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Fiji's Acting High Commissioner to Australia Kamlesh Arya has spoken out in a major conference in Australia saying that no amount of pressure can deter Fiji from having elections in 2014. While speaking in a questio
The chairman of the Melanesian Spearhead Group and Vanuatu's Prime Minister Edward Natapei said he is willing to host a dialogue with different groups from Fiji. Natapei has told Radio Australia that it is too early
This is the new approach of the Fiji Police Force. All police stations as part of the Police Christian Crusades are now answering the phone by saying “Praise the Lord”. This started a few months ago. T
Police in the north are now working on a different strategy to curb the increasing number of criminal activities. Divisional Police Commander Northern ASP Isikeli Ligairi said with the increase in sexual offences and dr
Officers from the Health Ministry's Food Control Unit have confiscated a number of food products from supermarket shelves because they have not met the requirements of the new Food Safety Act. Media Liaison Officer
The church ministers of the Methodist Church can now have their ministerial meeting after the permit was granted by the Commissioner of Police, Commodore Esala Teleni. Assistant General Secretary of the church, Reveren
My experience in watching my students become more mature, as well as taking the responsibility of putting together a Tadra Kahani performance is something that I will never forget. Having led Tacirua Primary School to t
The Water Supply Department said in most cases it is impossible for them to issue advance notices for water disruptions. Some residents have raised concern that the Water Supply Department should issue notices beforehan
The Suva Magistrate’s Court today sentenced a 25 year old man to four months imprisonment for giving false information to a police officer. The court heard that on 10th June this year, Mohammad Kasin Reaza lodged
Police will now submit the record of drivers who continue to breach traffic rules to the Land Transport Authority, for action to be taken against them. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra they have given enough warnings
The terms and conditions that guide the employment of un-established government employees are being reviewed. This has been confirmed by PSC permanent secretary Parmesh Chand at the opening of the consultative session,
Youths face a lot of problems and International Youth Day today is a time when we can get together and try to highlight the issues and find solutions on a national level. These are the words of Adventist Development and
Two magistrates, who were sworn-in by outgoing President Ratu Josefa Iloilo earlier this year, have been sacked by Ratu Iloilo. Former Chief Magistrate Ajmal Gulab Khan and Magistrate Maika Nakora received their termina
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is now hoping that the Commonwealth group will visit Fiji and talk to the government about how the country can move towards true democracy. Bainimarama has already written to
Anything else regarding the MV Princess Ashika, after the time when it received its last seaworthiness survey, was between the buyer and the seller. These are the words of Transport Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqain
Family members, local friends and supporters of the late 15 year old cancer sufferer Tae Kami, who inspired the people of Tonga with her fight against the disease, will take part in a walk to commemorate the first annive
The Australian High Commission in Fiji said it will not comment on why a former senior member of the government, Mahendra Chaudhry was allowed to enter Australia. Fijivillage News had questioned the High Commission on t
The Health Ministry is working on ways to improve staffing numbers and issues as part of its Health Reform Programme currently being undertaken. Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora said plans include strengthening the Nur
The de-registering of a shipping vessel, in this case the MV Princess Ashika, does not necessarily mean it is not fit to sail the seas. This has been clarified by Transport Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete who
Police in Navosa raided six farms this week and uprooted Marijuana plants with a street value of more than $3 million. Assistant Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said some villagers in Navosa also helped police
