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The interim government will divest its shares in Copra Millers Fiji Limited. An independent valuation will be undertaken to determine the purchase price and terms and conditions of sale before an expression of interest
Nausori Police have taken into custody a man in relation to the theft and burning of a temple storeroom in Nausori early Sunday morning. Speaking to Fijivillage Divisional Crime Officer Eastern ASP Ramesh Chand said a 9
An Air Terminal Services employee took the witness stand today as the alleged murder trial of accused Simon McCartney continued this afternoon. Manoj Kumar was cross examined today by the State Counsel and told the c
It has been revealed that Fiji Television is the complainant in the 68 charges of theft laid against owner and CEO of Samoa's defunct LAUTV, Tuiasau Petaia. Fiji TV has confirmed this. According to Radio New Zealan
The unprecedented developments in the global financial markets in recent weeks may affect to some extent the demand for our exports and services, including tourism. While responding to concerns raised by the business co
Quick thinking by a passing motorist averted what could have turned into a potentially major disaster after the bulk store of Bombay Trading in Lautoka caught fire at round 2 o'clock this morning. Chief Fire Officer
The Fiji Taxi Union is expected to meet with the Land Transport Authority to discuss the regulation announced by the LTA on taxi meters to be made compulsory. General Secretary Rishi Ram said the union opposes this move
The Native Land Trust Board (NLTB) has terminated an officer working in its tourism section after he was found guilty of circulating emails containing the picture of the President and NLTB Chairman Ratu Josefa Iloilo and
The case filed by ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and the SDL to stop the work on the draft Peoples Charter is set for hearing in open court on Thursday. SDL Lawyer Niko Nawaikula confirmed to Fijivillage this mor
Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama should not use the power of gun to enforce his will on the Great Council of Chiefs (GCC). Those were the words of the Secretary of the Bose Ni Vanua for Cakaudrove Ratu Jekesoni
Police are investigating the death of a 27-year-old man of Narere whose body was found in a mangrove swamp in Narere yesterday afternoon. Media Liaison Officer Atunaisa Sokomuri had confirmed the man left his house at a
People can expect changes in fuel prices later this month however there is no confirmation if we could expect a decrease with global oil prices reducing over the last few weeks. Prices and Incomes Board Secretary, Ane N
National Council for Building a Better Fiji (NCBBF) member and Nasinu Mayor reiterates that NCBBF Technical and Support Secretariat Head John Samy's pay can be used to build homes for squatter residents. Rajeshwar K
Everyone is being requested to wear light blue, this Friday as Fiji celebrates the 38th year of its independence around the country. Chairman of the Fiji Day celebrations Major Neumi Leweni confirmed that included in th
There will be no Great Council of Chiefs meeting if the provinces do not cooperate. Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the GCC will not sit as a number of provinces have not submitted their nominee
The sale of individual rolls is the cheapest and easiest way that our children are able to access cigarettes and that has to be controlled. Ministry of Health's Tobacco Control Unit Officer Iferemi Corerega said the
A Suva Lawyer and son of the former Interim Finance Minister said it’s now time that Parliament is recalled. Rajendra Chaudhry said soon after December 5th takeover, the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo set out a mand
All Air Fiji Limited flights have been grounded pending the outcome of a case filed in the High Court by the airline company against fuel suppliers BP South West Pacific Limited. Lawyer representing Air Fiji Devinesh Sh
Lawyers representing deported Fiji Sun Publisher, Russel Hunter have objected to the Proceedings Commissioner and Fiji Human Rights Commission Chair, Dr. Shaista Shameem acting as an Amicus in the case. The application
Police are yet to question a man who allegedly threatened students of a Primary school in Labasa not to use a road which leads to their school. Labasa Police have confirmed receiving the report and say Officers will go
