Man charged with murder
An unemployed man of Votua Housing Sigatoka has been charged with one count of Murder in relation to the alleged murder of a 29yr old man. Divisional Crime Officer Western, SP Vijay Singh had confirmed that the man will
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No salary increase for military officers - Leweni
Military Officers will not receive any salary increase as recommended in the Job Evaluation Report. Deputy Secretary for Information Major Neumi Leweni said while military officers will not receive an increase, the rest
Aus govt committed to Fiji development
Our commitment to Fiji's development remains substantial. These are the words of the Australian High Commissioner James Batley who said the Australian Government is committed in helping Fiji through various developm
PWD receive funds for repairs
The Public Works Department has received sufficient funds to carry out urgent repair works in most parts of the country. Spokesperson, Sainiana Waqainabete said they have received a number of complaints regarding bad ro
Civil servants must be neutral - Dr Prasad
Civil servants must adapt the principle of neutrality and ensure that regardless of which government is in, the work continues efficiently. These are the words of Economist, Professor Biman Prasad who said civil servant
Fiji productivity rate very low
It is a challenge for Fiji's economy to try and find ways to try increase its labour productivity after findings from the Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji shows, that an average of 7 years from 2000 to 200
Unemployment rate increases
The overall unemployment rate has increased from 3.7 percent to 8.6 percent during the 1996 to 2007 period. While releasing its second part of the 2007 Census of the Population and Housing report, the Fiji Islands Burea
7 human rights principles breached
The US Department of State has released its 2008 Human Rights Report on Fiji which stated that the interim government breached several human rights principles since coming into power in 2006. The report stated that the
IG to ensure PWD equipment is fixed
The interim government is now working to ensure that about 60 diggers and road rollers that have been standing idle at the PWD depots around the country are repaired and put to use. Fijivillage has received information
Australian stance remains unchanged
Australia has not in any way changed its position on the events of 2006 and on Fiji's need to return to democracy. These are the words of Australian High Commissioner James Batley saying the Australian government
Post mortem received of boy’s death
The 17-year-old boy who died at the One World Healing Church in Cunningham earlier this week suffered heart problems. Nasinu Police Station Officer in Charge SP Manoj Singh confirmed they received the post mortem report
Mother’s dream fulfilled
Rugby started for the youngest player in the Digicel Fiji 7s team, Peni Rokodiva Junior while he was a small kid staying at home running around with his neighbors. His mum Lavenia Rokodiva, who spent most of her time wi
Evidence still being put together
A team of police officers are still putting together evidence in relation to the alleged murder of a 29 year old man at the Votua Housing, Korolevu, Sigatoka. Sigatoka police have confirmed they are yet to receive the p
Competition results in benefits
Competition in the mobile phone market is resulting in benefits for the people using the networks. Today Vodafone Fiji has come up with an idea to keep connected to its customers by rewarding them under a loyalty schem
Batley threat file still open
Police have not closed the file regarding the man alleged to have delivered the threatening letter to the Australian High Commissioner James Batley last year. Police spokesman Atunaisa Sokomuri said the file is still op
Court to rule on FICAC in March
The Suva High Court will give a ruling on the 20th of March on whether the Fiji Independent of Commission against Corruption is legal and if they can prosecute. Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem today told Suva lawyer Rajend
Aust govt provides education aid
The Australian Government today gave $756,000 to the Education Ministry to help 25 schools that were badly affected by last month's floods. Australian High Commissioner to Fiji James Batley while handing over the ch
More funds needed for Vatukoula students
Save the Children Fiji does not have funds to continue with their lunch and bus fare assistance programme for the Vatukoula students. However, chief executive officer Chandra Shekhar said assistance in the form of stati
Lawyers admitted to Bar
Two new lawyers who were today admitted to the Bar are very optimistic about practicing law saying Fiji's current political situation will not be a deterrent to the way they practice law. At a morning tea hosted by
Friendly society needed
A friendly, accepting and understanding environment is needed to ensure that more people come forward to get tested and know their HIV status. FJN+ President Jokapeci Tuberi said most people are afraid about other peopl