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The Ministry of Social Welfare in its bid to promote family and togetherness during this Christmas season is organizing a Christmas on the Park event at Sukuna Park in Suva starting at 6 o'clock tonight. Interim Min
Due to heavy rainfall in the western division, Station Officer Ba Police Station, Inspector Peniasi Nabuta said certain roads in Ba are under flood waters and he urges people to take precautions and keep an eye out for t
The SDL has expressed shock and is saddened at the untimely passing of former Lieutenant Colonel and ousted minister in the SDL government, Savenaca Draunidalo in a boating accident yesterday afternoon in Naroi Waters in
The Native Land Trust Board has maintained that they cannot entertain alleged claims by some of the landowners in Natadola that the lease be terminated and land returned to them. NLTB categorically states that the lease
It has been confirmed that former Lieutenant Colonel and ousted minister in the SDL government, Savenaca Draunidalo passed away last night in a boating accident off Yaroi, Lau. Divisional Crime Officer Southern ASP Tevi
Sigatoka police has confirmed that about 15 houses in Korotogo, Sigatoka, are under flood waters. Police received information around 9am that heavy rainfall early this morning caused flash flooding in this area. Occupa
The Auditor General's Special Investigation Report has revealed that on a number of occasions, cash cheques were given to Airports Fiji Limited staff, however, these did not have supporting documents to verify that t
The Native Land Trust Board is worried that only about $1 million has been paid from land tenants, who owed $14 million in land lease arrears for this year. General Manager Semi Tabakanalagi said that tenants should und
The Civil Service is not only too large but it is also too expensive. Interim Public Service Minister, Poseci Bune while addressing Permanent Secretaries in Nasese yesterday, said that ways should now be considered with
Good relations between Fiji and the United States of America took another step when families of the Fiji Embassy in Washington led by Charge d' Affares Peni Lomaloma donated money partly raised by embassy staff to pr
The special investigation report from the Auditor General's office has come up with a number of cases in which the former Minister of National Reconciliation and Multi Ethnic Affairs had direct involvement in self he
People around the country will experience rain over the weekend as a trough of low pressure lies over the group. The current strong wind and rain currently being experienced is due a squalor moving over the northern par
A Nadroga man is $30,000 richer this Christmas as he has won the Pacific Instant Lottery prize money The 50 year old man who wished not to reveal his name, said that the win is a surprise for him as he had bought the ti
Permanent Secretaries are duty bound to the ministry they serve and not just to one department. This is the view of Interim Minister for Public Service Poseci Bune speaking at the Permanent Secretaries Workshop in Nases
The special investigation report from the Auditor General's Office has revealed that the Ousted Government had used excessive grants from the Taiwanese Government to meet its communication expenses. The report highl
Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Union members that went on strike will have to wait until the New Year before they will know their fate. Speaking to Village news, Fiji National Provident Fund board Chairman, Peceli Vocea s
Nausori Police will soon arrest a 50 year old man who is alleged to have sexually molested a seven year old girl yesterday afternoon. Divisional Crime Officer Easter, ASP Ramesh Chand confirms the girl was alone at home
The Soqosoqo Duavata ni Lewenivanua supports the move by the imprisoned coup convict, Josefa Nata who sought forgiveness from former Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry early this week. SDL's National Director, Peceli
Sugarcane growers in Rakiraki are frustrated with the Fiji Sugar Corporation and fertilizing suppliers, South Pacific Fertilisers for the length of time taken to supply fertilizers. Farmers from Malau Sector, one of the
Over $23 thousand dollars of tax payers money was used when the SDL government initiated evacuation plans for ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase, after the takeover that happened on December 6th 2006. A Special Inve
