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No arrests have been made in relation to the alleged gang rape of a 22 year old woman in Pacific Harbour last week. According to police they have the identity of the suspects, however they are evading the police. The t
People in certain areas in the country will get free medical health checks and medical services from a specialist Taiwan Medical Team that arrived last night. The team consists of five medical professionals and two adm
Careless drivers will face the consequences and could have their license suspended. These are the words of Land Transport Authority's Media Liason Officer Ratu Eroni Volavola as we enter National Road Safety week, s
Help has come at the right time at the Saint Giles hospital. That was the comment from the Medical Superintendent of Saint Giles, Dr Sishram Narayan after the soldiers from RFMF cut down trees and shrubs around the hosp
Ba Police have arrested a 40 year old man who stole a vehicle after impersonating a Military Intelligence Officer. Divisional Crime Officer, Western ASP Luke Rawalai confirmed to Fijivillage news that the 40 year old ma
Impossible is nothing and that is what Fiji's newest TV station, Mai TV believes in as it celebrates its first birthday today. Mai TV CEO, Richard Broadbridge said it has been a challenging 12 months with some peopl
The Consumer Council of Fiji said people should move away from the culture of one-stop shopping in order to save on some non-price control items. Chief Executive, Premila Kumar said only competition between traders cont
The Ministry of Education is gravely concerned with the teenage pregnancy trend where young teenage girls are falling pregnant over the school holidays and during the secondary and tertiary institution meets. The minist
Close to 2,000 people who live close to Nalebaleba village in the upper Valley road in Sigatoka will no longer face water problems after the government of Japan funded a water project for them. Through the grant assista
It is always hard to get people to change their outlook on prisoners but the children of Tilak High School are confident they can do so with their 5 minute short movie called "A Second Chance." Movie coordinat
Some schools in the country are still facing teacher shortages and it is not known how long it will take the Education Ministry to solve this problem. The Education Ministry has confirmed that some schools have shortage
Health Ministry officials are urging the general public not to panic and not to rush to the nearest pharmacy to get Tamiflu if they have flu like symptoms, as it is known to be used for treatment for Influenza A H1N1. I
Fiji will have a new constitution. Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama confirmed that he will reveal Fiji's roadmap to democracy within the next few days and work on a constitution will begin soon.
With the increasing prices of food items, a non government organization has urged people to consider spending money on some of the food items. Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprise and Development coordinator Sashi
The Savusavu Chamber of Commerce is hopeful that the Savusavu port will soon be reallocated to suit the cruise ships that visit Savusavu. President Mahesh Charan said more cruise ships are now visiting Savusavu and ther
Police have confirmed this morning that the company vehicle of 40 year old Shalesh Prakash, whose body was found on the Sawani-Serea Road on Sunday, has been found. Assistant spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri has
As the country marks Fiji road safety this week, director Traffic has urged drivers to keep their attention on the roads while driving. SSP Mahesh Mishra said most of the road accidents are due to drivers getting distra
The Nadi Weather Office has advised people to prepare for the drought season which is expected to begin in the next two months. Director Rajendra Prasad said a weak to moderate El Nino is expected to develop in August t
Today is Fiji Military Force Infantry Day, a day held every year to commemorate the life of the late Corporal Sefanaia Sukanaivalu who gave his life to save his comrades in the jungles of Bougainville. Soldiers will be
The Public Emergency Regulation will definitely be in place until August for now. This has been confirmed by Information Permanent Secretary Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni. Fijivillage has also received confirmatio
