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The Soqosoqo Vakamarama Office have set some big plans for next year however they will need some funds to implement it. General Secretary for the Soqosoqo Vakamarama, Adi Finau Tabakaucoro said with the construction of
The Public Service Commission should realise that COLA cannot be removed as they would have to sit down with all the parties involved. FICTU General Secretary, Attar Singh said this following the announcement made by In
Women around the world will commemorate White Ribbon day and the 16 Days of Activism against Gender violence this week and Fiji will also be having their own celebrations. The Fiji Human Rights Commission will be partne
The Public Service Commission said the Unions should support the Performance based Management system introduced by the government which will replace the Cost of Living Adjustment [COLA]. Chairman Rishi Ram said the intr
New Zealand also created history in Rugby League, going down as the 2008 World Rugby League winners after they beat nine time world champions, Australia 34-20. Australia held the trophy since 1975 and were undefeated in
Nadi Police have charged a 30 year old man for causing death by dangerous driving. Police say the 40 year old deceased was walking along the road when he was hit by a vehicle near Nadi Bay on Friday night. According to
The Qaranivalu, Ratu Inoke Takiveikata has not received an official invite to the upcoming Bose ni Turaga scheduled for next month at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks in Delainabua. Ratu Takiveikata believes that with the c
Teachers have been asked to be more vigilant this last few weeks of school so that they are able to keep watch over their school students. The Ministry of Education has sent out a memo to all school heads saying that th
The Consumer Council of Fiji said Interim Finance Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama should have mentioned the imported items that will cost more during his Budget announcement yesterday. Chief Executive Officer Premi
The Fijian Teachers Association said while the Poverty Relief Fund for Education will help, there is still alot of questions that need to be answered on this project. General Secretary, Maika Namudu said the important q
A 40 year old man of Nadi has died after he was hit by a vehicle near Nadi Bay last night. According to police the driver of the vehicle which hit the deceased was involved in an accident in Wailoaloa earlier on, and in
Tui Macuata Ratu Aisea Katonivere has shown support for the establishment of tax free region in Vanua Levu which will boost investment in Labasa. Speaking to Fijivillage news, Ratu Aisea Katonivere said similar proposal
The Interim Health Minister said brain drain is a global phenomenon that Fiji cannot escape however measures are being taken to try and retain staff in the Health Ministry. Dr Jiko Luveni said the training of their pers
The University of Fiji has today revealed that the increase in their budget allocation of $200,000 next year, might see a decrease in tution fees. Pro-Vice Chancellor, Bhuwan Dutt told Fijivillage News this morning that
The Supervisor of Elections has welcomed the increase in allocation which will solve their staffing problem. Felicity Heffernan said while the $5million is not the initial amount that she had requested for, she is howev
A 5 year old student of Tacirua has died after he was hit by a private car driven by a school teacher of Lami. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed the student was playing with his other friends when he
The NCBBF is calling on the public to first ask for the identification cards of officials coming to their homes before allowing them to carry out consultation work. NCBBF member Filimoni Kau said all their officials und
The Fiji Bottled Water Institute said they have and will continue to work with the Interim Government. Spokesperson Jay Dayal said even given the very difficult current economic climate, the FBWI stood by its commitment
The Capital Markets Development Authority has welcomed the initiatives and the budgetary allocation announced by the Interim Government in the 2009 National Budget aimed at bolstering the development of Fiji's capita
The 6th session of the Bose ni Turaga scheduled for next month will not convene till His Excellency the President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo returns from his medical check in Australia. Tui Vuda has agreed to formally open the
