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Fiji’s total imported products decreased by $44.9 million while our total exports also decreased by $10.2 million in April this year compared to the same month last year. Imports in April stood at $211.7 million w
Five people are in Police custody after they were caught with fake drivers licence in the Western Division. Land Transport Authority (LTA) Media officer Doreen Narayan said last week a major operation was carried out in
The continuous strengthening of the Australian and NZ dollar against the Fijian dollar is not good news for Fiji consumers as we import a lot of items from these countries. With all these factors coming into play, indic
The price of imported food items and fuel is expected to remain high or continue to rise due to the current global trends as inflation continues to rise internationally. Based on this, consumers need to be prepared and
The Commissioner of Corrections Services, Lieutenant-Colonel Ifereimi Vasu has given an ultimatum to his senior prison officers to drastically cut down costs or he will do it himself. The ultimatum was given in the quar
Questions are being raised today on whether it is right for a religious organization to ban its worshippers from entering a house of worship. This follows the confirmation that Fiji's largest Hindu organization,
FNPF pensioner, David Burness has to prove to the High Court that his application in relation to the review of the FNPF Act will clearly violate his human right when the pension is reduced. High Court Judge, Justice Pra
High Court Judge, Justice Pradeep Hettiarachchi has today given FNPF pensioner, David Burness 21 days to rectify various procedural errors in relation to his application against the FNPF, the Attorney General and the Rep
Three Police officers have been assaulted over the last five days and the Police Force is now warning members of the public not to cross the line and threaten the safety of the officers. A Police officer was assaulted o
It’s time again for the country’s students to share their messages through art, song and dance as less than a month remains for the 2011 Tadra Kahani. A total of 16 schools will feature in this year’
Hopes are high that working hours for PAFCO staff in Levuka will no longer be reduced and staff will not be sent home as the fish processing factory is expected to get full supply of fish all the time. Fish exports are
It has been revealed that people as young as 25 years are suffering from heart diseases. This has been revealed by National Advisor Non-Communicable Disease, Dr Isimeli Tukana who said this is due to factors like smokin
More jobs and working hours are expected to be created as a 2011 National Budget initiative was implemented today which would encourage more on-shore fish processing rather than the trans-shipment of the catch to another
The former Finance Manager of Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption was acquitted by the Suva Magistrates Court this morning. Anil Datt Maharaj was charged with one count of willfully removing evidence in relat
There are 400,000 people in the country suffering from anaemia. The Health Ministry revealed that currently 60% of children less than five years are iron deficient, 40% of women lack iron while 20% of men also suffer fr
Today marks a new dawn for the people of Naitasiri after they presented a traditional apology or “Matanigasau” to the Methodist Church of Fiji for the action of their forefathers against Reverend Thomas Baker
Three people have lost their lives on our roads in the last four days and concerns are now being raised on the attitude of some drivers who have no respect to the Police officers who are stationed on our roads. Early th
The Flying Fijians were thrashed 60-14 by a rusty All Blacks outfit at Carisbrooke last night. The Flying Fijians put up a determined performance and got two brilliant tries to Nemia Kenatale and Vereniki Gonevaa. Cons
The total board directors’ fees of the Fiji National Provident Fund have significantly reduced from $90,000 in the year 2007 to $27, 000 last year. Based on the FNPF Annual Reports in 2007 to 2010, there is als
Disbarred lawyer, Doctor Muhammad Shamsud-Dean Sahu Khan said he never asked complainant Krishna Datt to withdraw his complaint registered with the Chief Registrar and in return he will withdraw the defamation case ag
