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Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said former Fiji Law Society President, Graham Leung should not speak about the rule of law and the Constitution because the case is still before the Courts. This is in resp
It's time that practical work becomes part of the learning system! That is the sentiment of Interim Education Minister, Filipe Bole. He said with the Interim Cabinet's approval of a change in curriculum, will se
A meeting is currently underway between over 100 van drivers from Makoi 8 miles, Nasinu, who had ceased their services this morning and LTA officials and Police. This was confirmed to Fijivillage by Fiji Van and Carrier
The road death toll has now increased following the death of a 43 year old van driver in Nadi last night which raises the toll to 31. The 43 year old van driver of Votualevu died last night at around 10.30pm while he wa
In an attempt to encourage more farmers to take part in the rice industry, the Rewa Rice Limited Board has decided to increase the price of paddy. Chairman, Hari Pal Singh said in a meeting yesterday they decided on the
The Fiji Audio Visual Commission will now be approaching Government to set up more incentives such as more zoning sites like the USP Visual City for more movie directors to be attracted into the country. This is the com
Over 100 van drivers at Makoi 8 miles, Nasinu, have ceased their operation near the Hansons Supermarket from this morning, after claims that Land Transport Authority officials were illegally towing their vans away. Fiji
The Ministry of Education will not condone unruly behaviour that is not in line with school rules. This was the statement from the Interim Minister of Education Filipe Bole in light of students being caught drinking on
Interim Local Government Minister Lekh Ram Vayeshnoi yesterday met with the mayors of all the municipal councils around the country. Speaking to Fijivillage, Vayeshnoi confirmed that he had an open discussion with the m
A Nadi family has lost a loved one after a 43-year-old van driver of Votualevu died in a road accident last night. According to Police, at around 10.30pm the man was driving home through Nadi Back Road when he lost cont
The Water Bottling Industry is now keeping its fingers crossed for a positive response from the Finance Ministry regarding their concerns over the newly imposed 20 cents per litre export and excise duty on bottled water.
Please donate a pint of blood and help save a life. This is the plea from the Blood Services in the Western Division. Manager Jainesh Narayan said the Lautoka Hospital which supplies to all hospitals in the Western Div
Residents in Malamala, Nawaicoba, and other rural areas in Nadi will get professional health services for nothing at all tomorrow. Two general practitioners and a dentist will be part of the Rotary Club team visiting th
The Interim Attorney General stresses that no new laws are being proposed through the Media Promulgation. After the Fiji Media Council met this afternoon to discuss the proposed promulgation, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum reitera
The Fiji Media Council is confident that their views will be taken into account before a draft on the proposed Media Promulgation is drawn up. Council Chairman Darly Tart said he received a letter yesterday notifying hi
State lawyers are now challenging the Fiji Court of Appeal's earlier ruling for a re-trial in Naitasiri High Chief Ratu Inoke Takiveikata's inciting mutiny case. In the Supreme Court today, DPP lawyer Ashishna P
Police are questioning 5 men while the hunt continues for a 60 year old who are alleged to have defiled a 14-year-old girl over a period of time. The alleged incident took place in Navua but the victim is from Naitasiri
Suva Magistrates Court today acquitted a man who was charged with two counts of cultivating and being in possession of marijuana plants. Magistrate, Josaia Waqaivolavola while delivering his judgment said Prosecution ha
The military has clarified that they carried out a training exercise with the Police Dog Unit at Queen Elizabeth Barracks yesterday morning. The RFMF said the operation was aimed at raising awareness and it also involve
The Fiji Media Council is expected to have an emergency meeting this hour to discuss about cabinet's decision yesterday to approve the formation of a Media Tribunal under the proposed Media Promulgation. Chairman o
