Police find 1kg cocaine
Police are investigating the discovery of 1kg of cocaine at the Suva wharf yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that police discovered the cocaine in a ship which was berthed at t
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Sahu Khan, Raza and Mishra face ILSC charges
A total of nine counts of alleged professional misconduct and unsatisfactory professional conduct have been laid against three lawyers, Mehboob Raza, Vipul Mishra and Dr Samshud-Dean Sahu Khan. The case was called for m
6 days remain for telephone, mobile users to register
All telephone and mobile phone users have until this Saturday to register under the Telephone Services Decree as the deadline comes to an end on the 21st of August. It has been made clear that telephone services for
Rewa upsets defending champions Ba
The Rewa soccer side created the biggest upset in the first round of the Inkk Mobile Battle of the Giants at the TFL Stadium, after they beat defending champions Ba by 2 goals to 1. Rewa's goals came from Ratu Vere
Over 50 govt quarters rented out
More than 50 government quarters have been rented out as part of government's public sector reform. Public Service Commission Permanent Secretary, Parmesh Chand said renting out of government quarters has been a s
RB Patel records net profit of $4.98m
The RB Patel Group Limited recorded a net profit after tax of $4.98 million for the 12 months ending 30th June 2010 compared to a net profit of $5.68 million for the previous 15 months last year. Group Chairman Isoa
Chinese investors show interest in Momi Bay Resort
There are now revelations that one of China's top travel Agencies, Suzhou Youth Travel Services is expected to be in the country this month to inspect the Momi Bay resort project, with an eye to buy it. According to
Father, son charged with attempted murder appears in court
A father and son charged with attempted murder, drunk and disorderly, resisting arrest and damaging property appeared before High court judge, Justice Salesi Temo yesterday. The two 18 year old Anasa Baleinabodua and hi
Dorsami Naidu guilty of 7 charges
President of the Fiji Law Society Dorsami Naidu has been found guilty of seven charges of alleged unsatisfactory professional conduct and professional misconduct. However, Commissioner of the Independent Legal Services
We will do things differently – Australian Opposition
An Australian coalition government would open negotiations with Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama for electoral reform as a way of breaking the current diplomatic standoff between Suva and Canberra.
Ship building industry has so much potential
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is now hoping that the Fiji Ships and Heavy Industries Limited will become the top shipbuilding company in the Pacific. Commodore Bainimarama said there is so much potential
NEC reveals hidden training costs
As Government pushes for all unemployed people fifteen years and above to register with the National Employment Centre, there are revelations that there are costs that will need to be repaid. Director National Employme
President opens new law school
"To start a Law School and a Medical School just three years after the establishment of the University of Fiji, is short of a miracle." These are words echoed by the President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau, as he
Father sentenced to life
A 46 year old man of Vatuwaqa who killed his 8 year old son last year was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Suva High Court this morning. Mahendra Sharma committed the offence on 13th July last year when he took his
Major breakthrough for Fiji
A major breakthrough for Fiji in China as the Mayor of Yiwu City where one of the world's largest shopping malls in located, has offered Fiji a shop space at the mall. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has
China based company to set up cement factory in Fiji soon
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said a China based company will definitely set up a cement factory in Fiji soon. Speaking to Fijivillage News from China, Commodore Bainimarama said he has already visited t
Let the youth be heard - Naupoto
Let the young people’s messages be heard. That is the message to everyone by the President of the Suva Grammar School Parents and Teachers Association Commander Viliame Naupoto in relation to Suva Grammar's
China is the way for Fiji, we should forget about Aust, NZ, USA-PM
China is the way to go for Fiji as far as understanding, opportunities and assistance is concerned and we should forget about countries like Australia, NZ, the US and even the Pacific Islands Forum when it comes to poli
Chinese investors show interest
A high level of interest has been shown so far from potential Chinese investors who are interested in setting up businesses in Fiji. Speaking from China, Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said the
Concern over slow registration from customers
Vodafone Fiji is concerned with customers slowing down on registering their details under the Telephone Services Decree with 11 days remaining. Manager Corporate Affairs Shalendra Prasad said people should not wait til