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The Energy Ministry is looking into the submissions filed by the Fiji Electricity Authority, requesting for increase in their tariffs. Spokesperson, Sainiana Waqanabete said Minister, Timoci Natuva after carefully consi
Police are still questioning the owner of the house which was found to be cultivating marijuana following a raid yesterday in Vatuwaqa. Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the owner is still in custody a
Teachers will not be able to teach without the Certificate from the Fiji Teachers Registration Board after August. The Head of the Board, Rahemat Ali said all Education Officers are required to register also, and so far
The costs to construct the Nadarivatu hydro dam increased by around $100 million following the devaluation of the Fiji dollar in April. Fiji Electricity Authority CEO Hasmuk Patel said they now have to find ways in ensu
With the cold weather approaching, health officials are calling on people to take precautions. Acting Deputy Secretary Public Health, Doctor Josaia Samuela said more people are expected to get sick in light of the chang
Today is World Blood Donor Day and to mark the day Health officials are in the Hidden Paradise of Savusavu to mark a day where thousands of people have unselfishly donated blood to help others. Media Liaison Officer Ili
The Police Drug and Ready Action Unit this afternoon raided a house in Vatuwaqa after a tip off that the owner of the house was cultivating marijuana. Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri told Fijivillage News
Teachers who fail to register by the end of August in the Fiji Teachers Registration Board could face a fine of up to $20,000. The Head of the Board, Rahemat Ali said more than 10,000 teachers will have to get registere
The Fiji Electricity Authority is seriously considering an increase in tariffs in light of the devaluation of the Fiji dollar coupled with the increasing price of diesel. At a press conference this morning, FEA CEO Hasm
The Public Service Commission has denied reports that they will be negotiating with Trade Unions on matters regarding civil servant reforms. Chairman Josefa Serulagilagi said the government has already made it clear tha
Five men of Nabouwalu have been sentenced to four years imprisonment after they were convicted of manslaughter. Rupeni Mocei, Esala Delana, Sakiusa Talemailodoni, Sialeni Temo and Simione Nabeca belonged to a faction in
Hospitals and Health Centres around the country are well prepared to handle any cases of Influenza H1N1. Acting Deputy Secretary Public Health, Doctor Josaia Samuela said that Fiji is fully prepared for Influenza H1N1 v
The appeal case for a suspended jail sentence of a former fisheries clerk Savenaca Labavuka has been dismissed. Labavuka was sentenced to 18 months imprisonment last year after he pleaded guilty to 6 counts of Larceny b
Money is not everything to life. That is the sentiment of Bua flyer and Argen based rugby player, Rupeni Caucau at the Ruggers for Jesus Police Crusade. Caucau is currently in the country to be part of the 5 day Police
The Public Service Commission has appointed long serving Permanent Secretary Dr Niumaia Tabunakawai as the new designate High Commissioner to Papua New Guinea. Chairman Josefa Serulagilagi said the appointment of a very
The Fiji National Provident Fund has appointed Mercer Australia, to be the Actuarial Consultant to review the Pension Scheme. Chairman Parmesh Chand said the review is part of the reforms to ensure its major product, wh
More than 10,000 teachers will have to get registered with the Fiji Teachers Registration Board in the next three months. The Head of the Board, Rahemat Ali said there are two forms to get registered and there are two t
A baker in Lautoka believes sales of bread will drop if bread prices are increased following increase in prices of flour and sharp today. Owner of Keshwa Enterprises in Drasa Avenue, Keshwa Prasad Sharma said cost of ma
The Fiji Bus Operators Association has requested for increase in bus fare following increase in prices of fuel on Wednesday. Association General Secretary Rohit Latchan said he cannot reveal how much increase they have
The Fiji Police Force has today revealed that averages of 100 drivers are booked each day for various traffic offences. Director Traffic, SP Mahesh Mishra said that despite numerous warnings and reminders, some people a
