Don’t Expect A Refund
Teachers studying part time or undergoing training should not expect to get a refund from the Public Service Commission (PSC) like before. The chairman for PSC Rishi Ram said the refund program has been stopped after m
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Police Question 4 Men for Alleged Robbery
Police are questioning four men who are alleged to have been involved in a robbery at Sports City on Wednesday. Police Media Officer, Atunaisa Sokomuri said the four were arrested by the Police Strike back Team. It is
Lau Provincial Chair Likely To Step Down
As the Lau Provincial Council meeting is scheduled for next week, chairman and Sau Mai Mualevu Ratu Josefa Basulu has revealed that he is likely to step down. In an interview with Fijivillage, Basulu who is currently in
Cyclone Nargis Street Appeal On
There are lots of ways to give back into society and to help people. One of those ways and one of those days is today, for the Burma Cyclone Nargis street appeal currently underway in Nausori town and Suva. Fundraisin
Don’t Mix Politics With Immigration
Fiji's Immigration Director Commander Viliame Naupoto stressed that politics should never be mixed with immigration matters to pressure a country. Commander Naupoto is disappointed that the US State Department rece
State To File More Court Costs Against Heffernan
Serious concerns are being raised by the High Court and lawyers representing the state on who will foot the bill for PCPI Director, Angie Heffernan's court costs which is set to stand at around $130,000. After a th
Reality Show Shot At Taunovo Bay
The Taunovo Bay Resort at Pacific Harbour enjoyed having the crew and stars for the Famous Reality TV Show, Australia's Next Top Model which was recently shot here in Fiji. The Partner of Taunovo Bay Resort Tony Al
Stay Off Drugs says Mr Grin
There are times when the only way to learn is the hard way and this could be really painful so do not try drugs. That is the comment of local musician, Mr Grin who said that there are times people laugh at the advice o
Vunivalu Plans Not Received:NLC
The Native Lands Commission has not received anything from the Vanua regarding plans to install the new Vunivalu, the head of Kubuna confederacy. Native Lands Commission (NLC) chairman Ratu Viliame Tagivetaua said the c
Chaudhry Refutes Leweni’s Claims
Suva lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry has strongly hit out at a government press release which stated that he has written to the Interim Prime Minister personally apologizing for his recent outbursts against the Fiji Independent
Ratu Loco Refuses To Move
A landowning unit of the Yavusa Matanikutu in Tamavua Village wants Ratu Loco Qiolevu and his congregation to move off the land he is currently occupying in Cunningham within the next 21 days. The notice of eviction w
Weather Man Predicts More Rain
More rain and flash flooding is expected in the country in the next 24 hours. The Weather Director Rajendra Prasad said a low pressure circulation is expected to develop over the country in the next 24 hours bringing mo
Govt Concerned About Qantas Veto Powers
Concerns have been raised that the government cannot exercise its powers in making changes to certain aspects of the operations of Fiji's international airline, Air Pacific. Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khai
Police Question Drug Truck Owner
Police are now questioning the owner of the truck whose driver was found transporting more than $100,000 worth of marijuana in the 10 wheeler truck in Seaqaqa. Police Media Liaison Officer Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed th
Heffernan Case Struck Out Again
The Suva High Court today refused an application filed by lawyer Dor Sami Naidu to stop Justice Daniel Goundar from presiding over Pacific Centre for Public Integrity (PCPI) director Angie Heffernan's case. Naidu, w
Nothing Impossible With Determination
A twenty-three year old new police recruit who received the All-Round Best Recruit this morning during the passing out parade said that through determination, one can achieve anything in life. Constable Ulaiyasi Tamanis
Major Reform Underway: Ganilau
The Interim Defense and Immigration Minister has today revealed that a major reform is underway in the Fiji Police Force to reduce violent crimes and other serious offences in the country that needs to be addressed urgen
It’s All About Pride:Mr Grin
Having pride in your country is what our theme for the song 6,7,Ciwa is all about. Speaking to Fijivillage, Mr Grin who sang the song with Sammy G and TuKaine, said the song has a Fijian flavour to it. Mr Grin also
Fight Against Money Laundering Not Compromised
The Financial Intelligence Unit is confident that efforts to fight against criminal financial transactions will not be compromised with the withdrawal of the Pacific Transnational Crime Coordination Center from Fiji. He
Cakaudrove Province Won’t Send Names
The province of Cakaudrove will not be sending the three names of the chiefs to represent the province in the Great Council of Chiefs meeting in August. Tui Cakau's Spokesperson Ratu Jekesoni Yavalanavanua confirmed