Fiji Still Popular Choice
Many New Zealand and Australian tourists are not put off by the political rows and recent floods when it comes to holidaying in Fiji. Fiji Islands Hotel Association President Dixon Seeto said that competitive deals are
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Church Aids Flood Victims
The Methodist Church Indian Division has so far collected $13,816 from their members staying overseas and the money has been used to help those who have been affected by the flood. Reverend James Bhagwan said with the m
FRU Threat Calls From The West
Police have this afternoon confirmed that the two people who were sending threatening calls and text messages to senior executives of the Fiji Rugby Union are from the Western Division. Assistant Spokesperson Corporal S
Children Receive Help With School Fees
22 children staying at the Nanuku settlement in Vatuwaqa today received help with payment of their annual school fees from the Nanuku Indian Methodist Circuit. Reverend James Baghwan said the $1718 raised was possible t
Hotels Not Affected: Seeto
Hotels in the country have not been affected by the supplies of fruits and vegetables after most farms in the "Salad Bowl of Fiji" Sigatoka, were affected by the recent floods. Speaking to Fijivillage, Fiji Is
Love Is In The Air In Fiji
Not only are florists busy on this very special Valentine’s Day, resorts and hotels have also been busy coming up with a "dinner to remember" for couples looking for a quiet night out. One such resort i
Air Pac Flight Faces Minor Problem
The Captain of an Air Pacific B747-400 aircraft bound for Nadi last night with 423 passengers onboard elected to return to Los Angeles due to a minor problem with the transferring of fuel between tanks. In a press relea
Doctors Release Wrong Body For Burial
An investigation is underway to determine how doctors and nurses at the Navua Hospital released a wrong body for burial in Beqa early this week. Navua Police has confirmed that a report has been lodged with them by a fa
You Have The Right To Pay 50c Less
The travelling public has the right to pay taxi fares minus fifty cents if taxis have not recalibrated their meters to the new rate. This is the advice from Land Transport Authority (LTA) Media Liaison Officer Eroni Vol
Over 45,000 Applications Received
The Fiji National Provident Fund has received over 45,000 applications from people seeking assistance after the floods. Chief Executive Aisake Taito said the closing dates for applications were last Thursday and they ar
$100,000 Injection In Savusavu Welcomed
$100,000 is expected to be injected in Savusavu in one day following the visit of cruise liner Pacific Daw with over 2000 passengers on board to the hidden Paradise yesterday. Acting Tourism Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaium
Taxi Metre Recalibration Comes To An End
The deadline for all the taxis around the country to have their taxi meters recalibrated comes to an end today. Land Transport Authority Media Liasion Officer, Eroni Volavola said only a small number of taxi operators a
CEO Tenders Resignation
The Sugar Cane Growers Council Chief Executive Officer Surendra Sharma has tendered in his resignation effective from 9th March. Sharma said he feels sorry for the farmers who are the only ones that do not have guarante
Radio Tarana Helps With Flood Appeal
A prominent radio station in New Zealand has collected over a $1million worth of goods including food, clothing, medical supplies, water, bedding, stationary and other essential items in Fiji Flood Appeal. The staff of
FRU Threat Suspects Identified
Police have identified two people who are suspected to be the ones sending threatening calls and text messages to senior executives of the Fiji Rugby Union. Assistant spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita said after inve
Meet With Joint Team Fruitful - Interim AG
The Interim Attorney General this afternoon met with the United Nations and Commonwealth Joint Technical Team to discuss the technical issues pertaining to the President's Political Dialogue Forum. Aiyaz Sayed Khai
Diarrhoea Cases Increase In The North - Health Ministry
Health officials are calling on people without proper water supply to boil drinking water to prevent getting sick as diarrhea cases continue to rise in the Northern and Western division. The latest figures released from
Aus Govt Provides Further Assistance
The Australian Government today gave $383,000 as part of their response to the recent flooding in Fiji. James Sweeting, a senior Aus AID official handed over the cheque to the Permanent Secretary of Defense Josefa Matau
Mother Tells Court Why She Drowned Kids
A 24 year old mother charged with the murder of her two daughetrs today took the witness stand and told the High Court how circumstances made her drown her two daughters in the Rewa River last year. Ronika Devi told Jud
Villagers Told To Reconcile
The 34 villagers of Nanoko and Navala village charged with riot and unlawful assembly were today told by Magistrate John Rabuku to reconcile and to settle down. The villagers of Navala and Nanoko fought over traditional