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The People's Community Network is hopeful that the Lagilagi Pilot Project at Jittu Estate aimed at housing 162 squatter families, will lead to the end of squatting for the other 200 informal settlements around the co
The government of India has provided more than $158,000 for the purchase of 125 water tanks that will be installed at various Primary and Secondary schools in rural areas. The beneficiary schools are located in Ba, Tavu
As the political turmoil continues in Australia to form the next government, the Greens Party believes that Australia can do much more in terms of economic relations with Fiji. According to Radio Australia, the Labor Pa
The National Fire Authority in Nadi is calling on the Town's residents to be cautious after recording 69 grass fires over a two month period. Acting Divisional Fire Officer, Timoci Ranavue revealed that apart from t
Much of Christchurch and its surrounding towns remain in shut down mode while the area is made safe after the 7.1 magnitude earthquake on Saturday. According to Radio New Zealand workers in the central city are being to
The Domestic Violence Decree is in force and is being implemented by the Courts in Fiji and by the Fiji Police Force. But one leading womens organisation maintains that it is not in force. It all started when Fiji Wo
Police have arrested and charged a 42 year old man of Nasinu for allegedly raping a 15 year old girl twice this year. He was charged late yesterday and is expected to appear in the Nasinu Magistrates court tomorrow. It
As the political turmoil continues in Australia to form the next government, the Greens Party believes that Australia can do much more in terms of economic relations with Fiji. According to Radio Australia, the Labor Pa
A two weeks police operation on the highlands of Navosa has led to the uprooting of 1251 Marijuana plants which has a street value of close to six million dollars. A team of officers from the Drug Unit were in Navosa up
Police are investigating a case whereby the body of a newborn baby was brought to the Nausori Health Centre on Friday morning by a 23 year old woman. Nausori Police have confirmed that the body was packed in a sack and
Today is father’s day, a day to pay tribute and honour our fathers. Father's Day, which was first held in 1908 is a celebration of fatherhood, paternal bonds, and the influence of fathers in society. We spok
An organization which has set out to give squatters a legal piece of land as well as better housing, has labeled the current government as the only government that truly cares about the plight of the less fortunate. Peo
Results from the first quarterly reports of Government ministries have revealed that most have performed at around an average of 73% in sticking to their corporate plans. Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's
A curfew in the central business district of Christchurch was lifted at 7am this morning. However, cordons are still in place in some streets where crumbling buildings are off limits. Several people were arrested on Su
A decision has been made to clear people out of the central Christchurch business district for their own safety following this morning’s 7.1 magnitute earthquake in New Zealand. Civil Defense Minister John Carter
The people of Vuda last night reaffirmed their support towards Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and encouraged him to complete the work of the mandate bestowed upon him by their high chief and former President
A 36 year old woman has been charged with causing grievous bodily harm after allegedly stabbing her husband following a dispute. Assistant Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the two argued over some mo
I never thought I could get cancer however it just goes to show that it can affect anyone, irrespective of gender, wealth or status. This was the message stressed by the Director of Fiji's Women's Crisis Centre
Those caught spreading rumours to destabilize government will be prosecuted. Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office Colonel Pio Tikoduadua made the comments after clarifying rumors of a supposed split b
It is a heart wrenching experience to watch your own child succumb to cancer. Sina Kami mother of Tae Kami the 15 year old girl who had battled with a rare form of Cancer in the Jaw for 3 years was very emotional and st
