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The School of Deaf received more than $5000 worth of bedding assistance from the New Zealand High Commission which has upgraded the bedding facility and hygiene level at the hostel. The school which caters for students
Prevention is better than crying over your loss. That is the message from the General Manager Road Safety at the Land Transport Authority, Timoci Satakala following revelations that the road death toll has risen to 40 a
The Fiji Women Crisis Center has reiterated that Gender Inequality is the root cause of Violence against Women, and based on this they are currently holding their annual Regional Training with participants from around th
There has been a change in mind set towards mental health, as more people are at ease with accessing mental health institutions. This is according to Saint Giles Medical Superintendent Dr Shish Narayan who said they hav
The film producers and actors of movie "Pump up the Mandali" which was shot in Fiji and New Zealand have received good response from members of the public over the weekend. Film Actor, Sarvesh Singh who is als
Water has been carted to maritime islands off Vanua Levu hit by the prolonged dry weather. The Divisional Planning Officer northern Ratu Eliki Tikoidraubuta said that the MV Kaiwai has delivered water to Yanuca Island
The lawyer representing the former Fiji Prime Minister, Mahendra Chaudhry, is expected to apply for bail for his client when he appears in the Tavua Magistrates Court. Chaudhry was taken in for questioning with five oth
A private doctor of Lautoka and a civil servant are expected to appear in the Lautoka Magistrates court this morning. FICAC Spokesperson, Erica Lee has confirmed that the civil servant who works at the Lautoka Hospital
Suva City Council is carrying out a survey to determine whether bus operators from the Suva Bus stand are adhering to the approved timetable from the Land Transport Authority. Special Administrator Chandu Umaria said th
Former Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry and five others charged with allegedly breaching the Public Emergency regulation are expected to appear in the Tavua magistrates court this morning. It is
A five year old boy died after he was hit by a vehicle in Lami yesterday afternoon. Police Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atuniasa Sokomuri said at around 2.30pm in Draunibota in Lami, the five year old was walking a
The government is currently formulating a new law to govern the relationship between landlords and tenants. Attorney General and Minister for Justice Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum said the new law will govern the dynamics of the
The Lami community will for the first time hold a festival this month. Committee member Culden Kamea said the festival will be an opportunity for the community to hold a cleanup campaign and help out with the Lami Town
The current re-modeling of the 20 price control items will be for imported items only and only on existing price controlled items. Minister for Trade and Commerce, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum said that the current pricing model
Vatukoula Gold Mines Limited has projected that their next seven years of operation in Fiji will be productive as they have recorded an increase of twenty five percent in gold production for the last four months. Chief
With a fourteen day deadline given to all retailers, wholesalers and importers to hand in their documents detailing the costs of the goods and services, the Commerce Commission has revealed that there will be a uniform
Former Prime Minister and Labour Party Leader, Mahendra Chaudhry is expected to appear in Tavua magistrate Court tomorrow along with five other people. It is alleged that Chaudhry and the five allegedly breached condit
The Consumer Council of Fiji is now embarking on another survey to ascertain whether the price of computers and cosmetics has decreased since government decided to remove duty on a number of items through the 2010 budget
Army Commander and Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is happy with the success of a health audit conducted by the Republic of the Fiji Military Forces amongst its personnel. This is after touring remote sites
Police have called on taxi drivers to be vigilant when picking up passengers at night after a taxi driver had to flee for his life after being assaulted. This follows an incident where a taxi driver was assaulted and ro
