Four sentenced to life
Four men charged with the murder of a 26 year old man were today sentenced to life imprisonment by the Suva High Court this afternoon. Australian resident Zafir Tarik Ali, Taimur Ali, Tahir Ali and Chandlesh Ganesh were
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Police search for 3 men who robbed taxi driver
Nausori Police are looking in for three men who robbed a taxi driver in Koronivia yesterday afternoon. According to police one of the suspect hired the taxi from Vatuwaqa and on the way told the driver he had to pick up
Marijuana farmers sentenced to jail
Two men Waisele Naturu and Ronald Chand who admitted to cultivating marijuana were sentenced to 8 and a half years and 10 years respectively by the Lautoka High Court Judge Justice Paul Madigan today. The High court hea
Cuvu College submits entry for Kula Film Awards
It's the little things that matter in Life. This is the message Cuvu college is sending out in their film, one of the 17 film entries for the Kula Film Awards with the them "Little Joys of Life" Cuvu coll
Court orders for phone record check
Suva High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar today asked a state lawyer to run a check on the phone records of the immediate family members of a man charged with murder and who fled the country. Deo Naidu, a former taxi
Labasa Sangam hopes to get message through
Each child is different and is not capable of achieving the same results. This is the message that students of Labasa Sangam College are hoping will reach parents and guardians that watch their Kula Film Award entry tit
Boom in business for Nasinu Town
Nasinu town has experienced a boom in business ventures with $33,290 collected in Business Licenses. Adding to that a total number of 520 business Licenses were renewed while 393 new business permits were issued. In up
Concentrate in your studies urges President
Concentrate in your studies because your exam results will take you to better fields that you ever envisioned. This is the message of the President Ratu Epeli Nailaitikau speaking to the 600 students of Queen Victoria S
Circular for govt PS, Dep heads to reduce costs
All the government Permanent Secretaries and Heads of Departments will soon be given a circular by the Public Service Commission on areas in which they have to reduce their operational costs. This is part of the governm
Lawyer publically reprimanded for unprofessional conduct
The Independent Legal Services Commission has sent out a clear message to legal practitioners in Fiji that unprofessional conduct will not be tolerated as he ordered a public reprimand and a $15,000 fine against Suva La
Fiji TV board discusses impact of decree
Following the gazetting of the Media Decree, Fiji Television Limited said its board has now met to discuss the impact of the decree on its business. Chairman Isoa Kaloumaira said the board is pleased that its business i
Earthquake strikes south of Fiji
An earthquake measuring 5.4 on the Richter scale struck south of the Fiji group at around 12.48 this morning. The Ministry of Lands and Mineral Resources confirmed that the earthquake was located at about 385km South So
Matai specialists credited
Tourism Fiji New Zealand has credited the work of their Matai specialists during difficult periods of campaigning. Regional director Sala Lesuma said Matai specialists are travel agents located throughout New Zealand wh
Villages get new bridge
Good news for the people of Naivuruvuru and Kumi villages in Verata, Tailevu, as it will be much easier for the children from the area to reach their school. They now have a new bridge. It was difficult for them to c
SCC to stop giving reference letters for squatter settlements
In efforts to discourage people from living in squatter settlements, the Suva City Council will no longer give reference letters for connection of water and electricity in squatter settlements. SCC Special Administrato
Police deny report of arrest on pilot
Fiji Police Force has denied reports that their officers in Lakeba grounded a plane and arrested the pilot belonging to local airline Pacific Sun yesterday. Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the pilot was
Fiji TV tightens up its screening process
Fiji Television Limited is now tightening up its screening processes to ensure that younger viewers on its free to air channel, Fiji One are respected. This comes after Fiji TV confirmed that the video clip "Te Am
Children dropout of schools for many reasons-Ali
Poverty alone is not the cause for children dropping out of schools. These are the words of the Foundation of the Needy Children in Fiji National Coordinator, Irshaad Ali who said a review process currently carried out
Surfing decree comes into effect today
The Fiji Surfing Association will ensure surfers observe all protocols if they are to access surfing spots through villages or privately owned properties. As the Surfing decree comes into effect from today, Association
Rihanna music video to be shelved by Fiji TV
Fiji Television Limited has today confirmed that the video clip "Te Amo" featuring Rihanna will no longer be broadcast on it's free-to-air channel, Fiji One. Fiji TV Group CEO, Tarun Patel said he concurs