Earthquake occurs in Fiji
An earthquake measuring 5.5 on the local Richter scale occurred in Fiji yesterday around 4.30pm. The earthquake was located about 320km Southwest of Suva and originated at a depth of 420km below the surface. According
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Authorized vendors sign contract
The authorized vendors for Governments food voucher programme signed the contract for the months of July to December 2010 yesterday at the Social Welfare Headquarters. New World, Morris Hedstrom supermarkets along with
FSC to reduce overall expenditure levels
A cut back in staffing, wages, overtime payments and sale of non-core assets are some of the major steps being implemented by the Fiji Sugar Cooperation in a bid to reduce overall expenditure levels by $16.3 million by
Changes made to NLTB board
Changes have been made to the composition of the board members of Native Lands Trust Board and amendments to the NLTB Act now gives powers vested previously in the President, to the Minister for Indigenous Affairs. Cabi
$20m grant to FAB converted into loan
A $20 million grant given to the Fijian Affairs Board in 1989 has now been converted into a loan. The decision was made by cabinet after a submission by the Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama. Commodore Bain
No prosecution or imprisonment under decree
Journalists in Fiji will not be subject to criminal prosecution or face imprisonment for breaches under the Media Industry Development decree. Government representatives in Australia and New Zealand have told the local
Cabinet approves Land Use Decree
Cabinet has approved the Land Use Decree which will establish a Land Use Unit within the Ministry of Lands and Survey. Cabinet based its decision on a submission by Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the Land Us
Mini-budget to be announced tomorrow
Government continues to take a prudent approach to finances and when and where necessary Government takes stock and redirects funds to priority or urgent areas. Those are the words of Prime Minister and Minister for Fin
Man allegedly attempts to rape student
Police are calling on members of the public especially young females to be aware of people who are offering jobs. The call comes after a man allegedly attempted to rape a tertiary school student in a hotel room in Labas
PER to remain for atleast next 3 months
The Public Emergency regulation will remain in place for atleast the next three months despite the new Media Decree coming into force from Monday. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama had earlier stated that the
Owners of Fiji Times looking at sale of company
The owners of the Fiji Times, Australian based News Limited, said they will try to sell the newspaper in order to keep it going. Under the Media Decree, all media outlets in Fiji have to be 90 percent locally owned an
CFL reviews new Media Decree
Communications Fiji Limited, the parent company of Legend FM, FM96, VitiFM, Navtarang and Radio Sargam is currently reviewing the Media Industry development Decree and its potential impact on the company's performanc
Change in strategy by FNPF
There has been a change in strategy by the Fiji National Provident Fund in regards to the sale of the Momi Bay resort project. FNPF's Chief Executive Officer, Aisake Taito said the Fund will now follow a structured
2 more people taken for questioning by FICAC
Two more people have been taken for questioning by FICAC in relation to the sale of Fiji Forest Industries. FICAC Spokesperson Erica Lee said that these two were brought in following a complaint filed by Tropik Wood Cha
Yatu Lau Company records net profit
One of the growing Fijian owned companies Yatu Lau Company Limited today announced a pretax net profit of $1.9 million for the year ended 31st December, 2010, at the company's annual general meeting. This is the 17
Pacific Sun aircraft sent for maintenance
Pacific Sun will have to cut back on its services from tomorrow as one of its aircrafts is being flown to Tahiti for mandatory heavy maintenance. Air Pacific said in a statement that domestic air travelers will see a re
Former bank teller charged with larceny
A 33 year old former bank teller of ANZ who is charged with one count of larceny by servant pleaded guilty before Magistrate Makereta Mua today. Makarita Riam-Kau is alleged to have stolen $36,000 cash from the ANZ Sale
Children with single parent often miss school
A study carried out by the Foundation for the Needy Children in Fiji has showed that children living in single parent families have been missing school due to various reasons. A review carried out by FENC Fiji volunteer
Independent body to monitor media outlets
An independent body which will facilitate the development of media outlets in the country has been established under the new Media Industry Decree, which will consist of a chairperson and five other persons. Attorney G
26 yr old farmer released
Police have questioned and released a 26-year-old farmer who was taken into custody in relation to the death of a 7-year-old boy of Naitasiri over the weekend. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri says they