Second Phase Done
We've finished with the second phase of the assistance and we are waiting for more from our overseas donors. Those were the words of Save the Children of Fiji's Chief Executive Chandra Shekar on the assistance g
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Businesses To Generate Own Power
40 businesses will be approached by the Fiji Electricity Authority in the next three weeks to generate their own electricity, as a result of the current water shortage at the Monasavu Dam. FEA CEO Hasmukh Patel said wit
Ways Identified To Combat Illegal Imports
The Quarantine Department and other Border Control Agencies have identified ways to combat the import of illegal items into the country. Director Hiangi Foreate said they had discussed this issue in a forum with other a
NGO To Put Up Views In Next Forum
A Non Governmental Organization (NGO) is planning to put its views and concerns in the upcoming Presidential Forum. FemLink Pacific Coordinator Sharon Bhagwan Rolls told Fijiivllage that they have recorded the voices of
Mayor Contemplates Resigning
The newly elected Labasa Mayor Councilor Shivlal Nagindas said he is thinking of resigning from the Fiji Labour Party as he does not have any confidence in the party and the leader. Speaking to Fijivillage, Nagindas sai
Defense Says Evidence Not Credible
Defense lawyers for accused murder suspect Simon McCartney in their closing submissions told the assessors that most of the evidence presented by prosecution should not be considered, as most of them are not credible. S
Asbestos Poses No Threat
Currently the asbestos material present at the Suva Market does not pose any threat to the vendors and the public. In light of asbestos being present on the roof of the Suva Market with plans to have it removed in mid-N
Poppy Appeal Launched
The Interim Defense and National Security Minister today launched the "Poppy Appeal" for close relatives of ex-servicemen who served our country with distinction. While doing the launching at Ratu Sukuna Park
Fishing Boat Reported On Fire
The Police Search and Rescue team are off to Wakaya waters where a fishing boat has been reported to be on fire. Levuka Police confirm they received a call from the nearby islands and upon checking they managed to see b
Man In Court For Dangerous Driving
A 44 year old man appeared in the Ba Magistrates Court this afternoon charged with dangerous driving and causing the death of a 50 year old man. Atish Chand of Nadari, Ba, pleaded not guilty to causing the death of 50 y
Dangerous Driver To Be Charged
Police have laid charges on a 44 year old man whose vehicle veered off the road and hit a culvert in Baravu, Ba, on Wednesday instantly claiming the life of a passenger. Divisional Traffic Officer ASP Richard Raju said
Police Await Post Mortem Report
Police are awaiting the post mortem report of a 57 year old Labasa farmer who died after allegedly raping a form three student on Wednesday afternoon. Divisional Crime Officer Northern ASP Luke Rawalai confirmed they
Support Vital Says Bole
If students are supported well, they will be confident in the examination room. This is the advice of Interim Education Minister Filipe Bole to students, parents and teachers as the Fiji Junior Exam is underway, the Fi
CFL Pulls Out Of Soccer Coverage
Despite our promise to bring you a live commentary of this Sunday's O-League match between Ba and Koloale FC, we regret to advise that we will not be able to bring you that commentary due to a directive given by the
SDL Expected To Launch Financial Appeal
The SDL party is expected to launch a public financial appeal to gather funds to pay for their upcoming legal bills. SDL national director Peceli Kinivuai said the party management board will be discussing the matter.
FEYE Results Out
The results of the 2008 Fiji Eighth Year Examination have been dispatched to district education offices around the country. A total of 16,102 class eight students sat the examination at 673 centres. Schools have been
Happy Birthday Viti FM
Communications Fiji Limited's leading Fijian radio station Viti FM today celebrated its 12th year in operation after it was opened by the former Prime Minister Major General Sitiveni Rabuka in 1996. CFL managing dir
Man Allegedly Rapes Class 8 Student
Rakiraki police are hunting for a man who allegedly raped a class 8 student in a sugar cane field this week. It is alleged the 13 year old was returning from her sports day when the unknown man confronted her. The man
Health Ministry Wants Budget Increase
The Interim Minister for Health is hopeful that her Ministry will get a significant increase in their allocation when the 2009 Budget is announced. Doctor Jiko Luveni said they have put forward several issues in their s
Time To Remove Ban on Fiji-Shah
It is time that international communities remove the ban imposed on Fiji. These are the words of Justice and Freedom Party Leader Dildar Shah, who said that the party feels that Fiji's progress is being restricted