Drotini Bags First Gold
It was Fiji's gold medalist and Adi Cakobau School student, Akesa Drotini's day as she took out the first gold medal of the Coca Cola Light Games this morning. Drotini took gold in the 1500m Open Girls event, be
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Positive Response from North
The National Council for Building a Better Fiji's public relations team in the North has confirmed that people are willing to support the Interim Government's initiatives as long as the government solves their pr
Hunt on for 4 men
The hunt is on for four men who robbed three people in different incidences in the Nasinu Corridor this week. The Media Liaison Officer Atunaisa Sokomuri said a 27 year old man was threatened and robbed of items worth $
Coca Cola Light Games Begin
The 2008 Coca-Cola Light Games is currently underway with the 1,500 metres event kicking off the games. Roneel Lal reports from the National Sports Stadium: “The cauldron is lit and the first race of the 2008
Woman Hospitalised After Fire
A fire at Waidra, Baulevu this morning completely destroyed a 4 bedroom house owned by businessman Bowhan Prasad. Fire and police officers are at the scene to investigate the cause of the fire Nausori police confirme
Marist/ACS Favourites
Defending Coca-Cola Light Games defending champion in the boy’s division Suva Grammar School and Adi Cakobau School in the girl’s category remain favourites to successfully defend their titles when the two da
Marist Wants 9 Gold for Day 1
A total of 41 gold medals are at stake on the opening day of the 2008 Coca Cola Light Games at the National Sports Stadium today. 21 gold medals will come from the field events with 9 in the girl’s division and 12
Fiji in Post-Apartheid Era-FHRC
The Fiji Human Rights Commission said we are now in the post-apartheid era in Fiji. Commission chairperson Dr. Shaista Shameem said peoples' rights were violated before the events of December 5th and that there was
British Army Soldier Charged
The soldier who allegedly shot dead a Fijian soldier in Iraq has been charged with manslaughter. BBC reports that the British Ministry of Defense said Rifleman Aaron Kendrick has been charged over the death of 23-year-o
Independent Monitoring Report Useful
The National Council for Building a Better Fiji has accepted the first Independent Monitoring Report as constructive and useful. In an interview with Fijivillage, NCBBF's media committee members Desmond Whiteside an
Nadi Uplift Image
The Nadi Town Council is embarking on a beautification project trying to uplift the image of Nadi Town so that it remains one of the best tourist destinations in the country. Speaking to FijiVillage, Nadi Town Mayor Tim
Bainimarama ‘Delighted’ to be in Dubai
I am delighted to have had the opportunity to be invited and have participated in such a strategically important gathering. Interim Prime Minister, Frank Bainimarama last night made the comment following his participati
NCBBF: People Want Meetings
The NCBBF team in the Western Division has confirmed that many people want more meetings on the People's Charter process. Team Leader, Rudra Maharaj said they had asked for more consultation documents from their Suv
Teacher Charged For Hitting Student
Police have charged a teacher from a prominent Nausori school for allegedly assaulting a Form Four student yesterday. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Ramesh Chand confirmed the incident took place at midday yester
Be More Vigilant: Fire Authority
The National Fire Authority is calling for property owners to be more vigilant and check their living and work surrounding to ensure that there are no flammable materials. This follows a fire at Suva's Tanoa Plaza l
Local Govt Won’t Ask Kumar to Step Down
Fiji Local Government Association President, Ratu Peni Volavola said he would not ask Nasinu mayor, Rajeshwar Kumar to withdraw from the National Council for Building a Better Fiji, as he is no longer president of the as
President’s Office Silent on IMG Chair
The President’s Office has remained silent on concerns being raised by a political party on the independence of the team appointed to see the work of the NCBBF and the People’s Charter process. The President
9 Months For Child Attacker
An unemployed 26-year-old man was yesterday sentence by the Navua Magistrates Court yesterday to 9 months in prison for trespassing and assault charges. The court was told that on the 26th of August, 2006, David Holmes
PSC to Become More Cost Efficient
The Public Service sector will now become more cost efficient as the last phase for the installation of a monitoring system called the Financial Management Information System was today signed off. Speaking at the signin
Boer Goat Introduced
Fiji will soon have a new breed of goat. The Acting Prime Minister, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau said the Boer Goat is one of a kind in the goat kingdom and they have been selected for Fiji because of its maximum meat producti