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As a major crackdown begins on illegal mini buses mainly operating along the Suva-Nausori corridor, Fijivillage News has established that some illegal vehicles are being allowed to continue operating. Some drivers have
Another four Secondary school students of a Suva school and three street kids were found sniffing glue this morning. Some members of the public spotted these students sniffing glue in a vacant building in Gorrie street
If there are complaints against any taxi, it is not our fault as the taxis on the roads have been passed by the Land Transport Authority (LTA). This is the comment from the Fiji Taxi Union president Rishi Ram after comp
The chairman of the Public Service Commission (PSC) has confirmed that proper procedures were followed by Permanent Secretary for the PSC Taina Tagicakibau prior to the suspension of the Permanent Secretary for Defense M
A new judge has been appointed in as a Court of Appeal Judge. Justice Izaz Khan who becomes the 13th judge to be appointed to the High Court has worked as a solicitor at Allen Allen & Hensly in Sydney. A Ba born Ju
Apart from paying your electricity bills you will be able to take advantage of more helpful services that will be available at the Fiji Electricity booth in the 2008 Showcase. FEA's General Manager Marketing, Ravuni
Electoral Systems in Fiji's history have highlighted the role of race in our political culture. When asked by Fijivillage News on whether an election system is the cause of Fiji's racial problems, Professor Brij
The Rarawai Mill is facing problems but everything should be back to normal by this evening. These are the words of Fiji Sugar Corporation General Manager Deo Sharan in regards to complaints received earlier this mornin
The Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has sent out a stern warning to bus operators who are stopping the services in certain areas to be mindful of the fact that their licenses can be revoked. Chaudhry is conce
The owner of Dominion Transport Limited has defended his decision to suspend their bus services in the Nadi area from this morning. Speaking to Fijivillage News, Managing Director Satya Nand said his business is running
It could be due to the rise in world fuel prices however in the eyes of the court it is still theft. 3 men, Nasonia Navuikaba, Kamueli Wasavu and Isoa Damudamu, were today sentenced to 5 months in prison for stealing a
The Chairman for the Public Service Commission has confirmed that proper procedures were followed by Permanent Secretary for PSC Taina Tagicakibau prior to the suspension of the Permanent Secretary for Defence Malakai Ta
Five days left and the stage is nearing completion. According to event co-ordinators, Total Event Company, this year's Fiji Showcase will have a new look. Manager for Total Event Company, Loretta Jackson said for t
Thousands of students and people going to work in Nadi have been affected due to the suspension of bus service by Dominion Transport Limited this morning. Advisory Councilor Bala Dass said residents living between Nadi
Sniffing glue not only damages your brain cells but can also make you blind, deaf and even cost you your life. Psychologist, Doctor Selina Kuruleca said most students who are sniffing glue will also have problems concen
A family in Omkar road in Nasinu is living in fear after some youths threw stones at their home early yesterday morning and they received no police assistance. Praveena Prasad told Fijivillage that their home was stoned
The Public Service Commission Chairman is expected to meet with Permanent Secretary for PSC Taina Tagicakibau this morning to seek answers on the procedures followed prior to the suspension of the Permanent Secretary for
The 6 members of the new look Great Council of Chiefs (GCC) who will be appointed by the interim Minister of Fijian Affairs will not have to be installed chiefs or high chiefs of any province. Speaking to Fijivillage, G
A major operation to remove the extremely harmful Asbestos from the roofing of the Suva municipal market is set to get underway in the next few weeks. That's the revelation by Suva Lord Mayor Ratu Peni Volavola who
The Tri Lingual Policy Program will be fully implemented in schools around the country from the first term of school next year. Interim Education Minister Filipe Bole said there are no reasons to say that the program wi
