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The Bio Security Taskforce set up to combat termite infestation in Lautoka will be seeking divine intervention in their quest to stop the spread. Spokesperson for the Taskforce, Rosa Dalituicama said that the service wi
The Wallabies will tonight try to confuse the Flying Fijians defense with the usual play maker, Matt Giteau to play at Center with Quade Cooper playing at flyhalf. The Australian's will go all out tonight to build t
With Fiji's biggest trade show the Fiji Showcase 2010 closing in four hours time, more than 50,000 people have passed through the gates of the Vodafone Arena to experience the atmosphere of 135 exhibitors and world c
Consumers can now expect an average decrease of 34 percent in the price of internet services in the coming months. This is after the Commission announced yesterday that FINTEL's Bandwidth price will decrease as much
A woman is in a critical condition at the Lautoka Hospital after falling off the back of a carrier in Nadi. Police Spokesman Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the woman who has sustained serious injuries was a passenger
Less than a year since starting services to Fiji, Virgin Blue could soon terminate its services to Fiji. The Sydney Morning Herald reports that new Virgin Blue chief executive John Borghetti is to overhaul the airline&#
If you have received a text message on your phone saying that you have won money and you are to collect it at the Vodafone office, please be aware that this is a hoax text. Vodafone Public Relations Manager Liga Gukisuv
The time has finally come for the Flying Fijians to showcase some good rugby and make Fiji proud as they take on Australia in a one off test match in Canberra tonight. Team Captain, Deacon Manu said they are going to st
With Fiji's biggest trade show, reaching its last day, thousands of people have been flocking to the Fiji Showcase 2010 and taking advantage of the many sales of the 135 booths and world class entertainment. Fijivi
The Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma led a team of health officials to the highlands of Navosa yesterday to inspect work on the progress of the vaccination program on the current typhoid outbreak. Health Spokesman Iliesa
The chiefs, Tikinas and the people of Nadroga in Navosa are expected to have a meeting to discuss ways of stopping marijuana cultivation in the Province. This follows the recent drug bust by Police in the highlands of N
The visiting Russian Federation delegates led by their Ambassador to Fiji are eyeing more than 10 projects for Fiji. Russian Ambassador to Fiji Alexander Blokhin confirmed earlier this week that Russia is into develop
The Fiji School of the Blind yesterday unveiled their new Braille software system worth $47,000. Education Minister Filipe Bole while launching the Braille Unit told the close to 30 vision impaired students present that
The Vatukoula Gold Mine has recorded a profit of $12 million this year however last year company recorded loss of 11.5 million dollars. In its interim Annual report for 2010 financial year, CEO David Paxton said the fir
That is the Mascot for the Fiji showcase 2010, Cookie the Clown to those who still have not stepped foot into the Vodafone arena, as Fiji's Biggest trade show, has reached its last day today. Another of the inter
Residents living close to Navakabalea in Navua and surrounding areas will be experiencing water disruptions due to a burst main which occurred last night. Water Authority Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said areas affected in
Without a good environment, we cannot have a good future. These are the sentiments of Young Womens Christian Association volunteer Monita Devi, as today marks World Environment day and to mark this the YWCA is having a
Consumers in Fiji can now expect cheaper internet charges as the Commerce Commission has today announced that FINTEl's bandwidth price will decrease as much as 61 percent in the next two years with a reduction of 34.
Australian Foreign Minister Stephen Smith said it is "very disappointing" that an invitation to Fiji has been withdrawn. Smith said since the last regional meeting "things had gone backwards in Fiji in an
The government has launched a major initiative aimed at reducing the import of potatoes by 6.25 percent in the first year and help save an estimated $5.3 million. The Ministry of Agriculture has launched its potato farm
