Charters signs book deal
Former Fiji Rugby Union Marketing Manager and former FM96 Sportsworld Host, Charlie Charters has signed a two book deal with renowned British publisher, Hodder and Stoughton. Charters who now lives in North Yorkshire ha
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Police officer under investigation
A police officer based at a police station in the Southern Division is under investigation for allegedly turning up drunk at work. It has been confirmed that the officer was in uniform when he allegedly turned up drunk
Performances powerful
The themes and performances of students have been so powerful, to a point that it gets the attention of one of the major churches in Fiji, is what Tadra Kahani is capable of. Organizers Total Event Company manager Loret
Church Standing Committee given permit
The Methodist Church Standing Committee has been given a permit to hold its meeting this morning with certain conditions set out by the government. Church President Rev Ame Tugawe has confirms that the permit was issued
Teach students how to behave in public transport
The Fiji Bus Operators Association has urged schools around the country to teach students about how to behave in public transport. General Secretary, Rohit Latchan said drivers cannot fully supervise each student as the
Vodafone Triangle Retail Outlet opens
The Vodafone Fiji has recorded another milestone since it was established 15 years ago. This is the opening of the Vodafone Triangle Retail Outlet at the heart of the city. Vodafone Chairman, Lionel Yee said the Triangl
Legal marriage age now 18
The legal marriage age for both males and females is now 18 years. Cabinet has approved the amendments and therefore any person below the age of 18 years, whether male or female, will be prohibited from contracting a va
2 Judges, 1 new Magistrate appointed
Two new Judges and a resident Magistrate have been appointed by the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo yesterday. Former Legal counsel for the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption Paul Madigan has been appointed a p
No problems if teachers migrate-Bole
The Education Minister, Filipe Bole believes that there will not be any problems if teachers start migrating to Australia. After reports that an Australian based teacher recruiting agency called Smart Teachers is in con
Care, Protection provision extended
The provision of care and protection allowance provided to children who are still attending secondary school, has been extended with immediate effect. Cabinet based its decision on a submission by Social Welfare Ministe
Technical committee formed for Brucellosis
A technical committee has been formed by the Primary Industry Ministry to develop a formula to address the issue surrounding the compensation of dairy farms affected by Brucellosis. Media Liaison Officer Jo Uluilakeba s
Schools participating in Tadra Kahani benefit alot
Schools participating in Tadra Kahani have benefitted in more than just the nurturing of students creative talents, but for some, in the form of improving school facilities. Organisers Total Event Company Manager Lorett
Nothing sinister - Freemason
As police investigations continue in relation to the 14 Freemasons under investigation for alleged sorcery in Nadi, Fijivillage has been told by one of the Freemasons that there is nothing sinister when they hold their
16 more H1N1 cases
The Ministry of Health has confirmed another 16 cases of Pandemic H1N1 2009. This brings the total number of confirmed cases to 97. The 16 were confirmed from the batch of 24 samples tested at the Mataika House laborat
ATH announces change to board members
Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited has announced a change in the representatives of the Fiji National Provident Fund on its Board of Directors. In a statement, it stated that as a strategic investor in ATH, FNPF is en
Exam abolishment to save money
The Education Ministry will save more than $715,000 after the abolishment of the three external examinations from the school curriculum. Education Minister Filipe Bole said a plan is in place to better utilize this mone
Schools receive boost
All participating schools in Tadra Kahani will get a boost with their preparations in the form of a special grant. Organizers Total Event Company manager Loretta Jackson said each school gets the same amount of mone
St John Ambulance ceases all operations
Saint John Ambulance has ceased all operations as off this morning as the organisation has run out of money to pay outstanding fuel bills. A concerned citizen who wanted to use the St. John ambulances this morning to ta
Students involved in road accidents alarming
Figures released by the Ministry of Education reveal an alarming number of school children being involved in road accidents. Statistics show that from 2000 to 2008, 734 school children were involved in road accident
More work needed-Tudreu
Former Permanent Secretary for Youth and Sports, Apisaloe Tudreu has called for more work to be done to ensure that a national body is set up to address the link between culture and Good Governance. Tudreu one of the pa