2 Die in Road Accidents
A woman has lost her life after the vehicle she was travelling in veered off the road in Lautoka yesterday. The incident occurred around 9pm last night. It is believed that the deceased’s husband was driving the
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Hotels Review Discounts
With the tourism industry expected to make a loss of around $200 million in revenue due to the low visitor arrivals in 2007, hotel and resort operators are now reviewing their discount deals. Speaking to Village News, F
Sugar Minister defends imports
Interim Sugar Minister Mahendra Chaudhry has defended the Fiji Sugar Marketing Company's decision to purchase around 20,000 tons of sugar from India to meet the local and regional demands. Chaudhry told Village News
Police investigate road accident death
Police are investigating death of a man who was involved in a serious road accident at Naboutini between Nadi and Sigatoka early this morning. Divisional Traffic Officer Western, ASP Richard Raju confirms the man was ad
Anthony calls on Rae to think twice
It is a political move and Pramod Rae should realize that 300 000 other workers in the country whose contribution the members are demanding their bonus from. This is the view of Workers' representative on the Fiji N
Waradi activates TV Decree 1992
The Interim Government will activate the TV Decree 1992 in order to manage the television industry and issuing of licenses. Interim Communications Minister, Taito Waradi said his instructions to suspend the TV license g
Qarase’s statement misleading-Interim PM
The recent claim by Laisenia Qarase that the Government of Fiji has introduced dual citizenship is false and misleading. Those were the words of Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama. In a statement from t
Split not political-Rae
Fiji Bank and Finance Sector Union general secretary Pramod Rae has stressed that the decision to withdraw from the Fiji Trade Union Congress is not political. He said the it’s a decision by its executive committe
Ba residents without electricity/water
Some areas in Ba are without electricity and water supply since Thursday afternoon. Residents from Navoli and nearby areas in Ba have raised concerns that authorities have failed to rectify the problem and they are faci
FNPF solution to be met soon-Malani
The Acting Interim Minister for Labour Adi Laufitu Malani hopes that an amicable solution will soon be met after having separate meetings with the Fiji National Provident Fund Board and the workers Union yesterday.
Busy week for Westech
This week has been a busy week for Westech Mining Company Limited as Westech mining Limited director reveals that they have been writing cheques out to 360 companies. According to Brian Wesson the mining company has bee
Anz’s net profit declines
ANZ Bank has announced a net profit after a tax of $33 million dollars for this year, which is a 23% decline compared to last year. ANZ Fiji's General Manager, Robert Bell said due to the political uncertainty befor
Cane farmers to lose $4.5m in gross income
Affected farmers will lose close to $4.5 million in gross income if the mill stops crushing on the 21st December. These are the sentiments of Fiji Cane Growers Association's General Secretary, Bala Dass who said tha
Bainimarama has the right-Rabuka
Former Prime Minister and Military Commander, Sitiveni Rabuka said Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has the right to remove those people from his cabinet who are not performing as expected. According
Man hospitalized after accident
A man is admitted at the Nadi hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a road accident at Naboutini between Nadi and Sigatoka early this morning. Police confirm the vehicle the victim was driving collided with a tr
Fiji to purchase 20,000 tonnes of Sugar
Fiji will purchase around 20,000 tonnes of sugar from India to meet the local and regional demands due to the below average performance of our sugar industry this year. Speaking to Village news, General Manager Viliame
FNPF employees remain on strike
As an estimated 200 employees of the Fiji National Provident Fund remain on strike around the country, various contingency plans are now in motion to ensure services to members are not affected. In a statement issued th
Alleged Plotters appear in court
10 men charged with allegedly planning to assassinate Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama and others, appeared before Magistrate John Semisi today. The 11th accused Ratu Inoke Takiveikata did not appear
First “Vitian” magazine launched today
The first ever magazine in the Fijian language the "Vitian" was launched by former Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka at the Tanoa Plaza in Suva today. The Publisher Frank Robana-kadavu said the word Vitian is an
Immigration dept ready for new policy
Every step should be taken to try to entice former Fiji citizens who have done well abroad to come back and invest in Fiji and move the country forward. Immigration Director, Commander Viliame Naupoto has rejected sugge