No Planned Water Shutdown
The Water Supply Department has confirmed there will be no planned water shutdown. Divisional Water Engineer Central/Eastern Division, Serei-cocoko Yanu-yanurua has confirms there is sufficient water level in the reserv
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Fiji in a State of Flux-Beddoes
The Ousted Leader of Opposition said Fiji is in a state of flux and the country is not moving forward. Mick Beddoes said the Interim Prime Minister stated in a full page advertisement in one of the dailies over the week
3 in Custody for Shop Breaking
Labasa Police have taken three men into custody for a shop breaking case in Dreketi over the weekend. Divisional Crime Officer Northern, ASP Luke Rawalai confirms the three are also facing previous murder and several ro
Blood Shortage Remains in West
The blood shortage in the Western Division still remains even though the blood drive over the weekend in Lautoka was a success. Manager Blood Services Western, Jainesh Narayan said they collected 97 pints of blood on Sa
Police investigate fire at Rups Big Bear shop
Police are investigating a fire that partly destroyed the Rups Big Bear shop in Ba town yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita has confirmed, Rups Big Bear rented the first and ground floor of the bu
FHRC Chair to Make Submission in Dec 06 Trial
Fiji Human Rights Commission Chairperson, Doctor Shaishta Shameem will today make a submission in the High Court case to determine the legality or otherwise of the events of December 5th and the interim government. Foll
FIRCOSA to Discuss COLA Increase
Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority Staff Association Executive Board members are expected to meet tonight to discuss their next step with regards to the 5% COLA increase. General Secretary of the Association, Ke
No Decision yet on COLA Payout
There is no decision to pay out any Cost of Living Adjustment payments to civil servants this year and the Chairman for the Public Service Commission is unaware that some Trade Unions have filed their log of claims for 2
Substantial Amount Paid to Inquiry Team
The Interim government won't divulge the total amount of money paid to the 3 member inquiry team which investigated the tax allegations against Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry. The Interim Attorney Genera
Expect Water Cuts in Central Division
The Divisional Water Engineer, Central Eastern is calling on people to use water wisely in light of the low water levels. Serei-co-coko Yanu-yanu-rua said there is a shortage of water and has asked people to play their
FNPF to Ensure Solution is Reached over Salary Issues
The FNPF will ensure an amicable resolution is reached over unresolved salary issues in relation to the FNPF workers. The Fiji National Provident Fund Acting Chief Executive Officer Aisake Taito said the Fund believes d
Residents Frustrated Over Water Cuts
Lami and Delainavesi Residents have been victims of the constant water cuts and finding it really hard to get by without constant water supply. Shah of Delainavesi said his complaints have fallen on deaf ears. Emily
Landlord Charged With Attempted Murder
Police have charged a landlord with attempted murder for allegedly stabbing his tenant after a dispute on Saturday afternoon. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu confirms he has been charged and is ex
Digicel Strengthens Footprint
Digicel Pacific Ltd has strengthened its footprint in the region with the announcement that it has been awarded a license to operate a GSM network in Vanuatu after being awarded a mobile license in Fiji two weeks ago. D
Girl Hospitalised After Accident
A 6 year old girl has been admitted in Labasa Hospital with serious head injuries. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Josaia Weicavu said the incident occurred while the girl was trying to cross the road after getti
Landlord Arrested For Alleged Stabbing
Police have arrested the landlord who allegedly stabbed his tenant after a dispute on Saturday afternoon. According to Assistant Police spokesperson Corporal Josaia Weicavu, he was arrested in Ba and is now under police
Luxury Item Prices Record An Increase
The prices of luxury items as well as basic items recorded an increase last month with inflation rates sitting at 5.5 percent compared to 2.6 percent for the same period last year. Fijivillage News took to the streets o
No More Excuses!
There are no more excuses! Those are the words the General Manager of one of Fiji's leading luxury resorts Jean-Michel Coustaeu resort in Savusavu as many stakeholders remain optimistic of a good year for the tourism
Accountant Still On The Run
Police are still looking for the former accountant of a Nadi hotel who is alleged to have been involved in money laundering. Two men have already been arrested and charged for allegedly managing to Launder $147,000 fro
AUS Concerned With Interim Govt Progress
The Australia government had raised concern that there is slow progress by the interim government towards promised election by March next year. Speaking to ABC News, the Parliamentary Secretary for Pacific Island Affair