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A team of police officers have started investigation to determine how escapee Josefa Baleiloa received serious injuries when recaptured last week. Baleiloa who was recaptured by a group of police officers from the strik
Two families are homeless today after two separate fires destroyed their homes this morning. A five bedroom house in Vusiya Nausori was completely destroyed when the fire started at 2 this morning. The owner of the hous
A five bedroom house in Vusiya Nausori has been completely destroyed by an early morning fire today. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern ASP Ramesh Chand confirms the fire started at 2 this morning when the owner of the ho
Investigations into the alleged abuse of funds and abuse of office at the Rewa Rice office in Labasa are still continuing. Divisional Crime Officer ASP Luke Rawalai had confirmed that they have taken statements from a n
Charges against a former assistant minister are expected to be laid soon for allegedly obtaining more than $75,000 from a number of people in return of giving them a place at the Fiji School of Nursing. Labasa Police ha
There is no reason to complain about the road conditions in the West as I find them satisfactory. That is the sentiment of the interim Minister for Transport Timoci Natuva after a four day tour of the West last week. M
Having an incentive in place will only hasten ratepayers to pay up all outstanding taxes owed to the municipality. That is the comment of Labasa Mayor Doctor Pradeep Singh who said the 100% removal of fines placed on th
The five elements of being human, Body, Heart, Mind, Soul and Experience when harmonized with each other can lead to us contributing more positively towards human existence. That's the message behind defending Senio
A former Assistant Minister is expected to be charged soon for allegedly obtaining more than $75,000 from a number of people in return for giving them a place at the Fiji School of Nursing. Labasa Police confirm a team
The Interim Transport Minister has warned bus operators to stop complaining about road conditions in the Western Division if not then the Ministry will relook at their licenses. That is the sentiment of the Interim Mini
Valelevu Police are questioning a couple for allegedly obtaining thousands of dollars from a number of people under false pretences. Police confirm the two who reside in Nadawa, allegedly obtained a large sum of money f
A charity golf program hosted by the "Friends of Hilton" which was formed by Leadership Fiji 2005 graduates in partnership with the Fiji Crippled Children society, today raised funds for a training programme to
Talks on the compensation to be paid by the ten bottle water companies to the interim government are expected to begin next week. Managing Director of Pleass Beverages and Packing Warick Pleass, who was present in the e
The failure of past governments to maintain proper road conditions in the Province of Bua is one of the contributing factors which has led to 63% of the people in the province living below the poverty line. Former Bua P
Thousands of people living in Samabula and the greater Suva area are without water supply from this morning. The Water Supply Department has confirmed that a main pipe in Vatoa Road in Samabula burst last night which ha
The National Fire Authority is now calling on members of the public to be more vigilant when at home especially when small children are at home. Acting Chief Fire Officer at the National Fire Authority, Rokotalia Saubul
Poverty will continue to be an issue in Labasa unless there are realistic policies put in place. Labasa Mayor Doctor Pradeep Singh said the statistics recently released by Economist Doctor Warden Narsey gives an insight
Police are looking for two men who have been are missing at sea from the 12th of this month. According to police, the two left Labasa on 12th July in an outboard fishing boat to fish in the Bua waters and were suppose t
Having faced the same problems for the last eight years is inspiration behind Tacirua Primary School's theme for Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show". Speaking to Fijivillage, Tacirua Primary School t
Members of the Fiji Bottled Water Institute are confident that through dialogue an amicable solution can be found regarding the compensation to be paid to government for bottling mineral water. Fiji Water Director Exter
