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More than 20 whales and dolphins have been seen in Levuka Waters. This has been confirmed by the Principal Fisheries Research Officer of the Fiji Department of Fisheries, Aisake Batibasaga after a three weeks survey.
Some women's groups and individuals have raised concern about their future in the country through the draft People's Charter and have signed a petition on their thoughts on the Charter which will be forwarded to
The report on the findings of the tragic bus accident in Malaqereqere, Sigatoka which claimed the lives of twelve people is expected to be made public this afternoon. This has been confirmed by Lands Transport Chief Exe
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The Leader of the Fiji Labour Party has raised serious concern over the way the National Council for Building a Better Fiji (NCBBF) teams are distributing the draft Charter booklets and response forms. Mahendra Chaudhry
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has indicated that with delays in convening the Presidential forum and a general understanding the elections cannot be held in March next year, would allow further time
Alleged Fraudster Shalendra Sinha has been charged with more than 40 counts of Fraud related offences by the Transnational National Crime Unit this morning. Officer-In-Charge Transnational Crime Unit Inspector Abdul Kha
Governments for the past twenty years have been living beyond their means and the Freedom of Information Bill and the Guideline for Civil Servants will see them being accountable to the public. Addressing over 40 member
The report on the findings of the bus fire in Malaqereqere, Sigatoka which claimed the lives of 12 people has been handed over to the Interim Prime Minister this morning. Ministry of Transport Spokesperson Sainiana Waqa
A 27-year-old man from Rewa Street, Serevi Naitokatoka also known as Nancy was sentenced to 3 years imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to larceny and 2 counts of sacrilege. He stole a stereo, speakers and extension co
Transparency International Fiji Chairperson has echoed the same sentiments as of NCBBF member Reverend Akuila Yabaki that parliament will have to be recalled to ensure the proposed electoral changes in the draft Peoples
The consultation process for the draft People's Charter in the Province of Lau is likely to take over three weeks to complete. This has been confirmed by the Lau Provincial Administrator Meleti Rai, who said they on
The reduced voting age should encourage the young people to be responsible not only to cast their vote but to take part in the leadership of the country. This was the response of NCBBF member Ratu Meli Vesikula to the q
The Health Ministry is calling on people to assist them in controlling the dengue fever outbreak. Chief Health Inspector Dr.Waisale Delai said dengue mosquitoes are domestic breeders and people should also destroy all m
As the executives of the Methodist Church of Fiji continue to push for the rejection of the draft Peoples Charter, Fijivillage had received confirmation that a Methodist Church minister created a major misconception duri
Interim Lands Minister and NCBBF member Netani Sukanaivalu who is a staunch Methodist said the draft People's Charter is a unifying document to promote love, understanding and tolerance. Sukanaivalu also said it
The sixth meeting of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji (NVBBF) will be convened this morning where reports on the consultations to date on the draft Peoples Charter will be tabled for members to consider.
Police are questioning a farmer of Dogotuki for allegedly raping a class 8 student this week. Media Liaison officer Atunaisa Sokomuri had confirmed the farmer accompanied the girl to a nearby village and on their way, h
Three rural schools in Sigatoka, Tavua and Tailevu north will receive the much needed assistance from the Australian Direct Aid Program which had approved around $30,000 for various projects. The Australian High Commiss
Transparency International Fiji has expressed serious concerns at the state of the country and the volley of exchanges between political and community leaders in the past months increasing with the release of the draft P
