Alleged Conman Charged
Alleged Conman, Shalendra Shina has been charged with escaping from lawful custody while his former legal counsel, has been charged with aiding and abetting Sinha to escape. Divisional Crime Officer Western, SP Vijay Si
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Pacific Island Leaders Arrive In PNG
Pacific Island leaders have started arriving in Papua New Guinea this morning for the Special leaders summit, Fiji's future in the regional body hinges on a report which is expected to form the basis of discussions o
Customs Monitor Illegal Smuggling
Once they're gone, they're gone for good. These are the words of the Director for Environment Epeli Nasome at the International Customs Day celebrations held with FIRCA and the Oceania Customs Organisation in Su
Govt Urged To Reduce Tax
A Former Parliamentarian is urging the Interim Government to reduce tax on imported agricultural products so that farmers who have been severely affected by recent floods will find it easy to start farming again. After
Fiji’s Future Hinges On MCG Report
As the Pacific Island leaders head for Papua New Guinea (PNG) this morning for the Special leaders summit, Fiji's future in the regional body hinges on a report which is expected to form the basis of discussions on w
FNPF Scrutinize Withdrawal Applications
Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) is aware that some people are trying to take advantage of the assistance being provided to members whose property suffered extensive damages during the flash floods in the Western, Eas
820 Still In Evac Centres
A total of 820 people are still taking shelter at the 21 evacuation centres in the Central and the Western Division. DISMAC officials have this morning confirmed that 17 evacuation centres are still in operation in the
Fiji Emerges As Potential Competitor
With the United States economy now in recession, and American companies struggling to turn a profit in its midst, Fiji is now emerging as a potential competitor in the global fight for call center dominance. The TMCnet.
Low Occupancy Result Of Global Crisis
After reports that some Hotel and Resort workers were requested to go home based on low occupancy levels during the height of the flash floods, Tourism Fiji said temporary and casual workers are often relieved during thi
Traffic Infringement Payments A Concern
The Public Accounts Committee said all municipal council have expressed major challenges they face in dealing with traffic infringement payments. According to the Committee when there was a traffic infringement, the cou
Residents Frustrated Over Water Problems
People in the Western Division are getting more frustrated day by day as they continue to face water disruptions from more than two weeks now. People residing in Sigatoka, Nadi and Ba have been already advised by the Pu
Waive Income Tax: Chamber of Commerce
The Fiji Chamber of Commerce is calling on the interim government to waive the income tax for the affected businesses in Nadi and Ba for the next six months to allow them to recover from the losses incurred by the damage
No Word On AG’s Escort To Forum
It is not known at this stage on who will accompany interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khiayum to the Special Pacific Islands Leaders Forum in PNG this week. Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama had assi
FSC Undertakes Extensive Assessment
The flash floods which ravaged the sugar cane belt in the Western and Northern divisions are expected to have a huge impact on the sugar industry this year. Fiji Sugar Cooperation (FSC) CEO Deo Saran told Fijivillage th
Send Your Children To School: FTU
The Fiji Teachers Union (FTU) is calling on all flood affected parents to send their children to school on Tuesday as help will be available at schools. General Secretary Agni Deo Singh said they have engaged in talks w
Special Leaders Forum To Go Ahead
The Pacific Island Leaders Special Forum Meeting will go ahead despite earlier reports about its deferment. This had been confirmed by the Press Officer for Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare, Bertha Somare who said the
CFL Appeal Rakes In $135,000
The generosity of people around the country was evident with $135,000 raised through the appeal to Get The Children Back To School. The appeal organized by Communications Fiji Limited (CFL) Radio Station, Legend FM, its
Some Schools In West Not Ready
Some schools in the flood hit areas in the Western Division have indicated that they are not ready to open on Monday however major cleanup was done this week. Acting Head Teacher of Ba Muslim Primary School Mrs Hilal sa
Water Pipes Needed From Overseas
The Ministry of Works has today revealed why residents in the Western Division, particularly Ba will have to wait two to three months for water supply to normalize. Speaking to Fijivillage, Works Ministry spokesperson S
Police Investigate Savusavu Bus Fire
National Fire Authority (NFA) and police are investigating the bus fire yesterday near Savusavu town. Police PRO Atu Sokomuri said 15 passengers were inside the bus when the fire started. He also said the bus driver u