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All employers in the country and Government Ministries included will start to take on a certain percentage of attachees as part of the National Employment Center Decree. Following talks which ended on Thursday this week
Members of the Indian Division of the Methodist Church of Fiji are saddened with the news that the Baka tree at Dudley High School in Suva will soon be chopped down. The tree holds sentimental values for the members be
With 9 days remaining for the FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Fijivillage to kick off, the students of Sila Central High School are facing only one challenge and that is finding time for rehearsals. Liaison Teacher, Ep
A 23 year old woman of Korovou died after she was hit by a bus last night. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the bus was on its way to Lodoni village from Natovi when the accident took plac
The Public Sector and Commercial Crime Unit will now move its operation to the western division because they suspect that funds at Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority's Lautoka office have also been misappropr
Two people are expected to appear in court tomorrow for allegedly assaulting a 49 year old farmer of Rabi on Friday. The alleged incident took place after the two suspects claimed the victim of practicing witchcraft. T
Financial difficulties has not deterred the students of All Saint Secondary school from taking part in the FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Legend FM, one of the biggest event in the school year. Liasion Teacher, Lusio S
Taxi drivers are obligated under the Crimes Decree to report any suspicious behavior and also to report abduction and child prostitution. That was the revelation at the Save the Children Workshop that was held in Suva e
Good news for miners and the people of Vatukoula as the owners of the Vatukoula Gold Mines have submitted names of those who will benefit from the $1.5 million rehabilitation fund. The rehabilitation fund is part of the
The Ministry of Health officials are visiting villages and communities in Cakaudrove, Taveuni and Ra Province for their typhoid vaccination program. The Ministry advised that anyone who is 2 years and above are to be va
The Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defence Ratu Epeli believes Fiji and other Pacific Island nations are fully aware of the reasons why Australia and New Zealand need Fiji involved in the regional free trade talk
A 49 year old farmer of Rabi is admitted at the Rabi hospital after he was allegedly assaulted by two youths who accused him of practicing witchcraft. Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the two youths
The Commerce Commission is urging members of the public to come forward and express their views on the Fiji Electricity Authority tariffs as it undertakes a comprehensive review of the tariff structures. The Commission
The District of Ono-I-Lau in the Lau group aims to purchase a piece of land to host the Tikina House and other developments in Suva. Advisor to the District of Ono-i-Lau, Anare Jale said last year they were able to laun
A 52 year old father of 3 was sentenced to three and a half years by Judge Justice, Salesi Temo yesterday after he admitted to the charge of attempting to rape a woman after a grog session. Samu Samoi on the 24th of Apr
The Minister for Agriculture and Primary Industries, Joketani Cokanasiga said with the launching of the new logo of the Biosecurity Authority of Fiji Islands will remind people of their responsibility towards maintaining
The Public Service Disciplinary Tribunal is expected to hand over six reports to the PSC in relation the civil servants who have breached the Public Service Commission Code of Conduct. The tribunal which was established
The Traffic Control Division is working on a long term road safety strategy that will focus a lot on road safety education for pedestrians. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra said children and young people have a high
We will engage in the regional trade talks but on our terms! These are the words of Acting Prime Minister and Minister for Defense Ratu Epeli Ganilau after the Pacific Islands Leaders Forum decided yesterday to soften
In an effort to reduce the risk of crimes committed in hotels, the Suva Hotel and Motel owners attended a Crime Free meeting facilitated by the Tourist Police to discuss ways to work better together. National Coordinat
