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The government is now actively looking at a proposal to equally share the distribution of lease money amongst the members of the landowning units if their native land has been leased out. Permanent Secretary at the Prim
Experiencing a combination of stress factors is one of the common causes of mental illnesses. Medical Superintendent of Saint Giles Dr Shish Narayan said there is no single cause for mental illness but stress occurring
The Deadline given to operators for the termination of telephone and mobile services for unregistered customers has been extended to November 8th. In a public notice, Attorney General and Minister for Communications Aiy
An expert in renewable energy sources is shocked at the high costs of generating electricity in the country and believes the Fiji Electricity authority can significantly reduce these costs. Speaking to Fijivillage at th
Paul Henry's racist comments finally caught up with him yesterday when he resigned from TVNZ after meeting the state broadcaster's chief executive. NZ Herald reports that pressure has been mounting since Henry i
Former Editor in Chief of the Fiji Times, Netani Rika is reported to have accepted an offer from the Australian National University. According to the Australian, Rika will spend time in Canberra writing his account of t
Police have charged the 35 year old taxi driver who was involved in a fatal accident in Valelevu on Saturday afternoon. He has been charged with causing death by dangerous driving and will appear in the Suva Magistrates
There will now be a twenty four service in place to address any reports of abuse or even complaints with regards to assistance from the Social Welfare Ministry. This is after the signing of a memorandum of Understandin
Police are trying to identify a man who was a passenger of a taxi that got involved in an accident on Reservoir road on Sunday morning. Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the man is currently in hospital and they are try
Police have managed to identify the man who lost his life in a fatal accident on Saturday afternoon. Assistant police spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the family of the 26 year old man of Nakasi identified
The Immigration Department is currently investigating their recent cases of Human Trafficking with a total of 9 Indian nationals and 4 Chinese nationals for this year. Director Nemani Vuniwaqa revealed this at the Natio
The Consumer Council of Fiji has urged the Fiji Fuel Retailers Association to reconsider about switching to self service. Chief Executive Officer, Premila Kumar said the council is hopeful that right thinking of associ
In an effort to eradicate poverty, the Poverty Eradication Unit will be conducting a campaign called "Working together" in the central, western and northern division this month. Director Tokasa Leweni said it
Fiji is a nation where we have rich and diverse cultures and religions and people of many races and this is what we are celebrating today. And the call for us today is to celebrate Fiji. The President of Fiji, His Ex
Two men were rushed to Suva Hospital early morning after the vehicle they were traveling in went off a hill at Reservoir Road. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said a passenger and the driver o
A 35-year-old taxi driver is in police custody after allegedly bumping a man believed to be in his late twenties who lost his life on our roads yesterday afternoon. Police Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Soko
Two of Amalgamated Telecom Holdings subsidiary companies recorded significant losses in the last financial year ended 31st March 2010 but the company still posted a profit last year. During a stock brokers briefing, ATH
Despite having a meeting with the FSC Board on the suspension of trading with the Corporation, the South Pacific Stock Exchange reveals they are not satisfied with the replies they have received. Chief Executive, Jinita
Forty years ago on the 10th of October, 1970, Prince Charles who represented Queen Elizabeth officially handed over power and control to the people of Fiji which was received by Fiji's first Prime Minister, the late
Passengers have the right to report on any driver who does not issue tickets to the Land Transport Authority. As of the 18th of this month, it will be compulsory for all bus drivers to give tickets to their passengers o
