3 escape from Natabua prison
Police are looking for three prisoners who escaped Natabua Prison early this morning. Assistant Police Spokepserson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuro confirmed the three Josaia Nasaya, Isei Turagakura and Livai Nawalu escape
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More to be questioned in alleged mutiny plot
A number of people are expected to be questioned soon in relation to the alleged plot to remove commodore Esala Teleni from his position as the Police Commissioner. A special taskforce set up to investigate the allegati
FNPF to collect outstanding contributions
The Fiji National Provident Fund has forwarded more than one hundred defaulting employers name to the Immigration Department as it steps up its efforts in trying to collect outstanding contributions. Manager Public Rela
Methodist schools to stay open for John Wesley day
Methodist schools around the country will hold special activities to commemorate John Wesley day instead of closing for the day as done in the past. This is after a directive from the Education Ministry that there will
8 international performers for showcase
The Fiji showcase 2010 will have performances from eight international entertainers. The Digicel Entertainment stage will feature the USA break dancers four of the best from the Bronx, USA who will bring the real deal a
Bail application hearing on Monday
The bail application of Former Police Directors of Intelligence Special Branch, Rusiate Tuidravu and Berenando Kolinio who are alleged to have conspired to remove Police Commissioner Commodore Esala Teleni will be heard
Ra people claim that they have discovered oil
The people of Malake in Ra have claimed that they have discovered oil from the sea during low tide. According to villager Headman/ Turaganikoro Poasa Naimila, said he discovered the oil about six meters away from the sh
Tourism industry always bounces back
Fiji's tourism industry is resilient and always bounces back after difficult times. These are the sentiments of Michael Bruce the Acting Editor for Travel Today an online daily newsletter that has more than 16,000 s
4 fishermen charged
Labasa Police have arrested and charged four fishermen for allegedly threatening and chasing policemen with spear guns. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the four were caught fishing illegally in
Tuidravu/Kolinio plead not guilty to mutiny charges
Two senior police officers appeared in the Suva Magistrates court yesterday charged with allegedly conspiring to commit a felony, namely mutiny. The two officers, who are Former Police Directors of Intelligence Special
FICAC to investigate sale of Fiji Forest Industries
The current board of Tropik Wood Industries Limited has called in FICAC to investigate the sale of its subsidiary company Fiji Forest Industries which led to a loss of $2.11 million. Following the decision, the Tropik W
PSC week educational for public
The Minister for Agriculture, Joketani Cokanasiga said the weeklong Public Service Commission week was educational especially for the members of the public who came up with their questions. Cokanasiga said the Governmen
Tabua Investment awaits clarification
Tabua Investment Company is still waiting for clarification from the Water Authority of Fiji in relation to revelations that the Company had arrears of water rates amounting to over $338,000 at the end of 2005 The revel
Women encouraged into agricultural commodities
In an effort to economically empower and uplift the status of women in Fiji the Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation is advocating one village one product concept. Social Welfare and Women Minister,
Policers officers charged with alleged mutiny appear in court
Two senior police officers appeared in the Suva Magistrates court this afternoon charged with allegedly conspiring to commit a felony, namely mutiny. The two officers, who are Former Police Directors of Intelligence Spe
FICAC to investigate sale of Fiji Forests shares
The current board of Tropik Wood Industries Limited has called in FICAC to investigate the sale of its subsidiary company Fiji Forest Industries which led to a loss of $2.11,000,000. Following the decision, the Tropik W
Village by laws to bring manageable social order
The government stressed that the proposed village by-laws which is currently at the consultation stage is to bring in a manageable social order in the villages in the country. Government spokesperson, Lt Colonel Neumi L
Mother sentenced to 3 years
Don't take away the life of an innocent child. High Judge Justice Salesi Temo today sentenced 28 year old Milika Videi to three years imprisonment after she was found guilty of strangling her new born baby boy to d
FICAC looks at consolidating charges
FICAC today asked the High Court to adjourn former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase and former CEO of Fijian Holdings Sitiveni Weleilakeba's case as they want to amend their charge with other accused persons. FICAC h
Showcase to display a world record holder
Fiji will be able to get the chance to see one of the world record holders in entertainment when the Fiji Showcase 2010 starts in exactly six days time. The Organisers Total Event Company say that the Rubber band boy w