PM welcomes casino idea
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has welcomed the idea of introducing of casinos in Fiji which he thinks will bring in more money which will help solve poverty. This was his view at the Public and Private Se
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No banking license
There is confirmation from the Reserve Bank of Fiji as yet that it has not issued a banking license to a company which is currently setting up in Namaka. Fijivillage has obtained information including photos of the offi
False special permits a concern
Measures have been put in place to ensure that people are not taken for a ride by those people who hold special permits to hold fundraising events for medical assistance while their reasons are not genuine. Health Minis
Schools get timely boost from EU
Two schools got a timely boost from the European Union's funded Fiji Education Sector Program in Tailevu and Ra this Tuesday. Dawasamu District School in Tailevu now has a new library while Burewai District School
Govt aim for balanced budget by 2012
The government's aim is to have a balanced budget by 2012 and have a ratio of operating to capital expenditure of 75 to 25. While speaking at the Public and Private Sector Consultative Forum on the 2010 Budget today
PM calls for non-selective economy
I want to run the government like a business and modernize thinking towards a sound robust economy. This was the main message given by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama when addressing the Public and Private S
Removal of price control echoed at forum
The need to get rid of price control on goods and services in Fiji was echoed through the conference room at the Novotel this morning as the Fiji Employers Federation (FEF) presented its wish list to the government for t
Wet weather to continue
The current wet weather will continue into tomorrow with people experiencing heavy rain at times which is likely to cause flash flooding in the low lying areas. Acting Meteorology Director Alipate Waqaicelua said an act
Ministry wants stop to public fundraising
The Health Ministry has taken a stance to put a stop to anymore public fundraising to send a sick person overseas or for the purchase of medication unless recommended by them. Health Ministry spokesperson Iliesa Tora sa
Fiji fantastic-CTO chief
The Commonwealth Telecommunication Organization chief said the global participation at the conference in Nadi and the content of discussions were highly impressive despite Fiji's suspension from the Commonwealth. Sp
Bua man further remanded in custody
The Bua man charged with murder for allegedly killing his 14 month old daughter after claiming she was possessed by evil spirits was today further remanded in custody by The Suva Magistrates Court. Ratu Beni Salabogi wh
Drama to portray struggles of HIV/AIDS patients
The public will be treated to an educational dance showing the struggles of a young mother and her two daughters as they try to make a living despite the mother having HIV and AIDS. The play and drama coordinated by UNA
USP holds Vice Chancellor’s Forum
For the first time ever in the history of the University of the South Pacific, a Vice Chancellor's Learning and Teaching Forum has been held at USP's Laucala Campus in Suva. Vice Chancellor Professor Rajesh Chan
A chance to witness SA culture
People of Fiji will have a chance to witness the South African culture and tradition during fashion shows at South Africa's Heritage day celebrations at the Sheraton next week. High Commissioner to Fiji Colonel Qomo
Trade deficit is $2 billion-Governor
A 2 billion dollar trade deficit is too big for Fiji and this must be brought down. Speaking frankly on the state of the economy and monetary policy at the Public and Private Sector Consultative Forum on the 2010 Budget
Heavy rain expected to continue
The Nadi Weather Office has warned people living in the low lying areas to take precautions as continuous heavy rain is expected for the next 48 hours. According to the weather forecaster, an active trough of low pressu
Toddler drowns in creek
Police have once again called on the parents to closely monitor their children and not to leave them alone. This call comes after a 1 year 8 month old baby boy drowned in a creek in Semo, Sigatoka, yesterday afternoon.
4 in court for human trafficking scam
Three local businessmen and an Indian national involved in an illegal human trafficking scam have appeared in court. Three local businessmen, Rohit Prasad Trivedi, Satnam Singh and Surendra Menon, and Indian national Sr
Chinese delegates visit fire stations
Two delegates from a Chinese non-government organization are in the country on a weeklong fact finding mission with the National Fire Authority. The two from the Chinese Fire Association have completed their tour of fir
Water cuts frustrating
Residents of Lami, Veisari and Delainavesi say water cuts have become part of their lives now as they have been facing intermittent water supply for over a month. Delainavesi resident Pita Nikotimo raised concern that s