Govt records deficit in 2004
Government in 2004 recorded a deficit, borrowed excessively, had a high loan rate to finance operating expenditures, and funded deficits through treasury bills according to the latest findings of the Public Accounts Com
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Negative media reporting has impact on tourism
Negative media reporting about Fiji definitely had an impact with New Zealanders hesitant about traveling to Fiji. Stu Freeman the Editor of Travelinc Magazine based in Auckland, who was one of the international media r
Fiji 7s team await Satala’s confirmation
The Digicel Fiji 7's team are awaiting confirmation on whether England based Apolosi Satala will join them for the Scotland 7's this weekend. Satala was supposed to replace Pio Tuwai in the England 7's but h
New Tourism and Hospitality school opens in Rakiraki
A new Tourism and Hospitality school is now opened in Rakiraki which is a partnership between Australia Pacific Technical College and the Tanoa Group. The school is located within the Tanoa Rakiraki Hotel. According to
Govt resumes pension payments of former ministers and parliamentarians
Government has decided to resume the payment of pensions to former ministers and parliamentarians from today. Permanent Secretary for the Prime Minister's office, Colonel Pio Tiko-duadua said this was after governme
Two escapees surrender
Two prisoners, who escaped from the Natabua Prison early yesterday morning, surrendered themselves to the Supervisor of the Natabua Prison around 6.30 this morning. Assistant Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri sai
Discipline cost Fiji
The Digicel Fiji 7s indiscipline let them down again in the England 7s where they lost 29-28 to eventual winner Australia in the quarter final. Leading 28-24 with just less than two minutes of play remaining halfback Se
Bail hearing for mutiny officers
The bail hearing for the two senior police officers charged with allegedly trying to remove Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni from office will be held this afternoon. Former Police Directors of Intelligence Spe
Escapees on the large
Police are warning the members of the public that the three escapees from the Natabua Prison are extremely dangerous and should refrain from harboring them. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the
Pine landowners thank govt for cleanup
The Bua Pine Landowners Association has thanked the government for the cleanup campaign in regards to landowners concerns. Bua Pine Landowners Association Spokesman Tevita Raiova said they have been mistreated in the pa
Childrens safety paramount at showcase
The safety of children is paramount to us. These are the sentiments of the organisers of the Fiji Showcase 2010, as they want parents to enjoy themselves knowing that their children are safe. Manager Total Event Compan
Fiji confident of beating Australia
Digicel Fiji Sevens coach Iliesa Tanivula has retained the same line-up that played in the 21 all draw against South Africa to play in tonight's London Sevens quarter final against Australia. Manager Jope Tuivanuavo
Hunt on for 3 escapees
As the hunt continues for three men who escaped from the Natabua Prison early this morning, Police stress that the three men are to be considered dangerous. Police and officers from the Prison Correctional Services are
Fire destroys 6 bedroom house
A six bedroom house in Duncan Road, Domain, was destroyed in a fire earlier this afternoon. An eye witness told Fijivillage that the fire started after two o=clock this afternoon. According to the eye witness the six
Northern airlines to meet increasing demands
Stakeholders in the domestic airline industry are contemplating ways to carter for the increasing demand for flights between Viti Levu and Vanua Levu and to the outer islands. Currently Pacific Sun is the designated dom
Coach irons out weaknesses
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team will have to cut down on their ill discipline in the cup quarter finals of the England Sevens against Australia at 11.20pm tonight. It was a draw back in their last pool game against South
Hunt on for 3 escapees
Police stress that the three men who escaped from the Natabua prison this morning are to be considered dangerous. Police and and officers from the Prison Correctional Services are looking now hunting Josaia Nasaya, Isei
Wheelbarrow boys join micro finance initiative
35 out of the over 100 wheelbarrow boys at the Suva market are making a difference for themselves and their families since joining the Bank of Baroda's micro finance initiative. The Reserve Bank of Fiji's first
Plans to setup women centres
In an effort to pull women out of poverty and enable them to realize their potential in national and economic development, the Ministry of Women, Social Welfare and Poverty Alleviation is looking at plans at setting up w
Fiji through to quarter finals
The Digicel Fiji Sevens team is through to the quarter finals of the England Sevens where they will face Australia at 11.20pm tonight. The Iliesa Tanivula coached side finished as runners up from Pool C after a 21 all d