Lulu Buksh passes away
One of the legendary radio personalities, Lulu Buksh passed away after a short illness yesterday afternoon. Buksh who has been described as a man of strong character with a great sense of humour, was one of the first in
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Investigations on Nasir continue
Assistant Police Commissioner Crime, Nasir Ali has been assigned special duties pending investigations against him. Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni told Village News this morning that a special team has been
Clean water wasted-Tubui
It is estimated that thousands of liters of clean drinking water from all treated water plants around the country is wasted due to the old systems currently in place. Senior Water Engineer Central/ Eastern Samuela Tubu
Cabinet endorses Telecommunications agreement
The Interim Cabinet has endorsed the "Radisson Telecom Accord" signed between the interim government and the three telecom operators FINTEL, Vodafone and Telecom Fiji Limited to put an end to their monopoly sta
9yrs imprisonment for 43yr old man
A 43 year old man who pleaded guilty to three counts of attempting to kill his mother and two nephews has been sentenced to nine years imprisonment by High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem this afternoon. The court wa
Fijian Holdings to respond later
The Fijian Holdings Unit Trust will respond to Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama's comments that only the elite Fijians have benefitted from the company. A senior officer told Legend FM News that bo
Labasa police try to identify thieves
Labasa Police are still trying to identify the thieves who broke into five shops in Labasa town early yesterday morning. Police say they got away with over $6000 cash and other items from the shops and they are still ga
Plans to improve quality of water
The Water Supply Department, with the assistance of major stakeholders is in the processes of trying to identify ways to improve the quality of water supplied to homes around the country. A special workshop currently be
Stop making wild allegations
Stop making wild allegations and take concrete evidence to the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority. Those are the words of Interim Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama following the concerns raised by Oust
Fiji looks forward to education upgrade
Fiji will be looking at upgrading and streamlining their Education system to cater for all areas of the education system The draft bill is currently being drawn up by the Pacific Island Forum members in New Zealand, whi
FIRCA/Westech talks still underway
The Fiji Island Revenue and Customs Authority are still having talks with new Westech Mining Company on their outstanding taxes which amounts to more than $10 million. FIRCA's Chief Executive Officer Jitoko Tikolevu
Dreketi farmers require assistance
Rice farmers in Dreketi are calling on the Interim Government to assist them in providing equipment to take out harvested rice crops from the field. Rice Farmers Spokesperson Karam Chand said heavy rain for the past two
Salesman in hospital after robbery
A 31 year old salesman is admitted at the Wainibokasi Hospital after sustaining serious injuries in a robbery at Naduru Road in Nausori earlier this week. The salesman was on his way to Nausori to sell recharge cards, w
Nasir’s case insignificant-Teleni
Police Commissioner, Esala Teleni said the Assistant Police Commissioner Crime, Nasir Ali's case is insignificant to him because it's an internal matter however adds that police will deal with it. Commodore Tele
FVB concerned about budget allocation
The Fiji Visitors Bureau has raised concern that the 12 million dollars allocated in the 2008 Budget will hinder the marketing of Fiji next year. Chairman Patrick Wong said they had requested for over 20 million dollars
4 men charged with robbery
Four men charged with robbery with violence are expected to appear in the Lautoka Magistrates Court this morning. Police say these four were allegedly involved in the early morning robbery at the Post Fiji Outlet in Lau
Pastic bag ban to cut down problems
The ban placed on the imports of plastic bags will help the National Waste Management in strengthening its strategy on the use of plastic bags. Speaking to Village News, Director of Environment Epeli Nasome said the ban
Interim PM to head Indigenous Affairs Ministry
Interim Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama has today stressed that Indigenous Affairs portfolio will now be handled by him and he will ensure that measures are put in place to ensure that indigenous Fijians benef
No specific travel sanctions by NZ
There will be no specific travel sanctions imposed by the New Zealand Government targeting those who are appointed to the National Council for Building a Better Fiji. However, Acting New Zealand High Commissioner to Fij
Police to ensure clubs close on time
Nightclub owners have been warned that they should not take advantage of the upcoming festive season to extend their opening hours. Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni said police will ensure that the clubs clos