Proposed electricity tariff increase could worsen Fiji’s social crisis – Billings
A proposed electricity tariff increase could worsen Fiji’s growing social crisis, including rising crime, drug abuse, and poverty.This concern was raised by Noleen
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Flash Flood and Heavy Rain Warnings remain in force for Fiji
A Flash Flood and Heavy Rain Warnings remain in force for Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain continues
FCEF urges FCCC to scrap proposed electricity tariff increase
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation has urged the Fiji Competition and Consumer Commission to set aside its proposed electricity tariff determination entirely and
Drug investigation incomplete, COMPOL and Commander talk about false narratives
Although Commissioner of Police Rusiate Tudravu has said in a statement after meeting with Army Commander, Major General Jone Kalouniwai, that the drug situation is contr
Hussein backs landowners’ call for control and fair lease returns
Landowners are demanding significant reforms to Fiji’s land lease system, calling for greater control over their land and fair financial returns, according to lawy
People also demand EFL tariff consultations in rural villages, not just cities
People are demanding that proper EFL tariff consultations be held in villages, as those in the rural areas also want to be heard.Kasavu Village resident Ilisoni Sauleca s
Media not allowed to cover FCEF submission on electricity tariff - FCCC
The Fiji Commerce and Employers Federation is making it's submission on the proposed electricity tariff increase at the Suva Civic Centre however FCCC CEO, Senikavik
Roads and crossings closed due to floods in Central, Western and Northern divisions
With the flash flood and heavy rain warnings in force for the whole of Fiji, roads in the Central, Western and Northern divisions are closed.Waiwatu Crossing on Navulokan
Vegetable prices rise in Savusavu, fewer people are farming now
A sharp rise in vegetable prices at the Savusavu Market is putting pressure on both customers and vendors.Market vendor, Kusma Wati from Korovesi told fijivillage News th
Proposed electricity tariff consultations at MHCC today has not started as scheduled
The proposed public consultation on the electricity tariff rate which is supposed to start at 10am today in Suva has not started.This is because there is no setup in fron
65-year-old man and 5-year-old missing after separate drowning incidents
Search operations are underway for a 65-year-old man and a 5-year-old child reported missing in separate drowning incidents in the Northern and Western Divisions.Police s
Flash Flood and Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for Fiji
A Flash Flood and Heavy Rain Warning remains in force for Fiji. The Nadi Weather Office says an active trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain c
Flash Flood Alert and Heavy Rain Warning in force for Fiji
A Flash Flood Alert and a Heavy Rain Warning is now in force for Fiji.The Nadi Weather Office says a trough of low pressure lies slow moving over the country.They says
New parents go through major ordeal at CWM without clear answers on baby's health
A father of a new born baby is raising serious concerns about the poor services at the CWM Hospital and the lack of information coming through regarding their baby's cond
Work to start on new multi million dollar resort at Nawi Island
Construction on the next major phase of the multi-million dollar development at Nawi Island Marina is expected to begin mid-year, with a new resort planned to further boo
Fiji Airways seeks clarity from US Embassy on visa bond rule affecting Fijian travellers
Fiji Airways is seeking clarifications from the U.S. Embassy on how the bond requirement for people travelling to the United States will affect Fijians.  According
COMPOL meets with Army Commander
Police Commissioner, Rusiate Tudravu met with the Army Commander, Major General Jone Kalouniwai this morning.The meeting focused on where the Republic of Fiji Military Fo
22-year-old charged for allegedly killing Turaga ni Yavusa’s son in Ra
The 22-year-old man who allegedly murdered the son of the Turaga ni Yavusa of Togovere Village in Ra has been charged. Police confirm Qilivati Nukuciri was alleg
Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for Fiji
A Heavy Rain Alert remains in force for the whole of Fiji.The Nadi Weather Office says a slow-moving trough of low pressure lies over the country.It is associated with cl
Compain seeks answers on delayed report into CWM clinic leak
International Women’s Association Fiji President, Judy Compain is asking the Ministry of Health on how long it will take for them to investigate and put together a
No casualties in Nadi fire
Firefighters have controlled the fire at the Tri-Dees warehouse in Nadi, with no casualties recorded. Three fire trucks are at the scene at Beddoes Circle as firefighters