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Fiji will be drafting a legislation aimed at protecting the intellectual property or community owned traditional knowledge of the indigenous people. This comes after Cabinet approved the ratification of UNESCO 2003 Conv
15,642 class eight students will be sitting their Fiji Eighth Year Examination today. The results of this examination are expected to be released at the end of October. Meanwhile Education Minister, Filipe Bole has str
As class 8 students get ready to go to school to sit for their Fiji Eight Year Examination residents living in high areas of Lami town, Veisari and Delainavesi are facing water cuts this morning. Spokesperson for Suva W
Working with music on a daily basis, and seeing the use of it at Tadra Kahani by students to raise issues of concerns to them is a wonderful experience not to be missed. These are the words of Conservatorium of Music Le
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has today confirmed that cabinet will make the decision on the appointment of the President later. Commodore Bainimarama said there is no hurry and Vice President, Ratu Epeli
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 32 year old father of Lekutu Bua charged with the murder of his 14 month old baby appeared in Savusavu Magistrates court today. Ratu Beni Balemualevu faces one count of murder charge for allegedly assaulting the bab
Cabinet has approved the new approach to increase the use of local vegetables in hotels and resorts after receiving a submission from the Primary Industries Minister, Joketani Cokanasiga. The aim of the new approach is
Police are still trying to locate the boxing promoter whose vehicle was allegedly used for the delivery of marijuana leaves on Saturday. Officer-In-Charge Drugs, ASP Sakeo Ganivatu confirms a team of Police Officers ar
15,642 class eight students will be sitting their Fiji Eighth Year Examination tomorrow. The results of this examination are expected to be released at the end of October. Meanwhile Education Minister, Filipe Bole has
With one of the fundamental principles of the Convention on the Rights of the Child highlighting those under 18 have the right to express their views, UNICEF said Tadra Kahani is a great event which allows students to do
The Tongan skipper of the sunken vessel MV Princess Ashika said authorities knew the ship had problems but he was pressured into sailing her anyway. In an interview with 3 News, Captain Maka Tuputupu explained how he ha
The Suva Water Supply has advised residents of Suva-Nausori corridor to store water if the tap is still running as there is a possibility of water disruptions. Spokesperson, Maika Nagalu says there was a power blackout
Young women today can now talk openly about how to take control of their sexual body. This has come about in a book launched today called " Unveiled " which was put together by 18 young women through the one y
Outgoing President Ratu Josefa Iloilo will receive his full entitlement as former President of Fiji after he officially retires within the next few days. Permanent Secretary at the President's Office Joeli Rokovada
The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat is yet to receive an official letter to inform them of the decision taken by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama that Fiji will withdraw from the Pacific trade agreements PIC
Police are questioning a 14 year old student who allegedly sodomised a 7 year old boy in Lautoka over the weekend. Divisional Crime Officer Western, ASP Luke Rawalai confirms the alleged incident happened on Saturday mo
The World Health Organisation recommends that anyone who has been diagnosed by their doctor with mild Pandemic A H1N1, without full blood testing, should still stay home. WHO's Pacific representative Dr Jacob Kool s
The Dairy farmers have urged Ministry of Agriculture and Primary Industries to assist the people whose farms have been affected by the Brucellosis outbreak. Dairy Farmers Association Spokesperson, Vijendra Prakash said
The Australian High Commission in Fiji is yet to comment on the granting of visas to those connected to the Fiji military or government. We are yet to get confirmation on whether people who served in the government, are
