Residents without bus service
Over 600 residents of Lokia and Nabitu, Sigatoka, have been without bus services since December last year. A resident of Lokia, Sigatoka, Pratap Chand said school students and people going to work are facing difficultie
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Centres of Excellence to be established
The Fiji Institute of Technology will establish three Research Centres of Excellence to foster research and innovation. Director Dr Ganesh Chand said these centres are the Centre for Appropriate Technology and Developme
Seek help for stress
Do not be afraid of stigmatization. These are the words of Partners in Community Development Fiji Youth and Program manager Tiriseyani Naulivou who said if one is going through stress, they should not be scared of publ
Goodbye Ryder
Digicel Fiji Sevens Coach Iliesa Tanivula will not chase the services of Japan based William Ryder for the defense of the Melrose Cup. Ryder was named in the 24-man squad on Saturday but is thought to have pulled out ci
Horrific accident claims 2 lives
A mother and her 5 year old son have died in a horrific road accident in Yasiyasi, Tavua, that occurred yesterday evening. Director Traffic Control SSP Ramend Raj has confirmed that the accident took place when the vehi
FLP to take resolutions to IG
The Fiji Labour Party is expected to take their resolutions to the interim government which were discussed in the council meeting in Nadi on Saturday. Labour leader Mahendra Chaudhry highlighted that issues discussed we
Water restoration delayed
Heavy rain in the western division has hampered the water restoration to areas in Ba. Following the floods last month, PWD has revealed areas in Balevutu and Namoto experienced a series of landslides which has seen the
FHL positive about BP buy
Fijian Holdings Limited chairman Isoa Kaloumaira remains hopeful that everything will be finalized soon after FHL successfully bids for BP Southwest Pacific Limited at $190 million. Speaking to Fijivillage, Kaloumaira s
FWCC raises concern
One of the women's organizations has raised concerned that people charged with robberies are often denied bail however this is not the case with defilement and sexual abuse cases. Fiji Women's Crisis Center coor
Move difficult for settlement
The Melanesian Group of Namara settlement in Tacirua has revealed that school has started for their children and it is difficult for them to move to Sasawira and Waila. Spokesman for the group Joseva Selo said two decad
Bainimarama’s behavior causing a crisis
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase revealed the behaviour of coup leader and interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama is causing a crisis in the region. Qarase made the comments at Marrickville Town Hall before a cr
Life lost on our roads
A 30-year-old man of Yako village lost his life after his minivan collided with a bridge in Nadi earlier this morning. Police Spokesperson West Wame Bautolu said the post morterm is expected to be conducted tomorrow. T
Man electrocuted to death
A 35-year-old Vitogo villager and father of three lost his life after he was electrocuted yesterday. He got in contact with live wires and was rushed to the hospital however he was pronounced dead upon arrival.
Anit-money laundering framework strong
In a recent World Bank Survey, Fiji has a strong anti-money laundering legislative framework. Interim Minister for Justice Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said following Fiji's ratifing the United Nations Commission against Cor
Man charged for vandalizing church
A 39 year old man has been charged with sacrilege and damaging property that is alleged to have vandalized a church in Raviravi Ba on Thursday night. Police Spokesperson Western Wame Bautolu says the man was arrested on
More time needed
The Ministry of Works has today revealed that two more weeks will be needed before they are able to release the final report on the tragic bus fire in Malaqereqere in Sigatoka which claimed a total of 12 lives. Interim
2 hospitalized, 1 dead after accident
Police are now calling on people to be careful while they are on the road following the accident in Nadi which has seen five people rushed to Hospital while another man is dead. Police confirm the minivan was carrying
Blackout causes water cuts in Labasa
People living in Wailevu Village, Solevu and Nabekavu areas in Labasa are without water supply following a power blackout in the area. The Ministry of Works Spokeswoman Sainiana Waqainabete said they informed of the bla
See to our plight: Namara settlement
Housing Authority has raised concern that the people living in Namara settlement are not going to the authority with their plights as written in the eviction notice. Chairman Samuela Saumatua said the settlers need to
Suicide a great concern
A Church Minister and Director of the Youth Department Officer said ministers should take the lead preach from the pulpit that suicide is not the way to end someone's life from stress or depression. Reverend Viliame