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The Fiji Nursing Association has proposed a reassessment of the extension of opening hours for Health Centres, to the Health Minister. This has been revealed by Association General Secretary Kuini Lutua while responding
Police are now clamping down on those shops who are selling items for which they do not have the right to sell, as the copyright does not belong to them. This is after a book shop in Lautoka was raided on Friday afterno
Police are now clamping down on those shops who are selling items which they do not have the right to sell as the copyright does not belong to them. This is after a book shop in Lautoka was raided on Friday afternoon f
Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama will make the final decision on whether Commonwealth Envoy Sir Paul Reeves and his entourage will be allowed to meet Fiji's two main political leaders Laisenia Qarase and Ma
Fiji's tourism industry is still struggling and various stakeholders are trying their best to market Fiji overseas. According to the Bureau of Statistics, visitor arrivals for March 2009 totalled 36,060 a decrease o
Father's Day is a day spent with dad to thank him for all that he has done for us. Fijivillage took to the streets today to see what Father's Day means to people and what their plans are for tomorrow.
A major manhunt is underway to arrest three youths who robbed a family in Nadera yesterday. The three tied up the security officer before entering the house. According to police, the robbers ransacked the house after t
Due to staff shortage, some nurses at the CWM Hospital and other Health Centres have to work overtime almost every day. Fiji Nursing Association General Secretary, Kuini Lutua said about 100 nurses retired in April this
Police are looking for three men who were involved in a daylight robbery at the PAFCO office in Laucala Beach yesterday afternoon. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevita has confirmed that three masked men armed
If you leave in Lami village, Lami town, Qauia, Kalekana, Wailekutu right up to Veisari, you will be experiencing water disruptions this morning. Water Department Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said this is due to a burst ma
It will be a very quiet Fathers Day for 80 year old, Josese Gauna from Lomaloma, Vanuabalavu, who now resides at the Old People’s Home in Samabula. Gauna was touched when Fijivillage asked him of his plans for &qu
It has been over a year since the horrific Raiwaqa Bus fire in Malaqereqere, Sigatoka, which claimed 12 lives but no one has been taken to task for the incident as yet. The investigation report into the matter had found
A 68 year old Australian citizen will be produced in a special court sitting on Monday for allegedly indecently assaulting a 4 year old girl in Labasa. Police spokesperson Suliano Tevita confirmed that the man has been
The three water sources in Ovalau have run dry which is having a severe impact on the communities in the Old Capital and residents are now struggling to get by on a daily basis. This has also affected the major life lin
With just days remaining for the Commonwealth Special Envoy to arrive in the country, hopes are high that Fiji will work with the Commonwealth officials to find the best roadmap to democracy. Commonwealth's Special
Commonwealth Special Envoy Sir Paul Reeves said he is ready to start off discussions with Fiji on the best roadmap back to democracy for the country. The former Governor General of NZ and one of the architects of the 19
Certain broadcasters in Fiji are still members of the Commonwealth Broadcasting Association despite Fiji being fully suspended from Commonwealth earlier this week. The CBA Fiji executive Ken Clark said as far as he know
The customers of commercial banks will now benefit from the reduced times on cheque clearance. This comes after a review of the present arrangements by the Association of Banks. Executive Secretary of the Association R
The Ministry of Roads today received the 11 tractors, worth over $8.5 million dollars they had bought from Carpenters Motors after close to four months of waiting. Minister Captain Timoci Natuva revealed that the grader
A World War Site tour organized by the Fiji Museum was a learning experience for the children. A Class 8 student of Mahatama Gandhi Sahil Sharma said more trips as such should be organized so that students get to learn
