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A 15-year-old student of Vatuwaqa was taken to the Colonial War Memorial Hospital last night after he was found unconscious along the main road by police officers. Upon investigation, police managed to establish that he
The Public Service Commission (PSC) has been criticized for not dealing in good faith with unions. This was raised by affiliates of the Fiji Trade Union Congress (FTUC) who said that the PSC have not been dealing in goo
Practice and skills no matter how old you are, will result in you being the best. Comedian Greg said that as you keep on working at anything you think you can do and put your heart to it, then only will you enjoy your
The people of the province of Lau will always show their support to Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara when he will make a decision under his chiefly status. Speaking to Fijivillage, Pita Foiakau, the Mata ni Tikina o Lomaloma
One of the architects of the 1997 constitution said the spirit of the Alternative Voting System was abused back in 1999. Professor Brij Lal said this system, which the National Council for Building a Better Fiji (NCBBF)
It is about time that women be given a voice when it comes to trade union matters and trade dealings with international donors. This is the call from Fiji Trade Union Congress President Daniel Urai speaking at the Fiji
All we are asking for is public support so that we can become better citizens. That is the plea from life sentence inmate at Naboro Prison Albertino Chandra speaking at the pre-launch of the Yellow Ribbon Program yester
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) has revealed that there are a total of 22 people who have been charged this year with corruption related cases. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, FICAC
The divisional traffic officer western said that most of the road accidents are caused because of the attitudes of drivers. Assistant Superintendent of Police (ASP) Richard Raju said now that the cane cutting season has
The Fiji Teachers Confederation including representatives from the Fijian Teachers Association (FTA) and Fiji Teachers Union (FTU) met after a lapse of a few years to discuss issues affecting their members. Confederatio
The Public Service Commission has decided that disciplinary charges will be laid against doctors of CWM Hospital who were involved in 5-year-old Shavneet Kumar's case before he died last year. Speaking to Fijivillag
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption will continue with its operations. These are the sentiments of FICAC Deputy Commissioner George Langman in a press conference this afternoon, in light of today's de
The Mata Ni Tikina of Lomaloma Vanua Balavu in the Lau Provincial council meeting is surprised to learn through the media that Lau has shown their support to the People Charter and Great Council Review. Speaking to Fiji
A joint operation involving police, FIRCA and the Oceania Customs Organisation has led to the seizure of pornographic material and marijuana worth over $8000. FIRCA's Acting CEO Jalal Ud Dean confirmed to Fijivillag
Prisoners need the public to accept them. That is the sentiment of the Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum while speaking at the launch of the Yellow Ribbon Awareness Program. Sayed-Khaiyum said prisoners wer
The chairman of the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum, Tongan Prime Minister Dr Feleti Sevele said the Joint Working Group must focus on bringing Fiji back into the fold. Radio New Zealand reported that Dr Sevele said the g
Lau high chief and chairman of the Lau Provincial Council Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara has today stressed that he is not bothered by comments from a person like Anare Jale who is instigating the move to sever Ono-i-Lau
High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem has ruled that the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) does not have the authority to file charges and information in the High Court until a decision is made on
The best option now is to present these ideas to an independent forum which may then lead to parliament being recalled to allow for these changes. These are the views of one of the architects of the 1997 constitution Pr
Two unemployed 19-year-old girls of Suva were warned that they would be thrown in jail if they were ever caught fighting in public again. Mereoni Leba and Reijieli Ledua pleaded guilty before Magistrate Aminiasi Katoniv
