Man acquitted of manslaughter
A man charged with manslaughter walked out of the Labasa High Court a free man after he was found not guilty of the charges. Labasa High Court Judge Justice Priyantha Fernando acquitted Filipe Glenville of the charges o
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Truck tumbles down a hill in Serua
A truck loaded with groceries tumbled at the Matanipusi hill in Serua earlier this afternoon. Navua Police have confirmed that the driver of the truck lost control of the truck while going down the hill. The driver esc
Onus on everyone after Tadra Kahani
Each year Tadra Kahani grows and the performances get stronger and we expect the same to happen next year. FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage Organisers Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson said the 10 p
PM announces major developments for Bua
Major infrastructure projects have been announced for the province of Bua by Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. During his visit to Bua yesterday, Commodore Bainimarama revealed plans for the upgrading of the
Northern schools leave with fond memories
First timers to FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Legend FM, All Saints Secondary from Labasa will leave Suva with fond memories after their performance last night. After the Senior division finals, we spoke to the studen
Every school a winner
Every single one of the 24 schools that participated in this year’s FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Legend FM is a winner. These are the sentiments of Organisers Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson after t
Nausori/Nasinu residents advised to store water
The Water Authority of Fiji has advised residents of Nausori and Nasinu to store water today and use it sparingly as water will be cut off from tomorrow night. Chief executive officer Tony Fullman said they have planned
Nadarivatu potatoes for sale
Fresh local potatoes from Nadarivatu farms are now on sale. The Agriculture Department in a statement confirmed that potatoes are selling at 90c/kg and members of the public can buy these potatoes from the Lautoka Agric
No investment in Nausori town for past 7 years-Masirewa
There has been no major investment in Nausori town for the past seven years. These are the words of Nausori Town Council Special Administrator, Napolioni Masirewa whose comment comes after concerns raised by the Nausori
Lomary defends Tadra Kahani title
Lomary Secondary School last night successfully defended the FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Legend FM Senior Division Title with a powerful performance highlighting Mental Illness. All the way from Serua, Lomary
Getaway vehicle in Kundan Singh robbery found
The vehicle that was used as a getaway car in the Kundan Singh Supermarket Robbery on Thursday night in Tamavua has been located. Police confirmed that the vehicle was abandoned near the CWM Hospital around mid-day tod
Be alert while driving-SSP Mishra
Please ensure that when you drive, the safety of your passengers as well as the general public is foremost. That is the message from the Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra who is calling on drivers to be alert and consi
PM tells Social Welfare to help elderly
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as he continued his visit of the Northern Division yesterday told the Social Welfare Department to look into the plight of the elderly in Lekutu, Bua, who have had to walk for
Western Division has most road fatalities
The Western Division continues to top the list of road fatalities in the country compared to other centers and statistics show that this unfortunate trend continues this year. According to statistics from the Police Tra
14 schools to battle it out in Tadra Kahani
Will a new winner be crowned tonight or will Lomary Secondary school successfully defend their Senior Division title in the FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Legend FM at the Vodafone Arena. Only hours remain before 14 se
The land is yours assures PM
"The Land is yours and it is the priority of my Government to see that you reap the benefits." Those were the words of Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama in his address to the people of Bua this mor
FNPF raises concern in drop of profits during ATH AGM
The Fiji National Provident Fund being the largest shareholder in the ATH Group of companies has raised concern about the company's 53 percent drop in profit for the period ending 31st March 2010. ATH recorded a pro
Wage Council gives proposed wage rate to Minister
The Wages Council has given the Minister for Labour, Industrial Relations and Employment, the proposed wage rate for nine industries which they were mandated to work on. The nine industries include Saw milling and Loggi
Close to 50% overweight
Lifestyle diseases have become a serious health issue as close to fifty per cent of the country's population is overweight or obese due to lifestyle diseases. Non Communicable Diseases National adviser Doctor Isimel
Fiji set to sign Joint Communiqué
Fiji is set to sign a Joint Communiqué to establish formal diplomatic ties with the Kingdom of Bahrain. Minister for Foreign Affairs Ratu Inoke Kubuabola confirmed that he has received formal communication from t