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Poor road conditions have denied DISMAC officials a visit to all the affected areas due to flash flooding after Tropical cyclone Gene last week. While commenting on queries as to why DISMAC is taking its time in assessi
The Police Commissioner Esala Teleni has chosen to remain quiet for now, on the issue of Nasir Ali and his allegations. A press release by the Office of the Police Commissioner stated the Police Commissioner will not ma
Tui Tavua, Ratu Ovini Bokini said Indo-Fijian fishermen are being charged $1,000 for a license as it goes according to what is earned by the fishermen in one week. Ratu Bokini also said that Fijian fishermen are only ch
People affected by flood and Tropical Cyclone Gene may have to wait till next week before any assistance is announced by the interim cabinet, as the National DISMAC is expected to hand in their first assessment report to
Police are looking for a man who allegedly raped a 23-yr-old woman at Vuda Point Road, Lautoka yesterday morning. The victim was drinking with some friends, including the suspect, when he dragged her to a nearby bush af
The Ministry of Health, Women and Social Welfare is calling on people to take proper care when dealing with food and water in light of a typhoid scare in the region in the aftermath of Cyclone Gene. Director Health Prog
Residents of Davuilevu and nearby areas are concerned they have not been receiving water supply from midday yesterday. Some residents told Village News that no notice was given by the Public Works Department before the
The Fiji Electricity Authority management has met with the Interim Finance Minister to discuss how electricity can be provided to Tavueni. FEA Chief Executive Officer, Sunil De Silva said Electricity is currently not pr
The Fiji National Provident Fund has confirmed that it is now exploring other options to ensure returns for its members from the multimillion dollar complex under construction in Nasese. With uncertainty now surrounding
It is the year of the Rat and millions of Chinese around the world celebrate New Years today. However, despite having four generations of local Chinese nationals who have lived in Fiji for over 150 years, celebrations ar
The Public Service Commission confirms that Kadavu Holdings has been paid $884,000 for the renting of office space at Kadavu House in Suva although the property remains unoccupied at the moment. Speaking to Village new
The high court has ruled that Natural Waters of Viti Limited must continue to pay bond on each carton of Fiji water exported to the US until a final decision is made on their court case. High Court Judge Jocelyn Scutt h
There is confirmation this morning that the Public Service Commission has paid more than 880 thousand dollars to the Kadavu Holdings for the empty office space at Kadavu House located in the heart of Suva. This revela
The electoral commission is the right authority to be setting a timeline for the election and not the Interim Prime Minister. Fiji Womens Crisis Centre Co-ordinator, Shameema Ali said Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama's
The Fiji Island Revenue and Customs Authority are waiting for its board to discuss the matter on the Fiji National Provident Fund Nasese Complex, before deciding on their next move. A Ministry of Information press state
The General Manager Western Health Services confirms that Rakiraki hospital receives 3 to 4 cases of diarrhea everyday due to the contaminated water supply. Doctor Tharid Ali said Rakiraki area is the worst affected and
The General Manager Western Health Services confirms that Rakiraki hospital receives 3 to 4 cases of diarrhea everyday due to the contaminated water supply. Doctor Tharid Ali said Rakiraki area is the worst affected and
The Fiji Police Force is in desperate need of 84 vehicles for their operations as the shortage of vehicles has resulted in the delay in response to crimes committed in various divisions. Police Chief of Staff Operations
A 24 year old unemployed Caubati man was sentenced to 6 months imprisonment by Magistrate Aruna Prasad for stealing a wallet from a tourist. The court heard the tourist was standing at Thomson Street last month when Sik
Five men appeared before Magistrate Ana Rokomokoti today charged with 4 counts of being in possession of illicit drugs in Navua on Wednesday. The court heard that Shannon Lal was allegedly found in possession of 161.3 g
