Debt to GDP ratio to reduce to 77.8% by July this year – Prof. Prasad
The national debt-to-GDP ratio is projected to fall further to around 77.8 percent this July. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad hi
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We can’t continue to protect industries with high import duties while companies charge unreasonable prices – Prof. Prasad
As the cost of living remains a pressing issue for many people with inflation around 4.5 percent, Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad s
Flash Flood Alert issued for eastern parts of Viti Levu and parts of Vanua Levu
A Flash Flood Alert remains in force for small streams and low-lying, flash flood prone areas of interior and eastern parts of Viti Levu including from Korolevu, through
2013 Constitution needs to be reviewed —Prof. Prasad
Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Finance, Professor Biman Prasad says the 2013 Constitution has been subject to widespread criticism. Speaking during the Fiji Co
Reform and Restructure will boost the number of officers to address emerging crime trends - Tudravu
As the overall crime rate increased by 23 percent last month compared to the same period last year, Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says if the reform and restructure
Police officers asked to search on the spot for drugs - Tudravu
Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu says officers should search people for drugs on the spot if they are suspicious and they need people to know that they are around.
23% increase in overall crime rate last month - Tudravu
The overall crime rate increased by 23 percent last month compared to the same period last year. Police Commissioner Rusiate Tudravu highlighted this while giving an o
Khalsa Road works progressing well – FRA
The Fiji Roads Authority has confirmed that improvement works on Khalsa Road are progressing smoothly. While speaking to fijivillage News, the FRA says drainage and je
Sugar Minister discusses introduction of drones with newly appointed Indian Commissioner to Fiji
Minister for Sugar Charan Jeath Singh has discussed modernising the industry through the introduction of drones and farm machinery and strengthening sugar research throug
Waiqele gardener left homeless after suspected arson destroys home
A gardener in Waiqele, Labasa, has been left homeless after his two-bedroom house was destroyed in a fire on Saturday night. Dharman Prasad, who lived alone, suspects
Farmers with Sugar Cane Growers Fund loyalty card to benefit from Oceania Hospitals discounted medical procedures and treatments
It is often assumed that private hospitals cater only to the wealthy but Oceania Hospitals has demonstrated its commitment to social responsibility by ensuring that cane
Fiji has lost about 3% of people to developed countries - Radrodro
Fiji has lost about 3 percent of its population permanently to developed countries and the numbers continue to rise because of labour pull factors. Minister for Educat
Fiji Media for Excellence Awards returns after 17 years
The Fiji Media Council and Fiji Media Association has announced the return of the prestigious Fiji Award for Excellence after a lapse of 17 years. The FAME Awards was
165 arrests made during last weekend's operation
A total of 165 arrests were made last weekend for various offences. This was confirmed by the Fiji Police Force as their officers continue to monitor city and town act
We build relationships with our listeners 24/7 through radio - Parkinson
Good radio is about building relationships with our listeners 24/7 and no other media can do that in quite the same manner as radio, and particularly in the Pacific. C
Radio fosters peace and connects communities – Bia
Assistant Minister for Information, Aliki Bia has stressed that radio fosters peace and connects communities while recognizing the essential work of broadcasters, especia
18-year-old remanded for allegedly assaulting and robbing 75-year-old woman in Labasa
An 18-year-old man has been remanded for allegedly assaulting a 75-year-old woman at her home in Siberia, Labasa. Manueli Madigi is charged with one count of aggravate
Communications Fiji Limited organizes fun activities for World Radio Day
As we celebrate World Radio Day today, Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of LegendFM, FM96, VitiFM, Navtarang, Radio Sargam and fijivillage has organized so
Journalists agree that collaborative action required for fight against drugs
Pacific journalists participating in the Reporting Drug Crisis panel discussion in Suva today have agreed that the fight against the rise in the trade and use of drugs sh
A government stooge controlled FBC previously – Prof. Prasad
Three years ago a government stooge had controlled Fiji Broadcasting Corporation and everything that went through it's newsroom. Acting Prime Minister and Minister for
Media can help shape women in leadership - Kiran
Minister for Women and former journalist Sashi Kiran has stressed that the media can play a crucial role in shaping women's leadership. Speaking at the Pacific Media P