No Smoking at B.O.G. Venue
It will be completely NO SMOKING from today at the National Stadium where the FMF/Blue Gas Battle of Giants soccer tournament is being held. The Fiji Sports Council, in conjunction with the Ministry of Health Ministry w
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Explanation Shows Poor Understanding: Yabaki
The same rule that applies to those in power also applies to all other civil servants. Those are the sentiments of the Citizens constitution Forum with regards to the leave payout made to the Interim Prime Minister, Com
Bottlers Will Not Pay Compensation
The Water Bottling companies in the country maintain that they will not pay any compensation to the government to bottle mineral water. As negotiations are now expected to start between the bottling companies and FIRCA,
Leave Payment Had To Be Done
"Previous governments did not pay him for his accumulated leave and therefore it was only right for us to do so." Those were the words of interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry who confirmed that they had
Fire Leaves 12 Homeless
Twelve people are today homeless after a fire last night destroyed their homes in Kukusau road, Nadawa. The National Fire Authority confirmed that it received the emergency call at 11.40pm that two homes were on fire.
Teacher Allegedly Beats Student
A Primary School teacher of Navua is under police investigation for allegedly beating a Class 4 student who is now admitted at the CWM hospital. Navua Police confirmed that the incident happened a few days ago and the m
Qaranivalu Retrial To Go Ahead
The re-trial of Naitasiri High Chief Ratu Inoke Takiveikata's inciting mutiny case will go ahead as the Supreme Court today rejected the States application to appeal the earlier ruling. Supreme Court Judges, Justice
Narere Murder Case Adjourned
The seven men charged for the alleged murder of 16 year old Zoya Bibi appeared in the Suva High Court today before Justice Nazhat Shameem this morning. Judge Shameem has adjourned the case till next Tuesday when the Cou
Nabitu Aims To Change Lives
While many see Tadra Kahani as a way schools compete to determine who can best send their message through dance and music, Nabitu Primary School sees things differently. Speaking to Fijivillage, School Teacher Vatilia B
Aust/NZ Oppose Fiji Chairmanship
There was a bit of drama at the Pacific Regional Disaster Management meeting currently being held in Nadi after there was some opposition to Interim Defense and Immigration Minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau chairing the meet.
RFMF Maintains Stand On Payout
The Republic of Fiji Military Force (RFMF) maintained its stand and that the Commander and Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama, was entitled to the $184,000 leave payout. RFMF Director Legal Colonel Moha
Cabinet Revokes Excise Duty
The 20 cents per liter export duty and 20 cents per liter excise duty on mineral water have been officially revoked after a special sitting of Cabinet this morning. In a statement, Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chau
Kula Awards Grows
Hollywood make way for Bulawood. This was today unveiled by the Fiji Audio Visual Commission (FAVC) at the official launching of the 2008 TFL-Fiji Kula awards. Speaking at the launching, FAVC Chief Executive Officer D
Fiji Dollar Gains Strength
The Fiji Dollar has gained strength against the US Dollar making business in Fiji more attractive. While relaying the message, the United States Commercial Counselor for Australia and New Zealand, David Murphy stressed
Ratu Inoke’s Retrial To Go Ahead
The retrial of Naitasiri High Chief Ratu Inoke Takiveikata's inciting mutiny case will go ahead as the Supreme Court today rejected the States application to appeal the earlier ruling. Supreme Court Judges Justice K
It’s Time To Change: Nabitu Primary
"Rainbow Wave in the Oceania Debate" Many might wonder what that means but according to Nabitu Primary School teacher Vatilia Bakalevu, the meaning behind their theme for Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Sta
No Need For Duty Says Punja
Flour Mills of Fiji, which bottles FMF VTY, stresses that there is simply no need to impose any tax on the sale or export of bottled water. FMF Chairman Hari Punja also adds that the proposal on compensation to be paid
Police Investigate Cause Of Fire
Police are investigating the cause of a fire which completely destroyed a house in Kukusau Road in Nadawa while another house adjacent to the building was also partly destroyed. Valelevu police has confirmed the fire st
Students Learn New Skills
Being a part of Tadra Kahani for the 4th time running this year has taught students the importance of balance between studies and recreational activity. Rishikul Sanatan College teacher in charge of Tadra Kahani, Vicky
There Are No Serious Differences
As a special cabinet meeting gets underway this morning to discuss whether the duty imposed on bottled water should be scrapped, interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry stresses that he has an excellent relationship w