John Hunt book launched
It’s more clear and easier to understand. These are the words of academic, historian and one of the editors of the John Hunt 1847 Fijian Translation of the New Testament Books of Luke, John and Acts, Dr Andrew Th
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Devo found guilty
High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar has this hour found former Commissioner Central, Inoke Devo guilty on three counts of abuse of office. However, Justice Goundar has acquitted Devo on the remaining 6 counts of of
3 men charged with murder still on the run
High court Judge Justice Daniel Gounder has raised serious concerns that police are unable to locate three men, who are on bench warrants since 2003, to answer to murder charges. Judge Gounder questioned the DPP lawyer
Heavy rain causes landslides in Nausori
Heavy rain yesterday afternoon caused landslides in different parts of Nausori causing damages to some homes. An elderly woman and her daughter in law in Korociri-ciri, Nausori had a lucky escape when their three bedroo
More water woes
People staying in Rara, Batinikama, Siberia, Vunivau and Bulileka have been asked to store water as a burst main has seen disruptions to supply. The Water Authority of Fiji said that the twelve inch pipe from their mai
Another Tongan National arrested
The Immigration Department has now completed their investigation into the Tongan national found staying illegally in the country and revealed that they have also arrested another man in relation to the same issue. Immig
People forked out more money last month
People had to fork out a bit more money to buy some items last month. The Bureau of Statistics report shows that prices for vegetable, dairy products, coffee and Yaqona went up by 0.3%. Warm beer, cigarettes and alcoho
Support shown for journalist to be penalised equally
Suggestions have been made that journalist should be held equally responsible for any breaches of the Media Industry Development Decree and not just the editors and publishers of the media organisation. The consultation
Landslide partially destroys home
A house in Waila Feeder road, Nausori is partially buried under mud and debris after a landslide yesterday afternoon. A resident, Rajesh Prasad said two other houses are under threat and their family members have been m
Court to deliver ruling on Devo
High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar will deliver his ruling in the case of former Commissioner Central Inoke Devo who has been found guilty of three counts of abuse of office. The former Commissioner Central was cha
Cabinet approves declaration of Vaileka centre
Cabinet has approved the declaration of Vaileka Centre and its build up areas as Rakiraki Town. The cabinet decision was made after a submission by the Local Government Minister Colonel Samuela Saumatua. Colonel Saumat
Social networking increases popularity
Social networking is becoming a way to disseminate information and news a lot faster than traditional media. These are the sentiments of Organising for America Deputy Director Jeremy Byrd when speaking to 32 journalists
Restructure to make industry more viable and sustainable
The Government is embarking on the restructure of the whole sugar industry in an effort to make it more viable and sustainable. Sugar Ministry's Permanent Secretary, Manasa Vaniqi confirmed the restructure will look
Families move to safer area after landslide
More than three families of Lakena Nausori have been shifted to safer homes in the area as a precaution after a landslide destroyed neighboring homes yesterday afternoon. Three houses went down the hill at Lakena Number
Irish crossing for Vagadaci/Cawaci people
People living around Vagadaci and Cawaci in Ovalau can now use the two Irish crossings that were washed away by heavy rain over the weekend. Ministry of Works and Public Utilities spokesperson, Sainiana Waqainabete said
Fiji media councils seeks permit to hold meeting
Once consultations over the draft Media industry development decree is completed, the Fiji Media Council will seek permission from Government to hold a meeting to see whether there is a future for the Media council. Cou
No person to act as director in more than one media organisation
No person may act as a director in more than one media organisation. The draft decree also states that where a person or his or her associate owns a beneficial interest in any one media organisation, that person or his
Devo found guilty of 3 counts of abuse of office
The three assessors have found former Commissioner Central Inoke devo guilty on three counts of abuse of office as they returned with a split decision this afternoon. On the 3rd, 7th and 9th count of abuse of office, th
Families in shock after grave discovery
Paying your last respects and carrying out the final rites when a loved one passes away is always an emotional experience. But people then move on with their lives knowing that they can always go and visit the grave sit
Family homeless after landslide
Three families of Lakena Nausori are now homeless after a landslide earlier this afternoon due to heavy rain. No one has received injuries in the incident as a team of Police officers are now at the scene trying to help