Schools involved in brawl
Officers from the Fiji Police Force visited a number of prominent Secondary schools in Suva today following brawls between the students of these schools at the Suva bus stand on two consecutive Fridays. Assistant Spoke
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Fiji has second largest concentration of elderly people
Fiji has the second largest concentration of elderly people in the Pacific. This was revealed by United Nations Population Fund Director and Pacific Representative Dirk Jena at the world population day celebrations over
Former Fiji resident killed in railway crossing crash
A family of Naikabula, Lautoka is grieving the loss of their eldest son 28 year old Ravi Chandra who died in a railway crossing crash near Moranbah a town in Queensland, Australia last Thursday. Father, Rameshwar Chandr
Agriculture show to recognize work of farmers
The main focus for the upcoming Agriculture show in Suva, Labasa and in Sigatoka is to recognise the hard work and efforts of the farmers for putting food on our table every day. Permanent Secretary for Agriculture, Co
Technical problem leads to no water
A technical problem with a filter at the Tamavua treatment plant since yesterday will see residents of the greater Lami area without water supply until mid-night tonight. Water Authority Spokesperson, Joe Cava said tha
Overpricing of products in the hotels make headlines in NZ
It's an issue that has always been talked about. The overpricing of products that are sold at many hotels and resorts in the country has been an issue that has emerged a number of times. Now it has hit the headlin
Daily Post to close indefinitely
After twenty one years in operation one of the local newspapers has revealed that they have suspended their operations until further notice. Editor in Chief of the Fiji Daily Post, Doctor Robert Wolfgramm revealed that
Daily Post to close indefinitely
After twenty one years in operation one of the local newspapers has revealed that they have suspended their operations until further notice. Editor in Chief of the Fiji Daily Post, Doctor Robert Wolfgramm revealed that
Four being questioned over missing $30,000
Four people are being questioned by Nausori Police Station in relation to the theft of $30,000 cash from the Nausori Airport last Thursday. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Aca White has confirmed that the four inclu
Ministry of Fijian Affairs now I Taukei Ministry
The name of the Ministry of Indigenous Affairs is now changed to I Taukei Ministry as it was gazetted by the President of Fiji Ratu Epeli Nailatikau on the first day of this month. Ministry's Deputy Permanent Secret
Iniesta puts Spain on top of the World
Andres Iniesta scored with four minutes left in the extra time to give Spain their first FIFA World Cup with a 1-0 victory over the Netherlands. With winning the FIFA World Cup for the first time, Spain has also becom
Bad weather forces aircraft to make emergency landing
A Pacific Sun aircraft was forced to make an emergency landing at the Nadi International Airport due to bad weather conditions yesterday. General Manager, Jim Samson said at around 7am yesterday, the Pacific Sun Twin Ot
Digicel to begin registration of customers soon
One of the country's two mobile companies Digicel will begin registration of their customers once they get confirmation on the date of commencement of the Compulsory Telephone Decree 2010. Digicel Fiji Chief Executi
Over $30,000 disappear from Nausori Airport
Nausori Police is investigating the disappearance of more than $30,000 from the Nausori Airport on Thursday. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the missing cash belongs to Post Fiji and was being s
Fiji Govt pursues bid for loan
As the Fiji government pursues its bid to arrange a standby loan agreement, a high powered delegation led by Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama met with the International Monetary Fund&r
Man in custody for harboring escapee son
A 50-year-old Nadi man is in police custody for allegedly harboring his son who escaped from the police custody last week. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed the man was arrested on Saturd
Vodafone commissions new base station in Lau
People of Lau will have enhanced Mobile network with greater reliability and connectivity as Vodafone Fiji commissioned its 303rd base station in the country on Lakeba Island in Lau. In a statement, Vodafone Fiji managi
Overpricing of products in the hotels make headlines in NZ
It's an issue that has always been talked about. The overpricing of products that are sold at many hotels and resorts in the country has been an issue that has emerged a number of times. Now it has hit the headlin
Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets recall to be over by Friday
McNeil Health Care in the United States is confident that the over the counter Tylenol Extra Strength Caplets, which has been recalled, will be taken off the shelves in Fiji by this Friday. McNeil Healthcare Spokesperso
Demand high at CWM
The Colonial War Memorial Hospital in Suva deals with more than half of the nation=s population and is just getting by. CWM Medical Superintendent, Doctor Ifireimi Waqainabete said that in totality CWM looks after 400,0