Inquiry Underway-FEA
An Independent inquiry by the Fiji Electricity Authority is underway to establish how three people died this year after touching live wires. FEA Chief Exeuctive, Sunil De Silva confirmed to Fiji Village News that a team
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Politics Part of Everyday Life-Baba
Having a think tank to look at issues affecting members of the Methodist Church is timely according to a senior SDL member. The think tank has a 20 member committee with the likes of Adi Samanunu Talakuli Cakobau, Pita
Shops Expected to Close
More shops in the Central Suva will close soon as business owners are unable to meet the targets. Fiji Retailers Association President Himmat Lodhia said four shops have closed in Suva recently and three more shops will
Women March to Create Awareness
Women and youths living in the central division will take to the streets of Suva tomorrow night to raise awareness on the increase in rapes and incest cases in Fiji. Although they will celebrate International Women'
Live FEA Wire Kills Villager
A 55 year old villager of Korovuto, Nadi, died after he accidently touched a live FEA wire yesterday afternoon. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern SP Vijay Singh has confirmed that the man was returning home after catchin
Land Identified to Resettle Squatters
A piece of State land has been identified to be developed as a “Housing Village" near Nausori to temporary resettle squatters. Housing Authority Chief Executive Officer, Alipate Naiorosui revealed that the
Attacks Against Chaudhry Not Personal
Ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase disagrees with Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Bainimarama that they are making personal attacks against Mahendra Chaudhry. Following the statement by Bainimarama to Village News
Qarase is Still the PM-SDL Lawyer
The High Court Case to determine the legality or otherwise of the takeover of December 5th, 2006 will continue this morning. Counsel for the ousted SDL members QC Nye Perram yesterday gave a brief summary of events from
No Job Loses-PSC
The Public Service Commission said the interim government will avoid any plan that will see workers been made redundant. Commission Chairman Rishi Ram said apart from talking to the contractors to hire the workers where
FIBC Turns Down NCBBF Invite
The Fiji Indigenous Business Council has confirmed that it turned down invitations to be part of the working groups under the National Council for Building a Better Fiji. Council President Ulai Taoi confirms they decide
AUS Govt seeks Clarification on Hunter Deportation
The Australian government is seeking full clarification from the interim government regarding the deportation of Fiji Sun publisher and Australian citizen Russel Hunter. Australian High Commissioner to Fiji James Batley
Dry Weather to Continue
The Nadi Weather office said the dry weather in the Central, Eastern and parts of Northern division may continue till the end of this month. Director Rajendra Prasad said they are monitoring the situation however freque
AUS Ambassador denies Sanction Reports
Australian High Commissioner to Fiji James Batley has denied reports in the Australian media that his government is now pushing for further sanctions against Fiji, including a sports boycott to force interim PM Frank Bai
Review your Decision-FIBC
The Fiji Indigenous Business Council is calling on the interim government to review its decision to redirect 60% of the Fiji Development Bank's financing towards the resource based sector. Speaking to Village news,
Qarase/Bainimarama can Work Together
SDL President Ratu Kalokalo Loki remains optimistic that Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama and ousted PM Laisenia Qarase will meet one day and discuss ways to move the country forward. Commodore Frank B
Youth Group Postpones Rally
The Young People's concerned Network and the Provincial Youth Forum have decided to postpone their Gone-i-Taukei Youth Rally scheduled for this Saturday at the Kalabu Village Hall. Spokesperson Peter Waqavonovono sa
Issues to be Discussed Further
The High Court this afternoon heard counsels for the ousted SDL ministers and the Interim Government did conduct a pre-trial conference and outlined a list of agreed facts that would be discussed. This is after the thr
FDB/Union Begin Talks
Talks are now underway between the Fiji Development Bank and the Bank and Finance Sector Unions on plans to lay off 50 workers from the bank through the restructure programme being undertaken. Union General Secretary Pr
Housing Authority Provides Lots for Families
The Housing Authority has provided lots for 65 families living in Kilikali settlement at its Waila 3B subdivision. Chief Executive Officer, Alipate Naiorosui said the Kilikali land belongs to the Nasinu Land and Purchas
Prepare for Prolonged Dry Weather
People have been advised to prepare themselves as the prolonged dry weather may cause major water disruptions around the country. Water Supply Departments around the country are monitoring the continuous dry weather in