People line up for Showcase
One hour remains before gates to the biggest tradeshow in the country, the Fiji Showcase 2009 closes and many people are still lining up. Fijivillage News witnessed many families and children waiting at the ticket booth
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Accident victim needs identification
Police are calling on members of the public to visit their nearest Police station if any one of their family members has been missing from home last night. The call comes after the man who was involved in a hit and run
Student injures eye in school
A class seven student of Nadi has been admitted to the Lautoka hospital after he sustained serious injury to his eye at his school on Thursday. Amit Murti also went under an operation and is now recovering. Murti's
Man fighting for life after accident
A man in his late 20's is fighting for his life at the CWM hospital after he was involved in a hit and run accident in Wainibokasi, Nausori early this morning. The incident occurred at around 1.30 this morning and P
First timer surprised with Showcase
A twenty four year old who has never had the chance to go to any Fiji Showcase for the past years and who went for the first time this year, said she was shocked and surprised at how great the whole event is. Faith Naya
Men enjoy power in expense of women-Fisher
Men enjoy power, privilege and status at the expense of women, a fact that contributes to persistent and widespread gender based violence. These are the words of Australian trainer on masculinities at the Chisholm Insti
Labasa residents optimistic of economy
While people may view the Labasa Economy as a lost cause, its residents are optimistic that this year will be a good one for them. Labasa Town Council Administrator, Vijay Chand said they are all hoping that this year w
Last chance to take advantage of Showcase
Gates to the Fiji Showcase 2009 opens this hour for the ninth and final day giving you also a chance to be the last winner of a Pacific Blue trip to Australia. The eighth winner of the Pacific Blue Trip is 8yr old Ashle
New Sports equipments for rural schools
Good news for schools in the rural areas of the Northern division as they will be getting new sports equipment next week from a rotary organisation in Australia. The Spirit of Sharing, which is attached with the Youth a
Aust to export ginger from Fiji
Opportunity knocks as the Australian Quarantine and Inspection Services has given the greenlight to import fresh ginger from Fiji. The Information Ministry said ginger farming is done both semi-commercial and commercial
H1N1 virus possibly in Fiji
The World Health Organisation said that it is possible that the Influenza A H1N1 virus is already in the country as it raised the level of Influenza Pandemic Alert from phase 5 to phase 6 this morning. The Team Leader f
Govt to work on timetable, reforms for elections
The government will not go back to the United Nations and the Commonwealth to try to continue with the Political Dialogue Forum. Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the government will now work on the timeta
Cabinet approves amendment decree
New provisions in the Copyright Amendment Decree 2009 will ensure that pirated products, especially CD's and DVD's, are identified and people are taken to task for selling these products. Attorney General, Aiyaz
Leung will not renew license
It has been confirmed today that Suva lawyer and former president of the Fiji Law Society Graham Leung will not renew his legal practitioner’s license. This was revealed in the Suva Magistrates Court when the case
Commercial banks reduce interest rates
As per the directive of the Reserve Bank of Fiji following the devaluation of the Fiji dollar, some commercial banks have started to reduce their lending interest rates. Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor Sada Reddy has welc
Jattan wins air ticket in Showcase
Winning a return ticket to Australia thanks to the Fiji Showcase 2009 is like a blessing as it will allow me to take a long awaited leave and take a break. Shyneel Jattan who works for an internet provider in Suva is ov
Operation confiscates dried leaves
A combined operation by the Drugs Unit from Suva and the Ready Action Unit from Nadi led to the confiscation of dried leaves believed to be marijuana worth close to $20,000. Assistant spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevit
WHO raises flu alert levels
The World Health Organization has raised the level of Influenza Pandemic Alert from phase 5 to phase 6 this morning. Health Minister Doctor Neil Sharma said with the announcement, Fiji is now making adjustments to tailo
Dream comes true for youngster
For Lautoka born youngster who had never been to the Fiji Showcase before, it was like stepping into a magic box when he went to the Fiji Showcase 2009. 20 year old, Praneel Sharma said the Showcase was always something
Tukana aims to break record
A twenty nine year old who is one of the participants in the hotdog eating competition is aiming to walk away with the $2000 prize money and the tag of Fiji's "Biggest Eater" at Fiji Showcase 2009. Organiz