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One of the country's leading manufacturing companies, Flour Mills of Fiji has welcomed the new wage regulation order however at the same time highlighted that the new regulation should result in a productive workforc
The CEO of the Fiji Employers Federation said FEF has always believed in the betterment of the employees and will always continue to do so. While commenting on the review of the mark up percentage of 20 items, Nesbitt H
Over two hundred Marist Brothers High School ex-scholars are expected to arrive from overseas with their families and this is expected to be a boost to the economy. Vice President of the Nadi Marist Old Boys Associatio
The unusual occurrence of large number of termites seen flying in parts of Lautoka recently is causing panic among some people, however the Bio Security team said there is no medical threat to people. This is according
A delegation from the International Poverty Reduction Center in China headed by the Chairman Liu Jian is in the country to explore and see the different poverty alleviation strategies that could be developed for Fiji M
Fashion is a form of art that is nurtured by mothers and it is only right that we support safe motherhood. That is the stand the organisers of the MHCC Fiji Fashion Week are taking in adopting to support the White Ribbo
Poverty is a challenge in Fiji despite the continuous support from Government. Those were the words of Permanent secretary in the Prime Minister's Office Colonel Pio Tikoduadua during the International Day for the E
As the festive season approaches, members of the Seventh Day Adventist Church in Wainadoi are on a mission to bring smiles to those in the Wainadoi/Nabukavesi community who are struggling to survive and trying to make en
Large numbers of termites have been seen flying in parts of Lautoka and residents have been urged to light small fires in their compounds in the evenings in order to kill these termites. Bio Security Officer, Faiyaz A
Six resolutions have been endorsed by the Cakaudrove Provincial Council with the main one being the endorsement of the province’s support for the Government. Roko Tui Cakaudrove Ratu Aca Mataitini said the Tui Cak
The Australian government is concerned with the huge backlog of applications from Fijians seeking asylum in Australia. According to Radio Australia, Australia's Senate Estimates Committee has been told that a large
Everybody has a potential to fulfill their dream and be someone in life however a little initiative and determination is all what it takes to move forward. This is the message to all the youths out there from a 14 year
The major sugar mill upgrade that started prior to 2006 through the $86 million loan from the EXIM Bank of India has not delivered the desired results, and has caused a number of major problems. It was termed as a savio
From death’s door to being recognized as the Pride of Britain, Fiji born Private Derek Derenalagi has shown that disability is not an inability. Private Derenalagi, who is a British Army officer, was on active dut
Do not take any health advisory lightly. That is the stand of the Health Ministry as they urge members of the public to come forward and get vaccinated for H1N1. With the number of H1N1 cases reported in Fiji standing
A high percentage of youths divorce before they reach the age of thirty. Youth officer at the Ministry of Youth Vani Catanasiga told participants at Save the Children Symposium this morning that over 20% of youths who g
Former Acting Director of the Works Ministry and current Shipping Advisor John Rounds is today being cross examined by defense lawyer in the case against former Permanent Secretary for Works Anasa Vocea. The trial is un
There have been a total of 11 commercial property fires and 168 structural fires so far this year. These statistics were revealed by Local Government and Urban Development Minister Colonel Samuela Saumatua who officiall
Effective consumer protection is essential in the functioning of the economy as a whole and those that fail to provide a satisfactory deal to consumers lose out. While opening the two week long consultations and worksho
Fiji resorts featured prominently at the 2010 Travel Awards held last week in New Delhi, India. Taveuni Palms Resort took out the top honours after being named Australasia’s Leading Boutique Resort. Vatulele Isl
