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Those charged with the attempted murder of former Lord Mayor of Suva, Chandu Umaria, pleaded not guilty in High Court today before Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem this morning. Nalini Devi Shankar, Umaria's wife, Ravik
Villagers of Nadoi in Rewa have thanked the government for the timely assistance that was given to them in extending the Ro Rabici Methodist Church. In a press statement released, Reverend Alifereti Baro said the assis
Nasinu Magistrates Court denied bail to a Sakoca man charged with one count of rape who is alleged to have raped a 24-year-old woman inside his house earlier this week. Magistrate Alofa Seruvatu refused bail due to the
The unique and the oldest ship in the world, MV Doulous which is 93-years-old has berthed at the Suva Wharf carrying 350 volunteers and a floating library carrying half a million books. The ship will be in Suva for two
The National Fire Authority (NFA) is reaching out to more rural areas and outer islands in an effort to teach more people and children about fire safety techniques. Chief Fire Officer, Mark Ried said apart from about 90
The heads of schools have been called on to take extra precaution with the students and school facilities during continuous raining in the western division. Education Minister Filipe Bole said recent drowning incidents
Micro Small and Medium Enterprises or small businesses can gain a competitive advantage and create sustainable business by adopting good environmental practices. Wilco Liebregts of Eco Consult Fiji said Good Environment
Police have given the green light to the SDL Party to hold their Annual General Meeting at the Fijian Teachers Association Hall in Suva this afternoon. However, SDL's National Director, Peceli Kinivuwai said the per
The case taken by the Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption (FICAC) against the Co-Chair of the Fiji Sports Council, Rajendra Chaudhry has been dismissed by the Suva Magistrates Court this morning. Magistrate A
22-year-old Richard Tanumi said he is fortunate to have worked with top US, Australian and Bollywood stars. Tanumi whose mother is from Soso, Naceva, Kadavu, was born and raised in Australia and has worked with a number
Just two words have been used by the Fiji Human Rights Commission Chairperson Dr. Shaista Shameem to describe the support by an NGO for the establishment of a new Fiji Human Rights Council. When Fijivillage spoke to Dr.
Stop fooling the people of Fiji and come out and tell them your true intentions. This is the comment of former Leader of Opposition Mick Beddoes who said that the latest comment by the Interim Prime Minister shows that
A 60-year-old man of Suva who is alleged to have raped his two daughters and his daughter-in-law is expected to be charged with further counts of rape and indecent assault soon. Police media liaison officer Atunaisa Sok
He has close links to Fiji, he is making it big in Australia and going to even greater heights. He is 22-year-old Richard Tanumi, whose mother is from Soso, Naceva, Kadavu. He was born and raised in Australia and has wo
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the people of Fiji can appoint the President and Vice President even if the chiefs from each province stay out of the Great Councils of Chiefs meeting. Speaking in
Rewa High chief Ro Teimumu Kepa has come under attack from some members of her chiefly household for her involvement in politics. Her Sauturaga and Lomanikoro village elder Sekove Ravoka told Interim Prime Minister Comm
The SDL Party is still awaiting the green light from the police on whether they can go ahead with their Annual General Meeting in Suva this afternoon. SDL's National Director, Peceli Kinivuwai said the only item on
The Constitutional Offices Commission is expected to hold another round of meeting in relation to the appointment of the Supervisor of Elections. Speaking to Fijivillage, Rishi Ram said a meeting will be held on Monday
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the people of Fiji can appoint the president and vice president even if the chiefs from each province stay out of the Great Councils of Chiefs meeting. Speaking in
The interim prime minister has approved the appointment of a cabinet task force to oversee a comprehensive review of the operations of national airline, Air Pacific. This follows government's concern about the airli
