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Thailand's former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra is reported to be either in Fiji or on his way to Fiji. Thailand's The Nation newspaper said Shinawatra, whose Thai passport has been cancelled, may be conside
Police have charged a 28 year old man for allegedly raping a 19 year old woman in Lautoka on Saturday. Divisional Crime Officer Western, SP Luke Rawalai confirms the man is charged with one count of rape and assualt. He
A number of hotels and resorts around the country have been affected due to the volcanic eruption in Iceland which has led to the closure of all airports and cancellation of all flights to and from Europe. Tourism Fiji
The Health Ministry has this morning confirmed that the incident which resulted in a family burying a wrong body in Sigatoka two weeks ago was due to an error on the part of those that issued the final paperwork and thos
Police are questioning a 20 year man who allegedly defiled a 15 year old girl in Labasa last week. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed the matter was reported to Police by the victim&rsq
The Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation Ministry's ultimate goal is to ensure that 104,871 women living in the rural area and in the village have access to sewing machines and a source of income. These wer
A total of 203 students have benefitted from the 2010 Student Loan Scheme, the majority of recipients from the University of the South Pacific, with a total of 85. Permanent Secretary for the Public Service Commission P
The Water Authority of Fiji has called on residents in the Central division especially in Nausori, Suva areas including Delainavesi, Lami and Veisari to collect enough water as a power blackout occurred at the Savura Pum
Exports of kava once raked in more than $40 million in exports, and the Kava Council believes the industry has the potential to once again help increase foreign exchange earnings. Chairman of the Fiji Kava Council Ratu
Do not do something stupid that you will regret for the rest of your life. This was the message from Permanent Secretary of Works, Transport and Public Utilities, Cama Tuiloma to his workers when he stresses to them the
A 32 year old villager of Wainimala, Naitasiri has been questioned and released after a sack of dried leaves believed to be marijuana was discovered at his home. Assistant Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said
Fiji imports $19 million worth of potatoes annually however the Agriculture Ministry is hoping that within the next three to five years, Fiji will not have to rely on importing potatoes for local consumption. Agricultu
In an effort to promote creativity amongst youths in the country, the Kula Film Awards this year is now open to those that have left school. While launching the event last week, Fiji Audio Visual Commission Chairperson,
The whole of the Central Division is currently without electricity supply. FEA has confirmed that the main generator in Kinoya experienced some problems at around 10.30am which caused power disruptions in the Central Di
The Immigration Department will now have to rethink their investigation into how two Tongan nationals, who were in the country illegally for over two years slipped through their monitoring system. Immigration Director,
Negligence, laxity and irresponsible behaviour must go. This was the stern warning from the Permanent Secretary for Works, Transport and Public Utilities, Cama Tuiloma while speaking to the Mechanical and Electrical a
Please do not take the law into your own hands. That is the call from the Fiji Police Force after a 22 year old woman had to be admitted in hospital following an argument with her defacto husband. Police Assistant Spok
The All China Women's Federation will be presenting 750 sewing machines to their counterparts in Suva this morning, with the aim of boosting sustainable sources of income for rural women. Minister for Women Doctor J
An investigation is now underway in relation to a wrong body that was released from Sigatoka Hospital to a different family over two week ago. Spokesperson, Iliesa Tora said following this incident a directive has been
It has been close to weeks now since the two Tonga nationals who were arrested for being in the country illegally were arrested and are still no decision has been made on whether to deport them or not. Director Immigrat
