Labasa Areas Without Power
Many parts in Labasa are without power due to a fallen power line in the Boca area. The Fiji Electricity Authority said the areas affected include Nawadamu Housing, the whole of Waiqele, the whole of Korotari, Vunimoli,
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Tropical cyclone expected to form
The Nadi Weather Office has now called on the people of the country to be prepared for the worst as a tropical cyclone is expected to form near Vanuatu within the next two days and head towards the Fiji group. Director,
Khan to Get Confiscated Items Back
Suva Magistrate Aminiasi Katonivualiku has today ordered that the three vehicles and items which were taken by police from businessman Ballu Khan's home be returned to him, as the items were taken without a warrant.
Vayeshnoi issues directive
The Interim Minister for Local Government and Urban Development has issued a directive to all Municipal Councils to ensure accountability, transparency and service delivery to ratepayers as it is the top priority. Lekh
Flood victims clean homes
Residents of Labasa namely Nawadamu and Vunivau say that it has stopped raining in their areas and add that some people are beginning to clean their houses after the floods. However some of the roads are still inaccessi
Parts of Labasa without power
Many parts in Labasa are without power due to a fallen power line in the Boca area. The Fiji Electricity Authority said the areas affected include Nawadamu Housing, the whole of Waiqele, the whole of Korotari, Vunimoli,
Labasa Town Under Flood Waters
A number of shops in Labasa town are flooded and around 300 homes in Nawadamu housing are also under flood waters this morning as heavy rain continues in the area. Labasa Mayor, Doctor Pradeep Singh has confirmed this m
Asian Nationals Guilty of Fraud
Four Asian nationals pleaded guilty before Nadi Magistrate Sayed Mukhtar Shah for nine counts of obtaining goods by false pretence. The four were charged after they were allegedly found with several fake visa cards whic
Vayeshnoi Issues Directive
The Minister for Local Government and Urban Development has issued a directive to all municipal councils aimed at good governance. This comes after Lek Ram Vayeshnoi had issued a directive for the Suva City Council to c
Interim PM/Archbishop Finalizing List
The Co-Chairpersons of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji, Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama and Archbishop Petero Mataca, and the Council Secretariat are currently in a meeting at the Parliament Hous
More Heavy Rain Expected
Expect more heavy rain and strong winds for the next two days. Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad said a trough of low pressure is currently moving southwards through Fiji while another low pressure system is
Inaugural Sitting Tomorrow
The new cabinet will have its first meeting tomorrow. In a statement, Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said that he is looking forward to the first meeting where a number of important issues will be di
Police Await Post Mortem Results
Police are awaiting the post mortem report of the girl believed to be in her 20's who died in a fatal road accident in Savusavu on Saturday before any charges are laid on the driver. This was confirmed by Assistant
Council members to be finalized today
The Co-Chairpersons of the National Council for Building a Better Fiji, Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama and Archbishop Petero Mataca will meet with the Council Secretariat later today to finalize the l
CCF to Join Council for a Better Fiji
At this point in time dialogue is very important for Fiji. This is the view of the Citizen's Constitutional Forum who have confirmed to Village News that they are a part of the National Council for Building a Better
Soldier pleads Not Guilty
The soldier charged for the murder of Nakelo Villager, Nimilote Verebasaga today appeared in the Suva High court. Maika Vuniwawa today pleaded not guilty to his charges before Justice Nazhat Shameem. Justice Shameem ha
Good news for students from Kadavu
Good news for the students who hail from the province of Kadavu as the Provincial Council is expected to take care of their school fees this year. Chairman of the Council, Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo confirms that after th
New born baby buried alive
Police are expected to question a 27 year old woman of Yasawa soon after she allegedly buried her new born baby alive in Nacula last Tuesday. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed that the matter
Sigatoka Service station manager robbed
Police are looking for a man who robbed a 35 year old Service Station manager at Sigatoka of more than $34,000 cash last night. The Manager of Khan's Service Station was counting the weekend's takings at about 7
Foreign nationals to appear in Nadi court
Six foreign nationals charged with alleged fraud and visa credit scam are expected to appear in the Nadi Magistrates court this afternoon. They were charged after they were allegedly found with several fake visa cards a