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Fiji and all Pacific island countries cannot address the issue of cyber-crime or cyber advancement on their own. That is the sentiment of the Attorney General and the Minister for Justice, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum earlier t
The Fiji Sugar Corporation confirmed that Guatam Ramswarup yesterday resigned as a Director and Chairman of the FSC. Ramswarup was appointed to the FSC board as Director and Chairman in January 2009. The FSC thanked hi
The Health Ministry is advising parents to supervise their teenagers as they look at addressing drug, alcohol and nutritional issues among youths. Adolescent Health project officer Sister Sulueti Duvaga said that based
The drought affecting the Western division is now having serious consequences on people’s daily lives with many not able to make a living from their cash crops. Jasma Wati of Kashmir, Lautoka, told Fijivillage the
The Lands Ministry stressed that unutilized land in the country which is also under no lease agreements can be deposited in the land bank and fetch attractive and fair lease payments. Permanent Secretary for Lands Lieut
Rough seas are hindering the efforts to locate the eight men who are missing at sea. The Police Search and Rescue Division was activated last night to search for the men. The eight, who are from Lamiti Village, Gau, we
The Fiji Sugar Corporation confirmed that Guatam Ramswarup has today resigned as a Director and Chairman of the FSC. Ramswarup was appointed to the FSC board as Director and Chairman in January 2009. The FSC thanked hi
A comprehensive report on the operations and performance of the Fiji Sugar Corporation is expected to be taken to cabinet soon for action on a number of recommendations to turn the company around. Permanent Secretary fo
As government forges ahead with its reforms in the public sector, it has been revealed that some statutory bodies are performing below expectations. Deputy Secretary for Public Enterprises Iliesa Lutu said one company i
The Water Authority of Fiji said water trucks are on standby and will be sent out to areas without supply in the Western Division if requested. WAF Corporate Team Leader Michelle Tevita-Singh said following requests rec
Fiji needs to strengthen its laws on equality. This is the sentiment of Dr Dimitrina Petrova, the executive director of the Equal Rights Trust, an international human rights organization based in London, who was a guest
People, who are visiting a village, whether you are a local or a visitor, will have to comply with the village rules. That is a standard which will be followed by everyone once the proposed village bylaws are gazetted b
People in the rural areas in Tavua are now concerned that all their water sources are drying up and people are finding difficulties in looking after their cattle. A 56-year-old farmer of Tagitagi, Tavua, Saiyed Hussein
Officers from the Police Search and Rescue Division are looking for 8 men who are missing at sea. The 8 who are from Lamiti Village, Gau, were returning to their village from Suva in a white fibre glass boat when the en
The National Employment Centre will be entering into a Memorandum of Understanding tomorrow with the Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji to undertake massive nationwide aptitude tests. Director National Employme
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group is expected to meet on the outskirts of the 65th session of the United Nations General Assembly in New York later this month where Fiji's situation is expected to be discusse
Exercise is part and parcel of physical activities carried out each day. This is the sentiment of Physiotherapy director Cathy Wong as the Fiji Physiotherapy Association gears up for a conference on "movement for h
Pacific Sun has confirmed that its afternoon flight from Labasa to Suva yesterday was delayed due to a bird strike. General Manager Jim Samson said as a consequence Pacific Sun diverted its second ATR 42 aircraft return
The Agriculture Ministry expects a huge decrease of vegetable supplies at various markets in the Western Division in the next few days. Permanent Secretary, Colonel Mason Smith who is touring drought stricken areas in t
The National Employment Centre is expected to start visiting all employers around the country in two weeks time to finalise the 6 months of compulsory job attachment. Under the National Employment Centre Decree which w
