Man Charged For Wife’s Murder
Police have laid charges against a man for allegedly stabbing his 38-year-old wife to death over the weekend. The man, who is a cane-cutter, has been charged with one count of murder and will appear in the Labasa Magist
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NZ Commodities Found Carrying Bacteria
Fiji has stopped importing potatoes, tomatoes and capsicum from New Zealand because these commodities were found carrying bacteria. Information officer in the Ministry of Primary Industries Vinesh Prasad said the action
Church Increase Concerns Methodists
The Methodist Church of Fiji is concerned about the increase in the number of Christian churches in the country. Assistant General Secretary Reverend Tuikilakila Waqairatu said with more than 1,000 registered church org
Exhibitor Slashes Prices
With the rise in the price of basic food items yet again this year, one of the leading suppliers in food items has decided to slash the prices of their items so that people can stock up. CJ Patel, which supplies goods l
It’s About Time - Chaudhry
The Interim Finance Minister said it’s about time that water bottling companies pay duty for using Fiji's mineral water resource. Mahendra Chaudhry said the companies have been exempted from paying duty over t
FIRCA to Analyse Water Bottled Companies Revenue
The Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority will analyse information on the revenue generated by the water bottling companies before a decision is made on whether the new duties imposed on bottled water can be sustain
Police Search/Rescue Team Look for Missing Couple
The Police search and rescue team are looking for a couple who are missing together with their white fibre glass boat. The two left Ovalau at about 11am yesterday to visit relatives on Qoma Island. They were supposed t
High Suicides Rate in North Worry Police
Police have raised concern at the high number of suicide cases reported in the Northern division. Speaking to Fijivillage News, Divisional Manager Community Policing Northern, Inspector Esekaia Daugunu said there have b
Dance Off Finals at Fiji Showcase tonight
Families and those out to grab a bite or bargain were able to see a total of six dance groups taking the stage last night at the Fiji Showcase. The six groups with a minimum of 5 members took 3 minutes each to show the
Heavy Rain Forces Families To Move
Several families have been forced to move to higher ground along the Westcoast road in Wailevu, Savusavu this afternoon as heavy rain has caused flooding in the area. Savusavu Police officer from Naloaloa village, Corpo
Defer Export Implementation-Water Bottling Companies
The Water Bottling Companies in the country have requested the Finance Ministry to defer the implementation of export and excise duty on bottled water until the matter is resolved. Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Autho
Dance Off-Battle Hits Up At Showcase
Showing something different to people is the theme of the Convict Dance team which will be taking part in the FM96 Dance Off - Battle of the Dance Crews tonight. Group leader, Sanny Tale-Mai-Solomone told Fijivillage Ne
Water Bottling Companies To Make Individual Proposals
The Water Bottling Companies will now make their individual proposals to the Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry regarding Cabinet decision that excise and export duties be imposed on all mineral water bottled lo
Man Charged with Attempted Murder Appears in Court
A 26 year old man of Nadi charged with attempted murder of a expatriate appeared in Nadi court today. Poate Yacarava Senileda is alleged to have stabbed a 52 year old expatriate of New Zealand earlier this week. Seniled
Methodist Church Joins Fight Against Glue Sniffing
The Methodist Church of Fiji will now use the Church Family Ministry to try to tackle the increase number of children who are sniffing glue. Assistant General Secretary, Reverand Tuikilakila Waqairatu said they are conc
FM96 Dance Off-Battle of Dance Crews Hits Up at Showcase
Showing something different to people is the theme of the Convict Dance team which will be taking part in the FM96 Dance Off - Battle of the Dance Crews tonight. Group leader, Sanny Tale-Mai-Solomone told Fijivillage Ne
Chaudhry Remains Undeterred by Decision
As the 10 water bottling companies meet with Interim Finance Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry this hour, the man who recommended to cabinet that excise and export duties be imposed on all mineral water bottled locally, remain
Man Questioned For Alleged Murder
Police in Labasa are questioning a man alleged to have stabbed his 38-year-old wife to death after a domestic dispute. It is alleged that the husband stabbed his wife - Meena Wati - with a kitchen knife several times o
Agriculture Officials Plead Not Guilty
Two former senior Agriculture officials and a businessman this morning pleaded not guilty to amended charges of official corruption and abuse of office. Former Agriculture officials - Peni Kete, Josefa Kapele and busine
Stick to Terms of Reference: PANU
The Party of National Unity believes that Fiji should stick to the terms of reference set up by Commonwealth Envoy, Sir Paul Reeves and not bring in the proposal of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji. PANU