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Police are questioning a 25-year-old farmer of Vuda, Lautoka for allegedly knifing his 38-year-old neighbour. The farmer is alleged to have borrowed the victim's bullocks to plough his land, however he did not retur
The Bureau of Statistics has revealed that they need more time to prepare the final statistics on the Population Census. Census Director Epeli Waqavonovono confirmed they are hoping to complete their work in a month'
He is not eligible to leave pay for 698 days since 1978, because his contract ended in January 2004. These are the sentiments of Citizen's Constitutional Forum Executive Director Reverend Akuila Yabaki on reports th
29-year-old Raymond Singh, who is charged with the alleged murder of his wife in Ragg Avenue Namadi Heights in May, has been granted variations to his bail conditions by the Suva High Court. Judge Justice Daniel Gounder
We will do all we can to ensure that the public gets whatever help they need during the weekends with the core services we provide. In an interview with Fijivillage, Labasa Hospital manager Doctor Samuela Korovou said t
Tadra Kahani has been a way my students can freely express themselves. This is the view of Nadi Centre for Special Education teacher Bania Naqoli. She said with her students special needs, a lot of patience is needed, b
The Interim Transport Minister has reminded Senior Road Engineers in Nadi and Lautoka of the need for roads to be above standard as the country's economy depends on it. After a meeting with the engineers, Timoci Nat
Former Bua Provincial Council chairman Ratu Filimoni Ralogaivau believes that past governments decisions to award private contractors to maintain the roads in Bua, has been the contributing factor that has led to poor ro
Police are looking for three men who ransacked the rooms of three Japanese students of the Free-Bird Institute in Lautoka during the weekend. This is the second time these students have been robbed. They were robbed a f
The Interim Finance Minister has today rubbished reports in New Zealand (NZ) and comments by NZ Prime Minister Helen Clark that Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama will soon become President and appoint Ch
Two prominent Suva soccer players and an official have been charged by police for allegedly assaulting referee Dhiren Kewal in the semifinal of the FMF/Blue Gas Battle of the Giants soccer tournament. Police Media Liais
The Ten Wages Councils in the country are of the view that a national minimum wage to be applied across the board will not be a viable option in Fiji. Chairman of the Ten Wages Councils Father Kevin Barr said the Counci
The Social Welfare Ministry has started to manage its funds more efficiently in order to assist more families. Director Ilisapeci Rokotunidau told Fijivillage that they received $18 million in this year's National B
Tourism has done so much for us, and that's why we have adopted the theme "Influence of Tourism in Nadi", so we can show Fiji how important tourism is. This is what Nadi Centre for Special Education teache
The Vodafone Ba soccer team has retained the FMF/Blue Gas Battle of the Giants in style defeating the Vodafone Labasa side 2-1 in the final at the National Sports Stadium. It was sweet revenge for the Men In Black who l
A number of questions are expected to be put to the interim Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu Epeli Nailatikau when he meets US Secretary of State Condoleeza Rice at the Pacific Islands Forum of Foreign Ministers meeting in
Some senior police officers from Labasa Police station are under investigation for alleged abuse of office and corruption. Speaking to Fijivillage this afternoon Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry confirms that
Two prominent Suva soccer players and coach were questioned by the police after their 3-2 loss to Labasa in the first semifinal of the FMF/Blue Gas Battle of the Giants soccer tournament this morning. The incident happe
Talks are underway between the Ministry of Fisheries and the qoliqoli owners in the country to have all fishing grounds declared protected areas to ensure there is no illegal commercial fishing. Interim Minister for Fis
The new look Wages Council have set their focus to try and ensure that they can play an active role in the fight against poverty in the country. Chairman of the Ten Wages Council Father Kevin Barr said they are seriousl
