Woman released on bail
A 43 year old woman of Nadi who owns a travel Agent company was today released on bail by Nausori Magistrate court who is facing charges of obtaining money by false pretense. Sharmila Devi Singh was released on $500 ca
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EU donates to cyclone relief
The European Union today handed over a cheque of $1,500,000 to the Ministry of Education to help with the rehabilitation of the schools that were damage by Cyclone Tomas. Head of the EU for the Pacific, Ambassador Wiepk
Poverty Eradication Unit expected to meet
The Poverty Eradication Unit is expected to meet at the end of next week to further discuss issues about poverty in the country. Director, Dr. Tokasa Leweni said following the workshop on Tuesday the unit is expected to
Were others involved?
The Fiji Police Force is now trying to establish whether the two former senior officers who are facing charges of allegedly trying to remove Commodore Esala Teleni from his position as the Commissioner had the support of
Police look for drifting fishermen
Police are calling on people living in the coastal areas and those who are fishing in the Naselai waters to immediately report to them if they see a fibre glass boat drifting in the open sea. Three people left fishing l
RSMS to celebrate 50th anniversary
Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Memorial School will be celebrate its 50th anniversary this year and will also launch a book to mark the event. School's Vice Principal, Unaisi Vaileba said the celebrations will be held next Fr
2 senior police officers charged
Two former senior Police officers have been charged for allegedly trying to remove, Commodore Esala Teleni from his position as the Commissioner of the Fiji Police Force. Police Spokesperson, Ema Mua said the two were c
Ministry looks at availability of land
The Lands Ministry is now looking at the availability of land as well as the fast tracking of land approval to help boost production. That is the revelation by the Permanent Secretary for Lands Ministry LT. Colonel Neum
Bail application should be refused-State lawyer
State lawyer, Paulini Madanavosa while presenting her case on alleged rapist Petero Bai's bail application said that it should be refused. Bai is charged with attempted murder and rape and is alleged to have raped a
Fiji vulnerable to drug smuggling
Fiji is vulnerable to the trade of various forms of illegal drugs and also its smuggling. This was revealed at a workshop on Drug Identification held at the Border Police Command Centre in Nadi early this week, and was
HA meets with defaulting property owners
The Housing Authority last month met with a total of 27 defaulting property owners in the central and western division to restructure their repayment in order to retain their homes. Housing Authority's Marketing an
Civil servants urged to become efficient
As Civil Service Public Exhibition week begins at Lautoka's Churchill Park this morning, PSC chairman, Josefa Serulagilagi, has encouraged all civil servants to become more responsive and efficient in attending to th
Northern airlines unveils new aircraft
Northern Airlines unveiled its new aircraft yesterday taking its fleet to two planes which should now ease the demand for services provided by Pacific Sun for flights between Viti Levu and Vanua Levu and to the outer isl
Expect never seen performances at Showcase
Expect never seen before performances at the Digicel entertainment stage at the Fiji Showcase 2010, as it will feature the Majik box from Australia. The Majik box is a double act of Dr Rhythm known as the Human drum mac
Bai wants bail
The bail application hearing of 21 year old alleged rapist Petero Bai started in the Suva High Court today with the first witness, the officer in charge at the Suva Prison taking the witness stand. Bai is charged with
Proposed village by laws ensures females don’t wear shorts
The proposed village by laws which the Indigenous Affairs Ministry wants to introduce will ensure that girls and women who live in the villages in Fiji do not wear shorts. Deputy Permanent Secretary Colonel Apakuki Kuru
Amended charges to be laid against Lolohea
The Labour Ministry is seeking to amend the charges laid against Timoci Lolohea in relation to his overseas recruitment agency without obtaining authority from the Labour Ministry. This was revealed in the Employments R
Sack of bones discovered in Levuka
Police in Levuka are investigating the discovery of a sack of bones in a drain yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the sack of bones which is believed to be human bones were discovered by
Woman charged with obtaining money by false pretence
A 42 year old owner of a travel agency has been charged by Nausori Police with two counts of obtaining money by false pretense. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Arthur White said the woman was charged yesterday and
Commerce Commission monitors telecommunication rates
The Commerce Commission said they are continuing the monitoring of inter-connectivity rates to ensure none of the telecommunication providers are pocketing margins they are getting from lower wholesale rates. Chairman