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The Water Authority of Fiji has called on residents in the Central Division to store water now as the power blackout this morning has affected their water-pumps. Spokesperson Michelle Tevita-Singh said residents should
Hotels and resorts around the country are enjoying very high occupancy levels with some saying September is shaping up to be a record month in terms of visitor arrivals. From the Coral coast in Sigatoka to the Mamanuca
Levuka Town Council is seeking the support from the government through capital works and human resources in order to grow financially. Special Administator Ratu Napolioni Masirewa said this is an issue that has been the
There is currently a major power blackout for the entire Central Division. The FEA confirms they are trying to locate the fault and at this stage there is no timeframe on when power will be restored. Story
Don't try to mislead the Australian government and officials by giving false information about Fiji to try to get political asylum. Those are the words of Fiji's Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's O
There is no water rationing in the Western Division. Commissioner Western, Commander Joeli Cawaki said rationing will only take place once a drought is declared. Cawaki said the Task Force set up to monitor the current
Police have raised concerns on the large amounts of metals being stolen in the Western Division particularly from the Lautoka Sugar Mill premises. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said they have als
A first and one of it's kind park for the senior citizens is expected to be constructed in the region. The Ministry of Social Welfare, Women, Poverty Alleviation in partnership with the Rotary Club of Suva and Suva
Former Labour Permanent Secretary, Brian Singh has been convicted of three counts of false pretence and has been remanded in custody for sentencing next week. Singh was convicted this morning by the High court Judge Ju
From today the National Fire Authority takes over Emergency Ambulance Services after being handed the keys of 3 new ambulances. The handing over ceremony took place today with the Health Ministry revealing that it had t
There is no water rationing in the Western Division. Commissioner Western, Commander Joeli Cawaki said rationing will only take place once a drought is declared. Cawaki said the Task Force set up to monitor the current
The global financial crisis, the volatility in the global oil prices, unresolved political challenges and unproductive use of land resources have contributed to Fiji's constraints in making even progress on the eight
A 53 year old farmer who was involved in an accident in Qelemumu Labasa was today released on a $3,000 bail by the Labasa Magistrates court. Chandrika Prasad who is charged with causing death by dangerous driving, drivi
Good news for residents in the Western Division, especially those staying in Sigatoka right up to Nadarivatu, as trucks will be carting water to them today. Commissioner Western, Commander Joeli Cawaki has today confirm
The President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau was made to feel at home as the former Fiji residents now living in the United States accorded him a traditional ceremony of welcome. Ratu Epeli was passing through the US on his way
Two men who pleaded guilty to 5 counts of robbery were handed partial suspended sentences by the Suva High Court this morning. The court heard that between the 3rd and 4th of September this year, Timoci Tukana and Apisa
One of the 7 accused, Ilaitia Waqa involved in the Omkar Road murder and rape trial has been acquitted of the charges of murder and rape by the High Court judge, Justice Salesi Temo. Justice Temo also acquitted 5 accus
Following the announcement of increased air services between Suva and Labasa from next month, Managing Director and CEO of Air Pacific, the parent company of Pacific Sun, Dave Pflieger has also revealed that there are p
Serious concerns are being raised by the Fiji government that citizens travelling to Australia are exaggerating the situation in Fiji to try and manipulate the system and find an easy way to live in Australia. Following
Tourist Transport Fiji and Feejee Experience will now be merged into one entity with Coral Sun Fiji as New Zealand based Tourism Holdings has agreed to sell its transport and tourism businesses in Fiji. The General Man
