Financial assistance pours in
Financial assistance is pouring in for the Prime Minister's Disaster and Rehabilitation fund following the devastating impacts of Tropical Cyclone Tomas. Carpenters (South Pacific) Limited's Chief Executive offi
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US based NGO currently in country
US based non government organization "Give Clean Water" is currently in the country trying to carry out surveys in areas affected by Hurricane Tomas. "Give Clean Water" provides and installs clean wa
Surgeons hopes to operate about 30 children
A team of surgeons from Australia and New Zealand are at the CWM Hospital during their weeklong visit hoping to operate on about 30 children. A member of the team, Dr Alex Auldist said team members are happy to be able
Class 3 student physically assaulted
Police are investigating an incident where a class three student of a school based in Suva was physically assaulted in the school's toilet yesterday. Divisional Crime Officer Southern, SP Apisalome Tuiwakaya said th
Players learn from mistakes
Digicel Fiji Sevens team manager Jope Tuivanuavou hopes that there will be no mistakes repeated by the players, when they start their campaign at the Hong Kong Sevens tonight. Tuivanuavou said mistakes cost them a place
Residents advised to store water
Residents in the Rewa Delta, Koronivia, Nakasi, Davuilevu Housing, Makoi, Tuirara, Tovata, Valelevu, Naweivakau, Newtown, Cunningham and Caubati are advised to store water now. According to the Water Authority of Fiji,
Taxies should operate 24/7-LTA
The law maybe silent however the intention is there that all taxi operators around the country with more than two taxis will have to provide services to the people 24 hours seven days. These are the words of the Regiona
Aust/NZ surgeons to help children
A team of surgeons from Australia and New Zealand are at the CWM Hospital during their weeklong visit hoping to operate on about 30 children. A member of the team, Dr Alex Auldist said team members are happy to be able
Trust fund board yet to be appointed
Representatives for the hundreds of workers that were made redundant as a result of the sudden closure of the Vatukoula Gold Mines in 2006 are yet to be appointed to the trust fund board. According to the Social Assista
Ba Provincial Council meeting starts next week
The Ba Provincial Council meeting kicks off next week in Suva and high on the agenda is to visit the prison inmates who are currently serving jail sentences. Chairman of the Ba Provincial Council, Rat
Estimated cost of damage stands at $35M
The Northern Division has recorded substantial damage to the agriculture sector, which has resulted in the increase in the estimated cost of damage of all sectors standing at close to $35million. From yesterday’s
HK 7s starts today
Traditionally the biggest party of the rugby calendar is set to get underway in Hong Kong tonight with 24 teams competing in the three day tournament. The Hong Kong Sevens is very special compared to other tournaments i
Hotels enjoy high occupancy rate
Despite being in the off peak period, many hotels and resorts around the country are still enjoying very high occupancy levels. Fiji Hoteliers Association President Dixon Seeto said this is a very positive sign for the
Police charge senior court clerk
Police have charged a former senior court clerk of Labasa for allegedly abusing his powers between 2004 and 2005. The 55 year old former senior court clerk is charged with one count of abuse of office. He has been bail
Thousands to celebrate Palm Sunday
Thousands of children will take up the role of church ministers when they stand behind the pulpit and lead the congregation this Sunday as they celebrate Palm Sunday. Palm Sunday is a Christian feast which always falls
Earth hour to be celebrated tomorrow
Turn off your non essential lights for one hour but rest assured you will be safe. That is the message from the organizers for Earth Hour WWF, who said they have been assured that there will not be any trouble. WWF'
Tugawe remains Methodist Church President
The Methodist Church of Fiji will still have Ame Tugawe as President and Tuikilakila Waqairatu as the church General Secretary. In a meeting yesterday attended by 132 church ministers and Stewarts, some of the church mi
PNGRFU mum on Serevi
The Papua New Guinea Rugby Football Union (PNGRFU) and sevens major backer in PNG, Mineral Resources Development Corporation continue to maintain their silence over Waisale Serevi. The National newspaper in PNG said it
Jetstar to make its inaugural flight a month earlier
Australian Airline, Jetstar will make its inaugural flight into Nadi airport next monday, a month earlier than initially planned. Director Civil Aviation Akuila Waradi confirmed that Jetstar met all the requirements and
Appeals court to rule on notice in Kunatuba case
Appeals Court Judges Justice Paul Madigan, Justice John Byrnes and Justice Priyantha Fernando will make a ruling on notice on whether the four year sentence and conviction handed down to former Permanent Secretary for Ag