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Three men from Singapore who were behind the theft of the $1 million belonging to the Reserve Bank of Fiji have been jailed. 39 year old Abdul Quadir Katu Miah, a time keeper and container checker pleaded guilty to five
The Interim Board of the Fiji Hardwood Corporation has issued directive to the management to recommence the sale and supply of mahogany logs and timber to all buyers with immediate effect. Interim Board Chairperson Eliz
A number of areas outside the greater Suva areas were without water supply over the weekend and questions are now being raised as to when improved water supply can be expected. Fijivillage raised questions with the Wate
A decision has been made on the location of the new US Aid Office for the Pacific but it has been kept under wraps. Radio New Zealand reported that US Ambassador to Papua New Guinea, Solomon Islands and Vanuatu, Teddy T
Thirty out of every 100 thousand women in the country die each year from pregnancy and childbirth complications. That is the stark revelation from the White Ribbon Alliance for Safe Motherhood - who say that sadly most
The Water Authority has clarified that water supply will be gradually restored this evening in the affected Suva areas. Spokesperson Michelle Tevita Singh said the disruptions had occurred due to a burst main at the Sav
Land-force Commander, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga has been appointed Chairman of the newly elected Fiji Rugby Union board. In a brief interview after the meeting Colonel Tikoitoga said that it is too early to make decision
The first Board meeting of the newly elected FRU Board members is currently underway at the Rugby House. CEO Keni Dakuidreketi has confirmed that top of the agenda will be the election of the new Chairman, amongst the n
The Land Transport Authority has revealed that this year so far four pedestrians lost their lives because they were at fault. LTA CEO Naisa Tuinaceva said this year five pedestrians have died on our roads whereas a tota
While many people are gearing up to celebrate Mother’s Day this Sunday, a 55-year-old mother was allegedly struck with a cane knife by her son yesterday. The alleged incident happened in Waiqele, Labasa, following
Disbarred lawyer Doctor Muhammed Shamsud-Dean Sahu Khan faces another 11 counts of certain charges before the Independent Legal Services Commission and the hearing date has been set for July. For the new case before the
The Independent Legal Services Commission has refused Doctor Muhammed Shamsud-Dean Sahu Khan’s application for a stay on the Commission’s decision to strike his name off the roll of legal practitioners earl
The way forward for getting the maximum return from Fiji mahogany has been set which sees the issuance of licenses to companies that want to buy mahogany, value adding to get better returns and the reorganization of the
The Ministry of Education is proposing to ask Cabinet to impose a curfew on the last day of every Coca Cola Games. Minister Filipe Bole said they may have to ask permission from Cabinet to impose curfew in Suva to re
Police Commissioner, Brigadier General Iowane Naivalurua said he cannot comment at this stage on whether other people will be charged after two former senior military officers were produced in court charged with offences
Former Land Force Commander, Brigadier General Pita Driti and former Commander of the 3FIR Unit, Colonel Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara have pleaded not guilty to their charges and will reappear in court on the 1st of next
Former Land Force Commander Brigadier General Pita Driti and former Commander of the 3FIR Unit Colonel Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba Mara appeared before Suva Magistrate Alofa Seruvatu in the last hour. Ratu Tevita Uluilakeba
Prominent lawyer Doctor Muhammed Shamsud-Dean Sahu Khan has been disbarred by the Independent Legal Services Commission. Legal Services Commissioner John Connors has ordered in the last hour that Doctor Sahu Khan’
Electric cables, telephone cables, manhole covers, water meters, road signs, tyre rims and even pots. These types of items have all become targets of the scrap metal thieves who are stealing anything that can be sold to
Major proposals for reform of the Fiji National Provident Fund and Fiji's retirement savings scheme will be revealed in the next few days. FNPF said it is set to finalise the new pension structure as well as announc
