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The newly appointed Supervisor of Elections Felicity Heffernan is being given a final chance by the Constitutional Officers Commission to show up in Fiji by next week or she could lose her job. COC Chairman Rishi Ram sa
The ten water bottling companies in the country have until 4pm today to submit the relevant information on why they cannot sustain the newly imposed 20 cents per liter export and excise tax on bottled water. Fiji Island
Many parts in the Central and Western Division facing power cuts are expected to normalize this hour. Fiji Electricity Authority's Chief Executive Officer Sunil De Silva confirmed to Fijivillage that a Hydro Unit at
Plans are in the pipeline to reduce the number of staff and faculties at the University of the South Pacific next year. Vice Chancellor Professor Rajesh Chandra said the reduction in the number of faculties from four to
Police have interviewed and released a 14-year-old boy of Serua who is alleged to have assaulted an 11-year-old boy last week. Navua police have confirmed that the victim's condition is getting worse despite undergo
Vendors in the Suva Municipal market are now gearing up to move to the temporary shelter built behind the market area so that asbestos removal from the roof can kick off. Suva Lord Mayor Ratu Peni Volavola said the Coun
Police will soon interview the driver of a bus which was involved in an accident yesterday afternoon where the bus veered off the road and brought down an electric post in Valelevu, Nasinu. Valelevu Police Station Offic
Residents living at the Muanivatu settlement will know their fate by the end of next week whether they have been given an extension by the Suva City Council to relocate. SCC Media Liaison Officer Jillian Hicks adds the
The New Zealand Foreign Minister said about 85 percent of the people in Fiji want an election in the country as soon as possible. Winston Peters said there should be no delays on the part of the interim government as th
The interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the proposed Independent Tribunal under the proposed Media Promulgation will be an avenue where people will be able to appeal the Fiji Media Council's decision on
Police have called on the members of the public to be extra vigilant while walking in the streets at night as robbers have now become smart. The call comes as a number of reports have been lodged with Police whereby peo
Teachers need to be more vigilant and closely monitor students during school hours. The call comes after a 14-year-old student was charged with manslaughter for allegedly causing the death of a 12-year-old boy in Taveun
Good news for consumers as the prices of flour are to decrease from tomorrow. This has been confirmed by the Prices and Incomes Board who add the price of flour and sharp will decrease from tomorrow following a marked d
A robber is fighting for his life at the CWM hospital after he was attacked by a house owner whom he and his two accomplices tried to rob last night. Media Liaison officer Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed the three, arm
A 14-year-old juvenile of Taveuni was allowed bail by Magistrate Penijamini Lomaloma at the Savusavu Court today. He is expected to appear at the Labasa High Court on August 31st when a plea will be taken on the charge
Winning the trust of the community is important for the success of an institution. These are the sentiments of newly appointment Vice Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific, Professor Rajesh Chandra, who assu
Senior Management and the Vice Chancellor of the University of the South Pacific have had their salaries reduced to help stabilize the University's finances. Professor Rajesh Chandra at a morning tea with the media,
A 29-year-old man was today told by the Suva Magistrates court to pay $100 and was bound over for 12 months for assaulting a 15-year-old boy in 2006. Police Prosecutor, Sergeant Harish Chand told Magistrate Amani Rokoti
Known as Heath Ledger's swansong before his accidental death, the movie the Dark Knight received rave reviews at its opening at the Village Six Cinemas this morning. The Dark Knight, one of the many in the series o
Not only are trying to preserve our traditions but we're also trying to build their confidence. These are the words of Veiuto Primary School Principal Apolonia Tuiqamea on the Veiuto Primary dance display held at th
