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The Fiji Saw Millers Association has called on consumers to always use treated timber to build their houses after the discovery of a suspected new species of termites in Lautoka. President Jay Dayal said they have infor
The role of women in policy decision making, peace building and the prevention of violent conflict is something we are aiming at strengthening. FemLINKPACIFIC executive director Sharon Bhagwan Rolls said this is the bas
Keys to the University of the South Pacific's Information and Communication Technology center has been handed over to the institute. The construction of the two buildings was funded by the Japanese government at a c
Tension was high at the Suva Magitrates Court earlier today when 21 year old Petero Bai charged with the alleged rape of an 8 year old girl appeared in court. Friends and relatives of the victim gathered in numbers at t
Police have taken two people in for questioning after a substantial amount of dried leaves believed to be marijuana was found in their possession. Assistant Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri said police upon rece
The Pacific Eye Institute is giving an opportunity for people in the Northern Division to have their eyes checked out as a team will be in Labasa today for three days to conduct eye clinics. Director Pacific Eye Institu
Christian Fijians are being urged to start reading and using the original Fijian translation of the bible. Those were the sentiments of academic and historian Dr Andrew Thornley on the John Hunt 1847 Fijian Translation
Missing pay packets, theft of pay packets and irregularities in payments are some of the major breaches detected within the Divisional Engineer Northern's Office in 2006 by the Public Accounts Committee. While scrut
Fiji imports a total of $350 million worth of food items annually and the Agriculture Ministry is hoping to bring this figure down with their Import Substitution program. Permanent Secretary Colonel Mason Smith said a l
Members of the Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) withdrew more money than they contributed during the financial year ending June 30th, 2008 which led to a negative net contribution of $16.02 million. The FNPF's 20
The Water Authority of Fiji is looking into bringing some backup generators for its pumping stations. Last week, many areas around the country faced water disruptions when water pumps broke down due to power shutdowns.
A suspected new species of termite is causing a major threat to wooden buildings and forestry in the areas around Lautoka and a Government taskforce has been established to counter an outbreak. The Ministry of Forestry,
Serious breaches of the government rules and regulations have been found within the Department of Mechanical, Works and Engineering at the Ministry of Works by the Public Accounts Committee in its scrutiny of the Auditor
A team of Police Officers arrested four men last night who were allegedly caught red handed trying to steal cash and items from a major supermarket in Lautoka. Assistant Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri c
Police are expected to lay charges on a man from Taveuni for allegedly impersonating a soldier. The alleged incident took place during the rehabilitation efforts in Taveuni following cyclone Tomas. The man is currently
Nine Chinese businessmen in Fiji who have excelled in Agriculture, Catering, Advertising Design and other businesses this year were recognised at an awards function last night. Chief Guest at the awards last night in Su
The government has already rented out 50 quarters. Public Service Permanent Secretary, Parmesh Chand said there are currently 50 Government Quarters on commercial rent including those on rent to the Fiji School of Medic
The relocation of former Vatukoula gold mine workers who are occupying the company quarters is currently being looked at by the Lands and Mineral Resources Ministry, Social Welfare and Commissioner Central Office. Actin
Employment problems will be a thing of the past for the people of Naluwai in Naitasiri after the launch of the Bird Farming project yesterday. The initiative of the project is for the men and women to raise 250 chickens
One of the suppliers of Cakes for all occasions, Rosie Hearts has raised concern on the increase of the price of butter. Rosie Hearts Manager Roshni said with the increase of the prices of butter, it will affect the cos
