Theft occurred offshore
The Fiji Police have now confirmed that the recent theft of money from a cargo container did not occur in Fiji. Police are saying that after preliminary investigations, they can confirm the theft was committed offshore
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Health Symposium gets underway
Government is taking a very pro active stand to ensure that Non Communicable diseases are addressed. That was the sentiment of Health Minister Doctor Neil Sharma while opening the first ever National Health Symposium l
NEC sees a decline in people coming for tests
The number of people coming forward for the aptitude tests as part of the National Employment Centre has seen a decrease. That is the revelation from the Director for the Centre, Viliame Baledrokadroka after being aske
Methodists to celebrate fathers day this Sunday
Father's Day for the Methodist Church of Fiji followers is always the second Sunday of September. As most father's celebrated their special day last week, questions have always been raised as to why the M
Charges withdrawn against Kepa
The Office of the Director of Public Prosecutions has withdrawn the charge of conspiracy to disobey an unlawful command, faced by the Marama Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa. Official sources at the DPP's Office ha
Family homeless after fire
A family of three is now homeless after a fire destroyed their two bedroom corrugated iron and timber house at Nabatolu settlement in Ba today. National Fire Authority said when the fire fighters arrived at the scene th
Land use unit visits Northern division
The newly formed Land Use Unit is now in the Northern division trying to identify more land that can be deposited in the land bank, and can be given out under 99 year lease terms. Permanent Secretary for Lands Lt Colone
Mother takes witness stand
The mother of the 22 year old woman who was allegedly raped and then murdered and whose body was later found floating along the Narere River, took the stand in the High Court today. The victim's mother took to the s
51yr old appears in court
A 51 year old father of two appeared before Magistrate Alofa Seruvatu at the Nasinu court late yesterday charged with two counts of indecent assault. The court heard between August 2008 to March 2009 in Nasinu, the man
Drowning cases a concern
The Education Ministry is concerned with the number of children below 16 years who have become victims of drowning for the period from January to June. Minister for Education, Filipe Bole said out of the 25 people who
Hunt on for robbers
Police are still looking for four men who were involved in a robbery at the Kundan Singh Supermarket in Tamavua last month. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the hunt is still on for the men who ente
Members of diplomatic corps briefed
Members of the Diplomatic Corps based in Suva were recently briefed by the Deputy Secretary Strategic Framework for Change Coordinating Officer Filimone Kau on the Strategic Framework for Change. The briefing themed &q
Earthquake occurs in Fiji
The Mineral Resources Department has confirmed that an earthquake occurred in Fiji this morning at around 4.14am. Land and Mineral Resources Ministry Permanent Secretary, Lt. Col Neumi Leweni said the earthquake measur
Fiji Water shortlisted for award
Fiji Water has been short-listed amongst some of the top American companies as one of 12 finalists for the 2010 Secretary of State' Award for Corporate Excellence. The Department of State has used the State' Awa
FIRCA team registers TIN in the west
A team of officers from the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority are in the Western Division today to register people for Tax Identification numbers. The team is assisted by Commissioner Western and they are at th
Case to be recalled
Nadi Pastor Laione Lutunacevamaca and Fiji Rugby Union Chairman Bill Gavoka who are charged with allegedly making false news that fostered public alarm and public anxiety appeared in Suva court this morning. Defence Cou
Deep sea mineral exploration can be a major revenue earner
Deep sea mineral exploration can become a major revenue earner for the nation. Lands and Mineral Resources Permanent Secretary Lt. Col Neumi Leweni made the comments following the gazetting of the revised fees schedule
Fiji playing catch up on MDGs
Fiji is playing catch-up with regards to the various goals under the United Nations Millennium Development Goals. That was the sentiment of the Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum while pre-launching the UN Campaign in
Health Ministry conducts survey on 25 schools
In an effort to maintain a healthy youth population, the health ministry has completed conducting a school health survey on 25 schools around the country. The Global school health survey is a survey conducted primarily
Decision expected if nationwide drought will be declared
As a decision is expected to be made today on whether a nationwide drought will be officially declared, revelations are now coming to light that Fiji will ideally need over a month of solid torrential rain nationwide to