21 gun salute marks Fiji Day
A 21 gun salute was shot this morning at Albert Park to signify Fiji’s 42nd year of independence. Despite the dull weather in the capital, a sea of blue and white colours brighten up Albert Park as at least 3,
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Our country’s future is truly exciting-PM
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has said that our country's future is truly exciting as people collectively dream of a Fiji that is strengthened by the unity of all citizens. In his Fiji Day message
US President sends message to people of Fiji
US President, Barack Obama has sent his message to people of Fiji that the American people continue to support Fijians in their quest to draft a new constitution and return to democracy. In his National Day message to a
Thousands expected at Fiji Day celebrations in Labasa
More than a thousand people from all walks of life are expected to be part of the Fiji Day celebrations at Subrail Park this morning. Provincial Administrator Macuata, Joseva Rokonai said they had formed a committee
Work starts on rectifying the Labasa Airport runway
Airports Fiji Limited is now working on ensuring that the surface of the Labasa airport runway is at an acceptable standard for Pacific Sun. Pacific Sun has decided to cancel all its flights to and from Labasa as questi
Malake community disappointed over misleading reports
The Malake village community in Rakiraki has expressed disappointment over misleading reports by The Fiji Times about sex trade and human trafficking in their area. It has already been confirmed by the Police and th
No open investigation regarding alleged human trafficking
There is no investigation or case open in relation to alleged sex trade and human trafficking as reported by daily, The Fiji Times. Authorities who have been quoted by the newspaper last Friday and Saturday say they
Inaccurate, unauthorized information published-Slack
The Maritime Safety Authority of Fiji yesterday met with the reporter from one of the dailies in relation to the story of an 18 year old girl who was found on a yacht near Malake Island Rakiraki. In a statement Chief Ex
More than 50 cases of drowning this year
Fifty three lives have been lost as a result of drowning so far this year. In a latest incident a 17 year old teenager died yesterday morning after he was swept away by strong currents at the Wainibuku river in N
352 children involved in various forms of offences
A total of 352 children have been involved in various forms of offences so far this year. This is according to police statistics for January till September by children under 13 up to 18 years of age. &
Police refutes report of alleged human trafficking
The Fiji Police Force has today refuted reports in one of the dailies about an 18-year old girl who was found on a yacht near Malake Island Rakiraki. In a statement, police say that at no point in time did they recei
3 men charged with human trafficking appears in court
Three men charged with human trafficking appeared in the Suva High Court yesterday before Judge, Justice Paul Madigan. Phanat Laojidanmanea from Thailand, Lum Bing a local Chinese and Zhang Yong from Hong Kong. It has
Students released on bail
Four students who allegedly assaulted a 17-year-old student at his Tacirua home on Tuesday night have been released on bail by the Nasinu Magistrates Court this afternoon. The four include a 15-year-old, two 17-year-
Chaudhry, Maraiwai suspended from legal practice
Two prominent lawyers, Rajendra Chaudhry and Kini Maraiwai, have been suspended from legal practice for the next few years after they were found guilty by the Independent Legal Services Commission. Commissioner Justice
No expulsion policy amended
Education Minister Filipe Bole has today directed his permanent secretary to look at the no expulsion policy for students and to work on a case by case basis if there is a need to expel a student from a school. Bole sai
Group allegedly assaults student at home
Police are now looking for a group of students of a Suva school who allegedly assaulted a student of another school at his home on Tuesday night. Fijivillage has received confirmation that a suspect is known to Polic
Fiji appears before US subcommittee
The government has been given three weeks to present post hearing written submissions after discussions in Washington DC today on the duty free access scheme for 39 Fijian companies exporting products to the US. The del
Police to visit 2 more Suva schools
Police are expected to visit another two schools in Suva and speak to the principals after they received a report of a group of students threatening to punch up a student from another school. The incident occurred at th
Student charged with assault to appear in court today
A 19 year old student who has been charged with assault in relation to a bus attack in Flagstaff on Monday will appear in court later today. Police are also trying to establish the alleged involvement of an ex-scholar
Marist, Grammar students warned
Police Commissioner, Brigadier General Ioane Naivalurua personally visited Marist Brothers High School and Suva Grammar School yesterday after the involvement of some students in the recent brawls. He issued a stern war