Fuel prices increase tomorrow
It is up again so get ready to dig deeper into your pockets as fuel prices increase again from tomorrow. The Prices and Incomes Board said unleaded fuel will now cost $2.12 a litre, an increase of 12 cents while diesel
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Trafficking scheme slowly uncovered
A number of Indian nationals are in the country illegally as a human trafficking scheme is slowly uncovered in Fiji. Fijivillage has now established that the major scam involves some people in India who lure people who
Immigration/Customs investigate staff
The Immigration Department and Police are searching for citizens of other countries who are living in the country illegally. Director Immigration Nemani Vuniwaqa said they are working on information provided by the 13 I
2 year old allegedly murdered
Police are expected to charge a 39 year old man of Momi, Nadi in relation to an alleged murder of a 2 year old girl on Friday night. Divisional Crime Officer Western SP Luke Rawalai has confirmed that a post mortem con
Immigration dept searches for illegal immigrants
The Immigration Department and Police are trying to apprehend more illegal immigrants living in the country upon information provided by 13 Indian Nationals, who are detained at the Korovou Prison, after they were arrest
Immigration dept unveils major human trafficking scam
The Immigration department has unveiled what it said is a major human trafficking scam in Fiji and has detained 12 Indian nationals and some locals who are now under investigation. Director Immigration Nemani Vuniwaqa c
Qarase, Chaudhry will be irrelevant in 2014-PM
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama stresses that former Prime Ministers, Laisenia Qarase and Mahendra Chaudhry will not be around when the 2014 elections is held so it was pointless for the Commonwealth Special
Pictures contradict what owners say
Police investigations are expected to start regarding the Bawaqa boat taking in water near Viwa Island yesterday morning forcing passengers to abandon ship. Meanwhile, although the owners of the vessel said it is normal
Police to investigate Ba Waqa incident
Police are expected to start investigations into the incident involving the vessel Ba Waqa which ran aground near Viwa and had started to take in water this morning. Police Media Officer, West Wame Bautolu confirms that
Sir Paul was informed: Ganilau
Defence Minister Ratu Epeli Ganilau said the Commonwealth Special Envoy, Sir Paul Reeves knew before he arrived that would not be allowed to speak to opposition politicians. Ratu Epeli Ganilau said the government told t
PM pleased with meeting
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said he is pleased with the meeting he had with Commonwealth Special Envoy Sir Paul Reeves and has confirmed they will continue to engage with the Commonwealth. Bainimarama sa
PM pleased with meeting Reeves
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said he is pleased with the meeting he has had with Commonwealth Special Envoy, Sir Paul Reeves and he has confirmed they will continue to engage with the Commonwealth. Commo
Qantas in talks to sell its 46% stake
Qantas has today confirmed that it is now in talks with the Fiji government to sell its 46 percent stake in Air Pacific as it lobbies for capacity to introduce Jetstar flights to Fiji. The airline, which is competing wi
Reeves, PM meeting expected today
The meeting between the Commonwealth Envoy Sir Paul Reeves and Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is expected to take place today after Reeves arrived into the country last night. He is here for a two-day visit
Bus driver of horrific accident charged
The Bus driver of the Raiwaqa Bus company has been charged with manslaughter in relation to the horrific Malaqereqere bus fire which claimed 12 lives in August last year. 34 year old driver Kamanieli Tuimavana appeared
Man awarded $213,000 in compensation
Almost 8 years since escaping death in a motor vehicle accident, a 39 year old man was today awarded over $213,000 in compensation by the Lautoka High Court for the injuries he sustained. On October 6th, 2001, Aklesh N
Flat constructions start next month
The building of 1,500 flats and 350 houses in Tacirua with another 500 multi unit flats in Raiwai and Raiwaqa is expected to begin as early as next month. Acting Housing Authority Chairman Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo revea
$70m loan approved
The Housing Authority has today confirmed that the Exim Bank of China has approved the 70 million dollars loan for the authority and Public Rental Board based on the condition that a company from China carries out all th
PM stops all deals with Fiji Times
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has now directed that all ministries, departments and agencies cease subscriptions to the Fiji Times newspaper. In a Public Service Commission (PSC) circular signed by Permane
Corruption in LTA forces investigation
Corruption in the Land Transport Authority (LTA) has forced Transport Minister Timoci Natuva to order an investigation into the matter and has appointed G. Lal and Company to conduct an Information Technology Audit. Nat