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A 40 year old man appeared in Court yesterday charged with trespassing and larceny and has been sent to Saint Giles for a psychiatric evaluation. Utiko Nabunobuno appeared before Magistrate Mary Muir after Police charge
People living in Nausori are now being called upon to start storing water now as the Water Supply Department is expected to cut water from tomorrow morning. Senior information officer, Illiesa Sokia said they will be ca
Exactly 134 years since the first meeting of the chiefs of Fiji after Fiji was ceeded to Great Britain, the Turaga na Tui Vuda Ratu Josefa Iloilo today opened the Vale ni Bose of the Fijian Trust Fund this morning in Nas
Two Chinese businessmen charged by FICAC with allegedly trying to bribe a Permanent Secretary appeared in the High Court this morning. The two, Chen Xue Liang and Dechuan Zhao are alleged to have bribed Permanent Secret
Consumers have been urged to be responsible when buying items from traders who come in to the country. The Chief Executive of Consumer Council, Premila Kumar said they are concerned as these traders do not have any shop
Police are investigating a case of fire which completely destroyed a five bedroom house in Bua last night. The house was vacant during the time of incident and Police have not ruled out foul play at this stage. The cos
The Suva City Council is still in the process of selling properties of four ratepayers to recover thousands of dollars in overdue rates which has been outstanding for many years. Council spokesperson Jillian Hicks said
Police are looking for five unknown man who robbed an ILO representative in Namadi Heights early this morning. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomri confirms the masked robbers stormed into the house
Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of Fijivillage, FM 96, Viti FM, Radio Sargam and Radio Navtarang is forecasting an end of the year after tax profit of just under $1 million. CFL Managing Director, Willia
The Education Ministry has called on the Principals and teachers to assist in motivating students to be better citizens of the country. Ministries Deputy Secretary Professional, Rokobua Naiyaga was the chief guest at th
The European Union stressed that Fiji now has a window of opportunity for a possible new political dialogue after the EU extended its trade and aid sanctions against Fiji until the end of March 2010 at a meeting in Bruss
More than 21,000 people have shown their support to revoke the bus fare increase. ECREA's director Chantelle Khan said they originally set a target to collect 20,000 signatures and so far more than 21,000 signatures
A study shows that the Housing Allowance Scheme for ex-prisoners has failed. Minister for Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation, Doctor Jiko Luveni said the Poverty Alleviation Program was designed in 1994 to improve t
Police are looking for five unknown man who robbed an ILO representative in Namadi Heights early this morning. Assistant police spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomri confirmed the masked robbers stormed into the house
The Ministry of Transport is now carrying out a review of the FIMSA maritime laws following the recent grounding of the vessel Bawaqa. Ministry spokeswoman Sainiana Waqainabete said that they have had a meeting and will
Some teachers from Rotuma and Lakeba are still waiting for the next available boat to go back to their schools and some of these teachers are expected to leave today. Education Minister Filipe Bole said that the teacher
A man has been charged by FICAC for allegedly forging a letter of authority for payment of lease money to Tokatoka Volivoli in Namosi. Pita Waqanidrola appeared before Magistrate Elsie Hudson yesterday afternoon and ple
The European Union has extended its trade and aid sanctions against Fiji until the end of March 2010 at a meeting in Brussels yesterday. The decision means that about $85 million in development aid will remain frozen as
Navua Police have laid charges against a 46 year old man of Vatuwaqa, who is alleged to have killed and buried his 8 year old son in the bushes of Serua in mid July. Deputy Director Police Operations SP Erami Raibe has
Prime Minister, Voreqe Bainimarama said it would be impossible for New Zealand Prime Minister, John Key to boycott his speech to the United Nations General Assembly in New York this weekend. Speaking to Fijivillage News
