Taxi Flag Fall To Decrease
The Transport Minister Timoci Natuva has issued a directive to the Land Transport to reduce the taxi fare flag fall tariff by 50 cents effective from the 5th of February. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said following
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Fetus Discovered
Ba police are investigating an incident where a 26 year old woman buried her 26 week old fetus. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri told Fijivillage that the fetus was discovered in a settlement in Ba following a tip
Tourism Fiji To Launch NZ Campaign
In an effort to attract more tourists from New Zealand, Tourism Fiji will launch their extensive technical tourism campaign today which will be done in New Zealand. Chairman Patrick Wong said they have set aside $300,00
LTA Concerned With Laqere Traffic
The Land Transport Authority has raised concerns over the traffic that is currently being experienced past the Laqere Bridge and turning into Ratu Dovi Road. Speaking to Fijivillage, LTA spokesperson Eroni Volavola said
Works Continue On Laqere Bridge
The Works Ministry is advising motorists in the Suva-Nausori corridor that the second phase of tar seal works will be carried out today at the Laqere Bridge. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said this is the continuati
Water Cuts Due To Repair Works
The Divisional Water Engineer Western said the intermittent water cuts which are sometimes experienced by people in Sigatoka and Ba, are due to the repair works currently being undertaken. Samuela Tubui said people shou
Get Children Vaccinated
There are diseases which could be killers. These are the words of Interim Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma who said that only 80% of children are fully vaccinated by the end of one year and he has urged parents to have th
Chiefs Decision Violates Rights
A northern chief's decision stopping villagers from travelling on Sundays except to church gatherings is violating human rights of Freedom of Movement, Freedom of Religion and Belief, and the Right to Life and Libert
Businesses Suffered-Lodhia
The Fiji Retailers Association President said the business community in Suva and Viti Levu suffered a lot due to the power blackout. Himmat Lodhia said all their schedules for their businesses were fouled with staff not
Parents Frustrated With School Closure
A frustrated parent from Nasinu has raised concern that children have been told to stay home while some schools are running. Jeremaia Daucakcaka whose children attend Suva Grammar said that classes are running as normal
You Cannot Stop Us: Interim PM
Fiji will have a truly democratic electoral system before the country goes to the polls and none of the NGOs, political parties and overseas countries can stop that with any ultimatums, according to interim Prime Ministe
Democracy Only Solution-Buadromo
The Fiji Women’s Rights Movement said the country is going through many problems and choosing a democratic government through elections now is the only solution to the problems. Executive Director Virisila Buadrom
Former 7s Player In Court
A former national rugby player appeared before Magistrate Vani Ravono today charged with assaulting his wife in November, last year. Iveri Lavo was issued a bench warrant against him for not being present in court last
Mayors Receive Letters
Interim Local Government Minister Filipe Bole said the 12 Mayors in the 12 municipalities have received their letters yesterday that their services are no longer required. Bole said he has appointed Town Clerks to run t
Gloomy Weekend Expected
People can expect a gloomy weekend with more rain forecast for the Fiji group. Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad said although there is no real threat of flooding of low lying areas, people can expect a wet w
Police Arrest Rewa Robber
Police have arrested a suspect who is alleged to have broken into a house in a village in Rewa on Tuesday and indecently assaulted the 42-year-old owner before robbing her. Assistant Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri confi
PM Donates To Save The Children
Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama today presented a $300,000 cheque from the PM's National Disaster Relief Rehabilitation Fund to the Save the Children Fund. Bainimarama handed a cheque for $150,000 to Save
Shutdown To Sustain Water Levels
The Works Ministry said they had shut down the supply of water to some areas in Viti Levu to sustain water levels. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said following the power shutdown experienced early this morning from
Bainimarama Comments Expected-Keys
The New Zealand Prime Minister said Commodore Frank Bainimarama's comments with regards to Australia and New Zealand and their influence on the Forum recommendations were expected. John Keys said Australia and NZ ar
Rapist Jailed
A 29 year old man of Sabeto, Nadi, charged with the rape of a 10 year old girl was today sentenced to eight and a half years imprisonment. Nemani Moce appeared before Magistrate Sahu Khan. Moce was staying with the 10