CTO Forum begins today
Over 100 Ministers and experts will converge in Nadi this morning for the four day Commonwealth Telecommunications Organizations Forum. The theme of the event is " Delivering Broadband Connectivity: Needs and Chal
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USP awaits formal approval
The University of the South Pacific will await the formal approval from the Finance Ministry on the University’s triennial submission for 2010-2012. According to Vice Chancellor Rajesh Chandra in preparing the sub
PM to open CTO forum
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama will get the opportunity to address over 100 Commonwealth Ministers who converge in Nadi from today for the Commonwealth Telecommunication Organization Forum. Communications M
Fisheries wardens to undergo training
Fisheries wardens in the Kadavu province will undergo training to enhance their skills in managing their traditional fishing ground. Fishing ground owners voiced their concerns at the amount of illegal fishing conducted
Govt dept to move into Hunt building
A government department will move back in to the Methodist Church owned John Hunt Building despite an increase in the rent. The John Hunt building previously housed the Water Rates and Scholarship Departments and the Me
NFA concerned over substandard foil sold
The National Fire Authority has raised concerns that hardware companies are selling substandard foil insulation to the residential housing market. Acting Chief Fire Officer Tupou Saubulinayau said that these substandard
Trip helped, patience is the key
The two day trip helped, we now just have to be patient. Those were the sentiments of Commonwealth Envoy Sir Paul Reeves in an interview with Radio New Zealannd, about his visit to Fiji to discuss the country's poli
Immigration searches for illegal immigrants
The Immigration Department and Police are trying to apprehend more illegal immigrants living in the country upon information provided by 13 Indian Nationals, who are detained at the Korovou Prison, after they were arres
Two in custody for alleged murder
Two people are in police custody in relation to the alleged murder of a 60 year old retired bank officer on Tuesday in Yalalevu, Ba. Assistant Police Spokesperson Sgt Suliano Tevita confirmed a 27 year old and 29 year
Sir Paul Reeves hopes to return to Fiji
Commonwealth Envoy Sir Paul Reeves hopes to return to Fiji to discuss further its political situation. Radio New Zealand reports that Reeves, in an interview said, that on his visit to Fiji he expressed his view that it
Fiji’s economy depends on global recession-AG
As the global recession improves, so to, will Fiji's economy. These are the words of Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum when asked whether he sees an improvement in Fiji's economy. Sayed Khaiyum said Fiji is
Standing Committee to discuss names for top positions
One of the issues expected to be discussed in the Standing Committee Meeting next week are the names of the Principals and Head teachers who will be chosen to teach in Methodist schools. Acting Church General Secretary,
Immigration Dept, Police hunt for 4 Indian National
The Immigration Department and Police are now hunting for four Indian Nationals who are linked to the human trafficking scam uncovered yesterday with 12 illegal aliens and some locals taken into custody. Director Immigr
Employers, Employees needs to work together
Employers and employees need to work together to ensure Fiji moves forward. These are the words of Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum after the Fiji Employers Federation Annual General Meeting last night at the Holida
Opportunities out there-USP Graduates
With job opportunities a little scarce in Fiji, people should learn to accept the type of employment that's available and not expect a really good job with a really good salary straight away. Fijivillage News spoke
Lack of sponsorship doesn’t dampen spirits
As the Sugar Festival kicks off officially from today, the Lautoka Sugar Festival Association hopes to raise more than $200,000 dollars from the weeklong event. Lack of sponsorship has not dampened the spirits of the La
2010 Sangam Convention to be launched today
The 2010 Sangam Convention will be launched at the Nasinu Sangam School today. Chairman, Sadasivan Naicker said they need funds to cater for all Sangam convention and today will be the first step towards raising money f
School managements warned
The Education Minister has issued a stern warning to all the school managements that any further disruptions to the normal flow of a school term will be dealt with tougher legal actions. Bole's warning comes followi
Immigration dept unveils major human trafficking scam
The Immigration department has unveiled what it said is a major human trafficking scam in Fiji and has detained 12 Indian nationals and some locals who are now under investigation. Director Immigration Nemani Vuniwaqa c
Qarase, Chaudhry will be irrelevant in 2014-PM
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama stresses that former Prime Ministers, Laisenia Qarase and Mahendra Chaudhry will not be around when the 2014 elections is held so it was pointless for the Commonwealth Special