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A man is currently admitted at the CWM Hospital after falling from the first floor of a building while carrying out repair works. The National Fire Authority Fire Rescue crew attended to the man after receiving an emerg
The Auditor General is still in the process of verifying the LTA internal audit report which led to the removal of former CEO Etuate Koroi. Tevita Volanivanua said part of the verifying process will involve interviewing
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption received a total of 4,365 complaints from the general public in 2009 which was an increase of 1,998 compared to the previous year. In its 2009 annual report released th
An 18 year old youth has today pleaded guilty to burglary, theft and obscene obligation to public after he broke into the Saint Joseph Secondary School premises last Thursday. Etuate Lesikilau appeared in court today w
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama visited Saint John’s College in Cawaci this morning and viewed the damaged bridge that was swept away during Cyclone Tomas. This was confirmed by the Provincial Administ
The Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty Alleviation is expected to meet with authorized supermarkets this week that were selected to be part of Government’s Food Voucher Programme. Acting Permanent Secre
The Fiji Police Force is sending out a stern message to all its officers around the country that any ill-discipline will not be tolerated after another police officer was terminated for alleged insubordination after bein
Nadi Police are investigating the death of a 41 year old man whose body was found in a field in Nawaka Nadi yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said there were visible wounds found on his body.
The months of April up until August are influenza months so please ensure that you take care of yourself and your family. That is the advice from the Health Ministry as they expect a huge increase in people suffering fr
The Fiji Saw millers Association said action needs to be taken against those saw millers and hardware companies who perform unfair trade practices, by selling low standard timber under the pretext of treated timber. Pre
Tausala dalo production output is expected to fall from 500 tonnes to 150 tonnes within the next 3-6 months. Agriculture Permanent Secretary Colonel Mason Smith said this is after Taveuni was badly affected after Cyclon
“Try to be the best in whatever you do” This is the advice from 18 year old fashion designer Amelia Soqonivere who was awarded a summer scholarship in Fashion Illustration by the White House Institute of Des
Two senior police officers have been taken into custody over the weekend on allegations of insubordination and are awaiting charges while two other senior officers who were suspended last month have now been terminated a
After years of research and hard work, a local company has managed to produce biodiesel in Fiji which promises a cleaner environment. The new product which is yet to be launched by Biodiesel Group Fiji Limited will also
Let the law takes its course and allow the courts to do its duty. These are the words of assistant police spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri after a relative of a rape victim mistakenly assaulted a remand prisoner
The government has continued to reduce its borrowings from the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF). This has been stated in FNPF’s 2008 Annual Report. It is stated that total government borrowing through bonds fo
The Commerce Commission will now be taking a pro-active role in educating businesses on the trade practices allowed and prohibited in Fiji following several complaints received by the general public. Commission Chairman
Police have laid charges against four men who were allegedly caught red handed while trying to steal cash and items from a major supermarket in Lautoka on Saturday night. Assistant police spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa
Four men charged with trafficking in obscene publication in the country have been released on bail. The four including the owner of a DVD outlet and three employees were arrested last week following a DVD raid in one of
Prepare now and don’t leave it till later, when your loved one passes away. This is the message from the Ministry of Health to the general public as they will start charging fees for those who keep their loved one
