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Drivers called on to be careful

Drivers please be careful during this two week holiday period. This is the advice from the National Road Safety Council's National Director Akapusi Tuifagalele as we enter the first week of the first term holidays.

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Public urged to take precautions

With the early months of winter approaching the Health Ministry is calling on people to take precautions to better protect their family members from contracting the flu. Director Public Health Dr Greg Rafai said they ar

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International Firefighter’s Day today

Today is International Firefighter's Day. National Fire Authority Chief Executive Joseva Gavidi said today is a day when firefighters in Fiji and around the world who have lost their lives are remembered for their b

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Tourist questioned, room raided

A tourist was questioned and his room raided after he was believed to be a threat to national security. Police Spokesman Atunaisa Sokomuri said it's a normal police procedure to carry out an investigation after a ti

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Forum Leaders should review position

The Pacific Island Leaders Forum should review its position on Fiji. Those were the words of acting Prime Minister and Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who said their efforts towards true democracy should be looked

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PER to now expire in June

The Public Emergency Regulation (PER) will be extended for another 30 days. This has been confirmed by Information Permanent Secretary and Military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni who said this was decided

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CID investigate fake Coke Games tickets

A team of CID officers are now investigating the man who is alleged to have sold fake Coke games tickets. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri had confirmed that the man who was taken into custody on Saturd

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Influenza suspects results negative

The Health Ministry has confirmed that tests on the two suspected cases of Influenza A H1N1 both returned negative, clearing the two of suffering from the diseases. In a statement Director Public Health, Dr Eric Rafai c

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DJ Sarra hopeful movie is a success

Sarvesh Singh or better known as Dj Sarra of our Sister Radio Station who has been given opportunity to act in a Bollywood movie is hopeful that the movie is a success. Singh said he is currently going through the scrip

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PER to be extended for another 30 days

The Public Emergency Regulation will be extended for another 30 days. This has been confirmed by Information Permanent Secretary and Military spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni. The Emergency Regulations was

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Aust, NZ will continue to dominate Forum-Acting PM

The Acting Prime Minister and Attorney General believe cheque-book diplomacy was at play with the decision to suspend Fiji from the Pacific Islands Forum. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum told Radio New Zealand that Australia and Ne

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Peer Educators needed in rural areas

Peer Educators are needed in the rural areas to combat suicide cases. These were the sentiments of Dr Eminoni Dakua of Keiyasi Health Centre who was a participant in a workshop organised by the Health Ministry last week

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Men charged for robbery

Two men are expected to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court tomorrow after they were charged with two counts of criminal intimidation, six counts of robbery and violence and one count of unlawful use of motor vehicle.

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Sexual assaults against children a concern

Save the Children Fiji has raised concern on the recent cases of sexual and indecent assault against children. Chief Executive Officer Chandra Shekhar said sexual assault against children is one of the most terrible cri

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Dream comes true for DJ Sarra

It is a dream come true. These are the sentiments of one of our very own and our sister Radio Station Radio Navtarang's Sarvesh Singh, also known as DJ Sarra, who has been selected to act in a movie that will be sho

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Fijian Soldiers continue to serve with UN

Military spokesperson, Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni has today confirmed that Fijians soldiers will continue to serve with the United Nations. Speaking to Fijivillage News, Lt Colonel Leweni said as far as they are co

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Residents without water question PWD deadline

Residents who have been without water supply since last night are questioning the deadline given by Public Works Department on restoration of water supply in their area. A resident of Princess Road Lakeba Kamal said peo

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Bilateral relations will continue-Acting PM

With Fiji's suspended from the Pacific Island Leaders Forum will not stop the bilateral relations and Trade talks with many of the Pacific Island countries. Acting Prime Minister and Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed Kh

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Duvuloco released

Nationalist Vanua Tako Lavo Party Leader, Iliesa Duvuloco who was taken into police custody has been released. Director Police Operations, SSP Waisea Tabakau said even though Duvuloco has been released he is still under

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Grammar, ACS retain title

Suva Grammar School and Adi Cakobau have once again showed their dominance after walking away with a bagful of Gold to win their Division titles. Looking at the Legend FM official tally: In the Boys Division: Suva Gr

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