Lolohea back
The man who promised thousands of people jobs in Kuwait a few years ago is back in Fiji and going around freely with a big sign outside his house of another recruitment drive for Dubai. Back in 2004 and 2005, the Fiji P
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FTU calls for quicker fare distribution
A distribution solution on the government's bus fare assistance program needs to be found now. Those were the words of Fiji Teacher's Union (FTU), General Secretary Agni Deo Singh who said while this assistance
Schools face difficulties distributing fares
The first day of the government's bus fare assistance program has been a daunting task for school heads and management around the country in trying to distribute the fares to the students and to cash their cheques.
Govt interference could threaten IRB membership
The Fiji Rugby Union said that if government is brought in to interfere in their decision that Acting CEO Keni Dakuidreketi remain in his post, it could threaten its membership of the International Rugby Board (IRB). Th
79,505 students should have received bus fares
79,505 students from 490 schools around the country who travel by bus to school should have started receiving their state-funded bus fares from yesterday. In a statement, Education Minister Filipe Bole confirms this and
Students should have received bus fares
All students who travel in designated school buses should have received their bus fares to travel to school tomorrow from their respective schools this afternoon. That is the directive from the government which disburse
Bus fare program must be well managed
Extra work will have to be done by school heads and teachers to ensure the proper management of the money that will be given today by the Government for the bus fares of students from Class 1 to Form 7 under the no Bus f
Govt confident of good start
The government is confident that the Free Bus Fare Program for students will start tomorrow as scheduled without any problems. Speaking to Fijivillage, permanent secretary at the Prime Minister's office Lieutenant C
High Court Judge refused entry to NZ
One of the Fiji High Court Judges, Judge Justice Anjala Wati from the Family Court has been refused entry into New Zealand. In a press conference held in the last hour, Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum revealed that
Alleged abduction takes a new twist
The investigation into the alleged abduction and death of 32 year old Sukul Deo has taken a new twist as Police are now questioning two suspects in what they believe is a hit-and-run accident. Divisional Crime Officer E
Tragic end to Diwali for Nausori family
Police are now awaiting the post mortem report of a 32 year old man who was allegedly abducted from his house in Manoca, Nausori last night and was later found dead in Vishnu Deo road Nakasi. Divisional Crime Officer E
Govt works on bus fare plan
The government is now working on a plan to disburse money to every school in the country and will then be given to the students for bus fares, starting from Tuesday afternoon, so that come Wednesday, the Free Bus Fare Pr
Diwali not just about fireworks
Diwali is not just about lighting diyas and firecrackers, it is about acquiring values that we can apply in our lives to become better citizens and most of all better neighbours. Today marks the return of Lord Rama from
Still in
Acting Fiji Rugby Union CEO Keni Dakuidreketi will remain in the post after the FRU board last night unanimously decided that he would continue despite calls made for him to step down in light of certain allegations agai
Govt considers adult bus fare issue
Government will be considering a long term arrangement to address the bus fare issue for adults. In a statement released this afternoon, it stated that government is presently considering to address the bus fare issue
Fuel prices drop tomorrow
Fuel prices have decreased this Diwali festival starting tomorrow. The Prices and Incomes Board has announced the decrease in the wholesale and retail prices of Motor Spirit, Premix Outboard Fuel, Diesel and Kerosene.
Decision to ensure all children are educated
As government officials work on the finer details to ensure that the historic decision made by the Prime Minister to have the No Bus Fare program for students travelling in school buses from next Wednesday, Commodore Vor
Students to travel for free in school buses
Good news for parents and students as the government made a historic decision late yesterday which is expected to see all the students travelling free in school buses from next Wednesday. In an exclusive interview with
Fiji economy picking up - Somare
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare said the Fiji economy is picking up and the country is like any other democratic country in the world. While speaking in the Solomon Islands, Sir Michael said everythi
Melanesian neighbours work to end opposition
Papua New Guinea Prime Minister Sir Michael Somare said the meaning of military dictatorship in the Pacific is different from the definition of military dictatorship in the western world. Sir Michael, who is currently i