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A team of police officers have now been dispatched to Nasavu and Nailuva in Ra to monitor the situation after a man was killed yesterday when a brawl erupted between the two villagers. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokom
A man is dead, several others are in hospital and forty-five men are now in police custody after a brawl erupted between villagers of Nasavu and Nailuva in Ra yesterday. Speaking to Fijivillage this morning, police spok
The Nadi Weather Office has revealed that there can be localized flash flooding in some low-lying areas of eastern parts of Viti Levu and the northern division later today. Director Rajendra Prasad said a trough of low
Many farmers in the west are seeking advice on cash crops which can generate income every three months. Assistant agricultural officer western Vasundra Kumar said Lautoka is witnessing a change of farmers venturing into
Youths and the unemployed must face reality and take matters into their own hands if they want to change their life. That is the message from the director of Youth and Sports Sireli Naivalu who said youths and the unemp
A man has died in Nasavu, Ra, after a village brawl early this morning. This has been confirmed by police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri. Sokomuri said some of the villagers who sustained injury during the brawl have b
Tonight and the weekend the Police Booze Bus will be conducting breathalyzer tests while there will also be police traffic checks, in an effort to reduce accidents and fatalities on our roads. This has been confirmed by
The Attorney General said the International Bar Association's Human Rights Institute's concerns and complaints on the latest decree are all misplaced. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum makes these comments in reply to the Int
The Education Minister has made it very clear that it will not tolerate any victimization or bullying in schools. Filipe Bole said all schools have procedures and safety measures that protect defenseless children from b
Going into the long weekend and onwards, drivers, please follow all road rules and take safety and defensive driving measures to prevent accidents. This is the call from Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra who said from
The Health Ministry is calling on people to think twice before they decide to consume anything, including cigarettes, which can cause health problems later on. Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora said while the Ministry
National netball coach Melissa Walker has asked Netball Fiji to reconsider its decision of terminating her contract because she took the team to South Africa. Speaking from South Africa this morning, Walker said she was
The Cruise Committee, responsible to arrange for cruise liners to visit our shores, is working with various town and city councils to uplift their image and entice further visits in the future. Committee member Bradley
The certification of copies of birth certificates by the Justice of Peace has been put to a halt by the Justice Ministry. Permanent Secretary Pio Tikoduadua said this step is necessary to curb unnecessary trouble and in
Today is a day to commemorate the life of a scholar and statesman, Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna, whose death is remembered on the 30th of May every year. Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna is one of the heroes who will be remembered not only
The National Fire Authority has raised concern on the increase in residential house fires. Acting chief fire officer Tupou Saubilinayau said this month alone four family homes were destroyed by fire. The NFA is adamant
Fiji Showcase 2009 is all about entertainment and family time mixed with shopping. Organizers Total Event Company manager Loretta Jackson said that Fiji Showcase will be a chance for the whole family to enjoy shopping i
An estimated 70 cruise liners are expected to visit our shores till December this year, bringing thousands of visitors and much needed revenue for our economy. Pacific Agencies operations manager and member of the Cruis
The Health Ministry is taking precautionary measures and is screening all passengers on cruise liners and other vessels which call into port for any symptoms of Influenza A H1N1. Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora said o
Fiji has been rated amongst the 15 best value destinations in the world for American travelers by world renowned Forbes.com. Tourism Fiji chairman Patrick Wong said the rating would put Fiji's tourism industry more
