Govt Keen On Setting Platform
Government is keen on setting a platform upon which future development and growth can be benchmarked. These are the words of Interim Works Minister Timoci Natuva who said the government has earmarked projects for 2009 t
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Water Supply To Be Normalised In Lami
Residents living in the greater Delainavesi and Lami area should get normal water supply back early this afternoon. Works Department Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said they have been having problems with their wate
Over 3000 Applications For PRB Unit
There are about 3000 applications from people who have applied for a Public Rental Board Unit in the new upgrade of the Raiwai site. Chief Executive for PRB, Mesake Senibulu said they have completed the demolition of th
Ba Situation Beyond Comprehension
The situation in Ba is worse than one can think. People do not know where their next meal will come from, they do not know whether they will or how they will send their children to school come Monday and they do not eve
North Damage at $7.2M
The initial damage from severe flooding in the Northern Division is $7.2 million. This is what the Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama was told in a special briefing held at the Commissioner Northern'
Post Fiji Donates To Appeal
One of the Non-Government Organizations spearheading the appeal for children to get back to school, Save the Children Fund today received a substantial donation from Post Fiji to help them in their quest. Save The Child
Interior Areas Hardest Hit
Those living in the interior of the Western Division have been the hardest hit, with devastation clearly visible in most villages with crops damaged, people without emergency supplies and having no word on when further r
HA To Provide More Houses
Good news for 5,000 families as the Housing Authority intends to provide houses for them for the next 3 to 5 years. Chairman of the Housing Authority and Public Rental Board, Colonel Samuela Saumatua said they will be r
FSLC Results Out
The Fiji School Leaving Certificate Exam results are out. This has been confirmed by Interim Education Minister, Filipe Bole who said the Form Six results will be available this afternoon at District Education Offices f
Forum Preparations Continue
Preparations are continuing for the Pacific Islands Forum Special Meeting scheduled for next Tuesday in Port Moresby. This has been confirmed by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat who said they are aware of the Inter
Pain, Suffering From Floods Incomprehensible
The pain and suffering and the sheer helplessness of the worst of those affected by the floods is incomprehensible as stories of human tragedies continue to surface as our team tours the affected areas in the Weste
Man Dies After Struck By Lightening
Police are investigating an incident where a man died after being struck by lightning yesterday afternoon. Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita said the 22 year old villager of Wainibutu, Nadi was riding a horse and su
Over $40,000 Collected So Far
With reports coming in from our team in Nadi, people are finally getting a true picture of the situation and are realizing the extent of the suffering of the people in the worst flood affected areas. And this has seen
Surprise Make Way To Affected Areas
The much need food rations and clean drinking water is slowly reaching some of the worst affected families in the Nadi area as our team continues to highlight the plight and suffering of these people. Our News Director
Laqere Bridge Opened
The four lane road and bridge importantly is anticipated to enhance and contribute to socio-economic activities and development of Fiji. These are the words of Interim Works Minister Timoci Natuva while opening the $2 m
FIRCA Records Increase In Net Tax Revenue
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority has recorded an increase in the net tax revenue collection for last year compared to 2007. The Chairman of FIRCA Board Peceli Vocea said the total revenue collection for 20
Families In Desperate Need Of Help
A number of families affected in Nadi still need urgent assistance and the devastation left behind by the raging floods last week in only now coming to light. We cross over live to our News Director Vijay Narayan in Na
People Still Without Assistance
The aftermath of the worst floods in Fiji experienced last week has seen people without immediate assistance especially in the interior of the Western Division. A Communications Fiji Limited Team led by our News Directo
Family Still Living On Roof Top
A family of Votua in Ba is still living on the rooftops two weeks after flood hit their area. A resident, Ajit Singh told Fijivillage news said there are three families living in his compound and their houses were under
Organisation Goes An Extra Mile To Help
An organisation has gone the extra mile in distributing food rations by going to individual households in rural areas in Nadi. Our CFL Team ran into Rama Krishna Mission's Swami Satnadan who says going house to hous