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Hundreds of people employed in the water bottling industry have been sent home this afternoon as five of the larger water bottling companies have shut down all operations until further notice. Fiji Water Director Extern
The Nadi Weather office director Rajendra Prasad has been sent on leave with full pay pending an internal investigation against him involving complaints from the staff at his office. Prasad, who was sent on leave yester
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase has alleged that the finding of the Public Accounts Committee is another attempt to discredit the SDL led government. Speaking to Fijivillage news this afternoon, Qarase disputes th
A draft of the proposed Peoples Charter is expected to be presented at the National Council for Building a Better Fiji meeting scheduled for the 4th and 5th of August. Speaking to Fijivillage News, Head of the Technical
Defending Tadra Kahani Primary Schools Champions Draiba Fijian School said the consequences of your actions will determine your future. Speaking to Fijivillage News, school teacher Luisa Vakarau said their theme for Tad
The high level of borrowing practiced by the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua (SDL) government in 2005 and 2006 needs to be reduced urgently as the country's deficit budget would just grow based on those trends. The
A total of 62 cases of rape, defilement and sexual assault have been reported so far this year in the Central/Eastern Division. The Sexual Offences Unit in Nabua has revealed that out of these 62 cases, more than 70% of
The Social Welfare Ministry has welcomed the poverty report released by University of the South Pacific academic Dr Wadan Narsey on Monday. Director Ilisapeci Rokotunidau told Fijivillage that the ministry is currently
It is not only fuel and food prices that are increasing but building material prices have also increased. The Bureau of Statistics report shows that door and window frames including sliding doors and aluminum windows re
The management of Mahatma Gandhi Memorial (MGM) Primary School in Vatuwaqa is now looking at plans to buy water tanks in an effort to ensure their students are not affected by sudden water cuts. Speaking to Fijivillage,
Defending Tadra Kahani primary schools champions Draiba Fijian School said the consequences of your actions will determine your future. Speaking to Fijivillage, school teacher Luisa Vakarau said their theme for Tadra Ka
The claimant to the Qaranivalu title Ratu Loco Qiolevu has the customary right to stay on the land his occupying in Cunningham. Ratu Loco's lawyer Niko Nawaikula said he has responded to the Tamavua landowner’
A 67-year-old man of Nakasi is admitted in critical condition at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital after he was hit by a car yesterday. It is alleged the victim suddenly crossed the road and was hit by the vehicle. Ac
It’s not all about academic performance. This is the message first timers to Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show", Cuvu College, will be portraying through their theme "Promoting Technical and
The Public Accounts Committee has today raised concern on the continued reliance of the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua (SDL) led government on loans in 2005 and 2006 to meet its day to day operations. As the committee
Sixty-six per cent of women in Fiji have been beaten at least once in their life by their husbands or partners. This figure has been revealed by the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre spokesperson Edwina Kotoisuva at the Na
Police are looking for a Serua man who is alleged to have assaulted and raped a 24-year-old woman earlier this week. Navua Police have confirmed the woman sustained injuries and was treated and sent home. The alleged i
People of Vanua Levu have chosen wrong leaders and as a result they are unable to prosper and now remain under the poverty line. These are words of Fiji Council of Social Services Executive Director Hassan Khan who said
Save the Children Fiji is making plans to assist more needy children following the latest findings on the state of poverty in the country on Monday. Chief Executive Chandra Shekhar said he is yet to see the report, howe
First timers to Tadra Kahani "The Dream Story Stage Show", Cuvu College, want to leave their mark on Fiji and show people what they are all about. Teacher-in-Charge Vikash Chand said since this is their first
