NCDs are a major problem
It is estimated that 82 percent of people in Fiji die of Non Communicable Diseases. These are the words of United States based General Practitioner Dr Animesh Sinha who devotes 9 months to Fiji and does NCD work in the
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Man sentenced to 15yrs imprisonment
A 42 year old father and church minister charged with one count of indecent assault, two counts of rape and one count of incest was sentenced to 15 years imprisonment by the Suva High Court today. The court heard that t
Resort generates interest
The newly launched Yadua Bay Resort and Villas is already generating a lot of interest, with investors likely to get a two way deal in their investments. The project was launched last week in Malaqereqere Sigatoka and i
Navosa villagers to fight cultivation of marijuana
The Fiji Police Force together with the other churches in the province of Navosa have earmarked the 18th of this month as the date where all of the chiefs, tikina reps and the villagers of Navosa will come together in a
Suva businessmen concerned with water cuts
Some businessmen in Nina Street in Suva have raised concern that they are facing water cuts from last Thursday. A businessman who wished not be named said their businesses are getting affected as there are restaurants l
Strict measures to control SCC expenses
The Suva City Council is re-looking at it's expenditure levels, cutting down on unnecessary spending. This after the council fell short of it's revenue target by 9 percent for the first four months this year. S
Commission expresses disappointment
The Chairman of the Commerce Commission has expressed disappointment over the lack of cooperation from hardware companies into its anti competitive behaviour investigations. The Minister for Industry and Trade Aiyaz Say
Police/NFA investigate suspected arson
Police and National Fire Authority are investigating an incident of suspected arson in Waiwai Ba early Saturday morning. Acting Divisional Fire Officer Western, Timoci Ranavue confirmed receiving the information that a
Being blind is not a disability
Being blind is not a disability. That is the strong message from the Fiji School of the Blind President Dhirendra Singh. Singh made the comment following the recent launch of the Braile Unit in Fiji. Speaking on the 6
Education main focus for Rewa day
Education will be the main focus for the children and youths of Rewa during the three day Rewa Day which kicks off this Friday. Deputy Chairman for the Rewa Provincial Council, Pita Tagicakiverata said there is a need t
SCC comes down hard on defaulting ratepayers
Any defaulting ratepayer that owns a business or a taxi permit faces the likelihood of their license being revoked if they do not pay up rates owed to the Suva City Council. Special Administrator Chandu Umaria said this
Nausori Town Council plans to close Lakena dump
The Nausori Town Council is planning on closing the Lakena dump which is situated few kilometers outside Nausori town. Environmental Officer, Sandhya Singh said all the household wastes that have been dumped at Lakena d
PRB approaches for re-zoning of Raiwaqa, Raiwai
The Public Rental Board has approached the Suva City Council and government for the re-zoning of Raiwaqa and Raiwai. PRB Board member, Ratu Jo Nawalowalo said that the rezoning is part of their plan where the Rental Boa
Blind school students appreciate new Braille System
That is the sound of the close to sixty one students at the Fiji School of the blind showing their appreciation to the newly acquired Braille System. These visually impaired students now have the chance to be able to
Police raid DVD Shops in Lautoka
Police in the West have raided a total of three DVD Shops in Lautoka yesterday. This was confirmed by Police Spokesman Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri. Sokomuri said they have confiscated what is believed to be pirated mov
Education Minister happy with academic performance
The Education Minister on his recent tour of schools in Kadavu said he was happy with the academic performance of the three secondary schools. Filipe Bole said he visited Vunisea Secondary School, Richmond Methodist Hig
Integrated approach key to clean environment
An integrated approach is the key word in order to help save our environment. These are the sentiments of Una Bera the Senior Health Inspector saying the easiest way to see that the future generation has a clean enviro
Flying Fijians go down to Wallabies
The Flying Fijian 15's rugby team last night tasted another thumping defeat at the hands of the Wallabies who handed them a 49-3 loss in Canberra. A lot was said during the lead up to the one-off Test match with the
Over 1900 people in Navosa vaccinated
Over one thousand and nine hundred people in the Highlands of Navosa have so far been vaccinated as the numbers of confirmed cases of typhoid in the Highlands increases. Health Ministry spokesperson, Iliesa Tora confirm
Number of high profile cases adjourned
A number of high profile cases had to be adjourned on Friday morning due to the absence of the presiding judge. Cases brought by FICAC against former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and Sitiveni Weleilakeba, FRU CEO Keni