Police Hunt For 5 Robbers
Police are looking for 5 men who robbed a 58 year old businesswoman of Tikaram Place, Samabula over the weekend. The robbers wearing mask and armed with pinch bars forcefully entered the woman's house, threatened he
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Rainfall Needed To Increase Water level
As water cuts continue, the Water Supply Department said there is a shortage of water while the demand continues to increase for it. Divisional Water Engineer, Central Eastern Serei-co-coko Yanu-yanu-rua said production
2 Charged for Laundering $147,000
Police have arrested and charged two men of Nadi for allegedly managing to launder $147,000 from a Hotel in Nadi into their accounts, between December last year and end of February this year. One of the accused a 38 yea
Children Lead Church Service on Palm Sunday
Children around the country took centre stage today as they led the Church services to celebrate Palm Sunday marking the start of the Holy week. Fiji Village News today joined the children as they enacted various scenes
Hotels Experiencing High Occupancy rates
Many major hotels and resorts around the country are experiencing promising occupancy rates and expect this to increase heading into the Easter long weekend. Fiji Village news today spoke to owners and managers of 18 ho
Woman Stabbed by Landlord
A woman is admitted in critical condition at the Lautoka Hospital after she was allegedly stabbed by her 24 year old landlord yesterday afternoon. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed tha
FPSA to Demand COLA
Civil servants who are members of the Fiji Public Service Association want their Union executives to request the interim government for a cost of living adjustment payment. Speaking to Fiji Village News, FPSA Industrial
Children Prepare for Palm Sunday
Christians around the country celebrate Children's Sunday or Palm Sunday today to mark a time in the Christian calendar when Jesus Christ is welcomed into the city of Jerusalem as the King of all people. Children to
Expect Rise in Food Prices
Prices of some food items are bound to increase as they are subject to global supply and demand factors. Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama in a press statement said the Interim Administration is doing
Import Substitution Needed-Economist
An Economist has suggested that the Consumer Council of Fiji together with the Interim Government should start an awareness program for people advising them how they to substitute to imports for local goods. Doctor Mahe
AG to Finalize Agreement on Kadavu House
Further talks will be held this Thursday between the Interim Attorney General and Kadavu Holdings Limited to look into the agreement to rent Kadavu House. Speaking to Fiji Village, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum, said they will fi
Savou Names 12 Member Squad To Hong Kong
Digicel Sevens coach Joe Savou has named the 12 men squad to represent Fiji in Hong Kong and Adelaide 7's tournament at the end of this month. In Nadi we join our commentator Mika Kaloucava for the breaking news:
AG Hits Out At Fiji Times News Editor
Interim Attorney general Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has hit out at the challenge from the Fiji Times News Editor Netani Rika to produce evidence. This is with regards to the claim by the Interim Attorney General that the paper
Food Item Prices To Increase
Prices of some food items are bound to increase as they are subject to global supply and demand factors. Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama in a press statement today said the Interim Administration is d
No Confirmation On Payment Of COLA
We have not received any confirmation but are confident the Fiji National Provident fund will not renege on the decision to pay the 5 percent COLA increase. The Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Employees Union is keeping it
Concerns Raised Over Media Treatment
Fiji Media Council Chairman Daryle Tarte has raised his concerned on the way the interim government is treating the media after Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khiayum summoned the Fiji Times Publisher Evan Hannah t
Senior Officer Allegedly Perverts Course of Justice
Police are investigating a case where by a Senior Police Officer in Labasa is alleged to have perverted the course of justice. Labasa Police confirms a Corporal from the station has reported the matter that a Senior Pol
Supervisor Of Elections Announcement Next Week
The Interim Attorney General has revealed that soon a name will be finalized for the position of Supervisor of elections. Speaking to Fijivillage news, Interim AG Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum revealed that he has revealed variou
Outrigger Takes Out Time To Renovate Hospital
Outrigger on the Lagoon Resort Fiji Staff in Sigatoka took time out today to renovate the Sigatoka hospital as part of their Bula Spirit. Hotel Chief Engineer Robert Hazelman said they are hoping to complete the work to
Fiji To Celebrate Palm Sunday Tomorrow
The Holy week begins tomorrow with the commemoration of Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday will see Christian children around the country leading church services and singing hymns. Fijivillage today visited various churches and