Police investigate man’s death
Police are investigating the death of a 22 year old man of Labasa earlier today. Divisional Crime Officer Western ASP, Luke Rawalai confirms the man was taken to Labasa Hospital and died this morning. He said other de
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RLMS to surprise at Tadra Kahani
Coming from a rural setting and showing the public the greatest threat to their lifestyle, is what first timers Ratu Latianara Memorial School will be doing for the Tadra Kahani 2007. Katarina Ba, a form 5 student said
Police to take charge during PER
People have to be reminded while the Public Emergency Regulation is in place within a 30 day period, they will only be investigated by Police if found to be breaching the PER. Military spokesperson, Lt Colonel Mosese Ti
Ratu Apenisa Cakobau in questioning
Police are currently questioning Bau High Chief, Ratu Apenisa Cakobau for allegedly assaulting a solider on Saturday night. The Central Police Station has confirmed that Ratu Cakobau was brought in for questioning this
PSC suspend Acting Principal Economist
The Public Service Commission has suspended a 32 year old Acting Principal Economist at the National Planning Office, after allegations that he was instrumental in putting negative comments against the Interim Administra
Police to take charge
People have to be reminded while the Public Emergency Regulation is in place within a 30 day period, they will only be investigated by Police if found to be breaching the PER. Military spokesperson, Lt Colonel Mosese Ti
World Suicide Prevention Day Today
Today is World Suicide Prevention Day with the International Theme: Suicide Prevention Across The Lifespan. A candle light procession and vigil is tonight being organised by Partners In Development Fiji and as Program C
Bau High Chief under investigations
Bau High Chief Ratu Apenisa Cakobau claims that he was detained at the Queen Elizabeth Barracks because he was involved in a scuffle with the Interim Prime Minister's son in a nightclub. Ratu Apenisa told Village
Chiefs propose that President, VP and PM not to be part of GCC.
Chiefs from 6 of the 14 provinces in the country who the Great Council of Chiefs Review team has consulted regarding the GCC have expressed their support that the President, the Vice-President and the Prime Minister will
Girl dies after accident
A nine year old girl is dead after she was hit by a bus in Galoa, Navua yesterday. Police confirm that the girl was crossing the road when she was hit by the bus and died instantly. The bus driver has been questioned a
Antonio hits back at travel advisories on Fiji
Deputy Police Commissioner Eroni Antonio has hit back at the statements released by Australian and New Zealand that there is a risk to travel to Fiji. Antonio says the Fiji Police has control over the situation in Fiji
Fiji still in business-Ganilau
Fiji is still in business. These are the words of the Interim Tourism Minister, Bernadette Rounds Ganilau inspite of the Public Emergency Regulations being reinstated last week. Ganilau had earlier said that it is
Seats running out fast for Tadra Kahani
With less then two days remaining, seating capacity at the Vodafone arena is limited and are running out fast for the Tadra Kahani 2007. The Vodafone Arena which will be the venue for the yearly event will see a total o
Chiefs that are members of political parties should not be in GCC
Chiefs around the country who have met with the Great Council of Chiefs Review Committee, have made their stand clear that any chief that is associated or is a member of a political party should not be allowed to be a me
Too early to say on tourism impact-Minister
It is too early to say what impact the reinstatement of the Public Emergency Regulation will have on the Tourism industry. These are the words of the Interim Tourism Ministry, Bernadette Rounds Ganilau who adds that in
Purchase of 40 vehicles for PWD not a luxury
Interim Transport Minister, Manu Korovulavula has stressed that the purchase of 40 vehicles for the Public Works Department is not a luxury for civil servants, but it is intended to save the Interim Government millions o
Tickets selling fast for Tadra Kahani 2007
Tickets are selling fast for the Tadra Kahani 2007 and in order to avoid disappointment, tickets must be bought now. This is the view of Organiser, Total Event Company Director, Loretta Jackson. Come this Wednesday and
Close to 700 people to be employed at Gold Mine
Good news for close to 700 people of the Vatukoula mining community as Mining Company Westech Limited has confirmed, that it will start employing more people in days to come as the mine operations started two days ago on
NZ/Aust travel advisories not changed
The New Zealand and Australian Government Travel Advisories to Fiji have not changed. The New Zealand Travel Advisory said there is some risk to one's travel to Fiji and caution is advised since the reinstatement of
PER is a precautionary measure-Interim AG
The Interim Attorney General has called on the international community not to condemn the interim government for re-invocating the Public Emergency Regulation. Speaking to Village News, Aiyaz Saiyad Khaiyum has stressed