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One of Fiji's luxury adventure providers has been recognized for their bravery during a natural disaster. Tui Tai expeditions, which takes tourists on a tour of the remote islands in the North has been recognized fo
The Land Transport Authority will now limit the number of permits issued to operators to reflect a fair distribution of wealth as enshrined under the Peoples Charter for Change, Peace and Progress. The LTA chief execut
Depression is well known in the country however it is under-reported. This is according to Psychologist Selina Kuruleca in relation to a World Health Organization report on mental health and development - "Targetin
About 45 percent of the Fiji's population live below the poverty line. That is the revelation from Director of FRIENDS or the Foundation for Rural Integrated Enterprises and Development, Sashi Kiran speaking during
Over one hundred and sixty thousand dollars will be needed by the National Fire Authority to be able to run the Emergency Ambulance Services. That was the revelation from Health Ministry as the emergency Ambulance servi
The United Nations projections for Fiji indicate that in 2025 the elderly would account for 13% of the total population. Social Welfare Minister Dr Jiko Luveni who said that proportion of older people is increasing rapi
Police are looking for three men who robbed a family in Nakasi yesterday. Regional Crime officer Eastern, ASP Aca white has confirmed that the three, armed with cane knives and pinch bars entered the house and threatene
Fiji Sea Farers working on foreign vessels bring in 15 million dollars in remittance annually. These are the words of Fiji Islands Maritime Safety Administration Director Josateki Tagi as the country marked World Marit
Talks currently underway between the Nasinu Town Council and the Land Department to acquire a piece of land to build a market at Laucala Beach. Special Administrator Mosese Kama said the piece of land is located near th
Talks are underway between the Central Co-ordinating Agency for Roads and Municipal Councils around the country to undertake road upgrade works. Agency head, John Prasad said that the CCAR has talked to the 14 Municipal
The Suva High court on Friday adjourned handing down a sentence on two men charged with robbery with violence after one of the accused told High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar that he wanted to personally apologize
The Fiji Pensioners Association has applauded the move of the construction of a park for the senior citizens in the country. President Hari Raj Naicker said considering the contributions made towards nation building by
An average of two new cases are reported in a week to the Kadivuka Bio Security Taskforce. Spokeswoman Rosa Dalituicama revealed this as the Taskforce enters its fifth month of operation. Dalituicama said that with the
The Nadroga 15's rugby team has defended the BSP Farebrother Sullivan trophy for the 5th week in a row with a 13 all draw against Lautoka this afternoon. Under the Fiji Rugby Union rules the holders Nadroga will d
Discussions are already underway in the I-taukei affairs ministry on what we will use as a national language. The revelation was made by the Minister of Education, Filipe Bole this morning when launching the first I tau
More than one thousand people living in a rural settlement outside Labasa town now have FEA power supply which was commissioned this morning. The people of Nuknuk, Yalava, Tabia outside Labasa made numerous requests to
A leader is unbiased, totally dedicated and committed to their work and there is no such word as nepotism and despotism in the leader’s book. Those were the words of NZPTC Chief Executive Officer James Dutta durin
The Pacific Islands Applied GeoScience Commission or SOPAC is working with the National Disaster Management office to install early flood warning systems in the major rivers in Viti Levu. After successful installations
Dis-stigmatizing mental illness is the biggest challenge with mental health in Fiji. This is according to Kuruleca's Consultant Psychology Selina Kuruleca in relation to a new World Health Organization report "
Civil servants have been told once again that they need to be constantly reminded that they are servants and not masters. The Commissioner Eastern, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga told the Heads of government departments in th
