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Rewa Dairy Cooperative is now exploring the possibility of expanding the dairy industry to the Western and Northern Division. Chairman Ratu Josefa Serulagilagi confirmed that they are now looking at viable sites to intr
From yesterday, the Suva City Council will not allow people to sell DVDs and music CDs on footpaths in Suva. The Council warned traders against the illegal sale of DVD and CDs as spokesperson Jillian Hicks said people c
This is the time for people to accept reformed prisoners and Fiji Showcase 2009 will be a chance to showcase the talents these young people have. Yellow Ribbon coordinator Isireli Dausiga will be bringing juveniles from
An Air Bus travelling from Rio de Janiero to Paris has disappeared over the Atlantic. The Air France plane has 228 people onboard while contact was lost more than 4 hours into flight last night. BBC reports said after
The Police and Military are carrying out on the ground assessments before a decision is made on whether the Public Emergency Regulation (PER) will be extended beyond June 10th. Minister for National Security and Defence
Acting Prime Minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau said that Methodist Church leaders will just have to wait for the return of Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama from Brussels, to see what he has to say about the Methodist
A 38 year old man from Waileka settlement close to Naiyala High School in Tailevu is remanded in custody after he allegedly burned down a house belonging to his 64 year old uncle after drinking homebrew on Saturday. Kor
Two people are now admitted at the Lautoka Hospital while three others are recovering at the Nadi Hospital after an accident early this morning. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri says a few people were travelling in
Music is a medium for crossing all barriers and at the Fiji Showcase 2009 this will be used to bring families together. Marian Dakunivosa, Viti FM programs coordinator said this year, they have invited top Fijian bands
The Prices and Incomes Board said they were not aware that the prices of Flour, Rice and Sugar had gone up after devaluation. Some concerned residents have told Fijivillage that a number of traders have increased prices
Tourism Fiji chairman is hoping they will be able to recover from the drop in tourist arrivals within the next few months. Patrick Wong said despite a decline in tourism figures by 24.4% in January and February, June is
The shooting for the Hindi movie “Pump up the Mandali” has begun in Ba. Movie Producer, Vinesh Kumar said they had their first shoot yesterday adding it was the first time for lots of people in Fiji to witn
The Health Ministry said there is a need to take medical services to rural areas more often as most find it difficult to make the long trips to Suva. Media liaison officer Iliesa Tora said following the CWM medical outr
Police are looking for some people who are alleged to have set fire to the Fiji Post and Telecom Employees Association office in Suva on Saturday night. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed Police and the Na
The Vanua of Rewa will respect the decision that has been made after the annual Methodist Church Conference scheduled to be held in August this year was cancelled. Rewa high chief Ro Teimumu Kepa said they have been pre
A strong tremor was felt this morning in parts of Labasa, Macuata and Northern Bua. The Mineral Resource Department confirmed the tremor read 4.8 on the Richter scale which was located 70 kilometres north of Labasa, 20
Children in Fiji need to be educated more about the serious health risks of tobacco use. World Health Organization’s representative and officer-in-charge Dr Corrine Capuano said children can teach their parents ab
Alcohol prices are to increase from today. Fosters Group last week announced that beer prices will increase 5%, Ready to Drink beverages will increase by 8% and spirit prices will increase by 10% from today. Fosters Gr
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team has won the Edinburgh Sevens after beating South Africa in a nail biting match by 20-19 this morning in the finals. Digicel Fiji Sevens team co-captains Emosi Vucago and Vereniki Goneva led
The executives of the Methodist Church of Fiji are now seeking a meeting with Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama after the RFMF and Police decided that the annual Methodist Church Conference scheduled to be held
