Men Vandalise Lawyers Vehicle
Police are investigating an incident where some unknown men vandalised Suva Lawyer Akuila Naco's vehicle at his Namadi Heights home last night. Naco told Fijivillage news that he arrived home a few minutes after the
News
Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
Latest News
98,595 articles
19-Year-Old In Court For Alleged Rape
A 19 year old appeared in the Nausori Court today charged with allegedly raping a 19 year old girl on Saturday. It is alleged that the 19 year old girl was returning home after a church service when she was approached b
It’s A Chance To Show Off Fiji: Nazia
Fiji is a diverse country and it is time people be aware of the unhidden talent and multi-culturalism the country has. Fiji's representative to the Miss India Worldwide Pageant, Naziah Ali said she views her being c
Prisoners/Officer Hospitalized After Brawl
About five prisoners and a prison officer are in hospital following a brawl at the Maximum Security Prison in Naboro last week. This has been confirmed by a prison official and Fijivillage understands that the prisoners
Decrease Fares: Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji is now calling on the Fiji Bus Operators Association to decrease the bus fare after another reduction in fuel prices. CEO Premila Kumar said LTA should intervene and look at what will be bes
Taxi Operates Warned
The Fiji Taxi Union (FTU) is expected to get an indication this morning as to whether their plea for a deferment in the date to change all taxi metres to the new flagfall rate, is accepted. After meeting with the Transp
$16.6M Needed For Repair Of Roads
The Works Ministry has revealed that the total cost of damages to roads following the floods is $16.6 million. Director of Roads, Rafael Warwick Smith said following their assessments last week, the worst hit was the We
Two Questioned For Alleged Rape
Two men are being currently questioned by Police in relation to a rape case over the weekend. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said charges are expected to be laid soon. It is alleged that the two raped a 19-year-
Fuel Prices Drop Again
Good news for motorists and consumers as there will be yet another huge reduction in the price of unleaded fuel, diesel, premix outboard fuel and kerosene. From tomorrow, a litre of unleaded fuel will cost $1.45 which i
Bus Operators Welcome Fuel Price Drop
Fiji Bus Operators Association's President Pyara Singh said they welcome the decrease in the fuel price. He also added they will be considering a reduction in bus fares. The Fiji Taxi Union has also decided that
Police Officers Learn Lesson
A lesson to the police officers who do not attend court cases as witnesses. In court today, two Police officers, Constable Sakaraia Tuberi and Constable Manasa Iosefo, both of Lami Police Station, were warned by Magistr
Rapist Gets 12 Years
The courts have a positive obligation under the constitution to protect the vulnerable from any form of violence or sexual abuse. These were the words of Judge Justice Daniel Goundar while sentencing a 34 year old man c
Rugger Told Cherish Your Wife
Chief Magistrate Naomi Matanitobua today ordered a stay for 12 months against former national sevens player Iveri Lavo which must not be breached. Lavo was charged with assaulting his wife in November, last year. Lav
10 Evac Centres Still In Op
There are still ten evacuation centres in operation with the number of evacuees standing at 252 in the Western Division. Principal DISMAC Officer Patiliai Dobui said there are 3 centres in Lautoka which have 51 evacuees
Fiji Water Provides More Assistance
Fiji Water has expressed great shock at the devastation and suffering caused by the recent flooding. President of Fiji Water John Cochran who visited the flood affected areas last week to see the first hand damage done
Extend Deadline - FTU
The Fiji Taxi Union is now asking the Interim Minister for Transport to reconsider the date for all taxi metres to be fixed to the new taxi fare flag fall. General Secretary Rishi Ram said the only two taxi metre conver
Health Officials Issue Warning
Health officials are once again warning people not to be complacent and to take precautionary measures against water borne diseases following the severe flooding in the country. The warning comes after several hospitals
Save The Children Begins Assistance
Save the Children Fiji has revealed that they have now started with their assistance programme for those children who have been affected by the floods in the western division. Chief executive Chandra Shekhar said offici
Security Boss In Court
A 53 year old supervisor of a security company charged with receiving stolen property appeared in the Magistrate's Court today. The court heard that on 13th July last year, Surendra Prasad allegedly received two car
Rations Provided On Report Received
The DISMAC office said they are providing people with food rations on the report they get from the teams that are on ground doing the assessment work. DISMAC Principal Officer Patiliai Dobui comments come as questions