FLP unhappy with proposal
The Fiji Labour Party's (FLP) National Council is not happy with the proposal to dissolve the Sugar Commission of Fiji and the Fiji Sugar Marketing Commission. The party met at Nawai Secondary School yesterday discu
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Police search for robbers
Police are searching for six masked and armed men who robbed Motibhai Company's main office in Walu Bay in Suva yesterday. The six masked men came in a vehicle, parked in front of the shop stormed in with cane knive
RWC 7s squad named
The 24 member squad to defend the Melrose Cup at the World Cup for Dubai next month has been named this evening after the Marist Sevens final. They are in the forwards, Semisi Naevo, Suliasi Ramasima, Apisai Naebo, Apo
FLP discusses state of economy
The Fiji Labour Party's National Council met at Nawai Secondary School today and discussed the state of the economy. Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry told Fijivillage that the convening of the President's Politic
Serevi helps side into final
Former Fiji Sevens coach Waisale Serevi has shown rugby fans at the TFL National Stadium why he is still regarded as the best Sevens player in the world. Serevi scored a try for Lomaiviti in the semifinals against Hydro
Motibhai office robbed
Police are investigating a robbery at Motibhai and Company's main office in Walu Bay in Suva this morning. About six masked men came in a vehicle, parked in front of the shop, stormed in with cane knives and iron ro
Look into our plight
The Melanesian group living in the Namara settlement that was given eviction notices from the Housing Authority is calling on the authorities to again see to their plight. Spokesperson Joseva Selo said the eviction no
Suicide rate alarming
Just 28 reported cases of suicide in the first two months of this year is alarming especially amongst young adults. These are the words of Partners in Community Development Fiji Youth and Program Manager, Tiriseyani Nau
280,000 tonnes needed to fulfill quota
Fiji will have to produce over 280,000 tonnes of sugar to fulfill the quota for the European Union by next year. Fiji Sugar Marketing Chief Executive Viliame Savou is hopeful the quota will be met as Fiji has ample time
No complaints received - DO
The District Office in Sigatoka and Nadroga has not received any complaints from people affected by the floods on expired food rations. DO Sigatoka, Kaliova Bainivalu said food rations are being cross checked carefully
M.K Sahu Khan passes away
Chairman for the Electoral Commission, M.K Sahu Khan has passed away this morning. His daughter-in-law Yasmin Sahu Khan told Fijivillage that he complained of chest pains this morning at around 1 o'clock and was rus
Church broken into
Ba Police are questioning a man in relation to a break-in at a church in Tavarau, Ba, yesterday. Police spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita said it is alleged that the man broke into the Christian Mission Church at ar
CWM undergoes renovations
One of Fiji's historical landmarks is currently undergoing renovations to improve its conditions for the benefit of the Fiji people. The Health Ministry said renovations to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital began l
294 cases of HIV/Aids
There are now 294 reported cases of HIV and AIDs in Fiji. This has been confirmed by the Health Ministry after holding a number of meetings with the National Advisory Committee on AIDS reviewing its strategies, objectiv
2 million owed in rates
The Nadi Town Council has confirmed that 2 million dollars is owed by the ratepayers of Nadi which needs to be paid to the Council. Chief Executive Officer, Robin Ali said that people can make arrangements to pay in ins
Flood victims receive expired goods
The Consumer Council is calling on people receiving food products donated by various organizations to check the expiry dates first. Chief Executive Officer Premila Kumar said people should be careful after receiving com
Packages to attract more tourists
The chairman of Tourism Fiji said the global recession phenomenon is taking its toll impacting the country's foreign reserves. However, Patrick Wong said Tourism Fiji is taking challenges by seizing the opportunitie
NGO conducts walk-a-thon
Shree Sanatan Dharam Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji is conducting a walk-a-thon in order to assist students who are struggling to attend school. Secretary Vijendra Prakash said the walk-a-thon will start on Sunday at 7.30am a
Men in court for alleged defilement
Four men charged with defilement and one charged with attempted rape of a 13 year old girl appeared in the Labasa court yesterday. It is alleged the five, whose ages range between 43 to 68, defiled the girl between 2006
Expired goods a concern - Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji has received complaints from flood victims in Navakai Nadi, that they have received expired products through donations from a New Zealand Organization following last month's floods. Chie