McDonald Back In NZ
Expelled New Zealand High Commissioner to Fiji Caroline McDonald has spoken out for the first time since the development of the diplomatic row with Fiji as she arrived at Auckland Airport this afternoon. In a statement
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Mother Unhappy With PSC Decision
The mother of five year old Shavneet Kumar who died after being in a coma for eight days said they have been denied justice after the Public Service Commission announced that two doctors who were found guilty of negligen
Pay Your Taxes-FIRCA
As people are still in the festive mood, they are being urged not to forget their obligations and clear their tax payments to avoid paying penalties as only three days remain in 2008. Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Au
Students Questioned About Fake Notes
Labasa Police have questioned and released two high school students for allegedly printing and distributing fake notes in Labasa. Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms the two were taken into custody yesterday and Po
Landing A Milestone
The successful landing of the largest passenger carrier in the world, the Qantas Air Bus A380 at the Nadi International Airport this morning, has been hailed as another milestone for the aviation industry in Fiji. Civil
Send Unemployed Youths Back To Village
The best option available to assist young indigenous Fijians who are unemployed and have become street kids is to send them back to their village. That's the view of the General Secretary of the Methodist Church of
Doctors Fined
The Public Service Commission has fined two doctors who were under investigation in relation to the death of five year old Shavneet Kumar who died at the CWM hospital after being in coma for eight days. Health Ministry&
McDonald Leaves Fiji
New Zealand's Acting High Commissioner to Fiji Caroline McDonald left Fiji on an Air New Zealand Flight bound for Auckland this morning. Newstalk ZB reports that McDonald, who was declared Persona Non Grata by the i
Hotel Owners Pay Tribute To Staff
As hotels and resorts brace themselves for an influx of visitors early in the new year, operators are using the quite period to pay tribute to the hard working staff and resource owners who form the foundation of our tou
A380 Aircraft Lands In Nadi
The largest passenger carrier in the world, the Qantas Air Bus A380, has for the first time touched down in Fiji this morning. The Air Bus carrying more than 500 passengers was on its way to Sydney from Los Angeles but
McDonald Expected To Leave Today
New Zealand's Acting High Commissioner to Fiji Caroline McDonald will leave Fiji on an Air New Zealand flight bound for Auckland this hour. Newstalk ZB reports that McDonald, who was declared Persona Non-Grata by th
Disappointing Year For Union
With three days left for the New Year, the Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary said this year has been a disappointment for the union and they had to face various challenges. Speaking to Fijivillage, Agni Deo Singh sa
Security Provided At Street Party
There will be security at Fiji's biggest Annual FM96 Street Party to ensure you are safe while welcoming the New Year. With thousands of people expected to be at the cordoned off area at Victoria Parade and Albert P
High Numbers for Police Operations
The Police and Land Transport Authority joint Breathalyzer Operation that started on 12th December to today, has so far seen a 116 arrests for drunk driving out of 13,000 who took the breathalyzer test. Deputy Director
Bleak Christmas For Family
It is a bleak Christmas and New Year for the Rabale family in Bougainville at Mead Road, as the body of their father Viliame Ragadi Rabale arrived into the country last night. Rabale who served with the Fiji Military Fo
Stage Set For Street Party
Now that Christmas and Boxing Day is over, people can now look forward to the biggest Annual FM96 Street Party on New Year's Eve next Wednesday. A yearly tradition, part of Victoria Parade is cordoned off, with a st
SCC Offering Discount
To try and reduce its arrears of over $10 million, the Suva City Council is offering its ratepayers a discount for those who pay their rates in full for next year. Lord Mayor Ratu Peni Volavola said a 10% discount will
Nightclub Owners Warned
Police has issued a stern warning to nightclub owners to close their night clubs on time and adhere to the law. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri told Fijivillage that Police have found some nightclubs operating aft
Police Urge Caution
You could spend your night in police custody and away from your family members if drink and drive. As part of its festive season operation, Traffic Police officers in the Western Division last night arrested five people
Family Vital - Church
The importance of strengthening the relationship between each individual within the family will be the key factor in maintaining a peaceful and prosperous nation. Methodist Church of Fiji General Secretary Reverend Tuik