Man killed by bus
A 25-year-old man died yesterday afternoon after he was hit by a bus in Drasa, Lautoka. Assistant police spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said the man was walking on the side of the road when he got hit by the b
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Political differences lead to racial segregation
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has today stressed to the Tailevu Provincial Council that the major downfall for the people in Fiji is the political differences that arise which leads to racial segregation.
Police question and release four men
Nausori Police have questioned and released four men in relation to alleged series of robberies in Baulevu Nausori. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern ASP Aca White said a team of police officers are still investigating t
Who owns Kadavu House?
The stakeholders are now trying to determine whether Kadavu House which was built through a FNPF loan is owned by the Kadavu Provincial Council. The three entities that are involved in this issue are the Provincial Cou
Inform guardians of your whereabouts
Always let your parents know where you are. That is the advice from Police to children after 16 year old Talei Davina Koroitukana was reported missing. Police Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said th
2 charged for alleged bribery
Two Asian businessmen will appear in the High Court today after they were charged by FICAC for allegedly trying to bribe a Permanent Secretary. The two, Chen Xue Liang and Dechuan Zhao, allegedly tried to bribe Permanen
Thirds murder suspect in custody
Crime Officers are currently interviewing the third suspect in relation to the alleged murder of the 28 year old man of Koronivia, Nausori. The 24 year old man of Jittu Estate is expected to be charged with murder this
Search on for missing student
The search is underway for a 16-year-old secondary school student who went missing during the national Coca-Cola Games last month. According to police, Talei Davina Koroitukana of Vatoa Village in Bau went to the Coca-C
Police findings shocking - Bole
Education Minister Filipe Bole said the recent police findings relating to the rise in sexual offences committed in the Northern Division is quiet shocking. His comments came after reports revealed the increase in sexua
Experts try to revive sandalwood industry
About seven Indian experts on Sandalwood are in the country working on trying to revive the sandalwood industry. Secretary for the Fiji Sandalwood Limited, Ronita Prasad said sandalwood from Fiji is rated second in the
Third suspect in police custody
The third suspect in the alleged murder of the 28 year old man of Koronivia, Nausori is now in Police custody. The man who has been evading Police since last Tuesday, surrendered himself to Police last night. He is exp
New ambulance service to be provided soon
The Suva to Nausori corridor will be the first ones have ambulance service provided by the National Fire Authority. NFA Acting Chief Fire Officer, Jone Koroi said that after the approval of the National Ambulance Servic
Ministry awaits words on submissions
As rehabilitation works continue following Cyclone Tomas, the Provincial Development Ministry is still awaiting word on submissions made to donor agencies. Permanent Secretary Manasa Vaniqi said various ministries are c
Be prepared in advance-Red Cross
When a disaster strikes make sure you are prepared way in advance. That is the call from the Fiji Red Cross Society Disaster Programs Director, Vuli Gauna. Addressing heads of Government Departments as well officials f
Thousands celebrate Mothers Day
Today thousands around the country set aside time to make this a very special day for their mothers. Mothers Day which is celebrated every second Sunday in May, was born from an idea that originated on May 12, 1907 when
Rokotavaga faces fresh charges
Fresh charges were brought against a former Accountant of FICAC earlier this week. Marica Rokotavaga has now been charged with a total of 37 counts of forgery, Uttering forged document and obtaining Money by false Prete
Eduacation more accessible
The Education Ministry said enrolments at both primary and secondary school level has increased and Fiji has met it's Millennium Development Goal with education now accessible to many students. Minister Filipe Bole
Right to demand for identification
It is your right to demand for identification from those who come knocking to your door even the discipline forces. These are the words of Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri whose comment follows after an
Celebrate Motherhood
Motherhood is a celebration!! These are the sentiments of Taufa Vakatale who said she has achieved a lot of things in her personal life and career, but at the end of the day she has always viewed being a mother as the m
Never forget your your roots
Never forget where you came from and who brought you this far. That is the message from New Zealand Roots Reggae Band Katchafire as they leave the country this morning. The side who were in Fiji for a one-off concert l