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For the first time in Fiji, businesses will join an initiative called the Fiji Business Against HIV/Aids, which will be to educate all those in the workforce about the virus. Australia Business Coalition on Aids Chief
Two state witnesses took the stand today in the murder trial of Simon McCartney who is charged with the murder of his wife Ashika Lata in Deuba in October last year. Upon cross examination by DPP lawyer Paulini Waqanavo
The President of the Fiji Principals Association believes that that all teachers and principals should follow the guidelines set by the Education Ministry when it comes to corporal punishment. Abhay Prasad said that the
The Commonwealth has today revealed that it differs with the interim government on issues to be discussed at the proposed political forum. Commonwealth Special Envoy to Fiji Sir Paul Reeves told Radio Australia, that th
A 56 year old man of Kalabu has died after he was hit by a vehicle in Laqere yesterday afternoon. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed the 27 year old driver is in police custody, and police are awaiting
The Public Service Commission is expected to receive all the responses in relation to the disciplinary charges against the five doctors, who operated on five year old Shavneet Kumar, who slipped into a coma and later die
The island of Rotuma will not celebrate the Fiji Day celebrations in a big way, as they will not have the military or police band to provide entertainment. However District Officer Rotuma Lewis Ting said they will go wi
The Children of Sigatoka and nearby settlements will be able to play with 7s wizard Waisale Serevi as the Digicel Coral Coast Carnival enters into its fifth day at Lawaqa Park today. Digicel Coral Coast Carnival Chairma
While the consultation work is continuing on the Draft People's Charter, we should also look at ways of bringing Fiji's leader's together through reconciliation. This is what NCBBF member and former head of
Investment levels in the Northern Division is slowly picking up. Labasa Mayor Dr Pradeep Singh said the business and toursim sector are performing well following the opening of a few shops and a new hotel. He stress
The main focus when Fiji prepares to celebrate its 38th year of independence will be on our future generations. Interim Education Minister Filipe Bole told Fijivillage News that the celebrations will revolve around chil
Come on my side or nothing will move in Fiji. Those are the words of the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama following the statement by the Methodist Church that so far 50,000 church members have oppose
The Commonwealth's Special Envoy Sir Paul Reeves said he can help Fiji get back into the Commonwealth. Speaking to ABC's Pacific Beat Programme, Sir Paul Reeves said dialogue is the best way for Fiji and he can
Former Native Land Trust Board Assistant Estate Officer, Sivaniolo Matanisiga said he was not properly treated by the executives of NLTB before he was terminated. Sivaniolo told Fijivillage news that he did not commit a
The Consumer Council is now questioning the lack of action by the Commerce Commission in dealing with businesses engaging in text promotions as they believe that all those promoting text messaging competitions are chargi
The Quarantine Department is still unsure of how many traders are involved in the illegal importing and selling of items in the country. Director Hiangi Foraete said he is yet to receive any confirmation however only so
The Fiji Day celebrations in the old capital of Levuka have started with a big bang. Secretary for the Levuka Tourism Association, John Milesi said the organizers ensured that the people of Levuka take part in the weekl
There will be no change that will favor the Methodist Church of Fiji executives if they say that a huge number of people oppose the draft People's Charter. Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama remained
The Interim Health Minister said the government needs to conduct a comprehensive scoping exercise and feasibility study on Emergency Ambulance Services in Fiji. Dr Jiko Luveni said EAS deals with life threatening situat
Cabinet has decided that Fiji will sign the Forum's Pacific Islands Air Services Agreement or PIASA as it is aimed at establishing a framework for the gradual integration of aviation services for the members of the P
