Over $100,000 collected by LTA
In the two weeks since the extension of Land Transport Authority trading hours, more than a 100 thousand dollars has been collected as more people have had an extra hour to access services. Acting CEO Aseri Radrodro sa
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Man in hospital after alleged assault
A 39yr old bus driver is admitted at the Suva Hospital with injuries after he was allegedly assaulted by some men in Nausori last night. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms that a team of
Over 7,368 lots, 2,705 Housing Units available
Over 7,368 lots and 2,705 Housing units will become available for purchase around Fiji and the Housing Authority wants to hear directly from potential customers about their specific housing needs and expectations. Mark
20 tertiary students to occupy new hostel
Twenty tertiary students from the Ba province will occupy their new hostel by this June once all the renovations are completed. The $384 thousand hostel will house twenty girls who are members of the Ba province and are
Embrace for new IP version
Businesses and organisations around the country should be embracing the new Internet Protocol version 6 (IPv6) since time is now running out. IT company Avonsys Limited Chief Technical Officer Frank Martin said busines
New butter prices to take effect from today
The new prices of butter will take effect today. 125g of Rewa butter will now be $1.37 from 99c. 250g will be $2.71 from $1.84 while 500g will now be $5.40 from $3.55. The Prices and Incomes Board said this reflects t
Difficult economic challenges ahead
Fiji faces a number of very difficult economic challenges in the year ahead according to the World Bank’s first quarterly report released yesterday. The World Bank notes that Economic recovery is expe
Six PS posts vacant
The Public Service Commission has confirmed that six permanent secretary posts have become vacant from the first of this month. Chairman, Josefa Serulagilagi said the posts are expected to be advertised by mid next mont
Strict measures improve health services
Strict measures put in place by the Health Ministry have seen health personals reporting to work on time now. These are the words of Ministry=s PRO Iliesa Tora who said that they had to implement strict measures after t
Ba Provincial Council suffers loss
The Ba Provincial Holdings Ltd has suffered a loss in earnings in the running of their business for the years, 2006, 2007 and 2008. This has been revealed by Chairman, Ratu Meli Saukuru. However, Ratu Meli said that th
Devo sentenced to 9 months
Former Commissioner Central Inoke Devo has been sentenced to nine months imprisonment after he was found guilty of three counts of abuse of office by High Court Judge Justice Daniel Gounder this afternoon. Judge Gounder
Increase in Rewa Butter price
There will be significant increase in the price of Rewa Butter effective from tomorrow after the new prices were approved by the Prime Minister and Minister for Finance Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama The price of the 125
Man in custody for allegedly impersonating Soldier
A man from Taveuni is now in police custody for allegedly impersonating a Soldier during the rehabilitation efforts in Taveuni following cyclone Tomas. Military Spokesperson Lt. Colonel Neumi Leweni confirms that the RF
Commerce Commission starts investigation
The Commerce Commission has started an investigation into restrictive trade practices followed by some businesses in Fiji. Commission Chairman Dr Mahendra Reddy said they have received several complaints from the member
No confirmation yet on changes to Draft Media Decree-AG
The Attorney General said there is no confirmation at this stage on whether changes will be made to the draft Media Industry Development Decree. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said a number of issues have been raised in relation t
5 families affected by landslides in Nausori
Five families have been affected by landslides in Nausori yesterday afternoon. The officials from the Commissioner Central's office are expected to ascertain damages done to their houses. Divisional Planning Office
Investigation begins into drowning incident
Police have now started investigation into the drowning incident of a six year old on Wednesday. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the post mortem conducted on the six year old gi
Loopholes in monitoring system-Immigration Dept
The Immigration Department has admitted that there are loopholes in their monitoring systems. This follows the arrest of two Tongan nationals who have been in the country since late 2007, and were arrested after a tip-o
Drug raids continue around the country
Drug raids continue around the country. A team of Police officers uprooted 289 marijuana plants in a farm in Navosa yesterday which had a height of one to two metres. Police are now trying to locate the owner of the
Final Cyclone Tomas damage reports expected next week
The final report of damage sustained in various sectors after Cyclone Tomas is expected to be ready next week. DISMAC=s Acting Director Pajiliai Dobui said the report is with the National Planning Office who will releas