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Our water problems escalate this morning with more people to face water cuts as mechanical problems have developed at the Wainibuku Water Pump. If you live in Tuirara, Tovata, upper areas of Makoi, Valelevu, Tacirua Eas
The report on the 2009 review of the Fiji Media Council stated that government has no place in the regulation of the media. The review conducted by Jack Herman, Suliana Siwatibau and Barrie Sweetman stated that governme
The Fiji Media Council Chairman is surprised with the outbursts of RFMF Land Force Commander Pita Driti against the Fiji Times and Fiji TV. Tarte said in a meeting with Military Spokesperson Major Neumi Leweni there wer
The Interim Health Minister and his team identified some problems faced by Hospitals and Health Centres in the Western and Northern division during their tour. The Media Liaison Officer Health Iliesa Tora said they are
Samabula Police are questioning a security officer of a prominent Supermarket who allegedly stabbed a packing boy last night. According to Police the incident took place inside the supermarket where the security officer
The military's Land Force Commander has today made a strong statement against the Fiji Times newspaper, saying it should be closed down immediately. Colonel Pita Driti said while the Fiji Media Council has been alle
Store water now if you are staying in Caubati, Kinoya, and Wainivula along to the World Harvest Centre as the Works Ministry will be opening your supply this hour. Water Supply Media Liaison Officer Maika Nagalu said yo
The Former Vice President has called on political parties to consider the conditions put forward by the Interim Prime Minister in order to take the country forward. Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi while answering questions raised
Former Navy Commander and Immigration Director Viliame Naupoto today moved into his new office at the Prime Minister's Office. Commander Naupoto, who is the new Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister, said it is
Police have denied revealing any information about the vehicle that was seen picking and dropping people who were allegedly behind the attack at Fiji Times Editor-In Chief, Netani Rika's house. Rika yesterday said t
Police are expected to lay charges against a 16 year old girl for allegedly giving wrong information to a police officer. Divisional Crime Officer Western ASP Vijay Singh said the girl told her mother that she was alleg
Frustration is mounting as thousands of people remain without water supply for a second day in the Suva-Nausori corridor and the greater Suva area. A teacher of a primary school in Kinoya has expressed concern at the cu
Residents in the Suva-Nausori corridor brace yourselves for more water disruptions. Make your plans now to ensure that you have sufficient stored water. The Water Supply Department said the Laqere pipe bridge that supp
The Works Ministry should stop giving excuses. These are the words of the frustrated people who have not been receiving water. Fijivillage took to the streets today and spoke to people. Some parents even raised concern
An accounts officer with Water Rates Office charged with one count of abuse of office today appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court. It is alleged that on 19th December, 2003 Usaia Daunivalu approved the withdrawal of ov
Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama and his outgoing Permanent Secretary, Parmesh Chand are off to India today. The purpose of the visit is a follow up on an earlier visit which Bainimarama undertook in
Police and the National Fire Authority are calling on parents to teach their children not to play with matches and that matches are not toys. This comes after a building which housed seven residential flats caught fire
Just days after former Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka said that Affirmative Action programmes should no longer be based on race, Former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase has also come out sharing similar sentiments. Qara
If you have water during this time, please use it wisely as there are others who do not have the luxury of this need right now. This is the advice from the Water Department Central Eastern Spokesperson, Maika Nagalu who
The cabinet decision to grant a 12 month amnesty period for payments of outstanding rent on State Agriculture land leases and waiving of all interests would see a loss of $533,000 in revenue for the state. However, Inte
