Housing Authority CEO resigns
The Chief Executive officer of Housing Authority, Alipate Naiorosui today announced his resignation. In a press statement from the Authority, Naiorosui said that he had informed the Board last year not to renew his cont
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37 yr old lay pastor charged with assault
A 37 year old lay pastor of Kadavu has been further remanded in custody for the next seven days after Police Prosecutor Sergeant Leone Lautabui objected to his bail application. The lay-pastor is charged with assault an
Suva City Council looks to collect overdue rates
All plans to have security cameras placed in strategic places around the capital city have been put on hold as the Suva City Council looks at ensuring that rates owed to the council is collected. Special Administrator f
Govt to provide elderly with better social protection
Fiji's elderly can expect better social protection as Government is currently developing a National Policy Framework. Social Welfare Minister Dr Jiko Luveni said the Policy will include health care, transportation,
Elderly man pleads guilty to indecent assault
A 73 yr old man of Kadavu has today pleaded guilty to the charge of indecently assaulting a 6 yr old girl. The elderly man told the court today that he opted to represent himself. The court heard that in December last
Police still look for escaped prisoners
Police are still looking for the four prisoners who escaped from the Natabua and Suva remand centre on Sunday and yesterday morning. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms no arrests have been made s
55 yr old charged for knife attack
Police have laid charges against a 55 yr old man who allegedly struck a man with a knife in Wainimala village, Naitasiri yesterday morning. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Aca White said the incident happened at aro
Pioneer teachers to join in Suva Grammar Golden Jubilee revelry
Current and ex students of Suva Grammar School will take a walk down memory lane during the schools Golden Jubilee celebrations when teachers who were part of the original schools join the celebrations. The school was e
Children are better judges says Basden College
Children are the better judges of the society. That is the message from first timers Basden College in this year’s Tadra Kahani with TFL. College Teacher Pio Qerewaqa said the school was established in 2008 and t
Seminar to combat shoplifting
Retailers lose thousands of dollars due to shoplifting annually and the Suva Retailers Association has organized a free seminar for shopkeepers this evening to tackle this problem. Association President, Himmat Lodia s
Water disruptions for Suva residents
The Water Authority of Fiji has advised residents living in Suva to start storing water now if you still have water in your taps as water disruptions are expected today. Spokesperson, Maika Nagalu said due to power bla
Farming can be a viable career option
Farming can be a viable career option. This is the message from the Permanent Secretary for Agriculture Colonel Mason Smith to students on the 2010 Crest Agriculture Show that kicks off in Suva later today. Colonel Sm
Exporters urged to increase exports
The Attorney General and Minister for Trade has urged exporters to look within the region to increase our exports. Speaking at the launch of the TFL Prime Ministers Exporter of the Year awards at the Tanoa Plaza last n
Fiji baffled by Natapei reasoning
The Fiji government said it cannot make sense of claims by the Prime Minister of Vanuatu Edward Natapei on the reasons being given for the deferment of the MSG Plus meeting which was to be hosted by Fiji. Minister for F
Vodafone clarifies customer registration
Vodafone Fiji has clarified its customer registration process in light of recent outbursts in the media by some individuals and consumer organisations. Vodafone's Chief Operating Officer, Pradeep Lal said they launc
Stay on 6 charges on Tuisolia/Jalal
The Suva High court has put a permanent stay on six charges laid against former AFL CEO Sakiasi Tuisolia and his wife Imrana Jalal for allegedly operating a restaurant without a license. However, Judge Justice Priyanth
Accept people with mental illness
Tadra Kahani with TFL's Defending Champions in the senior division, Lomary Secondary School is making a plea to members of society to stop discrimination and accept people with mental illness. Lomary Secondary Sch
Vanuatu govt official to attend Engaging with Pacific meeting
Although the Vanuatu Prime Minister, Edward Natapei cancelled the planned MSG Plus meeting in Fiji this week, there is now confirmation that Vanuatu's Foreign Minister will be attending the Engaging with the Pacific
CFL issues advice to its current and potential shareholders
Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of Legend FM, FM96, Viti FM, Navtarang and Radio Sargam has today issued a statement advising potential and current shareholders of CFL who are not Fiji citizens and reside
Over 70% content destroyed at Eds Bar
The National Fire Authority has confirmed that the fire at Eds Bar in Martintar Nadi, destroyed more than seventy percent of the content in the bar. NFA Media Officer, Ritesh Kumar has confirmed this as police and the