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Villages and rural settlements should seriously think of having their own water storage systems. This is the comment from the Assistant Director for Community Health in the Northern Divison, Dr Pablo Romakin after repor
Think twice smokers! The Ministry of Health's Tobacco control enforcement unit is strengthening its commitment as custodian of the Tobacco control act to haul into court those who break the law by lighting up in &qu
Suva lawyer Savenaca Komaisavai said he will seek a declaration by the Courts on the interpretation of the Fijian version of the Deed of Cession to outline that all the native land remains the property of the indigenous
A number of prominent businesspeople in the Northern Division are expected to be questioned by police in relation to the Fiji School of Nursing scam. Police have confirmed that these businesspeople acted as agents for t
Supermarkets around the country are facing a shortage of Sunsalt. FijiVillage visited many supermarkets in Suva and found the shelves empty. The manager for New World said they have been getting Saxa and Pacific salt a
With the appointment of a new board chairman for the Fiji National Provident Fund, the employees of the Fund are still in the dark on when they will receive their 5% Cost of Living Adjustment payout. General Secretary o
A member of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji and general secretary of the Soqosoqo Vakamarama Adi Finau Tabakaucoro today stressed that the NCBBF was not misleading President Ratu Josefa Iloilo as claimed
Police in Nausori are investigating the discovery of another foetus in the Rewa river yesterday. The foetus was found floating in the Rewa river by a 15-year-old student while swimming with friends. Both hands of the
As workers around the country celebrate International Workers Day today, the Fiji Nursing Association has asked the Interim Government not to forget the workers of the country whether they work in the private or public s
The Fijian Teachers Association is committed to justice, democracy, the rule of law and the respect for human rights. These are the words of Fijian Teachers Association president Tevita Koroi at the FTA Annual General M
The Cakaudrove chiefs will only decide whether they accept or reject the changes to the Great Council of Chiefs Regulation 2008 during the first day of their meeting at Somosomo on the May 14th. Roko Tui Cakaudrove Wais
Police in California are looking for a man who was allegedly hired to kill a 42-year-old former Fiji resident, who was shot dead on Sunday night in California. Police yesterday confirmed that Kashmir Singh Billon's
The Acting Prime Minister Ratu Epeli Nailatikau has today indicated that he has received formal communication from the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo confirming approval of the urgent call by the National Council for Build
Former Post Fiji Managing Director Peni Mau and General Manager Marketing, Vinesh Kumar appeared before Magistrate Amaniasi Katonivualiku charged with one count each of conspiracy to defraud. It is alleged that Kumar an
The Fiji Island Revenue and Customs have decided to re-instate 50% of the overpayment recovery owed to FIRCA staff at the Nadi International Airport today after the Staff Association had threatened to walk off their jobs
Indigenous Rights are a category of Human Rights, they are not superior to Human Rights. These are the words of former Vice President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi addressing teachers at the opening of the Fijian Teachers Associ
The Fiji Trades Union Congress has rejected claims made by one of its affiliated unions that FTUC has compromised its principles by taking up positions offered by the Interim government. FTUC President, Daniel Urai said
The Kadavu Holdings Limited said it is now under immense pressure as the interim government now wants its rental term for Kadavu House to be reduced from 20 to about 5 years. Company Manager, Ratu Sela Nanovo said to ad
Great Council of Chiefs review committee Chairman and Kadavu chief Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo said he is not gunning for the Vice President's position Nawalowalo disputes Ratu Tevita Momoedonu's statement saying t
The Fiji Audio Visiual Commission has today announced that the 2008 Kula Awards has become a national event after the inclusion of two schools from the Northern Division. Speaking at the Launch this morning, CEO for the
