FTU membership not affected
The Fiji Teachers Union's membership has not been affected during these hard times and despite not having any negotiating powers under the State services decree. Union's General Secretary Agni Deo Singh said tha
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Officer charged for causing death
A 33 year old police officer charged with Causing Death by Dangerous driving and causing serious bodily harm was remanded in custody by the Valelevu Magistrates court this morning. Sakiusa Bulivorovoro was charged with
FHL tries to resolve paper trial
After announcing earlier that the multimillion dollar deal to purchase the operations of BP South West Pacific was to be sealed by the end of June, Fijian Holdings Limited is still trying to resolve the paper trail befor
FHL to fund construction of new Police HQ
Fijian Holdings Limited today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Police Force for the FHL to fund the construction of a new police headquarters estimated to cost $20 million. Defence Minister Ratu Epeli
Unions want meet with PSC
The Confederation for Public Sector Unions is seeking a meeting with the Public Service Commission regarding PSC's decision to implement its decisions on the civil servants without negotiating with the employees repr
Group of villagers under investigation
A group of villagers from Keiyasi are under police investigation for allegedly assaulting a 28yr old farmer resulting in his death. Assistant Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that the deceased who
Its employers turn now-Bar
The workers have shown good faith, now its employers' turn. These are the words of Wages Council Chairman Fr Kevin Bar on Fiji Retailers Association President Himmat Lodhia saying that the new wage increase can lead
No suspected cases of H1N1 from rural areas
The Health Ministry has revealed that there have been no suspected cases of Pandemic H1N1 2009 from rural areas. Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said on average the Ministry receives seven samples from doctors a day however m
Road death toll now 23 after weekend accidents
This weekend alone there have been three deaths on our roads, one on Friday, one on Saturday and one on Sunday. Two of the three dead were pedestrians. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra said drivers must take their
Possibility of flash flooding tomorrow
The Nadi Weather Office has called on people living in low lying areas to take precautions as there is a possibility of flash flooding tomorrow. Duty Forecasters say a trough of low pressure is lying slow moving to the
FNPF should utilize money well
There is a need for at least a 20 percent increase in pensions and allowances from the Fiji National Provident Fund following the devaluation of the Fiji dollar by 20 percent. These are the words of Fiji Council of Soci
Two H1N1 cases on road to recovery
The Health Ministry has revealed that the first two people reported to have H1N1 are slowly getting back to normal life after weeks of isolated quarantining. Spokesperson, Iliesa Tora said that the two Nadi men have res
Youths to talk on life skills
Getting youths to know how to tackle everyday life is essential and this will be one of the main focus for the Pacific Youth Festival. Pacific Youth Festival Organising Committee member and Fiji Alumni President, Jacob
Soccer community in shock
The Soccer community is in shock after receiving news that a prominent referee is the latest road casualty after returning from the celebrations organized for Navua soccer's win at the Vodafone Fiji Fact. Fiji FA Pr
Soccer ref dies after tragic accident
A prominent Fiji Football Associations sports personality has lost his life after he was electrocuted last night. Police spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed to Fijivillage few minutes ago that the referee
Don’t be complacent: Health Ministry
Please do not be complacent even though there has not been an increase in the number of people infected by the Pandemic H1N1 2009. Health Ministry spokesperson Iliesa Tora said they have tested over 20 samples this past
Labasa residents face water disruptions
Residents in Labasa are keeping their fingers crossed that water will be restored as they have been without water supply since this morning. Eleni Bukasasa who lives in Vulovi said they did not really feel the pinch tod
Ramos-Horta presence inspirational
The Nobel Prize winner and President of East Timor Jose Ramos-Horta is expected to be part of the 25 speakers at the Pacific Youth Festival next month. Organizing committee member and Fiji Alumni President Jacob ITautok
UN works on torture ban in Fiji
The United Nation High Commissioner for Human Rights is now working closely with the security forces in the country to ban torture and ill-treatment of detainees. Regional representative Matilda Bogner said that Fiji ha
Ministry looks into suspected H1N1 cases
The Health Ministry is still looking at some suspected cases of H1N1 before they release any more details on the spread of the virus in the country. Ministry Spokesperson Illiesa Tora said that by this afternoon they wi