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The Consumer Council of Fiji has urged consumers to keep a record of chicken prices so that they can monitor any substantial increase in the prices of chicken. This comes after a survey carried out by the Council reveal
Human trafficking turns people into objects to be sold to the highest bidder and it is violation of dignity and a form of slavery. That is the sentiment of Police Commissioner, Commodore Esala Teleni addressing particip
Police are investigating the cause of the fire which destroyed 12 bures in Navala, Ba yesterday afternoon. Firefighters received a call yesterday at about 2pm, however Navala is located some 30 kilometers from Ba town w
The governments of Australia and New Zealand have further expressed their commitment to assisting the people of Fiji in the rehabilitation efforts in the wake of Tropical Cyclone Tomas. In a joint statement, the two gov
Cabinet has approved the merger of Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji or TPAF into the Fiji National University. Acting Labour and Employment Minister, Netani Sukanaivalu said the merger will avoid duplication
Government’s rural integrated approach will ensure people's needs are heard and met. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama while speaking at the Kadavu Provincial Council meeting, said that from his rec
The 1987 coup leader and Former Prime Minister, Sitiveni Rabuka's journey of confessing to those that he had wronged from May 14th, 1987 continues. Late last month, Rabuka made a traditional presentation to Defence
The Commissioner Eastern has raised serious concerns on the increase in crime committed within the Kadavu Province. Colonel Ifereimi Vasu while addressing the members of the Kadavu Provincial Council said after sighting
Land has been one of the main trump cards used by greedy politicians which have in turn led to indigenous Fijians becoming poorer. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama made the comments at the Kadavu Provincial C
Since the announcement that the government has removed the price control on chicken and chicken products, the Consumer Council of Fiji has been monitoring the supermarkets after their survey revealed that there is shorta
The Fiji Police Force has raised serious concerns after innocent lives were lost during tragic accidents which could have been avoided. The comment comes after a three year old boy lost his life after he was electrocute
After enduring years of uncertainty and financial losses, the Vatukoula gold mines recorded its inaugural net profit of $4.1 million last year under the new ownership. It is highlighted in Vatukoula Mines 2009 annual re
Two experts on Forensic Accounting are in the country carrying out a week long workshop with Police and FICAC officers. Forensic accountants are involved in recovering proceeds of crime and as well as looking into pape
The Special Administrator for Suva/Lami Chandu Umaria said sealing of potholes around the capital city may take some time. Umaria said they are trying to repair their sealing machine which again broke down yesterday.
A three year old boy lost his life today after he was electrocuted at his home this morning in Vesida, Nasinu. Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the incident took place after eleven this mor
No one was brought up in their homes or in their church to hate another person. These are the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama while opening the two day Kadavu Provincial Council meeting at the Studi
Twenty nine year old Saimoni Tukana appeared in the Suva Magistrates court this afternoon, charged with the alleged murder of 28yr old Koronivia tertiary student Krishneel Singh last week. Tukana who is a casual laborer
The newly appointed Air Pacific CEO and Managing Director, Dave Plieger is currently being briefed on the number of local and expatriate pilots employed by the airline company. Although Plieger cannot confirm at this st
Litter bugs beware as amendments approved to the Litter Decree will see the appointment of Police Officers as Litter Prevention officers and if they catch you littering they would have the powers to make you do community
The drivers of three company vehicles escaped injuries after an accident along Princess Road Tamavua in the last hour. Our reporter at the scene confirmed that a Matrix Security van overturned and veered onto the opposi
