PM off to Arab League meeting
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is off to the United Arab Emirates this morning to attend an Arab League meeting in Abu Dhabi. Commodore Bainimarama will be accompanied by the Attorney General and Minister f
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Ratu Epeli conveys condolences
Minister of Defense Ratu Epeli Ganilau has conveyed his condolences to the families of Corporal Taniela Tolevu Rogoiruwai and Kingsman Ponipate Tagitaginimoce, who were killed in the line of duty in two separate incident
PM bars Civil Servants from Leadership Program
Prime Minister and Minister for Public Service, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has issued a directive to all civil servants that there will be no participation by any civil servant in the training activities, seminars, wor
Forensic officers ascertain cause of fire
A team of forensic officers are still trying to ascertain the cause of the fire which claimed the life of a 57-year-old man of Malolo Nadi last night. Police have confirmed that they are yet to interview the deceased&#
4 new Permanent Secretaries appointed
The Public Service Commission has announced the appointment of four new Permanent Secretaries while three others have been re-appointed. PSC Chairman Josefa Serulagilagi confirmed that Saipora Mataikabara is the new pe
Ministry tries to ascertain amount of idle agricultural land
The Prime Minister's office and the Lands Ministry are now trying to ascertain the amount of agricultural land which is lying idle and can be utilized for improving the economy. A member of the Strategic Framework
PM tells LTA be considerate to those in rural areas
People in the rural areas can expect better services and lower rates by the Land Transport Authority in the future. This follows the call by the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama in a meeting with Land
500 PRB flats to be constructed
The Public Rental Board this morning entered into an agreement with China Railway Company that will see the construction of 500 flats in Raiwai and Raiwaqa. Board Chairman, Colonel Mosese Tikoitoga while signing the co
No seed supply after cyclone in Vanuavatu Island
The farmers on the island of Vanuavatu have raised concerns to the Commissioner Eastern, Colonel Ifereimi Vasu that their plantations were badly damaged after Cyclone Tomas, and since then, the Agriculture Ministry has n
Viwa Islanders learn of sustainable development
The people of Viwa Island in Bau, Tailevu are being taught the importance of sustainably developing Fiji's fisheries resources through a workshop organised on the island. Spokesperson for the Ministry of Fisheries P
Man killed in house fire
A 57-year-old man has passed away after he was trapped inside his burning house in Malolo, Nadi last night. The man, who was a retired FSC worker, was at home with his wife when the house caught fire. The National Fire
Commerce Commission starts analysis on hardware prices
The Commerce Commission has now started analysing the pricing structure of hardware materials sold by the prominent hardware companies in Fiji to ascertain if these operators are engaged in price fixing. Commission Chai
Karate Kid starts in Fiji Cinemas
That is Kung Fu master Han, played by Jackie Chan in the 2010 Karate Kid, which is a remake of the original movie which came out in 1984 with that famous Song Glory of Love. In the new Karate Kid, a 12 year old boy
Public confidence now being compromised
The public confidence in the courts and the judicial officers is being compromised by archaic practices like addressing matters for cases in chambers. Those were the words of the Commissioner of the Fiji Independent Leg
Dredging works to create local employment
Employment opportunities will be made available by the China Railway Group Limited when dredging works kicks off at the Rewa river in a month’s time. Agriculture Permanent Secretary, Colonel Mason Smith said with
583 cases for Office of the Chief Registrar
The Office of the Chief Registrar has 583 pending cases to deal with regarding complaints against legal practitioners in Fiji. The Chief Registrar Ana Rokomokoti has confirmed that in May 2009, her office inherited 350
Consumer Council wants control on unlicensed electricians
The Consumer Council of Fiji wants a control on unlicensed electricians and this includes banning all advertisements from what it alleges are unlicensed operators in the Yellow Pages of the Fiji Directories. Chief Execu
FIRCA to venture into e-banking
The move by FIRCA to venture into e-banking will see no more cashiers at their offices around the country. That was the revelation of Chief Executive Officer, Jitoko Tikolevu while signing the Memorandum of Understandin
President urges students to work harder
The President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau in his speech to the students at Vanuavatu District School in Lau, to try and work hard and come for further education to Viti Levu. Vanuavatu District School Chairman, Joji Mate said
Night rangers for northern towns
Labasa and Savusavu towns will soon have their own night rangers. Special Administrator for the Northern Towns Vijay Chand said this is part of the plans for accepting the challenges of keeping the Northern Towns free f