Akuila Naco reprimanded
Suva lawyer Akuila Naco has been publically reprimanded by the Independent Legal Services Commission after he had pleaded guilty to a charge of unsatisfactory professional conduct. Commissioner John Connors also found N
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Rewa river dredging project awarded
Good news for the people in the Rewa Delta as there is a way to escape from the continuous flooding in the area. A contract for the Rewa river dredging project was awarded today to the China Railway First G
Tobacco Control Act consultations started
The Health Ministry has started consultations with various stakeholders on the review of the Tobacco Control Act. Officer in charge Tobacco Control Ifereimi Corerega said the aim is to review the provisions of the Act w
TFL new sponsor of PM’s Exporter of the Year Awards
Telecom Fiji Limited is the new major sponsor of this year's Prime Minister's Exporter of the Year Awards. This is after Fiji Trades and Investment Bureau Chief Executive Officer Annie Rogers and TFL's Actin
No arrests yet over alleged assault
Police are yet to make an arrest in relation to an incident where the head of a Commerce Commission team investigating local hardware operators allegedly involved in price fixing was assaulted over the weekend. Assistan
Charter Advisory Council refocuses their aims
The fourth National People's Charter Advisory Council meeting was held this morning with concerns raised on the use of resources and deliberations too wide and thin. Council chairman Josefa Serulagilagi while openin
Workshop to discuss proposed village bylaws
The Ministry of the Indigenous Fijian Affairs is expected to hold a workshop to discuss issues regarding the proposed village bylaws. Deputy Permanent Secretary Colonel Apakuki Kurusiga said the meeting will educate peo
Labasa aims to decrease criminal activity
Labasa town will be declared crime free tomorrow. Labasa Crime Free Committee Chairman, Pramod Chand said the business community, civil servants and people are awaiting the declaration. Chand added that their main aim
Advisor emphasizes importance of micro finance
Micro-finance is much more than just small loans as it can contribute to breaking the cycle of low income. These are the words of Dr Vijay Mahajan, Chairman of BAXIX, who is an advisor in rural livelihood, while making
Nausori market structure to cost $20 M
The Nausori Town Council has number of development plans in place and one of the major projects is the restructure of Nausori market which is expected to cost 20 million dollars. Special Administrator Napolioni Masirewa
Labasa aims to decrease criminal activity
Labasa town will be declared crime free tomorrow. Labasa Crime Free Committee Chairman, Pramod Chand said the business community, civil servants and people are awaiting the declaration. Chand added that their main aim
Hardware outlet use legal action against Commission
A leading Hardware outlet in Fiji, R.C Manubhai is threatening legal action against the Commerce Commission challenging the validity of the court orders it obtained to search the hardware company files for information.
Fuel prices to drop today
Good news as the price of motor spirits, diesel, kerosene and premix outboard fuel decreases today. The Price and Incomes Board confirmed that the price of motor spirit or unleaded fuel decreases from $2.24 to $2.
Termite Bio Security Taskforce ask for more money
The Termite Bio Security Taskforce will now petition Cabinet for an increase in their budget in order to combat the spread of infestation in Lautoka. Operation Kadivuka Spokesperson, Rosa Dalituicama said that the
Money technology needs better understanding
The introduction of new technology such as M-paisa in the hope of cutting traveling costs to make payments or receive money will need better understanding for it to be accepted by the majority. This is the advice of Dr
Suva stakeholders to improve tourism in capital
Suva tourism stakeholders are putting together a plan to improve tourism in the capital. The Ministry of Tourism recently organised a Suva Tourism Region Taskforce meeting which discussed how to promote the Suva r
Fuel prices to drop
Some relief for consumers as the price of motor spirits, diesel, kerosene and premix outboard fuel decreases effective from tomorrow. The Price and Incomes Board confirmed that the price of motor spirit decreases from $
FSC secures loan from BSP
Fiji Sugar Corporation has today announced that it has secured a 2.4 million dollar loan from BSP Colonial. In a market announcement, FSC said the 2.4 million dollars is to assist in financing its working capital requir
President visits Lau Group
President, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau began his visit to the province of Lau following a traditional welcoming ceremony at Vanuabalavu this morning. The visit to the Lau Group is part of the President's intention to visi
Termite infestation spreads
The Termite infestation in Lautoka has spread and is now affecting houses and trees outside the bio security declared zones. Operation Kadivuka spokeswoman, Rosa Dalituicama said reports from their feild officers indica