SDA helps the unfortunate
We have a role to play to help the less fortunate in our community. These are the sentiments of members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church ahead of the festive season which is just around the corner, stressing the need
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Flash flood warning for Northern division
The Nadi Weather office has issued a flash flood warning for low lying areas in the Northern Division. Weather Forecaster said a trough of low pressure with associated cloud and rain to the North is gradually drifting
Strict checks on banned fireworks
Diwali is only five days away and the Fiji Retailers Association has called on all its members to ensure they do not sell banned fireworks as those found guilty will face huge penalties. President, Himmat Lodhia said so
Concerns on taxi drivers being robbed
Police are concerned with the increase in the number of taxi drivers being robbed in recent days. A taxi driver was robbed yesterday by two men who hired him from Nasese to Vatuwaqa. Upon reaching Vatuwaqa, the two th
Education Ministry recognized for commitment
The Ministry of Education was the first agency to be called and recognised for their commitment to Service Excellence out of the other 12 Government agencies. Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Josefa Seruilagil
Man in custody for allegedly raping his daughter
Nausori Police have arrested and charged a man in his late 40's for allegedly raping his daughter several times for over a period of six years. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Aca White said the man allegedly st
Regulate money lenders – Consumer Council
The Consumer Council of Fiji is considering asking for the regulation of the Money lending Act after concerned were raised by consumers. Manager Research and Policy Josua Mudreilagi said they are making recommendation t
Number of nurses migrating drops - FNA
The Fiji Nursing Association has stated that nurses are continuing to leave Fiji however the number has dropped compared to past years. Speaking to Pacific Beat, Fiji Nursing Association Kuini Lutua said already 47 nurs
Drivers booked for not issuing bus tickets
More than two thousand buses in the country have been checked by the Land Transport Authority in the past two weeks to ensure all drivers and passengers comply with issuance and the production of tickets upon demand by L
Old boys to continue with assistance
The founders of the Mobilise Convention who are residents of Australia have one thing in mind and that is to move forward and continue the assistance and the many more projects to offer to Marist Brothers High school. P
Stella Marist organizes funathon
In a twist of the normal walkathon idea, Stella Marist Primary School students, parents and friends held a "Funathon" event aimed at raising funds for upgrading works at the school. Stella Marist Parents Teac
Remove bad reputation amongst you - PM
The Civil Servants in Fiji from 35 participating agencies were reminded to remove the bad reputation that is common amongst them. That was re-iterated by Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama at the 2010 Service
Get your dogs licensed - Police
Police are once again calling on members of the public to get their dogs licensed and to see that their dogs remain inside their property. This comes after a 38-year-old man of Koronivia was bitten by a dog yesterday af
Man gets 6 month suspended sentence
A man, whose attack on his 17 year old nephew led to him having an asthma attack which caused his death, has been handed a six month suspended sentence by the Suva High Court. While sentencing, High Court Judge Justice
Mission brings joy to school kids
A mission launched almost 10 years ago to bring smiles to Fiji's school children has grown with the focus now turning to other sectors. Peter Cole who is the founder of an organisation called Spirit of Sharing is in
Tenders Board expected to be set up soon
A tenders Board is expected to be set up soon to scrutinise tenders handed in for the proposed setting up of a casino in the country by the Fiji Government. Tourism and Trade Minister Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum said this follo
Real estate agents should be registered
Any person who needs to operate as Real Estate Agents should be registered and given licences. This is the comments made by Real Estate Agents Licensing Board Acting Registrar Ravinesh Murti as they want to protect the
2 juveniles charged for alleged rape
Nausori Police have arrested and charged two juveniles for allegedly raping a 17 year old boy on Wednesday. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Aca White has confirmed that the incident took place in a village in Rewa a
Pharmacy attendant pleads guilty
A hospital pharmacy attendant pleaded guilty to one count of theft yesterday in the Lautoka Magistrates Court. Legal Aid Commission lawyer Salaseini Naivaluvou told Magistrate Jude Nanayakkara that her client Nemani Ba
NFA to expand on its ambulance services
The National Fire Authority is looking expanding the ambulance services by next year. The NFA took over the Ambulance services in May 2008 after which the Government instructed that a review be done to come up with a w