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The case of the 31-year-old man charged with the alleged murder of a 20-year-old man at the Suva market earlier this month has been further adjourned after the High Court ordered that the accused be sent to Saint Giles f
A 41 year old taxi driver found guilty of the attempted murder of his defacto wife has been sentenced to six years imprisonment by the Lautoka High Court. The court heard that on 23rd June last year at Elevuka Ba, Moham
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama reminded the members of the Fiji Institute of Accountants Conference at the Fijian Hotel that they are also answerable to the nation and the public. In addressing the members
They want to get into farming but some issues need to be urgently addressed. Those are the words of Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama who said the government is now focused on making things easier for those w
Internet provider's access to the Southern Cross Cable will be a major investment for the Telecommunications industry in Fiji. This is according to TFL's Acting Chief Executive Officer Sakeasi Seru, who said TFL
The final version of the draft media decree will be out as soon as practically possible. These are the words of Attorney General and Justice Minister Aiyaz Saiyed Khaiyum who said work is still being carried out in rela
The Suva City Council has warned that people can be prosecuted and their equipment can be seized if they continue to create public nuisance. This is after concerns were raised that some religious organisations continue
The construction of a National War Memorial and a War Museum is well underway with the first stages of roadwork's design and foundation progressing at the New Parliament Complex at Veiuto. Fiji has been sending sold
The Australian Competition and Consumer Commission has today confirmed that it is investigating allegations that sub-quality Australian products for ALDI stores were dumped in Fiji. Fiji's Health Ministry had earlie
TFL customers can now expect across the board reduction in charges for services with significant reductions in internet charges expected soon. This was announced by TFLs acting Chief Eexecutive Officer Sakeasi Seru thi
A man who raped his step daughter and indecently assaulted her over a period of time has been sentenced to 16 years imprisonment by the Suva High court this afternoon. High Court Judge Justice Priyantha Fernando had ear
The Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns about information not provided in relation to a major write off of tax arrears that occurred five years ago. In its report, the committee said a sum of $9.4 million, whi
Higher fuel prices saw the inflation rate sour to a staggering 10.5 percent in April this year with consumers having to fork out more money for goods and services. However, the Reserve Bank of Fiji's Economic review
The Government House which is the official residence of Fiji's President is currently undergoing development with a major fencing project underway. The President's Office confirmed that the fencing project has s
Close to one thousand families will benefit from the new Public Rental Board development plans for the Raiwaqa and Raiwai area. Public Rental Board member, Ratu Josateki Nawalowalo said the new development will see more
Police are questioning a 50 year old man who allegedly hacked his wife with a cane knife in Nadi on Tuesday morning. Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said differences arose between the two after an argum
This National War Memorial is a great way to pay tribute to those who put their lives on the line for the sake of peace. These are the words of Colonel Bob Fram, a land force officer with the British Army Headquarters i
Police have called on pedestrians to take extra care while crossing the road. This after a 23 year old man was rushed to CWM Hospital last night after he was bumped by a taxi while crossing the road. Director Traffic S
The hard economic times has not spared students with the Fiji School of the Blind revealing that they are now embarking on a huge donation drive to fund operations. School Board President, Kathryn Hawley revealed that t
The Fiji Land Force Commander, Brigadier General Pita Driti, said Fiji is realigning its foreign policy towards Russia and China. Speaking to Auckland based Radio Tarana Brigadier General Driti said New Zealand and Aust
