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The crew members of Spirit of the Fiji Islands, a Consort Shipping Line vessel, were stopped in the middle of the sea yesterday afternoon after a man jumped from the boat. Consort Shipping has confirmed the boat was com
We want to show our peers that just because you fail in some areas it doesn't mean that there's no other way for you to earn a living. This is the message behind first timers Cuvu College's theme for Tadra K
Two announcements were made this morning at the 5th National Council for Building a Better Fiji meeting at Nasova. Our reporter Ronald Deo at Nasova has confirmed that 3FIR Commander, Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara who was
The Suva Water Supply Department is expected to install new water pumps at the Waimanu pumping station this year to improve water levels at the reservoirs. Divisional Water Engineer Central/Eastern, Sereicokocoko Yanuya
People who have sight problems in Labasa can look forward to a brighter future, thanks to a group of eye doctors from New Zealand who will be providing free checks as well as operations. Speaking to Fijivillage, Lions C
Having only four years left to live is a hard idea to grasp and this can be lengthened by the Dialysis Centre at the Fiji Kidney Foundation. The Foundation, located in the CWM Hospital and which started five months ago
Tourism in Fiji has a lot of potential and with the conference it has been given a boost. Rivers Fiji, a white-water rafting company that has been in the country since 1993 and who was also an exhibitor at the TravelSce
Furnival Park will be a sight to see when more than 100 choirs will be present to participate in the choir competition during the first week of the annual church event. It has been confirmed that the choir from the Cant
Although it seems practically impossible for parliament to be recalled at this stage, the ousted Speaker said the President, the interim government and the military should allow the Lower House to sit again. Pita Nacuva
A strike now seems imminent by the employees of Air Ports Fiji Limited as the Fiji Public Service Association and Air Traffic Management Association have decided that no further talks will take place. FPSA General Secre
One of the highlights for the upcoming Methodist Church Conference next week is for each church member to give their $10 levy to the main pool as maintained in the past years. Church elder Nadi Circuit, Taukei Navo Ratu
The relevant Ministries are currently investigating the viability of a proposed mining site in Bua before giving the green light to a China Based company to start exploration works. Director Environment Epeli Nasome con
The Chairman of the Public Service Commission has revealed that the case of Shavneet Kumar is expected to conclude in two months time. Chairman Rishi Ram said during their meeting last week, they were advised by the Hea
Through our performance for Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show”, we want everyone to not only be entertained, but seriously consider what can be done to eradicate some of the problems Fiji has. Speaking
National Federation party has raised serious concern on the deteriorating law and order situation in the Tailevu and Rewa area. Assistant General Secretary, Bimal Prasad said during the NFP Rewa Branch AGM, delegates ra
The Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau is in negotiations with a South African Based company to set up business in Fiji which could see some 5000 people being employed over the next few years. Speaking to Fijivillage FTIB
Despite the recent standoff between the interim government and the water bottling industry, there are revelations that more investors are keen on setting up water bottling plants in the country. Director Environment Epe
Police are looking for three masked men who are alleged to have set fire to a Kato brand excavator worth $120,000. Police Media Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri said the excavator belonging to BW Holdings was being used for c
An earthquake measuring 5.0 on the Richter scale shook parts of the Northern Division and was felt as far as Rakiraki at around 3:30 this morning. The US Geological Survey reports that the quake was located at a depth o
We could soon see many different colored registration plates on public service vehicles which would be servicing rural areas around the country. As the Ministry of Transport intends to deregulate the transport services
