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Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama addressed the 65th Session of the United Nations General Assembly early this morning in New York and highlighted the changes in Fiji's foreign policies over the past few mo
As today marks the deadline for local media companies to ensure that they are ninety percent locally owned, one of Fiji's dailies the Daily Post reveals that they are still in the dark over the future of the company
The Public Accounts Committee has revealed after analyzing the 2007 accounts of the military that 98 percent of the RFMF's food supplies were purchased at slightly higher prices from other suppliers because of the i
A growing trend continues to be seen now where many underage people are going to nightclubs without any action being taken against them or those who are allowing them in or serving them alcohol. Over the past few months
Retailers have discovered a new trend in shoplifting. Fiji Retailers Association has confirmed that reports of shoplifting from retail outlets have increased dramatically and they are now taking necessary steps to addr
Some relief for cane farmers and residents in Lautoka as they received some rain last night. Our reporter Abdul Aziz in Lautoka said its good news for the vegetable farmers however cane farmers need more rain. Meanw
The military has assured the Public Accounts Committee that there will be close monitoring of their expenditure after the committee analyzed the 2007 accounts and the $45.5 million over-expenditure by the RFMF. Accordin
Twenty three out of the 27 Methodist Church ministers and officials charged with organizing a meeting in contravention with the Public Emergency Regulation today were discharged today by Magistrate Thusara Rajasinghe. T
Police in Nausori are investigating a case where a 6 year old boy is alleged to have indecently assaulted a 4 year old girl. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Aca White has confirmed that a report was lodged with them
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group held its 34th regular meeting in New York at the weekend and agreed to remain engaged with Fiji in good faith. However, in a statement CMAG said it agreed, with regret, that Fi
The Land Transport Authority has received complaints where some drivers are disregarding the school patrol (Lolly Pop) signs and cones placed on the road. LTA Spokesperson, Doreen Narayan said careless driving will not
The Advisory Councilor for Yasiyasi and Nalawa in Tavua is concerned that cane farmers in the area will lose their crop while waiting to deliver cane to Penang and Lautoka mills. Umesh Prasad said that Rarawai Mill is c
The Department of Heritage has only 4 days left to make submissions to UNESCO's for Levuka to be named on the World Heritage Listing. Levuka Town Council Special Administrator Ratu Napolioni Masirewa said it will be
Fiji now has 857 new citizens through the government's initiative to offer dual citizenship to former citizens and interested parties. Statistics from the Department of Immigration reveal that between July last year
In order to apprehend traffic offenders, the Land Transport Authority will soon install Automated Red Light and Speed Cameras. LTA spokesperson, Doreen Narayan said the infrastructure should be ready for demonstration b
Human trafficking is a terrible crime and the Director of Public Prosecution has instituted the first ever criminal proceedings for a charge of human trafficking under the newly enacted Crimes Decree 2009. This is after
Fiji Water got front row seats at a prestigious fashion show, the Mercedes-Benz Fashion week in New York earlier this month as they were the official bottled water sponsor for the event. Foundation Administrator
Fiji has got some alarming statistics on unprotected sexual activities happening which is a great concern to the country and needs to be addressed. UNAIDS representative, Stuart Watson said the reported number of peopl
Police in the Western Division have taken a 66 year old man into custody for allegedly raping a 6 year old child. Assistant Spokepserson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the man is under investigation for alleged rape
With the booming tourism industry, hotel and resort owners are having to compete to ensure visitors choose their property to stay in and are pumping in millions of dollars to upgrade facilities and accommodation. Severa
