Body discovered in Savusavu
Savusavu police are investigating the death of a 64 year old man whose body was discovered on Monday morning. Police spokesperson Sergeant Atunasia Sokomuri said the body was discovered by the brother of the deceased ne
News
Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Latest News
98,595 articles
Pensions scheme reform to benefit everyone
Reforms on the pension returns scheme would be beneficial to everyone. These are the words of Fiji National Provident Fund chairman Parmesh Chand who is currently heading a review into the scheme for sustainable returns
Fuel price increase to affect bus industry
The increase in fuel price will affect the Bus Industry in a bad way. These are the words of the General Secretary of Fiji Bus Operators Association, Rohit Latchan who said they are currently addressing the issue with t
Violent robber sentenced to 2 years in prison
A renown violent robber who is serving 14 years behind bars was today sentenced to two years imprisonment for a crime he committed in September 2005. 39 year old Makario Anisimai pleaded guilty to assaulting and snatchi
Ports Fiji bosses under investigation
Some of the current executives of Ports Fiji Limited are now under investigation by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption. A team of FICAC officers raided the Ports Fiji office in Suva yesterday and seized
More Judges, Magistrates soon
More magistrates and judges will be appointed soon. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said a lot of interest has been shown by people to take up the positions and appointments will be made in due course.
Air Fiji’s future to be known soon
The fate of Air Fiji is expected to be known by the end of this month. Civil Aviation Director, Akuila Waradi told Fijivillage News that the Air Fiji Board which met in China over the weekend is expected to make an anno
Taiwan medical team to provide free services
A Medical Team from Taiwan will be arriving in the country next week to provide free service to people. Health Ministry's Media Liaison officer, Illiesa Tora said this team of doctors and nurses will be in the count
100% tax rebate for cash sponsors
A 100% tax rebate incentive will be given to cash sponsors of the Pacific Youth Festival in Fiji. The Acting Minister for Education, Youth and Sports, Dr Neil Sharma said the Festival scheduled for 11th to 18th of next
Officers against crusade can leave force
The Office of the Commissioner of Police is fully aware that some police officers do not like the idea of the police crusade organised by the Community Policing Department. Police Spokesperson Ema Mua said the crusade i
6 months for pension return decision
Pensioners and workers will know in six months whether or not their pension returns or annuity rate will decrease from 15%. This basically means how much on a monthly basis each person will get during retirement from th
Fuel prices increase
Brace yourself to dig deeper into your pockets as fuel prices will increase from today. The Prices and Incomes Board has announced that price of unleaded fuel will increase by 18 cents and the new price will be $1.96 a
Water supply disruptions expected
Those who live in parts of Tailevu South and parts of Rewa are being urged to store water this morning as water supply disruptions are expected to take place. This has been confirmed Suva Water Supply Spokesperson, Maik
Lawyers rush to get practicing certificates renewed
Lawyers are now rushing to get their practicing certificates renewed with the deadline to re-apply for the license ending yesterday as per the Legal Practitioners Decree. Acting Chief Registrar Ana Rokomokoti confirmed
FICAC conducts search at Fiji Ports
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption conducted a search at the Fiji Ports Cooperation Limited Office in Suva yesterday. FICAC Spokesperson Erica Lee confirms that following a number of complaints received
FIT launches degree program
The Faculty of Communications, Art and Education at the FIT has launched their first degree program where 15 students will be able to qualify as fully fledged teachers able to teach two subjects. School Head, Seveci Nai
Forum agenda will be different: Kerr
With just weeks remaining for the next Pacific Islands Leaders Forum to be held in Cairns, it has been confirmed that Fiji will not be the dominating theme of this year's forum. Speaking to Fijivillage in Canberra,
Alarming number of motorists booked
An alarming number of motorists were booked around the country over the long weekend for careless and dangerous driving and driving under the influence of alcohol. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra said Police will no
Visitor numbers improve
After experiencing one of the worst years since its establishment some 50 years ago, one of the small resort operators on the coral coast, the Sandy Beach Cottages is confident that things are now improving in terms of v
Cabinet approves amendments
Cabinet has approved amendments to the Trust Accounts Act 1996 which will now require legal practitioners who operate trust accounts to submit annual reports to the Chief Registrar of the High Courts, and not the Fiji La