Arrears Of Revenue A Concern
The Public Accounts Committee has highlighted that one of the common concerns in all eight municipal councils in the country was the large arrears of revenue that was due from ratepayers. The committee stated that despi
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$105,000 Raised So Far
The generosity of people around the country was evident with the amount raised for the Get The Children Back To School Appeal today. The appeal has raised so far $105,000 with the amount expected to rise as donations ar
Assistance Starts Next Week
Save The Children Fiji will next week start assisting children who live in the severely affected flood areas. Chief Executive Chandra Shekar said their teams have gone right to the schools, identified the children in th
15 Escape Bus Fire
About 15 people from Savusavu are counting their lucky stars today after they managed to escape from a bus which caught fire around midday at Navagigi hill. An eyewitness, Vinod Kumar told Fijivillage that the quick res
Police Hunt Man
Police are looking for 23 year old Paula Namua of Banaras, Lautoka who escaped from Police custody at the Lautoka Hospital last night. Paula was arrested by Police for a series of robberies with violent cases in the Lau
Ratu Ovini Laid To Rest
The former Great Council of Chiefs Chairman and Tavua High Chief Ratu Ovini Bokini was today laid to rest in his village of Tavaulevu. He was farewelled by fellow chiefs from the different chiefly households in Fiji, by
Children’s Education Vital-Donors
Children are our leaders of tomorrow therefore we must help them today. These are the words of donor, Morgam Reddy of Waila, Nausori who said children are our investments and will lead Fiji therefore education is of the
Majority Water Works Done
95 percent of work in restoring water in the Western Division has been carried out mainly in Sigatoka, Nadi, Lautoka, Tavua and Rakiraki, as confirmed by the Works Ministry. Speaking to Fijivillage, Ministry of Works sp
Make A Difference
You can make a difference with what you give. These are the words of Get the Children Back To School Appeal organizer and Navtarang Programs Director Satya Nand who said today is the last day that people can contribute
$70000 Raised In Appeal
Children start school this coming week, some have no uniforms, some no text books and some not even lunch or bus fares. The Get the Children Back To School Appeal, with its last day today, intends to ensure these childr
School Starts Tuesday
The first school term will begin on Monday the 26th of January for teachers to attend their first staff meeting. Normal classes for school children will begin on Tuesday the 27th. This has been confirmed by the Interim
Soldiers Work Tirelessly
Soldiers are working around the clock to help those severely affected by the floods mainly in the Western Division. Organizing the rehabilitation and relief work is Major Tale who said soldiers are providing assistance
PSC To Decide On Ratu Isoa Resignation
The Public Service Commission has received Ratu Isoa Gavidi's resignation letter. This has been confirmed by PSC Permanent Secretary Taina Tagicakibau who said a decision will be made on this next week. Ratu Isoa G
Possible Dengue Victims Increase
There has been increase in the number of patients visiting Labasa Hospital who are suffering dengue like symptoms. Acting Divisional Medical Officer Dr Pablo Romakin said most of the patients they have seen are from flo
Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting Deferred
The Pacific Island Forum Leaders Meeting in PNG has been deferred. PNG Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare has said the meeting will still take place at a later date with the personal attendance of Interim Prime Minister
More Than $70,000 Collected So Far
With school to start on Monday assistance from the general public has been pouring in to help children get back to school. The Flood Appeal to Get the Children Back to School has collected more than $70,000 so far. Org
Soldiers Clean Up School
Soldiers from the western division have worked hard to clean up Ba Muslim Primary School which was badly affected during the flood and they have made sure that the school is ready to open next week Fijivillage news conf
Many Parts In Ba, Nadi Still Without Power
Many parts in Ba and Nadi are still without power supply after the floods. The Fiji Electricity Authority said that their inspectors are still carrying out inspections, and 10% of Nadi town is still without power as wel
A lot More Need Assistance-Church
After completing their assessments the Latter Day Saint Church will be organising a drive aimed at collecting and purchasing essential items which most of the flood victims are without. Flood Appeal Organiser, Lin Both
Full Restoration Of Water Could Take Months
The Public Works Department has now revealed that full restoration of water supply in Ba could take them three to four months time. While around half of the population in Ba has started receiving normal tap water, the o