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The Land Transport Authority has started random checks for bus tickets from yesterday. The process involves the movement of authorized officers in buses to check if they are carrying the tickets. This will be a seven d
With daylight savings to begin this Sunday, Education Minister Filipe Bole has called on schools around the country to also follow the adjusted time schedule. Bole said while daylight savings time is expected to end in
The Prime Minister has welcomed the new breeding farm for Goodman Fielder in Navua saying that it is an enormous boost for local production and food security and will also have a positive impact on the foreign reserves.
Whether it is one case of child exploitation or a hundred, the underlying fact is that there is a problem and it must be addressed for the sake of our children. These are the sentiments of Save the Children CEO Chandra
Everybody should play their part to see that Fiji is free from violent crimes and people feel safe inside their own homes. This was highlighted by the former District Commissioner Western Semi Matalau who is now the Cha
Additional evidence has now been found through research conducted by a company planning to drill for gas in Fiji, that there are strong indications that oil and gas deposits do exist in the country. The Managing Directo
Members of the public have been urged this morning to actively participate with the Fiji Police Force to fight criminal activities. Police Commissioner Brigadier General Iowane Naivalurua made this call while opening th
The determination to uphold and maintain the proud history of the struggle of three brothers to set up their former school has brought hundreds of ex-scholars from as far as Japan for this week's MOBilise conference.
The worst violation of human rights is poverty and children are the victims. Those are the words of the Chief Guest at the inaugural Save the Children symposium, UNICEF Pacific Representative, Doctor Isiye Ndombi to ove
The chiefly village of Somosomo in Taveuni will be the venue for the Bose Vanua where the chiefs of Cakaudrove are expected to meet first before the meeting proper kicks off tomorrow. Roko Tui Cakaudrove, Ratu Aca Matai
After a lapse of six years, the residents of Lami have revived the Lami Festival with the aim of improving the recreational facilities. Organizing Committee member, Culden Kamea said while thirty business houses have
A total of 1,005 complaints against police officers were recorded from 1st January to 16th of this month. In a statement issued last night, Commissioner of Police Brigadier General Ioane Naivalurua said the cases are al
The Vanuatu Opposition has called for an extraordinary session of Parliament to debate a motion of no confidence in the Vanuatu Prime Minister, Edward Natapei. The leader of the opposition, Maxime Carlot Korman, said he
The Government of Japan is ready to assist Fiji in electoral and other reforms. This is what the Japanese Foreign Affairs Minister Seiji Maehara told his Fijian counterpart Ratu Inoke Kubuabola during a bilateral meetin
Diwali is just sixteen days away and the Fiji Police Force has issued a stern warning on the use of fire crackers. The Ministry of Industry and Trade confirmed that fireworks can be used any day of the year, but within
Violence against children cuts across all boundaries and occurs in different forms and therefore child Protection Policies and enforcement of law are important for the prevention of child abuse. These are the words of
Fiji is expected to receive immense exposure from an upcoming reality show "Are you the next Bollywood Star" as representatives from one of India's general entertainment channel will be in Fiji to conduct a
This is not a reunion, it's business! This is what President of the Marist Brother's Old Boys Association Ben Salacakau said about the MOBilise conference, an initiative started by the Marist Old Boys Associati
Flour Mills of Fiji Group of Companies has reported a vastly improved financial performance for this year after recording $11.6 million profit after tax. FMF Chairman, Hari Punja said it is with some relief and pleasure
The leader of the Vanuatu opposition, Maxime Carlot Korman has accused the Prime Minister Edward Natapei of causing division in the Melanesian Spearhead Group, and undermining the country's reputation. This comes am
