Latest News news and updates from Fiji and the Pacific.
2007 saw, to the later part of the year, an increase in the number of rape cases in Fiji and there is the hope that this will not be the case for 2008. These are the sentiments of Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordina
People of all races in one place to welcome the year 2008 at the CFL Street Party. That was the sound of people of all races coming together in one place to welcome the year 2008, at the Village Street Party last ni
We, in Fiji are now beginning to think outside the box. We are now questioning the traditional ways of looking at our problems, of solving them and providing long term solutions which is a major accomplishment. This is
Mahogany landowners of the Mataqali Rara in Vugalei hope that the Land Ministry Survey team completes the survey on the 38 hectares of ancestral land that was been given back to them last year so that they can harvest th
Please Pay Your Rates. As the country is celebrating New year, the Mayor of Nasinu has called on the Nasinu ratepayers to make an effort to clear their arrears. Councillor Rajeshwar Kumar said hundreds of ratepayers st
As everyone looks forward to 2008, 2007 is a year that is best forgotten. These are the sentiments of SDL party National Director who said that 2007 was a year where democracy was destroyed. Peceli Kinivuwai said they
Police will remain on guard outside Ballu Khan's room. This was confirmed by State lawyer Sharvada Sharma who said that Police will continue with their random checks on Khan for sercurity reasons however they will n
2007 was a year that will be difficult to forget for the workers of this country. This is the view of the Fiji Nursing Association General Secretary Kuini Lutua, the woman who led a 17 day strike. Lutua adds that civi
Three people have been reported missing at sea. The Police Search and Rescue team are currently searching for the three men named Pauliasi, Anare and Poasa who were onboard a white fibre glass boat which left Talaulia i
The Native Land Trust Board is now trying to put in place the recommended changes from the Colonel Kurisiga reports that will see stakeholders benefit from their services next year. General Manager, Semi Tabakanalagi sa
The life of a Fiji citizen will change forever today as Fiji Tattslotto has confirmed that a local has won Au$1.5 million or more than 2 million Fijian dollars in the Tattslotto Mega draw on Saturday. Tattlotto Fiji Dir
Police in the western division have arrested a 36 year old woman from Tonga for allegedly defrauding and stealing more than 100,000 US dollars from a bank in Tonga. The woman allegedly stole the money from the bank she
Police are looking for a Form 5 student of Tavua for allegedly defiling a Form 3 student on Sunday afternoon. Assistant Spokesperson, Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed that the girl reported the matter to her mother
With less than 11 hours to the New Year, the family is invited to come down to Albert Park and join Village in welcoming in 2008 in an atmosphere which you cannot find anywhere else in Fiji. Organizers Total Event Compa
The Permanent Secretary for Public Service has stressed that the post of Deputy Supervisor of Elections will be advertised. With the PSC recently coming under fire with allegations of underhand tactics in making the app
Lawyers representing businessman Ballu Khan are expected to argue their grounds in the High Court this morning to try and secure their clients release from police custody. Queens Counsel Peter Williams filed the documen
The National Federation Party believes the year 2007 will not be forgotten easily and it was a year where Fiji has lost a lot instead of gaining. General Secretary, Pramod Rae said the interim government did not deliver
The Fiji Council of Churches hopes to hold more consultations and discussions with leaders from other faiths and religions in 2008. Chairman of the Council of Churches Reverand Tuikilakila Waqairatu told Village News th
The Fijian Teachers Association feels that 2007 has been a very challenging year for all civil servants with a 5 % pay cut across the board and the battle with the interim government over the reduction of the retirement
More than 400 passengers who were bound for Los Angles are concerned they may not make it in time for the New Year celebrations, after their Air pacific flight was cancelled last night. Passengers on Air pacific Flight
