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Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the Asian Development Bank has decided to continue giving Fiji supplementary loans. Bainimarama, who attended the ADB Governors Meeting in Indonesia last week, said he exp
There are high hopes that America based airline company Continental Micronesia would be given the green light to start flights in and out of Fiji. Tourism Fiji Chairman Patrick Wong said this will open new doors between
The government and the representatives of the Tuvalu government are yet to meet to discuss the future of Air Fiji Limited which has closed all its offices in the country. The Tuvalu government which has 51% shares in Ai
Police have raised concern on the increased number of fake notes in circulation in the country. Assistant spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita said from January this year till to date, they have received a total of 70 f
New graduate teachers from the Lautoka Teachers College will be paid before they enter the classrooms. About 150 new primary school teachers who are part of the replacement batch will be paid in advance. In a statement
A man who pleaded guilty to selling stolen grandstand tickets at the Coca Cola Games claimed in court this morning that he had paid his arresting officer $200. 40 year old Sitiveni Bokini stole four Coca Cola Games tick
The Ministry of Education will now monitor the effectiveness of all schools and particularly the school heads. Education Minister Filipe Bole said if they do not perform to the expected level, there are systems in place
More than 600 drivers have been booked by the Land Transport Authority for the use of vehicles that are emitting excessive smoke. Media officer Ratu Eroni Volavola said this comes as a result of their month long campaig
It was a hobby that turned into a profession for Pierre Bullot, an international tattooist who will be at the Fiji Showcase this year. Speaking from Auckland, Pierre said it was always his dream to become a tattooist as
More money has been given for the upgrading of roads. This has been confirmed by Suva and Lami administrator Vijendra Prakash who said while he understands that roads like Brown Street and Bureta Street and others aroun
Telecom Fiji Limited will set up a display at its headquarters to showcase the evolution of Fiji's telecommunication system to commemorate World Telecom Day which will be celebrated on Sunday. From humble beginnings
There is still a high number of rape and drug abuse cases that remain unreported, and we must find a way to help those affected. Participants of a three day Training Workshop on Adolescent Health Development held at th
Good news for cane farmers around the country as they are expected to receive their cane payment today. Sugarcane Growers Council Chairman, Jain Kumar confirms farmers will receive their payment based on $12 per tonne.
Fiji is a suitable destination for pearl farming however it may get tougher to keep the business running. Savusavu based J Hunter Pearls which has been specialising in pearl farming for a number of years said times are
A document has been signed to indicate their commitment however we hope they keep to it. These are the words of Transport Workers Union General Secretary, Kamlesh Kumar on the memorandum of understanding signed with th
Today is the last day of Children's Week organised by the Fiji Museum and hundreds of children have benefitted from the week long program. A mother of four from Labasa told Fijivillage news that her tour of the Muse
The Fiji Showcase, which is less than three weeks away, will be opened till 9pm to allow people more time to shop. Organiser and Total Event Company Manager, Loretta Jackson said with the times extended people will als
The Fosters Group Limited has today bought out Fijian Holdings Limited's 29% shares in the Fosters Group. Director Ross Shaw said the trade involved the special crossing of more than 3 million shares from Fosters Gr
Results of a survey has revealed over 30% of students are sexually active whilst in boarding school. This is what Coordinator Sister Sala Duvaga told the participants of the three day Training Workshop on Adolescent Hea
Many Indians who came to work under the Indentured Labour System made their own choices to stay back in Fiji as they were neglected by their loved ones when they returned to India. 77 year old Ram Dayal of Yalalevu in B
