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The motor vehicle industry in Fiji is warning that job losses are expected in the near future as the landing cost of vehicles have reached unprecedented levels over the last four months. President of the Fiji Motor Trad
Jagdish Bali has been appointed the new Mayor of Nausori town after the Mayoral elections last night. He was appointed unopposed. Reverend Malakai Curulala was appointed Deputy Mayor also unopposed. Bali said his immed
Businessman Ballu Khan will not face trial in relation to the charge of conspiracy to murder the Interim Prime Minster and others after High Court Judge Justice Andrew Bruce put a permanent stay on all proceedings agains
The paramount chief of Cakaudrove has welcomed the interim government's idea to have a Bose Ni Turaga next month however he stressed that nothing should be forced down on the chiefs of the country. Tui Cakau Ratu Na
The construction of a mortuary and a HIV centre is what the people of Nasinu will be fundraising for when their carnival kicks off next weekend. Nasinu Mayor Rajeshwar Kumar said the Nasinu people always have to travel
Good news for sea travelers. Bligh Waters Shipping company has announced a reduction in its fares. Sales manager Mohammed Sareem said customers travelling to and from Vanua Levu and Viti Levu will now only pay $56 inst
The Citizens Constitutional Forum is concerned that the Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has taken the Fiji Times to court after the paper published a letter to the editor which had criticized the High Court
A 21yr old villager of Kasavu, Nausori has died after he was brutally assaulted by a group of men on the Rewa Bridge this week. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Ramesh Chand has confirmed the villager sustained ser
A Fiji School of Medicine lecturer is under police investigation for allegedly leaking an exam paper before the annual examination earlier this month. The investigation is conducted by the CID headquarters and the lectu
A 45 year old woman will spend the next 22 months behind bars after she pleaded guilty to three counts of obtaining money by false pretense. Akanisi Lupe appeared in the Nadi Magistrates Court before Magistrate Nazim Sa
The Confederation of Public Sector Union has raised concern over the Public Service Commission's recent comments on the option of making Civil Servants redundant. Spokesperson, Agni Deo Singh said Unions have not be
"Taki Mada! GROG, Coups and everything in between "is the latest theatre production by the University of South Pacific Theatre Arts Society students who will show the ordinary yaqona drinking in Fiji in an extr
The Lami Town Mayor said ratepayers in Lami owe up to a million dollars in rates which is hindering various projects. When asked on why the Lami Town Council is unable to carry out regular repair works of its roads, Tev
The Land Transport Authority has reiterated its warning to drivers that they will be fined if they are caught using their mobile phones while driving. Fijivillage received calls from members of the public who were stopp
Former Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase and others are attempting to get clear declarations now from the Fiji Court of Appeal, which the SDL said, were not addressed in the Qarase/Bainimarama High Court ruling last month.
As the Interim Minister for Indigenous Affairs consults various chiefs around the country who remain opposed to joining the new Great Council of Chiefs, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau stresses that convening the GCC is not a prio
There will be no acting President for the country when the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo will be in London early next month in his capacity as the patron of the order of Saint John Brigade Fiji. Permanent Secretary at th
Tui Tavua, Ratu Ovini Bokini has not confirmed whether he will attend the Bose ni Turaga which is scheduled for next month as he has not received any official invitation. Ratu Ovini said with the proposed meeting coming
Luxury adventure ship the Tui Tai, operating out of the hidden paradise Savusavu, has helped reinforce Fiji's place among the world's best tourist destinations featuring in the November issue of the National Geog
Restaurant owners, pull up your socks as the Suva City Council is now working on having a food grading systems for the restaurants. The Director Health Services, Nacanieli Kotoiwasawasa said they are also trying to work
