Tui Cakau wants to meet PM
The Paramount Chief of Cakaudrove, Tui Cakau Ratu Naiqama Lalabalavu has indicated to the chiefs of Cakaudrove that he wants to meet with Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. This was confirmed by the Roko Tui C
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Service Station tries to help staff
As some service station owners are laying off their workers, one service station owner said they will try and relocate some of their staff instead of sending them home. Director of Supreme Fuel Rajesh Patel said they ha
Complaints against officers taken seriously
Any complaint received against police officers will be taken seriously. The Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Ioane Naivalurua is seriously looking into the 1,005 complaints received from members of the public ag
3 MDGs Fiji must work on
As world leaders met recently to discuss progress towards achieving the eight Millennium Development Goals, it has been highlighted that Fiji needs to pay particular attention to three key areas. Speaking after the laun
Many do not like self-service concept
"I disagree with the self-service concept". That was the comment from the manager of TOTAL Fairway Service Station in Nabua, Mukesh Chand after receiving complaints from some customers this week. Chand said h
PM opens World Statistics Day
The government has welcomed the assistance of the international community in the transfer of knowledge and strengthening of national statistical capacity. Prime Minister and Minister for Strategic Planning, Natio
36yr old found with dried leaves
A 36 year old man of Navosa is in police custody after eleven parcels of dried leaves believed to be marijuana was found in his possession. The street value of the dried leaves is more than $20,000. Officers from the d
International artist help out in Fiji fashion week
As the capital city undergoes a hectic week of fashion activity, for the first time, international artists are in the country to assist in the MHCC Fiji Fashion Week. Fiji Fashion Week Director, Ellen Whippy-Knight said
Youths encouraged to be involved in festival
The Lami Festival which kicks off this Saturday will be an opportunity for the youth to be involved in the organization. Organizing committee member Culden Kamea said they have encouraged youth in the Lami community to
EU project to benefit school in Navosa
About 290 students of Bemana Catholic Primary and Seconday School in Navosa would benefit from the project undertaken by the Fiji Education Sector Programme of the European Union. Bemana Catholic Primary School Head tea
Service stations go self-service from today
Drivers around the country will be filling petrol for their vehicles themselves as service stations switch to self serve from today. The process however will bring an end to the career of 400 bowser attendants. However
2 day campaign to mark poverty eradication day
The Poverty Eradication Unit has organised a two day campaign in Suva from today to mark the International Day for the Eradication of Poverty. Public Service Commission's permanent secretary, Parmesh Chand said tha
LTA opens toll free line for complaints
The initiative to improve customer service and efficient delivery of services at the Land Transport Authority, it has opened a new Toll Free line to all incoming complaints. The Toll Free number is 08003342886 which wi
Commerce Commission wraps up FEA inquiry
The Commerce Commission has concluded its inquiry into the operations of the Fiji Electricity Authority based on the review of the FEA tariff structure. With the Commission expected to announce its determination within
Local manufacturers raise issue with new tarrifs
Serious concerns are being raised on the negative impacts from the commercial electricity tariffs on the manufacturing sector and their ability to compete in the export market. Fiji's leading manufacturer, Flour Mil
League to use traditional connections to secure aid
The Fiji Muslim League said that it will use its traditional connections with other Muslim countries to help secure aid for Fiji. League national president Hafiz Khan said as the government is focusing on its look Nort
Community police posts to be better resourced
Fiji Police Force will ensure that Community Police posts are well resourced to provide better services to the people. Chief Administration Officer, ASP Unaisi Vuniwaqa while closing the Fiji Police business of the fut
Former scholars strive to help former school
Into it's third year, the ex-scholars of Marist Brothers High School are determined not to let the MOBilise initiative die out as they strive to improve their former school. President of the Marist Brother's Ol
More gold deposits found while hopes high for oil/gas exploration
There are high hopes that the mining sector in the country will inject millions of dollars in the economy if successful exploration works are carried out over the next few years. With revelations now made that some comp
Govt urges EU to reassess stance on sugar funding
The Fiji government has urged the European Union to reconsider its stance on withholding sugar funding for Fiji. The Ministry of Information confirmed that Fiji's Ambassador to the EU Peceli Vocea made the call at t