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Concerns have been raised by the district representative of Lomaloma, Pita Foi’akau in the Lau Provincial Council meeting on why the province’s vessel, the MV Lau Trader did not appear as one of the assets of
An increase in fine from $50 to $10,000 is being proposed for all restaurants to comply with the Food Establishment Grading Regulation. In the proposed Regulation, any breach by a restaurant owner would result in a $10
Health Minister Doctor Neil Sharma said westernization and peer pressure are some of the main causes of the increase in teenage pregnancies. Doctor Sharma has told the ABC that such influences will always be there and s
Two of the key players that helped Fiji reach the quarter final of the Rugby World Cup in 2007, Graham Dewes and Seru Rabeni have been dropped from the Flying Fijians squad for this year's Rugby World Cup in New Zeal
Independent Legal Services Commissioner John Connors will hear the new charges brought up against disbarred lawyer Doctor Muhammed Shamsud Dean Sahu Khan from this morning. Connors late yesterday ruled that the hearin
The Flying Fijians rugby team lost to Japan 24-13 in the Pacific Nations Cup game at Churchill Park this afternoon. It is Japan’s first ever win against Fiji since the start of the PNC 5 years ago and they have al
The chairperson of the Lau Provincial Council Adi Ateca Ganilau who was appointed yesterday has stepped down from the post in the last hour. As the final day of the Provincial Council meeting continues in Nadi, Educatio
An application for the recusal of Independent Legal Services Commissioner, John Connors from hearing disbarred lawyer, Doctor Mohammed Shamsud Dean-Sahu Khan's new charges is expected to be heard today. The commi
The Fiji Government is now processing the applications received for the setting up of the country’s first ever casino. However Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum stressed that they are looking for people with a
Disbarred lawyer Doctor Muhammed Shamsud-Dean Sahu Khan faces another 11 counts of charges before the Independent Legal Services Commission this week. Doctor Sahu Khan personally faces nine counts of professional miscon
The appointed receivers of Sahu Khan and Sahu Khan Law firm - who are currently winding up operations of the firm after the disbarment of Doctor Samshud Dean Sahu Khan, have now lodged a complaint with Police. Attorney
For the first time in Fiji’s history, visitor arrivals for the month of April have surpassed the 50,000 mark. Tourism Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the total visitor arrivals also looks good so far with the to
Fiji’s foreign reserves now stand at $1.522 billion. According to the latest review provided by the Reserve Bank of Fiji, this is the highest Fiji has reached and the $1.522 billion in reserves is sufficien
Senior officials from the Prime Minister’s Office will today meet with the delegates of the Lau Provincial Council to iron out any issues with regards to the Peoples Charter. Roko Tui Lau Ratu Joseva Navakaroko co
Land Transport Authority is hopeful that the installation of speed cameras on roads this month will assist in reducing road accidents. The road death toll has decreased from 26 to 19 this year compared to the same peri
Any member of the Lau Provincial Council can take up the chairmanship role wether he is a chief or a nobleman. That is the confirmation from the Roko Tui Lau, Ratu Joseva Navakaroko after he refuted claims reported in o
The Queensland Reds have won their first ever Super Rugby title, defeating seasoned campaigners the Crusaders 18 13 in Brisbane last night. Show stopping tries from Will Genia and Digby Ioane proved the match winners fo
The Flying Fijians have hit back in style defeating Samoa 36-18 in the Pacific Nations cup this afternoon. The Samoans started the match on a high with a try to winger, Sailosi Tagicakibau. However, Fiji r
It is more than pride at stake for the Flying Fijians in this afternoon's Pacific Nation Cup match against Samoa. The Deacon Manu led side have to prove at the TFL Stadium that the preparation for the Rugby World Cu
The Election Office is working on arrangements for the implementation of "electronic voter registration" in time for the 2014 General Elections. Attorney General and Minister for Elections Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum
