Be More Pro-Active-Dr Luveni
If we are to bring the death rate due to Non-Communicable Diseases down, we all need to be more pro-active. Interim Minister for Health, Doctor Jiko Luveni in her address during the launch of the "Bula 5:30 Health
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Cane Cutter Allegedly Rapes Daughter
Police have arrested and charged a 49-year-old cane cutter of Nadi for allegedly raping his 14-year-old daughter a number of times over a two year period. It is alleged the father first raped his daughter when she was 1
Tavuki To Abide By Provincial Council Decision
While the tikina representative of Tavuki in Kadavu said the 12 villagers are in full support of the People’s Charter, a high chief of Tavuki said they will still abide by the decision of the Kadavu Provincial Coun
Dengue Risk Areas Identified
Dengue Risk areas have been identified and the Health Ministry is aiming to target these areas for their anti-spraying and clean up campaign. The dengue risk areas are Bulileka Lowcost Housing, Natua Housing/ Seaqaqa, Q
Qarase Issues Caution On Soft Loan
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has warned that the interim government should tread carefully when awarding tenders for the five projects through the $230 million soft loan from China. Qarase said past experiences
Reconsider Peacekeeping Role-PCRC
The Pacific Concerns Resource Centre has called on the United Nations to seriously consider the links between Fiji's peacekeeping role and the cycle of coups inflicted by the Fiji Military Force. Spokesperson Ema Ta
Regular Medical Checks Needed
The Fiji Cancer Society said while vaccination to fight cervical cancer is good, women still need to get their regular medical checks and in the process, a pap smear. Society President Madeline Curtis said this is a goo
Mobile Phone War On
The mobile phone war is now officially on and the main beneficiaries of this battle will be the people of the country, with intense competition expected to kick off this morning. A major issue which has already been add
4 Charged For Alleged Rape
Police have arrested and charged four men who allegedly gang raped a 19-year-old girl in Valelevu. Valelevu Police have confirmed the incident saying that the four have been charged and have been remanded in custody. T
Clark Calls On Fiji To Engage
The return of a legitimate government committed to advancing a process of reform and national reconciliation would allow us to start down the road of normalization and reconciliation. These are the words of New Zealand
Kadavu Tikina Supports Charter
Although the Kadavu Provincial Council has rejected the Draft People's Charter, one of the districts in Kadavu has come out in support of the Charter. Tavuki tikina representative Vereti Turaga said all of the twelv
Muslims Celebrate Eid
Thousands of Muslims around the country are celebrating Eid ul Fitr today. Muslims today end their holy month of fasting which is known as Ramadaan after the new moon was sighted last night after 7pm. They will attend
Vodafone Ready for Competition
After more than 14 years, a new player in Fiji's mobile phone industry will enter the market tomorrow with the current player, Vodafone Fiji ready for competition. Speaking exclusively to Fijivillage News, Vodafone
Ready For Launch: Digicel
The new player in the mobile phone market in Fiji, Digicel is ready for their launch tomorrow bringing with them a range of services and products for the benefit of the people of the country. Digicel Pacific CEO Vaness
No Action Against Digicel
The interim government will not take any action against Digicel after certain reports claimed that the new mobile phone operator was planning to use the Fiji Coat of Arms on their recharge cards. Interim Attorney Genera
Go advertising Ltd Warns PWD
We will claim damages if anything happen to our billboards. Go Advertising Limited has notified the Public Works Department, through their lawyers Sherani & Co, that they will take legal action against the PWD if th
Nadi Police Questions Bus Driver
Nadi Police are currently questioning the driver of the bus that developed mechanical problems this morning endangering the lives of more than forty school children and injuring eleven. Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sok
Soft Loan Not For Private Ventures
Fiji's Ambassador to China Sir James Ah Koy has today stressed that the $230 million soft loan from China is not for private enterprises but specifically for earmarked government projects only. Fijviillage this afte
Another Bus Lands Off Road
Another bus developed mechanical problems this morning endangering the lives of more than forty school children and injuring eleven when it went off the road and landed into a sugar cane field. Police Spokesperson, Atun
No Chinese Milk in Fiji-Quaratine
The Quarantine Director said they have found that there are no milk or milk powdered products brought in from China which may contain suspected chemical melamine. On overseas media reports that preliminary tests have fo