Olympic pool re-opens
The Suva Olympic Pool is now open again after two years of renovations and people can enjoy the facilities located in the heart of Suva. Minister for Local Government, Colonel Samuela Saumatua said this has been a land
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Coconut oil for medicine
Coconut oil can be taken as medication. This as been revealed by the Director for Fiji-Ka Natural Products Limited Jagdish Prasad. Prasad said the company as been making coconut oil, soap made from oil, massage oil ma
Marijuana plants uprooted by Taveuni police
A team of officers from the Drug unit were in Taveuni last week and uprooted marijuana plants with a street value of close to $40,000. Police have confirmed that the raid was conducted after a tip off however no one has
Bonding enables school to achieve more
It's the strong bond between the teachers and students of Suva Grammar School over the years that has enabled the school to achieve so much. These are the sentiments of Lesley Chatwin who was a teacher at Suva Gram
Digicel users have until August 21st to register
Digicel Fiji has clarified that all their users have until August 21st to register under the Telephone Services Decree. Digicel Fiji Director Marketing, Niamh Byrne said this is in accordance to the decree,
St Agnes to portray message of modernization
Modernization is creeping into our society at a fast rate, and is taking over our culture, and this is something St Agnes Primary School will show at the FM 96 Tadra Kahani with TFL and Legend FM. Liason Teacher Makeli
4 homes heavily infested by termites
Four families in Lautoka have had to vacate their houses as the Kadivuka Bio Security Taskforce has declared the houses as heavily infested by termites. Taskforce Spokesperson, Rosa Dalituicama said that after a review
PFIF clarifies registration process
The Pacific Financial Inclusion Programme has clarified its involvement in the registration process under the new mobile money service. This comes after concerns were raised by people enrolling for Vodafone's MPAiS
Over 600 taxis registered in 3yrs
As the Land Transport Authority continues to receive more applications for taxi and mini bus permits, there is confirmation that in the past three years LTA has registered more than 600 taxis. Spokesperson Doreen Nara
Father/son to appear in court
A 48 year old man and his son are expected to appear in court this morning charged with allegedly striking an on duty police officer at the Grantham Road Police post last week. Police confirmed the two were charged wit
Generators to be running in 6 months
The Water Authority of Fiji has revealed that backup generators to see that water supply is not affected when there is a power shutdown, is expected to be up and running in about six months time. This follows water dis
Drasa Avenue comes with a mission
The students of Drasa Avenue School from Lautoka have a mission in mind that is to perform to the best of their ability when they take to the stage in the upcoming annual Tadra Kahani with TFL and FM 96 show next month.
Try to conserve energy by 10 percent
Government has made recommendations to the Department of Environment to ensure that public is made aware of the need to conserve energy by 10 percent. This follows the endorsement by Cabinet of a number of recommendati
More take up poultry farming
The opening up and liberalization of the poultry market has now seen a boost to the number of rural farmers. Attorney General and Minister for Trade, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum revealed this after a successful Agriculture Sho
Father/son charged with attempted murder
Police have laid charges against a father and his son for allegedly striking an on duty police officer at the Grantham Road Police Post earlier this week. Police confirmed the 48-year-old father and his 28-year-old son
Teacher visits school after 38yrs
Meeting students that I taught more than 30 years ago at Suva Grammar has been a wonderful experience, and it has made the trip back so worthwhile. These are the sentiments of Janice Huddleston one of the three teacher
Education can open many doors of opportunity
Fiji has a lot of young potential but what is needed is balance. That is the sentiment of Dave O'Connor who runs a sporting Center in Lautoka where students from around the Pacific attend school but at the same tim
Students learn a lot from agriculture show
Agriculture is not confined to the fields but also to the classrooms and can help the economy. This is the sentiment of the Chief Executive of Crest Chicken Shaun Jolls who said the highlight of the show was when the s
Former students talk about fond memories
Schooling has its ups and downs but no matter what you learnt will be with you for life and that is why the former students of Suva Grammar have all converged for the Golden Jubilee Celebrations to give something back.
Rishikul to showcase biodiversity practice
Every one of us can in our own small way practice biodiversity and this is what the students Rishikul Sanatan College will be showcasing through their performance at this year Tadra Kahani FM96 and TFL-the dream story s