Man Charged For False Claims
Police have arrested and charged a man with giving false information after he claimed that he was allegedly kidnapped and sodomised by a group of soldiers last month. The man who now lives in Narere was earlier taken in
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Kadavu to decide on GCC 2008 Promulgation
The Bose Vanua of Kadavu have not decided as yet their stance on the GCC Promulgation 2008. The meeting, comprising of 14 chiefs was held behind closed doors at the Fijian Affairs Boardroom. Roko Tui Kadavu Kosepati T
New Braille For School of Blind
The teachers, students and officials of the Fiji Society for the Blind today has every reason to smile after they received the much awaited assistance from the Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation. The Executive Director of Fij
Murder Suspect Denied Bail
32-year-old Setefano Nausu has been denied bail by High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem. Nausu is charged with murder, robbery and robbery with violence as it is alleged that he, after robbing a couple in Colo-i-Suva
Funds Raised To Take Son Home
The family of UK National Wendy Singh, who was allegedly murdered by her husband former journalist Raymond Singh are trying to raise money to repatriate her autistic son. According to a BBC News report, Singh's
ANZ Strengthens Media Relationship
One of the leading banks in Fiji, the ANZ Bank has revamped one of its initiatives to help strengthen its relationship with the media. The ANZ Media Focus Group or MFG, is one that will constantly be in contact with med
Aust Govt Concerned over Batley’s Safety
The Australian High Commission today remained mum on High Commission staff voluntarily leaving Fiji in light of the two death threats received. Fijivillage sent questions to the High Commission on whether Australian Hi
Kadavu Awaits GCC Presentation
The Bose Vanua of Kadavu are expected to meet this hour where they will first listen to the presentations from the GCC Taskforce, led by former chairman of Kadavu Provincial Council Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo and his team.
SDL Wait On AGM Permit
The Soqosoqo Duavata Ni Lewenivanua is expected to know this afternoon whether or not they will be given a permit to conduct their Annual General Meeting this Saturday. National Director Peceli Kinivuwai said they are e
Nawalowalo Voted Out
The chairman of the Great Council of Chiefs Review Taskforce and chairman of the Kadavu Provincial Council, Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo has been voted out as chairman of his own provincial council. Nawalowalo only received
Ba Sticks by 1993 GCC Regulation
Ba Provincial Council chairman Ratu Ovini Bokini said the province will abide by the Great Council of Chiefs regulation of 1993 which they believe is the legal document for the GCC. Ratu Ovini said they have challenged
Rewa Backs 1993 Regulation
The head of the Burebasaga Confederacy maintained that the Bose Ni Vanua of Rewa would only nominate members to the Great Council of Chiefs if the GCC is governed under the 1993 GCC regulation. While reacting to Commo
Play Your Part: Interim PM
Play your part to ensure that the Great Council of Chiefs sits. Those are the words of the Interim Prime Minister after comments from a number of provincial councils that they have rejected the new GCC promulgation. Co
Nasinu Man Charged With Murder
Police have arrested and charged a 42-year-old man of Nasinu for allegedly killing a 16-year-old boy in Laqere on 4th December, 2006. Police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that the man was charged after fr
Lokia Residents Cry Foul Over Busfares
Residents of Lokia in Sigatoka have raised concern that they are being overcharged by a bus company providing services to the area. Resident Pratap Chand told Fijivillage that for the last five months there was no bus
Vodafone Grant Funds Local Institutions
The Saint Giles' Hospital in Suva will now have a new kitchen, more blind students will now be able to study at the hostel, more free eye clinics will be conducted in the north and more people in the rural areas will
$50K Received For Better Water Supply
Another Non-Government Organisation, Rotary Pacific Water for Life Foundation which helps the rural communities get access to sustainable clean drinking water supplies received $50,000 from Vodafone. Executive, Resina
Macuata Accepts New Look GCC
Macuata is the first province to nominate three representatives to the Great Council of Chiefs meeting after the GCC Review Taskforce made their presentations in Labasa this morning. GCC Taskforce chairman Ratu Josateki
Assess Weather Situation First
People living in flood prone areas are advised to assess the weather situation thoroughly before sending their children to school this morning. Education Ministry's Acting Permanent Secretary Ram Chandar said in lig
Heavy Rain Expected
The Nadi Weather Office has confirmed that a flash flood warning is in place for Vanua Levu and Taveuni and the Lau group today. Weather forecasters said the trough of low pressure is now lying over the north of the gro