Driver allowed bail
A 43 year old man charged with dangerous driving occasioning death appeared in the Nausori Magistrates Court in the last hour. Salesh Prasad was bailed on the sum of $500 with 2 sureties and with strict bail conditions.
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No relief for drought despite rainy weather
The current rainy weather being experienced over Viti Levu is not expected to bring any significant relief for the Western division which is facing a drought over the last few weeks. The Duty Forecaster at the Nadi Weat
Nawalowalo passes away
Close relatives and members of the chiefly clan of Tavuki in Kadavu are mourning the passing away of the former Chairman of the Kadavu Provincial Council and the Fiji Kava Council, Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo. Nawalowalo
LTA probes bus fire incident
The Land Transport Authority is now investigating a bus fire incident this morning and will look into the reasons why there was no fire extinguisher on the bus as required. The LTA said it is mandatory for all buses in
Whippy tombstone unveiled in Bua
There was not enough appreciation given to David Whippy, the man who contributed a lot to Fiji in the 1800's. Those were the sentiments of the President of Fiji, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau who was in Wainunu, Bua today d
Police to tighten border security
We could soon see increased police presence at our ports of entry as newly appointed Acting Commissioner of Police Joeli Baleilevuka said he will upgrade border control as it is a priority for the government. Baleilevuk
Police charge two for temple sacrilege
Police have laid charges against two men who allegedly broke into a temple at Namadi Heights earlier this month. Police confirmed the two aged 21 and 25 have been charged with sacrilege and are expected to appear in cou
Plans unveiled on tourism development of Lau group
Plans on how the main islands in the Lau group can become tourism communities through infrastructure development and education services were unveiled this morning at the Lau tourism community workshop in Suva. Provincia
Professor touts the value of intellectual property
Protecting intellectual property is a valuable asset of any business which can lead to the growth of an economy. These are the sentiments of Professor Elizabeth Siew-Kuan from the University of Singapore speaking on the
Police question driver
Police are currently questioning the driver of the vehicle which was involved in the fatal accident along Princes Road at Waila Nausori yesterday afternoon. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said the man is in custody
Five rape cohorts granted bail
Two women and three men charged with 2 counts of rape, abduction, act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm and theft have been granted bail by the Suva High Court this morning. The DPP counsel strongly objected to
Proper drinking water a problem in the Pacific
Having proper drinking water and sanitation is an ongoing problem, not only in Fiji but in the Pacific. These are sentiments echoed by Tiy Chung, a Communications adviser from the Pacific Islands Applied Geosciences Com
Public nutritionists urged to improve nutrition services
Only 1.2 per cent of the country's population aged between 15 to 64 eat more than five servings of fruit and vegetables a day. While speaking at the National Workshop for dieticians and nutritionists in Suva, the N
Archeologist visits old sites to preserve our past
The Fiji Museum Archeologist Department is now visiting old village sites or archeological sites in the country in an effort to preserve our past for our future. Archeologist Sepeti Matararaba who has been in the field
15yr old allegedly raped in Wainibuka
Police are investigating the alleged rape of a 15 year old girl in Wainibuka, Tailevu over the weekend. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Aca White has confirmed that the victim was fishing alone when the man who is i
Dry weather should not affect school work
In light of the recent spell of dry weather being experienced in the country, the Ministry of Education is calling on school managements and committees to ensure that it does not affect studies when school resumes next
President to unveil Whippys tombstone in Bua
The President of Fiji, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau will be chief guest at the unveiling ceremony of the first Whippy, David Whippy's tombstone at Wainunu in Bua today. David Whippy was a trader was born in Nantucket Isla
Operation Kadivuka includes inspection of ships
Operation Kadivuka has extended their operations from today to also inspect ships that berth at the Lautoka wharf. Spokesperson, Rosa Dalituicama said they will be checking the ships that come in from overseas and ships
One dead after accident at Waila
A 33 year old woman of Davuilevu Nausori died in a horrific road accident along Princess Road at Waila Nausori yesterday afternoon. According to Police, the accident occurred at around 4pm when the twin cab that the de
Fiji Pine Trust payment suspended
Fiji Pine Limited has revealed that all payments to Fiji Pine Trust are suspended with immediate effect. Fiji Pine Limited and its group of companies including Tropik Wood Limited make an annual grant of $250,000 and a