Commuters dig deeper
While bus and taxi owners are benefitting from the increase in fares, commuters have to dig deep into their pockets to pay for this daily expense. Fijivillage took to the streets of Suva and spoke to different people a
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4 questioned after drug raids
Police are questioning four men in relation to three different marijuana raids yesterday. Two men are in custody after more than $35,000 worth of dried leaves believed to be marijuana was confiscated from their Lautoka
Growers Council wants assistance
The Sugar Cane Growers Council has written to the Sugar Ministry seeking assistance for those farmers in Sigatoka who will now have to supply cane to the Lautoka sugar mill using lorries. Acting Chief Executive Sundress
Ratu Iloilo to be accorded state farewell
Outgoing President Ratu Josefa Iloilo will be accorded a state farewell at a ceremony this afternoon at the coronation grounds at Government House. There will be formal traditional presentations from the provinces of Ba
Woman hospitalized after argument
A 59 year old woman of Serea, Naitasiri, is admitted at the CWM hospital after her husband allegedly threw a thermos full of hot water on her. It is alleged that the two were involved in an argument earlier when the hus
Police monitor Deans
A team of police officers from the Ready Action Unit has been deployed to the TFL National Stadium to keep an eye on those secondary school students who will try to instigate violence and use drugs during the Deans quart
Stakeholders meet to improve tourism industry
Stakeholders converge in Natadola next week at the Fiji Tourism Forum to come up with an outcome to improve the tourism industry. Planning Committee Chairman for Fiji Tourism, Damend Goundar said this forum is importan
Anger mounts over Ashika sinking
Anger is growing in Tonga as the people in the island kingdom learn that their King left for a holiday hours after being told about the MV Princess Ashika tragedy in which at least 60 people are feared dead. Radio New Z
Fiji to withdraw from Pacific trade agreements
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has today revealed that Fiji will withdraw from the Pacific trade agreements PICTA and PACER. This follows the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum's decision to leave Fiji out o
Localized flooding expected
The Nadi Weather Office warns that localized flash flooding is expected today for most parts of the country as a trough of low pressure moves over the group. Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad said people living in
FSC announces major change
The Fiji Sugar Corporation has announced a major change for farmers in Ba. It will now close the portion of the Kavanagasau/Rarawai tramline from Batiri point to Kavanagasau following an order issued by the Sugar Tribun
Tadra Kahani tickets on sale
People will get a chance to buy their tickets, and at the same time learn more about Tadra Kahani, as organizers have decided to hold a ticket selling road show. Organizers Total Event Company manager Loretta Jackson sa
Missing numbers rise
The number of people missing after the tragic sinking of the MV Princess Ashika in the Tongan waters has risen again. The missing number of people is now 64 as Tongan Police have received confirmation that there were 11
Price of Lamb goes up
The price of Lamb in retail outlets has risen by an average of $3 per kilogram as a result of the shortage of lamb overseas. Price and Incomes Board secretary Lusi Naimawi said though Lamb is a price control item, they
Family, friends farewell Stan
Those were the parting words of Former Fiji Times reporter Matt Wilson to his long time colleague and friend Stan Arnold Whippy Ritova, as hundreds of people gathered at the Holy Trinity Anglican Church to pay their l
Origin of Brucellosis unknown
Officials from the Primary Industry Ministry are still trying to determine how and where Brucellosis re-emerged among cattle stock in Fiji. Media liaison officer Jo Uluilakeba said Brucellosis was last recorded in Fiji
150 drivers booked in last 24 hours
A total of 150 drivers were booked within the last 24 hours for speeding around the country. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said a total of 248 bookings were recorded and 150 bookings were for speeding alone while 9
Bainivalu Primary keeps faith
With a history of overcoming all odds, Bainivalu Primary School said nothing is impossible as they enter their final stages of preparations for Tadra Kahani. Head teacher Sirilo Leqaiwai said they have encountered a few
Fire crew averts potential disaster
The National Fire Authority crew averted a potential disaster in Tavua Town after a restaurant caught fire early this morning. NFA Manager Corporate Affairs, Mileta Ting said the fire department received the call at 2.4
Team visits Korovou, Naboro prisons
A team from the Ministry of Finance today visited the Korovou and Naboro prisons to see some of the progress made, and access some of the capital projects ahead of 2010 National budget consultations. The team was led by