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Eight Indian nationals are in the custody of the Immigration department after they were detained at the Nadi International airport with travel documents alleged to be fake late last week. Director Immigration Nemani Vun
A man is admitted at the Labasa Hospital in a serious condition after he fell from the grandstand at Subrail Park during a soccer tournament two days ago. Regional Police Commander Northern, Ram Chetty said they are sti
The government of India, the Asian Development Bank and the University of the South Pacific are expected to forge a groundbreaking partnership to provide a major boost to distance learning in the Pacific region. USP Vic
With the eyes of the world set to focus on the progress made by Governments in relation to the Millennium Development Goals, people need to equally play their part in helping reach the 8 goals. This is the view of UN r
Police are investigating a break-in at the Makoi mosque last night. According to Treasurer of the Mosque, Abdul Janif said thieves gained entry by cutting the fence, damaging the window and got away with three thousand
The Foundation for the Education of Needy Children has revealed that around 16,000 children aged between five and 14 years do not attend school. The statistics according to the Information Ministry were outlined in &quo
A mother is being questioned by police after allegedly running over her 18 month old baby in Lami with her car yesterday. Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the mother is in custody and police are tryi
As the hub of the Southwest Pacific, Fiji is an important transshipment point which also makes Fiji and attractive target for transnational criminal elements. That was the comment from the Charge d'Affaires of the U
Nadroga remains unbeaten in the BSP Farebrorther Sulliven Challenge after the Stallions beat Tailevu 17-7 this afternoon at Lawaqa Park. Tailevu started the match on a high with a try to Nemia Kenatale and looked promis
Flood damage, unrealised exchange loss, decline in sugar production as well as a the failed mill upgrade programs have been highlighted as major contributing factors to the Fiji Sugar Corporation's $175.1 million lo
No more talking it's time for action! This is the message echoed by hundreds of people young and old who turned up for the "Stand Up, Make Noise" march in Suva which aims to create more awareness for world
Government may look abroad for a suitable person to take over the position of Commissioner of Prisons. Permanent Secretary for the Prime Minister’s Office, Col. Pio Tikoduadua confirmed that Brigadier General Iowa
The ongoing work of the Water Authority Leak Detection Units has seen an improvement to the supply to Labasa areas. WAF Team Leader Corporate Communications Michelle Tevita Singh said detecting leaks and repairing them
Heads of Agriculture and Forestry representatives from the Pacific region have been impressed as to how Fiji has been handling the recent termite infestation in Lautoka. Operation Kadivuka Spokesperson Rosa Dalituicama
The Ministry of Health Pandemic Influenza technical working group met this week to review its state of preparedness in response to the reported second wave by Australia and New Zealand. In a statement from the Health
More than forty people involved in the Border Control Agencies were awarded recognition by the Government of the United States yesterday. Participants at the one week workshop were from the Immigration Department, FIRC
Prison's Commissioner, Brigadier General Iowane Naivalurua has been appointed the new Police Commissioner. Permanant Secretary for Prime Minister's Office, Col. Pio Tikoduadua made the announcement in the last h
A mistrial has been ordered by High Court Judge Justice Daniel Gounder in relation to the November 2000 mutiny retrial of Naitasiri High Chief Ratu Inoke Takiveikata. Defence counsel Filimoni Vosarogo made a submission
State authorities have invoked provisions of the Public Emergency regulation, which is currently in place, to restrict the unnecessary use of water in the Western division where the dry weather conditions is taking its g
Failure of village ventures blamed on lack of financial savvy The lacking of financial understanding and traditional obligation is the reason for the downfall of small micro tourism enterprises in the villages. That is
