No backdated reinstatement of FNPF pension payments - Immanuel
Cabinet has decided that there will be no backdated reinstatement of the FNPF pension payments that was reduced under the 2012 reforms. Minister for Finance, Esrom Imm
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FNU Council files complaint with FICAC against VC and PS National Planning
Members of the Fiji National University Council have filed a complaint with FICAC against the Vice Chancellor of FNU and the Permanent Secretary for National Planning.Thi
FNPF exploring medical insurance for members
The Fiji National Provident Fund is in the process of developing medical insurance for its members, however, for now, it will not focus on pensioners.While speaking at th
Mataqali Saniveikau to meet TLTB and WAF over Namau Dam concerns today
The mataqali Saniveikau from Dakuinuku Village in Tailevu will be meeting with the iTaukei Land Trust Board and the Water Authority of Fiji today to discuss concerns that
Raiwaqa residents alarmed by open drug activity and weak police response
Residents in several areas in Raiwaqa are raising serious concerns about ongoing drug-related activity, limited police intervention, and the growing risks faced by
Sale of adulterated kava a serious concern, Kava Bill needs to have fines and blacklisting
People continue to raise concerns over the sale of adulterated kava where kava is mixed with other substances, and the Consumer Council of Fiji says with consultations
FCCC defers electricity tariff increase while EFL engages with Govt
The Fijian Competition and Consumer Commission has resolved to defer its final electricity tariff authorisation to 30th April this year, providing EFL further opportun
By-pass road works underway near Semo Village along Queens Highway
Fiji Roads Authority contractors are continuing construction of the by-pass road near Semo Village along Queens Highway after a section of the road at the Armco crossi
Counter Narcotics Bureau delay contributed to worsening drug situation
I had recommended the formation of the Counter Narcotics Bureau when I was Commissioner of Police in 2011 and that could have helped prevent the severity of Fijiâ€
Nasinu residents raise alarm over children sniffing glue and open sale of drugs
Residents in Nasinu are raising alarm over the growing issue of children openly sniffing glue and drugs being openly sold in their neighbourhoods.Speaking during the Coun
Veteran lawyer says major gap in drug laws, ingredients used to manufacture ice are not illegal
A senior Fiji lawyer with nearly three decades of experience in drug cases has highlighted that he knows of at least five or six methamphetamine houses over the yea
Serua villagers call for expungement of minor convictions
Convictions for minor offences should be expunged to give young people a fair chance at employment and a fresh start.This was a request by the villagers in Galoa and Koro
Act now to save our youth from drugs, time for blame is over - Reverend Kolivuso
The time for blame regarding the drug crisis in our country is over, and action must start immediately.These are the words of Christian Mission Fellowship Faith Harves
Family of 10 unsure where to sleep after fire destroys home
A family of 10 at Suva Street in Toorak are worried about where they will sleep after their home was destroyed in a fire yesterday.Speaking to fijivillage News, Maikeli V
Contractors working to rectify issues at CWMH after heavy rain - Health Minister
The contractors at the Colonial War Memorial Hospital are working to rectify issues caused by the heavy downpour, which has resulted in delays to some healthcare services
Churches cannot ignore the realities on the ground regarding drug situation – Naivalurua
Fiji’s growing drug problem cannot be solved by law enforcement alone, and I'm calling on churches to work together in unity as the Government cannot do this wi
Retired school teacher calls for anonymous reporting on drug activities
Retired school teacher and Nabua Crime Prevention Committee member Ashish Prasad has called for stronger community involvement, guaranteed anonymity for informants on dru
5 police officers among 274 people charged with serious offences last year
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions confirms 274 people were charged with a total of 344 counts of serious crime offences last year.Of the 274 a
Naduvalo’s recovery uncertain as FRU yet to confirm Perth final injury
Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s winger Vuiviawa Naduvalo’s road to recovery remains uncertain, with the Fiji Rugby Union yet to provide an update on th
Fiji Men’s 7s remain top despite 21-19 loss to South Africa in Perth 7s final
Despite going down 21-19 to South Africa in the HSBC SVNS Perth 7s final, the Fiji Airways Men’s National 7s team remains at the top of the points table with 70 po
Perth 7s: Fiji V South Africa Cup Final
Kick-off: Fiji 1' Try to South Africa. Ryan Oosthuizen. FJ 0-7 SA 4' Try to South Africa. Sebastiaan Jobb. SA 14-0 FJ 5' Try to Fiji. Nice step from Viwa Naduval