Investments Coming In-FTIB
Fiji Trade and Investment Board Chairman said that investments are coming in. Speaking to Fijivillage News, Francis Narayan said they have some interesting hotel projects and adding that they are getting the support of
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Transportation Main Obstacle For Proper Health Care
Transportation is our main obstacle in getting proper health care and this is not good for us. These are the sentiments of Church Elder Tevita Auwe of Tubou, Lakeba on the access to health services for his people. Auwe
Improved Figures Doesn’t Paint Real Picture-Seeto
Although figures have improved it does not paint the real picture of what is going on. These are the words of the President of the Fiji Hoteliers Association Dixon Seeto, on the need for the Interim Government to show m
Peoples Charter Won’t Stop Coups-Waqavonovono
The People's Charter will not stop coups and it will not stop racism. These are the words of Youth Activist Peter Waqavonovono who said the People's Charter won't change much but to increase the militarizati
Seeto Hopes Backlash Won’t Affect Tourism
The President of the Fiji Hoteliers Association hopes the current backlash Fiji has received from the Pacific Island Leaders Forum, will not have a negative effect on Fiji's Tourism Industry. Dixon Seeto said at the
No Charges Yet On Bus Driver
No charges have been laid on the driver who was involved in an accident on Friday afternoon which landed six passengers in hospital. Director Traffic, ASP Ramend confirms that investigations are underway and charges are
Litter Promulgation To Change Mindsets
We are hoping that the Litter Promulgation will help people know the possible consequences if they intend to litter. Director Environment Epeli Nasome said they hope this promulgation will change people's mindsets a
Annual Choir Competition Ends
The opening agenda of tomorrows Annual Methodist Conference will be the election of the top four executive positions in the Methodist Church of Fiji. The position of President held by Reverend Laisiasa Ratabacaca, Vice-
Chaudhry Was Consulted: Rishi Ram
The Public Service Commission Chairman has this afternoon stressed that former interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry was consulted before a final decision was made on the backdating of the pay restoration for civil
Rokovada To Meet People of Navosa
Commissioner Western Joeli Rokovada is now working closely with the head of Government Departments in the Western Division to look at ways to help the people in the province of Navosa not to rely on marijuana cultivation
Natuva To Visit Reservoirs
Newly appointed interim Minister for Public Works Captain Lesi Natuva has completed his tour of the west and will be going around to all reservoirs meeting with the senior Water Engineers to get a briefing on the situati
Police Lack Equipment
While the Fiji Police Force managed to unveil the largest marijuana farm in Bemana District in the highlands of Navosa, it has also been revealed that police are not well equipped with resources to trace these farms and
FTU Rubbishes Claims By Chaudhry
Fiji Teachers Union General Secretary Agni Deo Singh has rubbished the comments by the former interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry saying that the Public Service Commission and Unions had agreed on not backdating t
Church Conference Agenda Finalised
The agenda of next week Annual Methodist Church Conference has been finalized by the Church Ministers in a special meeting yesterday at the Centenary Church and a lot will be on the table for the 800 members to discuss.
US To Continue Providing Assistance
We will continue to provide assistance to Fiji as long as it is within the sanctions already in place. US Department of State Head Glyn Davis revealed that as they have been dealing with Thailand, the same will also be
Police Hunt For Alleged Rapist
Police are looking for a man who is alleged to have raped a 29-year-old woman at Vuda point road early yesterday morning. Police Media Liaison Officer Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed the woman was walking home around 2.30 i
US Disappointed With Interim Govt
The United States Department of State head Glyn Davis has revealed that they are disappointed that the interim government is stepping back from their earlier commitment to hold elections in early March 2009. Davis said
Slade To Meet Interim PM
The new Secretary General of the Forum Secretariat said he will meet with the interim Prime Minister Commodore Bainimarama upon his arrival in Suva. Tuiloma Neroni Slade, who was the Samoa Ambassador to the US, said it
Farmer Loses All In Fire
A 7 bedroom house in Lokia Sigatoka was razed to fire early this morning. Police have confirmed the house belonged to a farmer who also had kept large amount of cash inside his house that were of his weekly vegetables s
Its The Central Govt’s Responsibility
The responsibility of maintaining roads in the various municipalities should be carried out by the central government. This has been proposed by the Labasa Town Counselors to the Local Government Review Reform Committee