Takiveikata pleads not guilty
Naitasiri High Chief Ratu Inoke Takiveikata this afternoon pleaded not guilty to the one count of inciting to mutiny in relation to the November 2000 attempted mutiny retrial. As the trial got underway, the charge was r
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PM launches Tai Chi program
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama today focused on the importance of physical exercise while launching the "TAI CHI" programme at Sukuna Park in Suva this afternoon. TAI CHI is a Chinese martial art
Police urge public to be wary of cop impersonator
Police are calling on members of the public to be on the lookout for anyone carrying a Police Identification Card which was stolen from a police officer’s house on Monday night. Regional Police Officer Eastern, AS
Air Pacific given 2 yr term
Adopting an effective safety management system has seen the national carrier Air Pacific to be given a two year term to its operation certificate for the first time, instead of the normal one year. Civil Aviation Author
Natabua Anniversary a stage to assist current school community
The Natabua 80th Anniversary will not only be an opportunity to help the current school community but also for the future generations. That is the sentiment of former Natabua Highschool student Dennis Rounds in relation
DPPs Office withdraw charges against former cops
The DPP's Office has also withdrawn the charges laid against two former senior Police Officers, Berenado Daveta and Rusiate Tuidravu. Official sources confirmed the decision has been made and the defence lawyers of
Takiveikata mutiny trial to begin this afternoon
The November 2000 mutiny trial of Naitasiri High Chief Ratu Inoke Takiveikata will get underway this afternoon after the High Court refused a motion to stay proceedings this morning. High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goun
Cikobia villages face water shortage dilemma
Close to 100 people of the 4 villages on Cikobia Island located to the North of Vanua Levu are waiting for help as their water sources are quickly drying up. Speaking from Vuninuku village, Apaitia Cagituivei said the f
Radio Navtarang celebrates 21st birthday
Legend FM's sister radio station, Radio Navtarang celebrates its 21st birthday today marking an important milestone for Communications Fiji Limited. CFL Managing Director William Parkinson said the success of Navtar
Wailada road works ahead of schedule
Road upgrade works on seven roads in the Wailada industrial area are progressing ahead of schedule. The road works which were contracted out to New Zealand Company, Highway Stabilizers was to see the construction of sev
Prepare well for last FJC
With 33 school days left before the Fiji Junior Certificate will for the last time appear as a public examination, the Education Minister is encouraging all Form 4s to prepare well and pass with quality marks. In a stat
Concert to raise awareness on MDGs
Youths in Lautoka will join their global counterparts in making their expectations heard for the Millenium Development Goal campaign through a music event this Saturday. Non Government Organisation, FRIEND's Execu
Driver surrenders himself to Police
A truck driver who was allegedly involved in the fatal hit and run accident which claimed the life of a 47 year old construction worker on Saturday morning has surrendered himself to police. Director Traffic, SSP Mahes
State of drought emergency not declared
A state of drought emergency will not be declared for areas experiencing dry spell as yet as the situation is not as bad as initially thought. As on the ground assessments and assistance continues, Director DISMAC Paji
Water levels still low at Monasavu
We had some rainfall in the past two weeks but that has not increased the water levels at the Monasavu Dam. These are the words of Fiji Electricity Authority Chief Executive Officer, Hasmukh Patel during a presentation
Students urged to participate in school programs
The Education Minister has urged all schools to allow their students to participate in Flag-raising ceremonies, school assemblies, form times/periods and morning devotion. Filipe Bole said that these are important morn
We are ready to buy the Fiji Times-Peter Lomas
The Publisher of Fiji Sun Limited, Peter Lomas said that they are ready to buy the Fiji Times if News Limited and it's sales agent are unable to get a buyer. Lomas said that Fiji Sun is serious about it's prop
Natabua celebrations to start this Friday
The streets of Lautoka city are expected to be flooded with former and current students of Natabua High School with a march this weekend to celebrate the schools 80th Anniversary. With celebrations set to kick off this
Govt is given timeframe to pay costs-Vaniqi
Money is allocated for emergency situations such as the carting of water and it is normal procedure that Government is given a time frame to pay costs. Permanent Secretary at the Provincial Development Ministry Manasa V
LTA Finance Manager resigns
Just months after the change in leadership at the Land Transport Authority, the former LTA Chief Executive Officer and current Finance Manager, Aseri Radrodro has resigned from the position. Radrodro had first started a