Kanailagi, Lasaro need to go
Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama stressed that the Methodist Church of Fiji needs to get rid of Reverend Tomasi Kanailagi and Reverend Manasa Lasaro because they have always taken a political stand in the guise
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No Conference - PM
It has now been made clear to the Methodist Church of Fiji to actively make changes and remove politics from the church agenda if it wants to hold its annual conference in the future. The Prime Minister has today made h
PER extended for another 30 days
The Public Emergency Regulations have been extended for another 30 days from June 10th. This has been confirmed by Information Permanent Secretary Lt. Colonel Neumi Leweni who said they made the decision in order to pro
3 external exams to be phased out
Three external examinations will soon be phased out as the Ministry of Education is reviewing the role of exams in the school curriculum. Education Minister Filipe Bole said the Fiji Intermediate Examination, Fiji Junio
Tanumi eyes US record label
The only way is up for Australian born, Richard Tanumi who has links with Fiji and is now focused on signing up a major record deal with one of the top record labels in the US. Tanumi, whose mother hails from Soso, Kada
Grandfather in custody for alleged rape
A 67 year old grandfather of Lami is in police custody for allegedly raping and indecently assaulting an 8 year old girl over a period of time. Assistant spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the man was arrested
Stable partnership needed-PM
Fiji needs a stable partnership between Government, the civil service and employers in order for the country to weather the economic downturn facing everyone. PM Commodore Frank Bainimarama addressing guests and student
Govt will not change its stance
The Methodist Church trying to pursue another round of talks with the Prime Minister is useless because our decision stands and that is, there will be no Annual Methodist Church Conference come August. These are the sen
Record crowds at Showcase
Gates to Fiji Showcase 2009 open this hour with a record over thirty thousand people already passing through the gates in the last three days since it opened. Organizer Total Event Company manager Loretta Jackson said
Girl allegedly sexually assaulted
Lautoka Police are hunting for three men who allegedly sexually assaulted a 13 year old girl over the weekend. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the girl was returning from a party on Saturday night
Gospel group performs at Showcase
Day three of Fiji’s biggest trade show and over 7000 people have passed through the gates to enjoy the entertainment, food and booths on offer at this year’s Fiji Showcase. Organizer and Total Event Company
Parents grateful for childrens safety
For the past two days of Fiji Showcase 2009, families have taken advantage of the entertainment and the great bargains with many grateful for the safe environment. With the introduction of the TFL Safe Kids Corner, man
Housewife lucky winner
A house wife who has never been anywhere since arriving in Fiji from her home land in the Philippines was lost for words when she was informed that she is the lucky winner of a return ticket to Australia thanks to Fiji S
Crowds flock to Showcase
With only a few hours left before the closing of Day Two of the Fiji Showcase 2009, crowds are still pouring into the Vodafone Arena and so far so good. These are the words of organizer Total Event Company manager Lore
Council hopes govt sticks to decision
The Wages Council is hopeful that the government will stick to its earlier decision on the implementation of new wage rate for nine industries on the first of July. Council Chairman Father Kevin Barr said it is prime ti
OHS Dept to investigate death
The OHS Department of the Labour Ministry will carry out an investigation next Monday regarding the death of 37 year old Epeli Gadi yesterday in Namoli, Lautoka. Western Divisional Labour Officer Mateo Daurewa told Fiji
Fiji Showcase open
The gates to Fiji's biggest Trade Show, Fiji Showcase 2009, has just opened. Tickets costing $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children, gives people the chance to win a trip overseas, the opportunity to see 5 internat
Fiji Showcase opens gates today
A few hours remain for the gates to the Fiji Showcase 2009 to open, booth owners and entertainers are already gearing up for the biggest Trade Show in the country. Event Organizers Total Event Company manager Loretta Ja
Legal Aid Director told to vacate
The Legal Aid Commission Director Filimoni Vosarogo was asked to vacate his office yesterday after his contract was not renewed by the Board. It had been confirmed that Vosarogo was informed via email from the Legal Aid
Floods mainly hindered growth: RBF
Had it not been for the January floods, Fiji would have actually grown marginally this year. Those were the words of Reserve Bank Governor Sada Reddy who clarified the state of the Fiji economy in response to the ADB re