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Two more judges have been sworn in by the President of Fiji this morning. The two are Sithambarampillay Thurairaja and Priyantha Nawana. The two this morning presented their credentials to President, Ratu Epeli Nailati
A man has been admitted at the CWM Hospital after an alleged robbery attempt went wrong. Police confirmed the incident happened at Rifle Range, Vatuwaqa, last night. It is alleged that the suspect was trying to rob a s
After months of investigation, police have finally managed to apprehend a 43-year-old prisoner who escaped from Naboro Prison more than a year ago. Police spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed Vikatore Taba
The Commerce Commission Chairman has stated that consultations were held regarding the increase in FEA tariffs, and the comments made by the Fiji Employers Federation President stating there were no consultations is unfo
The Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation Minister said the cycle of poverty can be broken if women in rural areas become financially independent by producing items which guarantees higher income returns and has
My life would never have been the same if it was not for the Fiji School of the Blind's Community Based Rehabilitation Program. That is the sentiment of fifteen year old Marika who is one of the students at the Fiji
More than 200 sugar cane farmers had an opportunity to raise their concerns with Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama during his Northern Division tour that started yesterday. Our reporter Shalvin Deo said farmer
Fiji has recorded the highest number of tourists ever for the month of April with 44,996 visitors compared to last year April record of 39,302. This was revealed by the Tourism Minister Aiyaz Saiyed-Khaiyum at a press c
The Fiji Employers Federation is hoping that the Commerce Commission will hold dialogue with various industries to address the recent increase in FEA tariffs. President Nesbit Hazelman said Federations members in the ma
Health Ministry officials are still trying to curb the spread of typhoid in Navosa. So far officials have vaccinated close to 4000 people. Spokesman Iliesa Tora said some have been vaccinated and treated and health off
Fifty farmers from the Lomaiviti group whose farms were affected by Cyclone Tomas are expected to be assisted from the $15,000 Vodafone Foundation Grant Red Alert. According to the FCOSS Microfinance Unit spokesperson,
We cannot rule out job losses especially with the cost of doing business increasing. These are the sentiments of Nesbit Hazelman, president of the Fiji Employers Federation, following the Commerce Commission's decis
The Health Ministry has now requested the assistance of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission to investigate how ALDI brand products made specifically for Australian ALDI stores are being exported to Fiji.
The Native Land Trust Board has forwarded a submission for the removal of ALTA and the implementation of a new rental system based on the market rate. General manager Alipate Qetaki confirmed that their submission has
The Lands Ministry has identified the policing of squatters as the major loop hole that has seen an increase in the number of squatter settlements around the country. This follows a directive yesterday by government to
A 36-year-old renowned felon charged with robbery with violence was today sentenced to four years imprisonment by the Lautoka Magistrates Court. The court heard that on 26th July last year, Anare Tokalaulevu broke into
Moving away from normal protocols and what is being described as an unprecedented ceremony, Fiji has signed formal diplomatic relations with Armenia in China. The Fiji Embassy in China confirmed that the signing of the
One hundred and thirty students from five schools in the Lau group who were badly affected by Cyclone Thomas will be assisted through the Vodafone ATH Foundation Grant. Save the Children Fiji chief executive Chandar She
The trial against a man who is charged with allegedly pretending to be an expert in herbal medicines and obtaining money by false pretenses got underway in the Suva Magistrates Court this morning. Narendra Singh is alle
Civil Aviation Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola stated that the Fiji Times newspaper has incorrectly reported that a Virgin Australia Boeing 777 and an Air New Zealand B767 aircraft narrowly avoiding a mid air collision in
