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As families now contemplate investing their year’s savings into purchasing various luxury items, the Fair Trading Department is calling on consumers to make an informed decision before spending their money. Direct
The Interim Attorney General has questioned ousted Prime Minister, Laisenia Qarase why the SDL Party just wants to overturn almost all the interim cabinet's decisions if they come back into power after the next elect
We must not have a different system of justice for the rich and the poor, for the government and the people, for the DPP and the Defense. Those were the words of High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem as she addressed
A 27 year old unemployed man of Serua who stole two cattle from Nasasa village in 2004 was today sentenced to 12 months imprisonment. Ilaitia Ravitikula was found guilty of two counts of larceny of cattle before Magistr
The Land Transport Authority will continue to monitor vehicles and drivers on our roads during this festive season. LTA's Manager Community Relations, Eroni Volavola said operations will continue as normal during th
Police are yet to charge the wife of a 27 year old taxi driver of Nasilivata road, Nadera who is currently admitted at the CWM hospital after being allegedly struck with a chopper by his wife following a dispute on Satur
A 21 year old villager of Kadavu is in police custody after he allegedly stabbed his 86 yr old chief over the weekend. Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Josaia Weicavu has confirmed that the suspect has been charge
Methodist Church of Fiji has advised people to refrain from drinking excessively during the Christmas period as the consequences do tend to be disastrous as shown in the number of stabbing cases so far as a result of dri
It has been confirmed that the 200 workers of the Fiji National Provident Fund decided to return to work after a decision was made by the Union Executives, without any agreement being reached on their grievances which sa
The Fiji Taxi Union is going to take legal action against the Interim Minister for Transport, Manu Korovulavula. Union General Secretary Rishi Ram said that they have no other option but to take the matter of taxi fare
The Arya Pratinidhi Sabha of Fiji has questioned on the excessive consumption of liquor during the Christmas festival. Sabha's President, Kamlesh Arya said religious organizations should now take a stand on the issu
Society should stop blaming and shaming young girls who get pregnant. Peni Moore the Creativity director for Women's Action for Change said that stigma from within society on teenage pregnancy is the main reason why
The Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Union has confirmed that 200 workers of FNPF who were on strike from last Thursday, have returned to work this morning. Union General Secretary Pramod Rae refused to reveal what solution
The Ousted Prime Minister has today revealed that the SDL Party will overturn almost all decisions made by the interim cabinet if it comes back into power. Laisenia Qarase stresses that any decision not made by an elect
As only a week remains before Christmas, consumers are warned to beware of the high prices on certain items which would be in demand this time of the year. Village News has observed firsthand how prices of various items
Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni said they will not interfere in the work of the medical authorities regarding businessman Ballu Khan's health condition. Teleni said although concerns have been raised abo
Police continue their investigations on the discovery of a fully formed baby boy whose body was found inside a toilet in Sigatoka Town. Police have not been able to find any strong leads in locating the mother. The bod
Leaders from the various religious groups around the country converged in Suva over the weekend to discuss ways to unite the various races in the country. Interim Minister for Education Netani Sukanaivalu, who was prese
Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni has assured that they are now implementing various strategies to combat the increase in burglaries and home invasions as with Christmas just around the corner. While responding
Inspectors from the Prices and Incomes Board are now focusing their attention on towns and cities as competition amongst retailers heats up to attract Christmas shoppers. Pricing Officer Buitiviti Builailai said inspect
