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We need to raise people's awareness on racism and the fact that it is a violation of human rights. These are the words of Citizen's Constitutional Forum Chief Executive Rev Akuila Yabaki on a Radio Play that th
Villagers of Waidina in the interior of Naitasiri have lodged a complaint to the Health Ministry that there is currently no nurse servicing the Nabukaluka Health Centre. Mata Ni Tikina of Waidina, Koroi Siganivalu said
The Asian national charged with the alleged murder of a local fisherman on the 5th of last month appeared in the Magistrates Court this morning and maintained his not guilty plea. 22yr old Shui Xiong who was charged wit
The Public Service Commission Chairman said they are expected to lay charges on the nurse who allegedly injected a baby in Labasa late last year while being breastfed, leading to his death. Rishi Ram told Fijivillage th
The seven men, who allegedly brutally raped a Class 8 student in Bua last week, are expected to appear in the Labasa Magistrate’s court today. This has been confirmed by Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri who s
Concerns have been raised on services provided at the CWM's Accident and Emergency Unit over the weekend. Some patients who were at the A&E department yesterday told Fijivillage that there was only one doctor du
The Fiji Military Forces continues to investigate one of their own staff who was in possession of a pistol in Suva on Friday night. Military spokesperson Major Neumi Leweni said questions will be asked on why the soldie
We must not let our guard down during this season. Those were the words of DISMAC Principal Officer for Cyclone Preparation Patiliai Dobui who said people must listen to weather reports and take heed of cyclone warnings
With the Laqere Bridge set to open in close to two weeks time, the Ministry of works has revealed they will now be focusing on the Northern Division. Ministry Spokeswoman, Sainiana Waqanibete said that after successful
Police arrested a man who was in possession of a pistol on Friday night in Suva. Police spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed the man was questioned and upon investigation is believed to be a member of the Military
Roads in the North will have to undergo a major overhaul and check to ensure it is safe for motorists. Following the recent landslide as a result of heavy rain in Savusavu, the Ministry of Works has revealed that proble
A Labasa family of five is homeless after their 4 bedroom home in Vunivau was razed to the ground late last night. According to the National Fire Authority, they received an emergency call at 11.42pm but when they reach
The Hibiscus Highway which services the Labasa and Savusavu area has been closed to all traffic and is expected to be opened later this evening. Police in the North who are closely monitoring the situation along with th
The Land Transport Authority and Police are working on strategies to cut down the number of drink and driving cases in the country. Chief Executive Officer Etuate Koroi said those drivers found drunk and driving will ha
Police are seeking assistance from the members of the public in arresting a prisoner who escaped from the Saint-Giles hospital yesterday. Sangeeta Narayan who is serving sentence at the Women’s Prison was sent for
The Fiji Kava Council is looking at 2009 as a good year to rake in a lot of money into the country from the yaqona market. Fiji Kava Council chairman, Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo said their proposals for allocated funds ar
The Public has been called upon to exercise restraint and caution during the New Year. This is after a minivan was involved in a accident when some people threw water at the driver in Lami. Deputy Director Police Opera
The Lands Transport Authority has so far only received sixteen submissions from the public service sector to service remote areas in rural areas. Chief Executive Etuate Koroi said the response has been slow and they are
Police have managed to establish that a total of 12 men were involved in the brutal rape of a Class 8 student in Bua last week. Assistant Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed upon further investigations it was
Police have once again warned members of the public not to throw water at any moving vehicle. This comes after a minivan was involved in a accident when some people threw water at the driver in Lami. Deputy Director Po
