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A company clerk of Rewa street who pleaded guilty to three counts of theft, forgery and using forged document escaped a custodial sentence however was given an 18 months suspended sentence by Magistrate Makereta Mua yest
China is the way to go for Fiji as far as understanding, opportunities and assistance is concerned and we should forget about countries like Australia, NZ, the US and even the Pacific Islands Forum when it comes to poli
The final Fiji Eight Year Examinations will be held throughout the country this morning as more than 15,000 class eight students prepare to sit day one of the examinations. 2010 will be the final year for the Fiji Eigh
International Primary School students performing at next week's FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage will be telling a story based on a sad experience. Tadra Kahani which kicks off in seven days time will se
Any person who is unemployed and over fifteen years of age and does not register with the National Employment Centre can be penalised upon conviction. The Decree which came into effect in January of this year, states th
A 33 year old man charged with murder of a shopkeeper three years ago has been sent to prison for life after he was found guilty of murder of Narend Prasad. The court heard that on 5th October in 2007, Pauliasi Nacagile
Three students escaped injuries this morning after the bus they were travelling in veered off the road in Labasa this morning. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra confirmed that the incident happened in Varabale Road in
The only Anglican Church school in Viti Levu and first timers Basden College will be using their diversity to showcase how children from broken families can come together and this is what they will be portraying at the
The Ministry of Education has sought the assistance of the Fiji National University to develop a local Chinese curriculum that will assist the community and the economy as whole. Education Minister Filipe Bole said the
One of Fiji's leading retailers of retread tyres has started a workshop with government ministries in an attempt to save public funds. Fiji Bandag general manager Lawrence Roberts said the company has brought in the
Consumers had to fork out extra few dollars as the prices of various food items, household materials and clothing went up last month. According to Bureau of Statistics higher prices were recorded for bakery products, me
A high level of interest has been shown so far from potential Chinese investors who are interested in setting up businesses in Fiji. Speaking from China, Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said
Turtle Island Resort in the Yasawa Islands has been listed as one of the Top Ten beaches for celebrity spotting by Reuters. According to Reuters, an international news agency, these ratings are based on the number of t
The Commerce Commission believes internet charges in the country should be further reduced. Commission Chairman, Mahendra Reddy said they are currently talking to internet companies on this issue. He said the charges
Saturday classes can be held in schools however certain conditions need to be met. This is the confirmation from Education Minister Filipe Bole stating that the Ministry approves of schools holding Saturday classes but
The fear of standing in front of a crowd will not stop students of St Agnes Primary School giving their best ever performance at next weeks FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage. St Agnes Primary School which will
Rural development projects are expected to be accelerated towards the end of this year with $5 million worth of machinery arriving from China to assist in the projects. Speaking from China, Prime Minister Commodore Vore
More than 15,000 Class Eight students throughout the country will be sitting the last Fiji Eighth Year Examination this Wednesday and Thursday. Education Minister Filipe Bole said they had abolished the examinations as
The Fiji Police Traffic Control Division is advising all drivers about the dangers of driving while being tired. According to police, driver fatigue is a major cause of motor vehicle accidents since sleepy drivers are o
Suva High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar yesterday told the Legal Aid Commission to re-look at the way they address applications by remand prisoners as they are delaying court cases. This is after a case where two
