Police Constable Pleads Guilty
A 36 year old Police Constable pleaded guilty in the Suva Magistrates Court this afternoon to assaulting a FNPF Officer in Victoria Parade last Friday night. Aisea Tavola pleaded guilty to his charges before Magistrate
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Govts Work On Agreements
Agreements are now being drawn up between the interim government and the Australian government on the appointment of Fiji's Acting High Commissioner and Consul General. As Australian Foreign Affairs Minister Stephen
Biggest Morning Tea Is Back
Have a cup of tea and help in the fight against cancer. After two years of success, 'Fiji's Biggest Morning Tea' is back to raise funds for the Fiji Cancer Society. Chairperson Sangeeta Maharaj said the gat
Constable Charged For Alleged Assault
Police have charged a 36 year old police constable for allegedly assaulting a Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) officer in Victoria Parade last Friday night. It has been confirmed the police officer asked the FNPF off
PSC Distributes Work Load
The Public Service Commission has made arrangements to share the work load of three Ministries after two Permanent Secretaries were sent on leave and one Permanent Secretary is planning to quit his job. Local Government
Contact Group Agenda Finalised
The agenda and the terms of reference on the dialogue between the interim government and the Ministerial contact group has been finalized this afternoon ahead of the talks tomorrow. Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu
Stop Being So Obsessed-AG
People need to stop being so obsessed with timetables because what we really want is sustainable democracy. These are the words of Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum responding to SDL's claims that he has
2 Mobile Phone Companies to Assist Tourists
Two mobile phone companies will assist tourists coming into the country. Tourism and Communications Minister Tom Ricketts said that Fiji can produce good communication with two companies, which is also a good sign for t
148 People Booked in West
Police booked a total of 148 people for speeding and not wearing seat belts while 20 people were arrested for drunk driving in the Western Division over the weekend. Divisional Traffic Officer Western, ASP Richard Raju
Arrangements Made To Share Workload
The Public Service Commission has made arrangements to share the work load of three Ministries after two Permanent Secretaries were sent on leave and one Permanent Secretary is planning to quit his job. Local Governmen
St. Giles Undergoes $50,000 Renovation
Fiji's only Psychiatric Hospital, Saint Giles is currently undergoing a $50,000 renovation sponsored by the Rotaract Club of Suva. Club President and Programs Director, Roshika Deo says the work which began in mid M
Be Fair says Rishi Ram
The government should be fair and consider all transport operators in the country. Those were the words of Fiji Taxi Union General Secretary Rishi Ram on government's decision to give Fiji Bus Operators a direct sub
More Blood Donations Needed
Please come out and help, we need more blood. These are the sentiments of the Western Division Blood Services as only fifty one pints of blood was collected during last Saturday's drive in Nadi. Manager Blood Servi
Transport Ministry Clarifies Stand
Any complaints received from the public on any particular sea vessel will not receive any marine clearance. The Ministry of Transport and Works is clarifying its stand with regards to the safety of passengers and their
Quick Reaction Saves Burning House
Quick reaction from neighbors and the Owner saved a house from being completely destroyed by an early morning blaze today at Savuniwai Housing in Nadi. National Fire Authority's Divisional Fire Officer West, John Pi
Interim PM To Meet Peters/Smith
The interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama is expected to meet New Zealand Foreign Affairs Minister Winston Peters and his Australian counterpart Stephen Smith today. This has been confirmed to Fijivillage b
Alot Needed says Khan
The Chairman for the Electoral Commission has refused to make any comments on the EU Troika Mission report that was made public on Saturday. M.K.Sahu Khan told Fijivillage this morning that he had read the report in the
NFP says EU Should Hold off on Aid
It looks like the European Union and the release of its aid will follow the same process of aid released for the Rewa Bridge after the 2000 Coup. Those were the words of National Federation Party's General Secretary
AG Has Hoodwinked the Nation: SDL
The SDL Party said the interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has hoodwinked the nation for too long. National Director Peceli Kinivuwai made the comment after Khaiyum questioned the timing and manner of which the
Health Ministry Offers Redundancy Packages
The 10 member group put together by the Ministry of Health to look into outsourcing their Health Services has finalized a redundancy package for those who choose to be laid off. The group which had already started their