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20-year-old Timoci Nagusa scored two tries on his debut to help the Flying Fijians start their IRB Pacific Nations Cup campaign on a high note. Fiji won the match by 34 points to 17 over Samoa this afternoon at Churchil
The Lands and Mineral Resources Ministry has confirmed that operations at the Vatukoula Gold mines are normal without any hiccups. Permanant Secretary, Dr. Rohit Kishore said Westech Mining sold 100% shares to River Dia
Hypertension, Smoking, Alcohol consumption and even Kava drinking if not checked could be the leading causes of deaths for people aged 12 years and over. This is what the Ministry of Health along with the National Nutri
The Fiji Women’s Crisis has this morning praised the strengthening of the Zero Tolerance on Assault cases. Fiji Women’s Crisis Centre Coordinator, Shamima Ali said the toughening of the policy will act as de
Quick action by Nasinu police yesterday led to the arrest of one man who was allegedly involved in robbing a taxi driver in Makoi, Nasinu yesterday. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said three youths broke into the
The Peoples Charter team has begun receiving submissions from most of the provincial councils as they come towards the final round of their visitations. National Council for Building a Better Fiji member, Adi Finau Tabak
The Kadavu Holdings Limited hopes the United Nations and other interested parties will rent the vacant Kadavu House soon after the interim government last week cancelled the 20 year lease agreement and handed over more t
Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry said the nation’s economy is on the right track and there are positive indicators that the economy is definitely on the mend in the short span of 15-18 months compared to
Child health has indeed been an issue to the Ministry of Health and a special program has been designed to ensure that the obesity rate is reduced. Speaking to Fijivillage, Media Liaison Officer for the Ministry, Vasiit
A former member of parliament in the Alliance government, Abul Lateef passed away peacefully at his Tamavua Suva home yesterday around 6.15pm. 87 year old Lateef was also the founder of well known law firm Lateef and La
Something needs to be done about the Koronivia Road up to the Lokia landing as conditions are pathetic. Chairman of the Rewa District Advisory Council, John Ali said the Public Works Department should do something about
A 27 year old Australian tourist is admitted in Hospital after she was stung by a jelly fish in a resort on Yanuca Island. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed she was swimming when the incident occurred and
Naqali Bridge has been open to all traffic as flood waters receded last night. Motorists can now cross the bridge however, they have been urged to take precautions. Looking along the Monasavu road, Waima road has been
Police are in the process of completing their investigations in relation to the $100,000 worth of illegal logging in Seaqaqa. A Former Minister who is alleged to have been involved in the illegal logging, is under Polic
Those found guilty of assaulting people will be remanded in custody until they appear in Court. Police have warned members of the public that effective from today Police will adopt zero tolerance on assault cases. Poli
In an interview with Fijivillage News, Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry had asked where the current human rights champions were when he was ousted and when racist policies were introduced by the Soqosoqo Duava
Most of the roads along the Nataisiri areas are still closed to all traffic, as it is still underwater due to the continuous rain this week in the Central and Eastern division. The Naqali Bridge is underwater and is clo
The Parent body of all the Arya schools in the country, The Arya Prathinidhi Sabha of Fiji has welcomed the Interim Education Ministers decision to ban mobile fones in school. Sabha President Kamlesh Arya said they supp
The Roads Department in the Eastern Division warns road users in Kadavu that the Nabukelevu Road is closed due to heavy rain experienced this whole week. According to Vonivate Vetaukula from the Roads Department in Kada
More than 60 students of Balata High School in Vatukoula are unable to attend classes daily and cannot bring lunch to school because their parents who are now unemployed cannot afford to send them to school. School Vice
