Authority is now trying to establish if squatter settlements in Khalsa Road fall under their jurisdiction. The Authority is trying to gather more information in relation to the incident yesterday afternoo