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Let The People Decide Says Chief

The chairman of the Ra Provincial Council believes everyone should be given the chance to make up their own minds, on what they think of the draft People's Charter. Ratu Meli Bolobolo said although the decision made

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Stand Up, Make A Difference

National Council for Building a Better Fiji (NCBBF) member and Women’s Action for Change executive Peni Moore said people should now stand up to make a difference for the country rather than support racial politics

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Former Minister Hits Out At Moore

A former minister and another representative for the General Voter community said that the National Council for Building a Better Fiji (NCBBF) member Peni Moore does not know what she is saying. Kenneth Zinck said Moore

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Moore’s Sentiments Baseless: SDL

The SDL Party said National Council for Building a Better Fiji (NCBBF) member Peni Moore needs to know that Fiji does not lack capable leaders. SDL Director Peceli Kinivuwai said Peni Moore's sentiments are baseless

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Mosquito Spraying Campaign To Start

The Health Ministry is expected to start a mosquito spraying campaign to fight the Dengue fever outbreak. Director Curative Health Services, Dr. Ami Chandra confirmed people should also take responsibility to destroy mo

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Authorities Invited To Visit Depots

We invite the authorities to visit our depots and conduct any inspections they deem necessary. These are the sentiments of the Fiji Bus Operators Association after a meeting of all its members yesterday afternoon, regar

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Post Offices To Provide New Service

Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said birth registration, marriage and death certificates will also be provided at Post Offices around the country in the near future. Commodore Bainimarama made the com

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Nadi residents Face Water Cuts

Some residents of Nadi are facing water cuts this morning. Residents called up Fijivillage this morning raising concern that no notice was given by the Water Supply Department before cutting off the water supply last ni

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Dengue Outbreak Confirmed

The Health Ministry has warned members of the public to take precautions as they have confirmed there is a Dengue Outbreak in the country. It has been confirmed that nine people mostly from Central division have been af

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Tragic Accident Investigations Almost Complete

The team of 27 officers investigating the tragic accident that has now claimed the lives of 11 people, have almost completed their investigations in Sigatoka. Speaking to Fijivillage News, Director Traffic SSP Ramend Ra

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It’s Too Late-NFP

It is too late for him to come out and say that he does not agree with the NCBBF's proposed changes to the Electoral Act. These are the words of National Federation Party General Secretary, Pramod Rae reacting to re

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Police Commissioner Tours North

Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni is currently touring the Northern Division, visiting Police Posts and getting an update on the work of the People's Charter outreach program. Press Secretary Commission Nor

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1987 Coup Stop Me: Moore

A member of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji said that the 1987 coup and events following which amounted to treason stopped her from voting again. Peni Moore said she believes that people should be able t

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Medical Team To Talk To Survivors

A medical team from the CWM hospital is expected to talk to the survivors from the bus fire that are currently staying at the Soqosoqo Vakamarama hall this afternoon. Soqosoqo Vakamarama General Secretary Adi Finau Taba

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LTA CEO Meets Aust Forensic Team

The Chief Executive Officer of the Land Transport Authority met with the Forensic team from Australia yesterday at Sigatoka. Etuate Koroi confirmed the meeting was a positive one with one aim in mind that investigations

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FSC Head Named

The Fiji Sugar Corporation Head has been named. Deo Saran is the new Chief Executive Officer for the FSC effective today. In a press statement released, it said his extensive experience at corporate sector and experien

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NCBBF Member Doesn’t Agree With Electoral Act Changes

Nasinu Mayor and member of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji, Rajeshwar Kumar has today revealed that he does not agree with the NCBBF's proposed changes to the Electoral Act. Kumar in an interview tol

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Where Was Moore During 2006 Coup-Beddoes

The Ousted Leader of Opposition has questioned where member of the NCBBF, Peni Moore was when the 2006 coup took place. Mick Beddoes said Moore is entitled to her opinion but the fact remains that she has never been inv

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Landowner Asks For Military Assurance

What is the assurance that the military will not conduct another coup? That was the question raised by Nausori landowner, Napolioni Masirewa during last night's draft charter forum at the Nausori Parish Hall. Masir

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Racial Politics Has Weakened Fiji

The Taukei Movement leader during and after the 1987 coup and current member of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji (NCBBF) Ratu Meli Vesikula said racial politics has weakened Fiji for too long and the draft

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