Sector neglected says PM
Despite the critical role of small businesses in economic development, the sector is generally neglected. That is the sentiment of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as he officially opened the "Regional c
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47yr old gets 8 years jail time
A 47 year old charged with 21 counts of burglary, 18 counts of theft, three counts of larceny and one count of house breaking, entering and larceny has been sentenced to 8 years imprisonment by the Lautoka High Court. T
Ali recalls memorable days
The lack of phones, internet and technology are just some of the memories of being at Natabua High school in the late 60s. That was the sentiment of Fiji Women’s Crisis Center executive director Shamima Ali in rel
New resort set to open
Signs of growing investor confidence in the Fiji's tourism sector is evident as a new resort is set to open in June next year which will boast designs which could place it on world map as an ideal tourism destination
Dry weather greatly affects farmers
The effect of the dry weather in the Western division continues to affect the farmers who depend mostly on food from their agricultural farms including sugarcane farms. Headman of Vitawa village in Rakiraki, Aseri Sakid
Labasa woman latest road victim
A family of Labasa is without their mother today after a 38 year old woman died in a horrific road accident last night. Assistant Police spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said three women were in a vehicle drive
Momi investors expected to make big losses
Investors are expected to lose everything in the $106.6 million loan exposure in respect of the Momi development in Fiji as receivers of failed finance company Bridgecorp are still unable to say when they would make any
Nasoso mum wins $30,000
A retired teacher received a pleasant belated birthday present winning $30,000 after buying a Lucky Pearl Scratch ticket in Nadi. The 66 year old of Nasoso said not only has winning the $30,000 fulfilled her dreams of c
USP looks to increase number of senior staff
For the remainder of the year up until 2012, the University of the South Pacific is aiming at increasing the number of their senior staff. USP Vice Chancellor Doctor Rajesh Chandra made the comment in relation to the in
AG says children need to be empowered
Children obviously need to be empowered and they need to be given the right resources. Those were the words of Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who speaking to teachers and students of Baulevu High School in Nauso
Monasavu Dam level near critical
The Fiji Electricity has once again called on customers to conserve energy after revelations that the water level at the Monasavu Dam as of yesterday stands 729.17 meters which is only 14 meters above the critical level.
Fiji Times sold to Motibhai Group of Companies
The Fiji Times has been sold to the Motibhai Group of Companies. The announcement has just been made by News Limited after it reached an agreement to sell Pacific Publications Fiji Limited, the parent company of the pub
Wells quickly drying in drought stricken Rakiraki
Wells are drying up fast, vegetable and plants are dying and water trucks visit the area once a week or in two weeks to distribute water. This is what the people of Raravatu in Rakiraki have to say when asked what probl
Diesel/kerosene prices increase today
The Price of diesel and kerosene increases today. The Prices and Incomes Board has revealed that the price of diesel increases from $1.83 to $1.85 per liter while the price of kerosene also increases by two cents and wi
Attachment phase to begin in Rakiraki
The six months attachment phase of the National Employment Centre will kick start in Rakiraki by the end of the year. Centre Director Viliame Baledrokadroka said that the this arrangement was achieved after they had dis
Child Welfare Decree now in place
A Child Welfare Decree which seeks to promote and protect the health and welfare of children through mandatory reporting, is now in place. The main purpose of the decree is to ensure the mandatory reporting of cases of
Church Ministers charges withdrawn by DPP
Charges against many of the Methodist Church ministers and officials in relation to the breach of the Public Emergency Regulation have been withdrawn by the Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions. Official source
Department of Environment tackles mismanagement of waste
The mismanagement of Waste and industrial pollution are the current issues that the Department of Environment is addressing. Senior Environmental officer Lusiana Ralogavau said this is usually evident in industrial zone
RBF confirms stolen notes as legal tender
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has today confirmed that the $20 banknotes with the serial numbers EB 450 001 to EB 500 000 which was presumed to be stolen, are legal tender and should be accepted as normal circulation legal te
FEA busts budget on extra fuel costs
The Fiji Electricity Authority has so far gone against it's budget and spent an additional $18 million on fuel cost for this year. This was revealed by FEA Chief Executive Officer, Hasmukh Patel during a presentatio