Take it or Leave It-PRB
Take it or leave it. This is the message from the Public Rental Board to those tenants living in the four storey buildings in Raiwai and Raiwaqa. The PRB also said not everyone who lives in the flats is financially disa
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Fuel Prices Go Up Again
As global crude oil prices continue to increase, the Price and Incomes Board confirms that the wholesale and retail prices of motor spirits, premix outboard fuel, kerosene and diesel will increase from tomorrow. Effecti
FHL Boss Appears in Court
The Managing Director of Fijian Holdings Limited, Sitiveni Weleilakeba appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court a few minutes ago facing charges of forgery and uttering false documents. Magistrate Aminiasi Katonivualiku r
Earth Hour Conserves Energy
A total of 14 percent of electricity normally consumed on Saturday evenings was saved during Earth Hour on Saturday. The WWF initiative which saw many business houses and households switch off unnecessary lights for on
Police investigate cases of fake visas
Police have today confirmed that they are investigating a number of cases whereby people have been found producing and selling fake visas. Deputy Director CID, SP Adi Sen has revealed that a number of cases have been re
Police Await Post Mortem Report
Police are awaiting the post mortem report of a 42 year old farmer of Tavua who was found dead a few metres away from him home. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed that the deceased left home t
Husband on a run after allegedly hitting wife
A husband is on the run after allegedly hitting his wife which resulted in her being hospitalised. The Assistant Police PRO Corporal Josaia Weicavu said a 40 year old waitress of Nawai Nadi is admitted at the Nadi Hospi
Let Us Resolve it Ourselves says Chaudhry
The Interim Finance Minister had called on Australia and New Zealand to leave Fiji to resolve its own problems and also try to understand why we have had four coups over the past 20 years. Mahendra Chaudhry said the Peo
Everything is Gazetted-Serulagilagi
Chairman of the Tailevu Provincial Council Josefa Serulagilagi said there is no other recommendation to make on the new criteria relating to the appointment of the members of the Great Council of Chiefs. Serulagilagi sa
New Zealand Breaks 6 Year Jinx
New Zealand have broken a six year jinx at the Hong Kong 7’s, taking their fifth title in a row in the 2007/08 series with a 26-12 win over South Africa in the final last night, their seventh title in a row over th
Rice Shortage a Concern
There is a real rice shortage and supermarkets are not holding onto stocks in the bulk. The Fair Trading Department had confirmed that an inspection was carried out in supermarkets after reports that some supermarkets a
Suva Market to Undergo $1.2m Upgrade
The Suva City Market will undergo a $1.2 million long overdue upgrade starting next month. Suva Lord Mayor Ratu Peni Volavola said the roof for the market place will undergo a makeover as the asbestos material used for
Fiji bow out in semis
New Zealand defeated Fiji 34-0 in the first Cup Semi final at the Hong Kong 7s. The Gorden Tietjens coached side didn’t let Fiji settle down from the first whistle as they maintained possession throughout the ga
Fiji to meet NZ in HK 7s Semifinal
The Digicel Fiji 7s have entered into a tough semifinal in Hong Kong as they now prepare to meet up with arch rivals New Zealand in the first Cup semifinals. Fiji beat Kenya by 10 points to nil and New Zealand beat Wale
Savou Names Mixed Line up for Kenya
Digicel Fiji 7s Coach Joe Savou has named a mixture of experienced and new players to take on Kenya in the second Cup quarterfinals in Hong Kong this afternoon. Leading the attack in the forwards will be Captain Marika
Heavy Rain Disrupts Water Supply
Heavy rain last night has disrupted water supply to certain parts of Ba. Public Works Department have confirmed these areas are currently facing water disruptions today because there is no power at the Main Water Pumps
Alleged Assaulter to Appear in Court
A 22 year old man charged with one count of assault is expected to appear in Nausori court tomorrow. The accused of Naduru, Nausori allegedly assaulted a 21 year old of Vusuya, Nausori last Saturday. Police could not a
Opportunity for Interested Prawn Farmers
Those looking for a chance to earn a living through prawn farming can now rest assured there is a chance for you. The Interim Agriculture Minister Joketani Cokanasiga had earlier said there is simply not enough to meet
NZ Seek To Extend Winning Streak
New Zealand will play Wales as they seek to extend their IRB 7’s winning streak to 40 matches in the quarterfinals of the last day of the Hong Kong tournament this afternoon. Speaking to Fijivillage sports, Tietje
Earth Hour Response Amazing
Earth Hour had come and gone and it was an experience never to be forgotten. One of the Organisers Ashwini Prabha of the WWF said the response they got was so amazing that the time seemed so short. The amount of pow