PM has final say-Leweni
The Prime Minister and Army Commander Commodore Frank Bainimarama has the last say on whether an army personnel goes home or stays in the military. Speaking to Fijivillage, military spokesperson Major Neumi Leweni said
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Farmers need new techniques
We hope the farmers start to learn all that is demanded by the Tourism Industry in order to produce goods and products that deal with consistency, quality and quantity. These are the words of Fiji Islands Hotel and Tour
Statistical workshop concludes
The move towards strengthening regional statistical systems took another step forward with the conclusion of a workshop this week. Secretary General of the Forum Secretariat Tuiloma Slade said the workshop and the study
A lot at stake in AGM
A lot of agenda is at stake at the Fiji Rugby Union Annual General Meeting this morning at the Police Academy in Nasova. While the highlight of the meeting will be the election of the FRU board members, they will also l
Alleged killers taken back to Savusavu
Two men arrested in Suva in relation to the alleged murder of 49 year old Sheik Mohammed Hassan have been taken back to Savusavu. These two men escaped from Savusavu soon after the incident. Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokom
Kava drinkers warned
Those that drink too much yaqona have been warned to ensure they too are not behind the wheel when going home after a kava session. National Road Safety Council director Akapusi Tuifagalele said not only those who drink
Carpenter in custody
A 69 year old carpenter of Suva is in police custody for allegedly indecently assaulting two young girls earlier this week. Assistant police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the suspect allegedly indecently assaulted
Farmers urged grow more rice
The rice farmers as well as other farmers have been urged to grow more rice even in small plots as the rice revitalization program has gained an ally after the devaluation of the Fiji dollar. Agriculture officer Jone Ma
PSC Chairman appointed
Tailevu Provincial Council chairman Ratu Josefa Serulagilagi has been appointed the Chairman of the Public Service Commission under the State Services Decree. The other newly appointed Commissioners include, Mohammad Yu
Red Cross appeal begins
The Fiji Red Cross National Appeal gets underway nationwide today for two weeks. The Director General Alison Cupit said the national society belongs to the people of Fiji and everyone has the responsibility to make sure
Technology a challenge for educators
Access to the internet, mobile phones, television and the latest technological gadgets has made the children of today more advanced in their way of thinking and this is becoming an ever increasing challenge of educators
Congressman hits out at Aust/NZ accusations
American Samoan Congressman Faleomavaega Eni Hunkin has hit out at what he terms "nasty accusations" made by the Australian and New Zealand leaders against Fiji. While speaking at a congressional hearing in Wa
331 Health Ministry staff to retire
It has been confirmed that 15 doctors and 97 nurses and supporting staff have been listed to retire from the Ministry of Health next Thursday. Spokesperson Iliesa Tora confirmed that the Health Ministry will lose a tota
Sugar/molasses exports expected to rise
The devaluation of the Fiji dollar by 20 percent is expected to increase sugar and molasses exports by $52 million this year and will benefit cane farmers as there will be an increase in cane price for 2009. FSC Chief E
$450 million project for Fiji
A $450 million tourism development project which includes a 5-star resort that is expected to create 1,000 jobs and inject more than $70 million in foreign earnings for the country is the latest tourism craze in Fiji. T
PER maybe extended says Leweni
The Public Emergency Regulation which includes the censorship of the Fiji media will be extended if the government feels that it is necessary that the censors should remain in the newsrooms. Permanent Secretary for Info
Kadavu Building opens
It was a day of merry making and celebrations as close to 1000 people from Kadavu finally celebrated the opening of their building in downtown Suva. Kadavu Holdings Limited Director Ratu Sela Nanovo said many had come f
Commander/Military officers awarded medals
The Prime Minister and Army Commander and three other military officers were awarded medals for various achievements by the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo. The investiture ceremony held before President Iloilo at Governme
Police Post broken-into
Navua Police are looking for unknown people who broke into the Wainadoi Police Post and stole 163.8 grams of marijuana which was locked inside the post officer’s room. A senior officer at the Navua Police Station
NGO stresses need for food security
A Non Government Organization has come up with a Food Security Program to encourage every family in the country to have a home garden during these hard times. The program Coordinator for FRIENDS, Sandhya Narayan said th