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The Fiji Cancer Society has today revealed that it is pushing hard to ban the sale of individual cigarettes. President Marilyn Curtis said these steps need to be taken urgently due to the growing number of children smok
The Qase ni Vale to the Qaranivalu and Fiji Labour Party official, Maika Moroca has strongly opposed the decision by the Bose Vanua of Naitasiri not to submit any names to the new look Great Council of Chiefs. Speaking
Police have confirmed they are still analyzing the comments made by Suva lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry and Close Up host Anish Chand in an interview that was to be aired on Fiji One's Close Up programme last Sunday. Dire
Police have issued a bench warrant for the man who claimed that he was sodomised by soldiers few months ago. He was charged with giving false information to a public servant following police investigations. He had also
A total of 13,881 people have been booked for speeding while 753 have been booked for drink driving for this year alone. These figures have been confirmed by Director Traffic Senior Superintendent Ramend Raj who said th
Showing people what we can do no matter what others say or how they react, is our motto before we face any crowd. Troop 10, one of the few krumping and hip hop dance groups in the country made up of 23 boys ranging from
The Ba Riverside Carnival, revived after 5 years is right now attracting a record crowd said organizers, Ba Town Council. Ba Mayor Pravin Bala said this year’s carnival has witnessed a crowd that was never witness
The Ministry of Public Works has given a temporary contract to a new company to supply bitumen for the urgent maintenance of tar seal roads around Fiji. Principal Information Officer Sainiana Waqainabete has confirmed t
Police have arrested and charged a 23-year-old company driver of Toge Ba for allegedly driving his company car dangerously and causing the death of two people in Malaqereqere, Sigatoka yesterday morning. Divisional Traf
Some senior Health Ministry officials are now pushing for the banning of the sale of cigarettes rolls. Fijivillage has established that discussions have been ongoing. A few meetings have already been held and serious co
The Roko Tui Naitasiri and Roko Tui Lomaiviti will not submit any names to the new Great Council of Chiefs after the GCC Review Taskforce Chairman Ratu Josetaki Nawalowalo requested all the 14 Roko Tui’s to submit
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has changed its policy on local borrowing by non-residents allowing overseas based businesses more latitude to borrow from within Fiji. The RBF said under the new guidelines non-resident control
14 people have died on our roads this year due to speeding, including the three people, who died from vehicle head on collisions yesterday morning. National Road Safety Statistics have 14 deaths caused by speeding and l
The interim Prime Minister and Commander of RFMF, Commodore Frank Bainimarama will review the parade by the soldiers today at Albert Park as part of the annual Infantry Day celebrations. The celebrations started yesterd
A team of officers are still going through the recorded interview of Suva Lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry and Close Up host, Anish Chand. Deputy Police Commissioner Eroni Antonio said they will decide later today whether anyon
After 17 years since the first television station started in the country, a new TV station, Mai TV has gone to air this afternoon. Mai TV Managing Director, Richard Broadbridge said it’s a dream come true and he i
The New Zealand government has expressed disappointment with Fiji's plans to withdraw from talks with the Pacific Islands Forum working group that's trying to help Fiji return to democracy. Foreign Affairs Minis
The SDL party said the delay of elections next year as stated by the Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama is another blatant excuse from the interim Government. National Director, Peceli Kinivuwai said th
Police are yet to decide whether Suva lawyer, Rajendra Chaudhry and Fiji TV's Close Up Show host, Anish Chand will be taken in for questioning. Police Media Liason Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri said the Fiji TV intervi
The restriction on the increase in rent on all premises currently in force will be extended. The Prices and Incomes Board said the restriction is a temporary measure to address the downturn in the economy. The PIB conf
