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The murder trials of Nimilote Verebasaga and Sakiusa Rabaka, who both were allegedly assaulted by Police and Military Officers, will start later this year. The murder cases are before the courts and a trial date is yet
The President Ratu Josefa Iloilo is calling on people to properly utilize their land and sea resources in order to ensure that food requirement is continuous and at a sustainable level. Ratu Josefa said that food prices
A team of engineers from the Water Supply Department is working on fixing any pump or leakage problems along the Suva/Nausori Corridor. The Divisional Water Engineer Central Eastern, Sereicokocoko Yanuyanurua said they
A total of 1.8 billion youths between the age of 10 and 24 are at the risk of getting cancer and smoking related diseases. These are the comments from Corrine Capuano, the World Health Organization representative at th
Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni has refused to comment on the SDL party's resolution in which the party raised serious concerns about the performance of police to address the increasing criminal activities
The newly elected chairman of the Bua Provincial Council Alipate Radrodro is looking forward to serving his people after being elected as the new chairman of the Bua Provincial Council. Radrodro, who beat his former cha
Former journalist, Raymond Singh, pleaded not guilty to a charge of murder this morning in the Suva High Court. Singh is charged with the alleged murder of his wife Wendy Singh at their Ragg Avenue home earlier this mon
The Lautoka High Court today could not set a trial date for the murder case against a police officer and eight soldiers who are charged with the alleged murder of 19-year-old Sakiusa Rabaka in February last year. High C
The fire at the St Joseph Secondary School library was caused by an electrical fault however there are ways to prevent fires like this from occurring. Fire Shift Officer In Charge, Semisi Tabua confirmed the cause of th
Suva lawyer Rajendra Chaudhry said it’s not correct to say that the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) has gained success after laying corruption related charges on some prominent people. While
Fiji will be exporting all locally produced sugar this year to the European Union market while we will be importing sugar for local consumption. Fiji Sugar Marketing Chief Executive Viliame Savou said the sugar quota fo
The Interim Prime Minister said the military officers have been drafted into the civil service to improve efficiency and rebuild Fiji. Commodore Frank Bainimarama has rubbished suggestions by the Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lew
People who live in the interior of Naitasiri and want to come to Suva, have to wake up at 3 o'clock in the morning and walk through the bushes for 4 miles before reaching the main road. That has been the reality of
The People's Charter will not undermine the current commitment to holding parliamentary elections next year. Interim Foreign Affairs Minister Ratu Epeli Nailatikau while talking on the National Council for Building
The Lautoka Chamber of Commerce said although they welcome the decision made by the Reserve Bank of Fiji (RBF) to allow forward exchange control on imports and exports, it has come at a wrong time. President Natwarlal V
There is no comprehensive data available to ascertain the reality of the employment, unemployment and labour situation in Fiji at this point in time with no survey conducted since 2005. Fijivillage has tried to obtain t
Quick action by teachers and other staff at Saint Joseph Secondary School in Suva managed to avert a major disaster after the school library caught fire in the last hour. School principal Sister Genevieve said they mana
Chairman of the Bose Vanua of Naitasiri, Ratu Seru Tuisese said the people of Naitasiri have given their full support for the general elections to be held in March, 2009. Tuisese has reiterated to the interim government
The Judiciary is independent and will continue to operate independently from any outside influence. Interim Foreign Affairs Minister, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau while talking on Human Rights and Fundamental Freedom at the Me
The murder trial against a police officer and eight soldiers, who are charged with the alleged murder of 19-year-old Sakiusa Rabaka in February 2007, is not expected to go to trial until later this year. The nine men wi
