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The Methodist Church of Fiji has raised more than $2 million and 96 thousand dollars on its 4th day of Sole and choir competition at the Furnival Park in Toorak. Today the choir competition for the Women Category Class
The local Presidency of the European Union, the British High Commission in Fiji has confirmed that the EU has not made any statement in recent days on the future of its development assistance programme to Fiji. In a st
The Ministry of Education has today withdrawn its expression of interests called for teaching positions following the High Court ruling in favor of the Fijian Teachers Association on August 13th. Permanent Secretary for
Sacked Great Council of Chiefs Chairman, Ratu Ovini Bokini has instructed his legal counsel to file a court injunction against the 6 member team appointed by Interim Fijian Affairs Minister to carry out a thorough revie
The Solicitor General, Christopher Pride will now direct the Public Service Commission, on whether any appeal is to be made on the High Court's decision to re-instate Tevita Koroi as Nasinu Secondary School Principal
Police are looking for three men who robbed the 31 year old Supermarket Manager of Superfoods Supermarket in Nabua of $50,000 cash yesterday afternoon. The Manager was on his way to the bank when three masked men armed
The European Union has not stopped the sugar assistance to be provided for this year. A total of $6.05M will be channeled through the European Union Commitments for Sugar Reform. Responding to questions by Village News
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption has taken a Labasa businessman to police for allegedly operating money lending without a license. FICAC spokesperson, Loraini Seru confirmed that while searching the bu
The Independent Investigation Team for Fijian institutions is currently looking at documents at the Serua Namosi Provincial Council as part of their investigation for the 14 provinces. Team member, Ponipate Lesavua said
Ousted Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase said it would be wise to have the proposed review of the Great Council of Chiefs when parliamentary democracy returns to Fiji. Qarase said any changes to the acts have to go through
The Vanua of Vuda has thrown its full support behind the six member committee that has been appointed by the Interim Minister for Fijian Affairs to review the Great Council of Chiefs. Spokesperson Ratu Tevita Momoedonu
Police have now started their investigations into the Commissioner Northern's Office after allegations of mismanagement of cash grants to flood victims in the northern division. Divisional Crime Officer Northern, AS
The interim administration is now looking into the certain agreements reached between the previous government and various provincial councils regarding the leasing of their newly constructed buildings. Permanent Secreta
Interim Education Minister Netani Sukanaivalu said he is following the High Court's order to reinstate Tevita Koroi as the principal of Nasinu Secondary School. Sukanaivalu said they initially had decided to take di
Good news for parents who cannot afford overseas treatment for their children. The Vodafone ATH Fiji Foundation will send another 15 children suffering from heart disease for life-saving surgery overseas. According to
The Head-teachers Association confirms that overseas donors have been approached to assist students in rural schools who are facing financial difficulties. President Vijay Kumar Sharma said the Education Ministry has al
12 year old Kavekini Natadra is the youngest member of Team Fiji to be part of the 2007 Pacific Games. Natadra who will be part of the sailing team to the Games has just been in the sport for the past two months. The N
The Head teachers Association has welcomed Interim Education Minister's call that from now onwards students will not be sent home for non-payment of school fees. Association president, Vijay Kumar Sharma said many p
Two men of Lautoka charged with the alleged murder of a 37 year old man of Tomuka, Lautoka appeared in the Lautoka magistrates court this afternoon. A prominent soccer player Netani Momaivalu who plays for Nadi and Kali
Military Spokesman Major Neumi Leweni will be leaving the country this Friday with his family to take up his new post in Beijing. Speaking to Village news this afternoon Major Leweni said he is looking forward to his n
