Poverty Level Raises Concerns
The Roko Tui Bau and Former Vice President have raised concern on the level of poverty in the country. While opening the 49th Annual Sanatan Convention in Navua yesterday, Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi said special consideration
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Humility Is Needed-Tugawe
The two big Christian denominations in Fiji say what is needed in our country today are humility and big hearted, open minded leaders. As part of his Easter message, the Head of the Catholic Church Archibishop Petero Ma
$170m Loan From China Secured
A $170 million dollar loan from the China Government has been secured for the development of rural roads in the country. Director for Development Cooperation and the PM's Office Facilitation Division, Seremaia Tuite
65yr hospilatised after being hit by vehicle
A 65 year old man of Olosara, Sigatoka, is now admitted in hospital after he was hit by a vehicle. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita said the victim who was first walking on the side of the road whe
Respect Your Neighbours-Teleni
Respecting your neighbor will mean a safe and crime free Easter. This is the message of the Commissioner of Police reiterating that Easter is a time for prayer and reflection. In a statement Commodore Esala Teleni is r
Not Easy to Negotiate COLA-Rae
The General Secretary of Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Union said it is not easy to negotiate Cost of Living Adjustment or COLA in the Private Sector now. Pramod Rae said most of the businesses are facing downfall, are m
NCBBF a Worthy Concept-Ratu Joni
The National Council for Building a Better Fiji is a worthy concept in principle. However, if a number of group decline to participate, it places doubt on the usefulness of the process. This were the words of the Roko T
Easter Celebrations To Be Ground Breaking
There is high hope from the two biggest Christian denominations in the country, the Catholic Church and the Methodist Church of Fiji, that today's Easter Friday celebration will be a ground-breaking day for our racia
Man Found With Possession Of Dried Leaves
Police have questioned and released a man found with dried leaves believed to be marijuana early this morning in Nadi. Police PRO Corporal Suliano Tevita said police on patrol saw the 30 year old man acting suspiciously
Churches Call For Peace
Easter is a time to remind Christian and all people in the World about God's commitment to save the world. As Christians commemorate the death of Jesus Christ after he was condemned to die by his own people and only
Villagers Show Solidarity To Youths
Villagers along the Queens Highway have come out and shown their solidarity to the 130 Catholic youths re-enacting the last few hours before Jesus Crucifixion. Speaking from the pilgrimage Father Ioane Gukibau said they
Youth Ministry Takes New Twist
The initiative by the Ministry of youth and employment to ensure job availability for youths, the National Youth Service Scheme has taken a new twist. Senior Training and Development Youth Officer from the Ministry Will
Fiji Commemorate Death of Jesus
Today is the day when Christians everywhere commemorate the death of Jesus Christ after he was condemned to die by his own people, only to rise again three days later. Right now 130 Catholic youths from different parish
Union Finds A Resolution
With the escalating food prices and rising rate of inflation, members of the National Union of Municipal Workers came up with a resolution in their meeting yesterday. Spokesperson Kamal Iyer confirms their resolution i
Ratu Kalokalo Resigns As Party President
The President of the SDL Party and Chairman of the Party's Management Board Ratu Kalokalo Loki has resigned as Party President effective from the 6th of March. This was confirmed by the SDL Party Leader Laisenia Qar
Rule of Law should be in place
The Rule of Law should be in place. Those were the words of Queens Counsel Nye Perram representing Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and others in the December 2006 case, which came to an end in the Suva High court
Too Many Divisions-Mataca
There are too many divisions here in Fiji and these need to be overcome for the good of all of us. The Archbishop of the Catholic Church His Grace Petero Mataca in an interview with Fijivillage News on his Easter messag
Let It Lie-Interim AG
This issue is being blown out of proportion, let it lie. These are the words of the Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum regarding the claims by Suva Lawyer Graham Leung that his computer has been hacked and pho
Qarase Is Hoodwinking The People
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase is hoodwinking the people of Fiji, especially the Fijian landowners by saying that land rent increase will not solve problems.
No Evidence Found Against AUS National
Police this afternoon confirm the 20 year old was released as there was no evidence against him, however he could be questioned again later. Meanwhile, the 47 year old Australian National who was the relative of the dec