No Bus Fare Increase
Good news for people as bus fares will not increase due to increasing fuel prices. The interim government has decided to provide subsidies to the Bus Operators to cushion the blow on the industry. Principal Information
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Govt Scholarships Will Be Reviewed
All government scholarships will now be reviewed. Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama told cabinet today that the review of the Fiji government scholarship administered by the PSC, the Multi Ethnic Affair
Qarase Stands By High Chief
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said he understands very well where his chief is coming from after he stated yesterday that he will support whatever government comes in. Qarase's high chief who holds the title
Govt Yet To Comment On Aust Move
Fiji's interim government is yet to issue a comment following the Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith's statement on increasing Fiji's diplomatic presence in Australia. Interim Attorney General Aiyaz S
UN/Commonwealth To Facilitate Forum
The United Nations and the Commonwealth have agreed to facilitate the upcoming political forum in Fiji. President Ratu Josefa Iloilo wrote to the Secretary General of the Commonwealth and the United Nations to convene a
FNPF At Showcase 2008
Any person looking at accessing their funds in order to buy a house or even pay their school fees can get first hand advice and help from this Saturday when the Fiji Showcase 2008 starts. Speaking to Fijivillage, FNPF M
Mayor Concerned With Minister Directive
The Lord Mayor of Suva and President of the Local Government Association is seriously concerned over the recent directive by the Interim Local Government Minister for the municipal councils to only have two special meeti
May 2000 Hostages Reinstate Compensation Case
Two Members of Parliament taken hostage by George Speight and others on 19th May, 2000, have now applied to reinstate their compensation case, which was earlier struck out by the High Court. Vipul Mishra, who is represe
FWCC Concerned About Human Trafficking
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre wants to meet with the Police Commissioner to discuss matters in relation to human trafficking in the country. Centre Coordinator Shamima Ali said they have received reports from Asian
Acting High Comm Approved In Australia
Despite the strained relations between Fiji and our neighbours Australia, there are indications that the Australian government is recognizing efforts by the interim government to move towards holdings elections in the co
Pay Restoration In Effect Today
The two percent pay restoration for civil servants has come into effect from today. Public Service Commission chairman Rishi Ram confirmed that, as assured earlier, the pay restoration will be paid out to civil servants
Navua Police Hunt Robbers
Navua police are hunting for a group of people who broke into five government quarters in Naitonitoni, Navua, between Friday and last night. Police have confirmed that the quarters house civil servants who work at the N
Fares Have To Be Increased
We have to increase our fares so that we can survive to cater for those in the outer islands. These are the sentiments of Fiji Ship Owners Association president Durga Prasad on the struggle ship owners are facing with
Fiji Absent From Regional Meet
Fiji is not part of the three-day meeting on Freedom of Information in Pacific Countries currently underway in the Solomon Islands. The event, organized by the Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat, will discuss issues rang
FNPF At Showcase 2008
Anyone who wishes to join the National Savings Fund will be able to do so without the hassle of standing in long queues come this Saturday at the Fiji Showcase 2008. The Fiji National Provident Fund will open up their b
Sir Paul Arrives Today for Political Forum
The Commonwealth Secretary General's representative to Fiji, Sir Paul Reeves will be in the country today accompanied by Commonwealth Secretariat's political advisor, Albert Mariner as work on the proposed Forum
Bus Services Resume in Nadi Area
Good News for thousands of residents living between Nadi town and Momi as bus services have resumed this morning. Yesterday many students and people going to work were stranded on the roadside as Dominion Transport susp
Six Year Old Dies in Car Accident
A 6 year old student of Banaras Lautoka died yesterday evening after he was hit by a private car. Police Media Liaison Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that the class one student was on his way home after school
Youths Urge Peers To Refrain From Glue Sniffing
Glue sniffing is bad and it will affect your studies. These are the words of students speaking out against the alarming rise in cases of students who were recently caught by police sniffing glue. Fijivillage News aske
Vodafone Boasts Over 600,000 Customers
Vodafone Fiji Limited marks another milestone today as the company celebrates 14 years of operations in the country. Vodafone Managing Director Aslam Khan told Fijivillage that as of this week Vodafone now has over 600,