IG/Bus Bosses Reach Agreement
The Interim Government and the Bus Operators Association reached an agreement this afternoon regarding bus operators concerns of rising fuel costs. Interim Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said in a press conferenc
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We Need List First - FEF
The Fiji Employers Federation said that if there is an increase in the minimum wage rate right now, it would be unfair to companies that are facing economic problems, as they would have to resort to other measures to co
Provincial Councils/Companies Should Be Separate
Provincial Councils should not be involved in the activities of the Provincial Companies. These are the sentiments of Accountant Iowane Naiveli in his presentation today at the Provincial and Tikina Companies Workshop
5 Questioned Over Murder
Nasinu police are questioning five men in relation to the death of a 16 year old girl whose partially decomposed body was found in a river at Omkaar road in Narere a few weeks ago. Media Liaison officer Atunaisa Sokomur
FWCC Concerned With Treatment
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre has expressed great concern at the recent treatment of senior female civil servants. Centre's Deputy Coordinator Edwina Kotoisuva said the demotion of the Local Government Permanen
Intermediate Exams Begin Tomorrow
Class Six Students around the country are currently gearing up for their exams tomorrow. A total of 5524 students will be sitting for the Fiji Intermediate Examination at around 232 centres tomorrow. A total of 8 subje
North Land Leases Being Renewed
Hundreds of land leases are now being renewed for agriculture farming in the Northern division. The Native Land Trust Board (NLTB) briefed interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama in Savusavu last night and co
Mama Lou Creates Buzz
America's strong woman Mama Lou, who is showcasing her power at this year’s Fiji Showcase, said plenty men have come back to her asking how to rip a telephone directory in half. Mama Lou said the response she
Youth Appears For Alleged Murder
A 22-year-old unemployed youth appeared before Justice Nazhat Shameem today charged with the murder of a 28-year-old carrier driver. Niko Bolavagone is alleged to have involved in the death of Ravin Prakash at Muaniweni
Fiji Top Yachting Destination
A United Kingdom based yacht industrialist has recommended Fiji as one of the world's top destinations for cruising yachts. In a press statement, Director Blue Water Rallies Limited Peter Seymour said Fiji should no
Fun Filled Show Expected
School students and parents are in for a fun packed afternoon at the Fiji Showcase as the weather has improved. Speaking to Fijivillage, the official mascot for the yearly event Cookie the Clown said that Mama Lou, Greg
PIB Intentions Welcomed
The Consumer Council of Fiji has welcomed the Price and Incomes Board's (PIB) intention to reduce the retail percentage mark-ups of kerosene and pre-mixed outboard fuel from the existing 10 percent to 7 percent. How
Interim PM To Chair National Advisory Council
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama, who is currently on a four day tour in the North, will chair this year’s National Advisory Council meeting on the 16th of this month. The meeting, with the theme
Tikina/Provincial Business Can Prosper
Former Vice President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi believes Provincial and Tikina based businesses can prosper if they keep proper financial accounting systems. Speaking at the Provincial and Tikina Companies Workshop at the Ho
Farmer Allegedly Rapes Cousin
A 23 year old farmer of Vunidawa is in police custody for allegedly raping his 13 year old cousin yesterday. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern ASP Ramesh Chand has confirmed the alleged incident took place when the victi
Chaudhry Claim Rubbish - Rae
It’s all rubbish. These are the words of National Federation Party General Secretary Pramod Rae replying to Labour Leader Mahendra Chaudhry's claims that political parties must first commit to the People's
Digicel To Get Phone License Soon
The Communications Ministry is expected to issue a mobile phone operating license to Digicel within the next few days. Interim Communications Minister Tom Ricketts confirmed that the license will be issued to Digicel by
Unemployed Youth Wins Air Ticket
25 year old unemployed youth Vilimoni Naborisi is counting his lucky stars after his name was picked from the thousands that put their Showcase entry tickets in the Pacific Blue bin for a return trip to Australia yesterd
Police Question Businessman
Navua police are questioning a 32-year-old businessman of Serua for allegedly misusing more than $25,000 cash and other items including a vehicle from the Company he was working for previously. It is alleged the man was
Minimum Wage Rate To Be Discussed
The Fiji Employers Federation will be holding a meeting today where they will be discussing the issue of a standard minimum wage rate. This was confirmed to Fijivillage by the Director for the Federation Ken Roberts who