21yr old remanded in custody
21yr old Petero Bai has been remanded in custody after appearing in court yesterday charged with the rape of a class three student at a Suva based school last week. Bai appeared before Suva Magistrate Makareta Mua howev
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21yr appears in court with rape charge
A 21 year old man, Petero Bai appeared in court in the last hour charged with the rape of a class three student at a Suva based school last week. Bai appeared before Suva Magistrate Makareta Mua however no plea was take
Over 700 babies delivered last month
There was a baby boom in Fiji starting from last month which saw more than 700 babies delivered at the CWM hospital alone last month. This has also resulted in the shortage of beds at the Maternity ward. Health Ministr
Slim chance of winning IRB title
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team has a slim chance of winning the overall IRB Sevens series title. The side lost 28-33 to New Zealand in the semifinals of the Hong Kong 7s tournament last night and now have a tough road ahe
Sevens team books spot in semis
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team has booked a spot in the semifinal of the Hong Kong Sevens with a close 14-12 win against South Africa in the quarterfinal. Fiji led 14-5 at halftime and scored a converted try to win the ga
No changes to Sevens team line-up
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team management team has stuck to the same lineup that beat USA 38-12 to play against South Africa in the quarterfinal this afternoon. Manager Jope Tuivanuavou has confirmed that coach Iliesa Tan
Fiji to meet South Africa in quarters
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team will take on South Africa in the quarterfinals of the Hong Kong Sevens this afternoon after coming through their pool unbeaten. Fiji defeated USA 38-12 in their last pool game last night aft
Fiji 7s team starts on a high
The Digicel Fiji 7s team got off to a good start in their defence of the Hong Kong 7s title last night. In their opening match they thrashed Thailand by 82 points to 7. Setefano Cakau scored a hat trick and Waisale Be
Police to investigate-Bole
Education Ministry Officials are expected to look into the incident at the Suva based school where a class three student was physically assaulted in the school's toilet yesterday. Education Minister Filipe Bole said
Class 3 student physically assaulted
Police are investigating an incident where a class three student of a school based in Suva was physically assaulted in the school's toilet yesterday. Divisional Crime Officer Southern, SP Apisalome Tuiwakaya said th
HK 7s starts today
Traditionally the biggest party of the rugby calendar is set to get underway in Hong Kong tonight with 24 teams competing in the three day tournament. The Hong Kong Sevens is very special compared to other tournaments i
Tugawe remains Methodist Church President
The Methodist Church of Fiji will still have Ame Tugawe as President and Tuikilakila Waqairatu as the church General Secretary. In a meeting yesterday attended by 132 church ministers and Stewarts, some of the church
Water works commences
A number of water infrastructure works are expected to be undertaken this year to improve water supply to areas in Suva, Delainavesi, Lami and Nasinu. Water Authority of Fiji Chairman John Prasad said $68 million has
Cost of damages continues to rise
As teams continue to conduct on the ground assessment in affected areas, the cost of damages to infrastructure continues to rise. In the latest situation report DISMAC has put the estimated cost of damage at more than
PM urges Church Executives to improve relations with Govt
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has today stressed to the 130 Methodist Church ministers that the Methodist Church of Fiji will not be allowed to have their Annual Conference until 2014. Permanent Secretary
Govt remains firm on church stance
The government remains firm on its earlier decision that the Methodist Church of Fiji will not to be allowed to have their Annual Conference until 2014. Permanent Secretary for Information Lt Colonel Neumi Leweni also c
Irregular water supply till Jan 2011
The Water Authority of Fiji said people living in the high areas such as Tamavua, Cunningham, Newtown, Valelevu, Tuirara, Samabula, Toorak, Nadera, Delainavesi, Lami and Veisari, will be experiencing low pressure and int
Govt never revoked broadcasting licenses
The government has stressed that it never revoked any broadcasting licenses following the introduction of the Spectrum Decree last year. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the US Department of State 2009 Human Ri
Change now, AG tells public entities
It is very disconcerting and depressing to see the anomalies highlighted in the Auditor Generals reports over the past few years. That is the message of the Attorney General and Minister for Public Entities, Aiyaz Sayed
Provide a clear picture media told
The Attorney General and Tourism Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the local media should provide a clear picture to the international community during the time of a natural disaster. In a press conference yesterday, Sa