Volau Struggles For Family
Struggling to raise her 9-year-old son single handedly and trying to earn a living at the same time is a daily struggle for handicraft business woman, Kinisimere Volau. Volau is part of a 5 member handicraft team called
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Digicel To Get Licence Soon
The Interim Government may soon give the green light for the new mobile phone company to start its operations in the country. Interim Communication Minister, Tom Rickets told Fijivillage News that Digicel is expected to
Search On For Missing Farmer
Police search and rescue officers are searching for a 67-year-old farmer of Sigatoka who went missing at sea when the bilibili he was on capsized on Saturday night. Police media liaison officer Atunaisa Sokomuri has con
Police Appeal For Public Help
Police in the North are appealing to the public to work together to try and curb the increasing number of youths involved in criminal activities. Speaking to Fijivillage, Divisional Manager Community Policing Northern,
Schools Join Voices
Twelve schools will join voices this month as part of the Suva Secondary Schools Music Festival. The event organized by Pasifika Voices will see a total of four hundred students taking part. Speaking to Fijivillage, Pa
Dedication Pays Off For Dance Crew
Juggling schoolwork and dance practice has finally paid off for the 12 member dance group Black Spots, who will be showing the public a totally new dance routine at the FM96 Dance Off tonight. The group which started la
FICAC Investigating Alleged Illegal Money Transfer
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) is now investigating the alleged illegal transfer of millions of dollars from the Native Land Trust Board (NLTB) to Vanua Development Corporation. FICAC spokesp
Water Bottlers May Take Legal Action
Stakeholders in the Bottled Water industry have indicated that legal action could be initiated if there is no change in stance by the interim government regarding the new export and excise duty imposed on bottled water.
Juvenile Centre Needed In North
A workshop held in the north has found that a large number of youths are committing crimes because they know they can avoid being sent to jail. The Divisional Youth Network Meeting organized by the Ministry of Youth and
Police Investigate Alleged Murder
Labasa Police are questioning a man whose 38-year-old wife was allegedly stabbed to death in Soasoa over the weekend. According to police, 38-year-old Meena Wati was reported missing by her husband on Friday night and h
Workforce Wants Increase In Wage Rate
The Wages Council has confirmed that it will only call for an increase in the minimum wage rate in certain industries after having proper consultations. The Labour Ministry's Manager Policy Senivalati Kuruduadua, sa
Dance Off Battle On Tonight
Dancing not only for money but for the passion is what we are all about. That is what the public will be seeing when they witness the 2008 FM 96 Dance Off at the 2008 Fiji Showcase from tonight. ABM, the short form for
Companies Resume Production
Some of the water bottling companies have resumed production at their bottling sites today after all production was ceased on Friday due to the new export and excise duty imposed on the sale of bottled water. Speaking o
Police Question Alleged Rapist
A 28 year old man is currently being questioned for allegedly raping an 18 year old student in Toorak early yesterday morning. Police Media Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the 28 year mechanic requested the vi
Hunt On For Bowser Thieves
Police are looking for two youths who rammed a stolen vehicle into a service station in Lami early this morning before robbing the attendants. Police Media Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri said that at about 4.50am, the two d
Bus Bosses Give Assurance
The Fiji Bus Operators Association has given its assurance that there will not be a repeat of their action which affected thousands of people around the country when bus services were ceased. After an agreement was reac
Nadi Man Charged With Attempted Murder
Police have laid charges of attempted murder against the 26 year old man of Nadi who is alleged to have stabbed a 52 year old expatriate of New Zealand earlier this week. Police Media Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirme
Rotuma Supports New GCC/Charter
The Rotuma Council has given its full support to the new regulations of the Great Council of Chiefs and also the process of the People's Charter in moving the country forward. This was confirmed by the Fijian Affair
Entertainers Overwhelmed
The overseas entertainers at the Fiji Showcase 2008 have themselves been left spell bound by the amazing response from the thousands of people who watched them perform yesterday. Brad Blaze the Speed Painter said he has
Bottled Water Execs To Meet Chaudhry
The executives of the 10 water bottling companies are again meeting to discuss their next course of action as they prepare to meet with the Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry tomorrow to discuss the increased dut