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The National Employment Centre will be the first in Fiji to be certified to international quality management systems. This is according to Acting Director Labour Policy & Productivity Services Vilimone Baledrokadrok
The Commerce Commission has requested police protection for its staff after a Staff investigating hardware companies was allegedly threatened and assaulted. Commission Chairman Dr. Mahendra Reddy alleges that the attack
The province of Ba has acknowledged the inclusion of the dress code in the draft village by-laws which is being deliberated on by the villagers of the province. Chairman of Ba Provincial Council, Ratu Meli Saukuru said
The Water Authority of Fiji engineers have completed their works in connecting a by-pass pipeline from the water main on the Queens Road into Delainavesi road this morning. Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said their operation
Over the last 15 years timber production has fallen notably however this can all change if stakeholders work together to enhance the capacity of resource owners. Reserve Bank Governor Sada Reddy while speaking at the Fi
In the wake of increasing cases of domestic violence and sexual offences the Fiji Police Force is organizing a symposium on Elimination of Sexual Offences and Domestic Violence. The symposium is being organized in conj
The fight to decrease marijuana cultivation in the hills of Navosa will take close to five years to be successful. Those are the views of Methodist Church of Fiji head of evangelism, Reverand Ili Vunisuwai who is leadin
In an effort to increase tourist numbers in Savusavu the Northern Transnational crime unit has an office at the new Fiji Island Revenue and Customs Authority in Savusavu. Director National Intelligence Bureau, Senior Su
The Governor of the Reserve Bank, Sada Reddy said the biggest challenge facing the government of the day is how they can raise investment and exports in the country. Speaking to the members of the Fiji Institute of Acco
Residents living in the Delainavesi and Lami will experience water cuts through out tonight as water upgrading works which were expected to be completed last night is still ongoing. Water of Authority Spokesperson Maika
A lot of investors have shown keen interest in building resorts and hotels in Savusavu. This has been confirmed by the President of Savusavu Tourism Association, Justin Hunter. Hunter says some multi-million dollar pro
The total contingent liabilities of the government stood at $1.7 billion in 2009 and the government must stop guaranteeing loans for institutions which becomes a liability to the State. Reserve Bank of Fiji Governor Sad
The Fiji Trades Union will be working closely with the Fiji Employers Federation to reduce child labor in the country. FTU's National Secretary Felix Anthony said following discussions were held with participants at
Police and the National Fire Authority are investigating the cause of a fire which completely destroyed a house belonging to a 51 year old businessman of Nadi yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomu
Tourism industry needs to remain vigilant. This is according to Tourism Minister Aiyaz Saiyad Khaiyum after Fiji recorded the highest number of tourists ever for the month of April with 44,996 visitors compared to last
Ratepayers have now started to make arrangements to pay up their dues. These are the words of Suva City Council Special Administrator, Chandu Umaria who said some ratepayers have come forward to make arrangements to pay
Shopping leave is granted once a month for teachers in remote schools, which do not have regular transportation to town. Education Minister Filipe Bole said the Ministry fully understands the difficulties faced by teac
The Native Land Trust Board wants a review of the Local Government Act to ensure that landowners get a fair return of the land used by municipal councils. This comes after Suva City Council Administrator Chandu Umaria r
We are challenging youths to put things into action!! These are the words of Divisional Superintendent of the Indian Division Reverend William Lucas to the close to 300 youths part of the Methodist Church Indian Divisio
The Flying Fijians started their defense of their Pacific Nations title with a win in Lautoka this afternoon after they beat Japan by 22-8. Fiji came out with three tries to Nikola Matawalu, Timoci Nagusa and Iliesa Ker
