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Prime Minister Commandore Voreqe Bainimarama has called all stakeholders to put aside their difference and work toward productivity in the country. Bainimarama made the comments at today's Launch of the 2010 Product
Australian born singer and dancer, Richard Tanumi whose mother hails from Soso, Kadavu is now working hard to break into the world music industry. Tanumi who was also the Acrobatic champion in Australia and worked with
An exception has been made to New Zealand's travel ban on members of Fiji's government. A waiver has been given to the Foreign Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola to allow him to attend a Pacific Forum Ministerial mee
There is no cause for alarm following the report of some cases of typhoid in five villages in the remote Navosa Province. Tourism Fiji chief executive Josefa Tuamoto made the comments after concerns were raised about th
An earthquake occurred in Fiji at around 11.29 this morning. The earthquake was located about 11 kilometres North North East of the Yasawas. The earthquake originated at a depth of 25km below the surface and measured 4
Morris Hedstrom Supermarket is currently working on a reply in relation to serious concerns raised by the Consumer Council of Fiji that MH is engaged in alleged unethical and unfair trade practices in Fiji. MH's Gro
Police have revealed that an Asian national whose body was found near the seawall in Lami yesterday was last seen drinking with a group of people in a hotel in Suva. Director CID, SP Adi Sen has confirmed that a team le
With Fiji's biggest trade show entering its fourth day, many people have been taking advantage of the offers galore and one of the booths at the Fiji Showcase 2010 has offered a solution to money problems. The Bank
The World Health Organization has raised serious concern on the effects of second hand smoking amongst the people of Fiji. Today is World No Tobacco Day and the theme for this year is Gender and Tobacco, with Emphasis o
The Education Ministry is trying to discourage schools to hold fund-raising activities as parents continue to face hardships in sending their children to school. Some parents have raised concern that schools continue to
The Fiji Employers Federation believes the action taken by the Fiji National Provident Fund to forward names of defaulting employers should have been the last step of action to take. President Nesbitt Hazelman said they
The Fiji Showcase 2010 is a chance for the public to be able to get to see history as well as Fijian handicraft. In the Vodafone arena, one of the 135 booths that has attracted attention is the Fiji Times booth where pi
Women who smoke are more likely to experience infertility and delays in conceiving than those who don't smoke. Today is World No Tobacco Day and World Health Organization Representative in the South Pacific, Dr Chen
Navua Town will be declared a Crime Free town by the Fiji Police Force tomorrow. The town with its approximate two thousand people are ready for this Crime Free Declaration. About sixteen schools, local communiti
The United Nations General Assembly has proclaimed 2010 the international year of Bio Diversity to raise awareness the prevention of our environment. Minister for Environment, Local Government, Housing and Urban Develop
Samoa has been crowned the 2009-2010 IRB World 7s Series title holders after making it through to the finals of the Scotland 7s and beating Australia 41-14 this morning. Samoa ran in a total of five tries, three comi
Fiji's Department of Social Welfare leads other nations of the Pacific in service provision. This is according to the Fiji Child Protection Baseline Report which reviews legal provisions, social services and communi
Police are investigating the circumstances surrounding the death of an Asian national whose body was found floating near the seawall in Lami today. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said they have not
The 54 villages in the Rewa province are being tasked to discuss the proposed village by-laws after receiving a copy of the draft by-laws from the Ministry of Indigineous Affairs. Deputy Chairman of the Province, Pita T
Fiji's largest tertiary Institute, the University of the South Pacific has brought down all their services to the Fiji Showcase 2010. Booth Co-ordinator, Anite Niumata Saint Johns said that they have taken advantage
