Future Of People In Bua Bleak
People are suffering, students are unable to further their studies at school and the future of the people in Bua seems bleak. Latest findings by economist, Doctor Wadan Narsey revealed Bua which is worst hit with povert
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Heffernan Takes Over Official Duties
The newly appointed Supervisor of Elections Felicity Heffernan took over her official duties at the Elections Office in Suva yesterday. After concerns were raised earlier by the Constitutional Officers Commission that t
There Is Always A Way Out: Rishikul
There are other choices available when you think there is no way out. This is the message fourth timers and crowd pleasers Rishikul Sanatan College will take to Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show" throug
Chaudhry Not Told To Resign:Bainimarama
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama had two high powered meetings at his residence this morning. One meeting was held with Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry and following that Commodore Bainima
Water Bottlers To Know Fate Tomorrow
Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said the bottling companies will know tomorrow if the tax that was imposed on bottled water will be removed or not. Chuadhry in a press conference revealed that it was a collec
Chaudhry Contemplates Next Elections
Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has today hinted that his job in taking the national economy in the right direction is almost complete and he may soon consider resigning to prepare for the next elections. In
Pramesh Chand To Resume Duties
It has been confirmed that Pramesh Chand is expected to resume his duties as Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s office from next week. Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has confirmed to F
Soccer Rep Gets Life Imprisonment
Lautoka soccer striker Netani Momaivalu and his friend Kaliova Rakasaku have been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Lautoka High Court this morning. While passing out the sentence Judge Justice Kishore Govind also s
Nadi Academy Focuses On Rebuilding
We may be young but we're also concerned. This is what Nadi Christian Academy School's theme "Rebuilding Fallen Bricks" is all about for Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show". Speaking t
Taskforce Out To Recover Millions
A taskforce team of the Lands and Mineral Resources Ministry is out to recover millions of dollars owed to the ministry as outstanding rental fees. The Acting Director of Lands and Surveyor General Pasirio Samisoni said
Employees Resume Work
Three of the five large water bottling companies in the country have confirmed their employees are all back at work today. Fiji Water Director External Affairs David Roth said he is happy with the decision made by the i
Schools Should Store Water:PWD
Schools should start looking at alternative water supply so that children are not sent home. This is the stand of the Public Works Department which said schools should start storing up water now to avoid sending childr
Fijivillage Exclusive with Bainimarama on Water Bottlers
Commodore Bainimarama, what made you take action to ensure that a solution is found in relation to the water bottlers saga? "When I heard that the water bottling plants were shutting down, I arranged for a me
State, Water Bottlers Reach Solution
A solution has finally been reached between the state and the water bottlers, resulting in the interim administration scrapping the new duties imposed on bottled mineral water. In a joint statement, it had been clarifi
We Should Not Be Blamed
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority said the interim government and FIRCA should not be blamed for the closure of water bottling companies yesterday afternoon. Chief Executive Officer Jitoko Tikolevu said the
Violent Escapee Recaptured
A violent prisoner who escaped from the Naboro Medium Prison was recaptured in Cunningham last night. Joe Baleiloa who is serving a 14 year jail term for Rape, Robbery with Violence and other serious offences was recapt
Ministry Looks At Family Assistance Program
The Social Welfare Ministry is relooking at the Family Assistance Program. Director Ilisapeci Rokotunidau told Fijivillage, that the ministries officials are having a three day workshop at the Qarase house on how far th
Sunflower Aviation Ltd Unveils Plans
Sunflower Aviation Limited has unveiled plans to construct the first of its kind in Fiji, a multimillion dollar Aircraft Maintenance Base and Training Facility at the Nadi International Airport. Sunflower Chairman Don C
“The Dream of A Child”: SGS
"The Dream of A Child ". This is Suva Grammar School's theme and what they will portray for Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show", when they take the stage on the 14th of next month. Manager
Water Bottling Companies Actions Uncalled For-FIRCA
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority said the actions of the five water bottling companies to shut down operations until further notice and to initiate legal action is uncalled for. Speaking to Fijivillage New