Ministry of Health begins major hospital bed upgrade programme
More beds are expected to be delivered to hospitals around the country as the Health Ministry has started the implementation of a nationwide hospital bed upgrade progr
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FCEF calls on FTUC to release data behind $8 per hour living wage campaign
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is calling on Fiji Trades Union Congress to release its survey methodology and data collected from its members, as a basis f
Family breakdown among key factors behind street-connected children-Kiran
Family breakdown and emotional disconnection remain among the primary drivers of displacement among street-connected children.This was highlighted by Minister for Women,
Police to interview student over alleged assault of 16-year-old at school in Nausori
A student who allegedly assaulted a 16-year-old student at one of the schools in Nausori, will be interviewed today.This follows information received by fijivillage News
Commission and FEO ready to conduct general elections
Following recent public discussions regarding election preparedness and proposed amendments to Fiji’s electoral laws, the Electoral Commission and the Fijian Elect
230 CCTV cameras installed along Suva-Nausori corridor, 75 between Suva Bus Stand and market
Safety and security along the Suva-Nausori corridor have been strengthened, with Minister for Policing Ioane Naivalurua confirming that 230 CCTV cameras have been install
Ratu Peceli Rokoralovo found guilty of murdering Dr Leli Darling
Ratu Peceli Rokoralovo has been found guilty of murdering Nadi based Doctor Isireli Biumaitotoya, who was also known as Leighley Leli Darling, with the sentencing o
17-year-old questioned over alleged temple theft in Howell Road
A 17 year old boy is being questioned in relation to an alleged case of sacrilege whereby money was stolen from a temple in Howell Road yesterday morning.Police say the m
U.S citizen accused of US$165M Ponzi scheme deported from Fiji
A U.S citizen accused of running an alleged Ponzi scheme worth more than US$165 million has been deported from Fiji to the United States to face federal charges.The U.
People are sitting there doing nothing in Government ministries – Usamate
Opposition MP Jone Usamate says he walks around Government ministries and sees people who don't seem to have to do anything and are sitting there doing nothing, which he
Rabuka to appeal COI ruling, says he will resign if appeals fail
Prime Minister Sitiveni Rabuka has confirmed that he will appeal the decision quashing the Commission of Inquiry report into Barbara Malimali’s appointment as FICA
One of three suspects in Nasinu daylight burglary arrested
One of three suspects involved in a daylight burglary in the Nasinu area has been arrested.Assistant Commissioner of Police Operations Kasiano Vusonilawe says the suspect
Home security alarm foils attempted break-in in Laucala Beach, homeowner shares CCTV footage
A home security alarm foiled an attempted break-in at a house along Nokonoko Road in Laucala Beach last night, with the homeowner now sharing CCTV footage to alert reside
CCTV captures attempted vehicle break-in at Bayview Heights
An attempted break-in has been reported at Bayview Heights after CCTV footage captured an intruder attempting to break into a vehicle at around 3am on Thursday.The vehicl
Police investigate daylight break-in in Valelevu, suspects yet to be arrested
An investigation is ongoing into a daylight break-in in Valelevu, where three young men forced their way into a house yesterday morning.All three were seen on CCTV trying
Judge rules COI report is unlawful and null and void, and President PM and COI breached principles of natural justice
High Court Judge, Justice Dane Tuiqereqere has ruled that the Commission of Inquiry report into the appointment of Barbara Malimali as FICAC Commissioner, in its entirety
Shopkeepers raise alarm over unpaid teachers forced to buy on credit, FTA members could call for industrial action
Shopkeepers have been calling the Fijian Teachers Association to raise concerns about teachers who are being forced to buy goods on credit because they have not received
Ratu Vula Ratuva and his son Ratu Kinijoji remanded over Sigatoka murder
The father and son facing murder charges in relation to the death of 38-year-old Vimal Vikash Nand, have been remanded in custody by the Sigatoka Magistrates Court.51-yea
Rokotunidau remanded and his bench warrant cancelled in police officer’s attempted murder case
Saimoni Rokotunidau, who is charged with the attempted murder of a female police officer at the Laqere checkpoint earlier this year, has been remanded by the Suva High Co
Tabuya says she supports $8 living wage as an objective but we must have a proper review process
I absolutely support the principle of an $8 per hour living wage and the goal of ensuring that Fijian workers earn enough to meet the rising cost of living. At the sam
Emotional farewell for Sigatoka man who died following an alleged assault
As 38-year-old Vimal Vikash Nand who was allegedly assaulted on Sunday was laid to rest in an emotional ceremony at the Koromumu Cemetery in Sigatoka today, charges are y