Fire destroys house in Levuka
A Levuka family is homeless after their house was completely destroyed by fire last night. The house belongs to a 36 year old farmer of Vuma, Ovalau who was not at home when the fire started. The owner was in the villa
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FICAC to begin FNPF investigations
Investigations against two former senior Managers of the Fiji National Provident Fund are still continuing. Director Economic Crime, SSP Arjun Singh has confirmed that they have gather enough evidence against the two an
Suva Man drowns
A 39 year old man of Suva drowned in the Narain Jetty yesterday. Police has confirmed that the man was waiting for his parcel to arrive from Kadavu when he fell into the water. His body was recovered by police late yes
Ministry to count Kilikali houses
A ministerial team will be visiting Kilikali settlement today to physically count how many houses still need to be relocated. The Women Social and Welfare Ministry together with Nasinu land and Purchase Corporation and
Public to feel pinch come Monday
In two days time the public will have to fork out 50 cents more as the Fiji Taxi Union has revealed that come 6am Monday, when a taxi driver switches on his taxi metre it will start from $1.50 while after 10 at night it
2008 Cabinet Reshuffle Announced
The Interim Prime Minister Frank Bainimarama has announced his 2008 Cabinet Reshuffle with 9 interim ministers out with a new look 12 member interim cabinet in. The interim ministers that are out of the interim admini
Reactions to reshuffle
The now former Interim Minister for Labour and Tourism and Environment, Bernadette Rounds Ganilau said that she has enjoyed her time with the interim administration and adds that she is happy with her time in her ministr
Man dies from electrocution
A 40 year old man of Korovou has just died with Police calling on the public to exercise caution in this rainy weather. Jone Namana of Matacaucau village in Korovou died around 3.30 this afternoon after he tried to lift
Heavy rain in Rakiraki
It has started raining heavily in Rakiraki and flooding in low lying areas has started. Rakiraki police say Naqoro Flats are under 2 ft flood water while the market place, bus stand and the town area closer to the marke
Missing bus driver’s body found
After a massive search, the body of 45 year old bus driver, Janti Lal of Rakiraki was found one kilometre away from the place where he was last seen crossing a flooded river on Wednesday night. Officer-In-Charge Rakirak
Taxi driver charged with indecent assault
A taxi driver, charged with indecent assault was today sentenced to 9 months imprisonment. The Suva Court heard that on the 18th of December last year, Suruj Lal indecently assaulted the victim, who is related to his wi
Harsher penalties for sex offenders
The Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum has indicated that his office will investigate the possibility of introducing harsher penalties as a means to deter perpetrators of sex crimes. This comes in the wake of
Mahendra Chaudhry criticised
Ousted Opposition leader Mick Beddoes has criticised Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry for commending the leadership of Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama. According to Beddoes such praises fro
Agriculture Ministry restructure vital
Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has stressed that major reforms must take place in the Agriculture Ministry if it is to help Fiji's economy in any way. In an exclusive interview with Village News Chaudhry
Farmer charged for alleged rape
Police have arrested and charged a 22 year old farmer of Tovata, Labasa for allegedly raping a 68 year old woman on Wednesday morning. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed that the man was arres
Squatter resettlement goes according to plan
The resettlement for residents of Kilikali Squatter settlement is going according to plans. This has been revealed by the Ministry of Housing and Squatters who said that the resettlement plan is in its final stages with
Tavua to face water disruptions
Residents of Tavua will face water disruptions today due to the recent heavy rain and flood which has damaged the Dam in Tavua. The Water Supply Office in Lautoka confirms the engineers are working on clearing the block
Search underway for Bus Driver
A massive search is underway to locate a 45 year old bus driver of Rakiraki who was last seen crossing a flooded river on Wednesday night. Officer-In-Charge Rakiraki Police station, ASP Sekeaia Suluka has confirmed that
Hotel plans in the pipeline
Interim Finance Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has confirmed receiving a number of applications from overseas investors planning to build new hotels in Fiji. Speaking to Village News Chaudhry stressed that investors are sti
Govt can’t do anything yet-Aiyaz
The Interim Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum says the government right now cannot do anything to help reduce the prices in petrol and Kerosene. While answering to questions on our sister Station Radio Sargam during