No clear response from UN
Has a decision been made by the United Nations that the Fiji military will not be allowed to participate in future new UN peacekeeping missions? That is the question Prime Minister and Army Commander Commodore Voreqe Ba
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We are your friends - Commissioner
We are your friends and do not look at us as devils. Those were the words of Commissioner of Police Commodore Esala Teleni during the launch of the Police Roadshow at Sukuna Park. Commodore Teleni said members of the p
Withdrawal of murder charge put on hold
The 32 year old father of Lekutu, Bua, who allegedly murdered his 14 month old baby, today appeared in court with his counsel seeking the withdrawal of the charges against him. Ratu Beni Baleimualevu appeared before Mag
FIT recruit Vulakoro, Serevi
Fiji's two most popular music artists will be sharing their experiences to boost the music programme at the Fiji Institute of Technology. Laisa Vulakoro said with her 30 year experience in the music industry, she wi
Air Pacific, TWU sign agreement
National airline company Air Pacific and the Transport Workers Union has signed an agreement for retirement age and benefits for the workers. Union general secretary Kamlesh Kumar said the agreement, which was signed ye
Celebrations incomplete without museum visit
This weekend's Fiji Day Celebrations will be incomplete without visiting the Fiji Museum and learning about Fiji's history. These are the words of the Marketing Department's HOD at the Fiji Museum Prakashni
Permit granted for standing committee meet
The permit for the Standing Committee meeting of the Methodist Church has been given the go ahead which is scheduled for next month in Suva. Acting general secretary of the church Reverend Tevita Nawadra said high on th
Medical team on standby for tsunami victims
A medical team remains on standby to offer assistance to the tsunami victims in Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga. Permanent secretary Foreign Affairs Sikeli Mataitoga said he has spoken to the Foreign Secretary of Samoa
FIT recruits music artists
Fiji's two well known music artists have been recruited by the Fiji Institute of Technology to take the music programmes to another level. Seru Serevi, who is known as the Vude King, and Laisa Vulakoro are amongst t
Teachers recognized for hard work
Many teachers carry out their jobs in very trying conditions and these are the ones that need recognition. Fiji Teachers Union general secretary Agni Deo Singh stressed the importance of setting aside a day to remember
Electric shock kills 2
Two people are dead after they were electrocuted in two separate incidents. A 40 year old labourer of Meigunia, Nadi, died last night while he was trying to fix a burst pipe with fellow workers. It is alleged that one
TFL posts to be redundant under restructure
Under the restructure of Telecom Fiji Limited, a few managerial posts will be made redundant as they intend to merge its subsidiary companies. That is the revelation by acting chief executive Sakiasi Seru as the company
Police gets new speed radars
The Police Traffic Department now has three new speed radars which are of the latest model and are programmed to detect the speed of five vehicles at a time. These new radars have been brought from the United States. T
61 aftershocks felt since earthquake
There have been 61 aftershocks recorded in the Pacific region since the devastating 8.3 magnitude earthquake last Wednesday which triggered a tsunami and has left an estimated 176 people dead in Samoa, American Samoa and
Viti FM organizes Diwali Dress-up
In an attempt to promote unity amongst the different races in the country, Fijivillage's sister radio station Viti FM has for the first time organized a Diwali Dress-up competition for its listeners. Viti FM's p
Fiji’s ranking decrease
As stakeholders continue to stress the need to increase investment, the latest World Bank report on the ease of doing business shows that Fiji's ranking decreased from 43rd in 2009 to 54th for 2010 out of the 183 cou
LTA, FIU sign agreement
The Land Transport Authority and the Financial Intelligence Unit have signed an agreement which will allow both organisations to share information and apprehend criminals. Financial Intelligence Unit Director, Razim Buk
EU invites Fiji for consultations
The European Commission has invited Fiji to come to Europe for consultations on finding a compromise solution to the situation in Fiji. European Commissions Pacific Development Director Roger Moore told Radio New Zealan
Criminal absorbed in police force charged
Re-known criminal Saimoni Rokotunidau who was recently absorbed into the police force under the Yellow Ribbon project, and spoke early this year that he is a changed man during the nationwide police crusade appeared in t
Fiji signs Air Services agreement with Turkey
Whole new opportunities could open up for the country as Fiji signed an Air Services Agreement with Turkey in Istanbul yesterday. Fiji will now see 2 daily passenger flights from Istanbul to either the Nausori or Nadi I