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Be strong Fiji. That is the message from youths in Hong Kong to their peers affected by Hurricane tomas. Young Peoples Concerned Network President Peter Waqavonovono who is currently in Hong Kong for the Global Issues
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has today stressed to the 130 Methodist Church ministers that the Methodist Church of Fiji will not be allowed to have their Annual Conference until 2014. Permanent Secretary
The Land Transport Authority CEO Etuate Koroi has been sent on leave pending investigations into the LTA by the Ministry of Transport. Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete confirms Koroi has sent on leave to ensur
As from Monday 29th March, classes in schools will revert to the school timetable prior to daylight savings. This is the directive from Education Minister Filipe Bole who said head teachers and principals of all schools
A head teacher of a school in Nasinu charged with indecent assault was today bailed for $200 by Magistrate Alofa Seruvatu. The Head teacher pleaded not guilty to his charge and has been ordered to report to the Valelev
DISMAC has estimated a total cost of more than $10 million in damage incurred in various sectors due to Hurricane Tomas. In the latest situation report, roads in both North and the Eastern division incurred damage of $8
The National Fire Authority (NFA) is working with Labasa police to investigate the death of a 51 year old man who died in a house fire earlier this week. Divisional Fire Officer Northern John Pillay said the deceased wa
The Civil Aviation Authority of Fiji is now conducting an audit of the Nausori airport after receiving a request from Airports Fiji Limited on Air Pacific’s intentions to resume Boeing 767 flights to and from Nauso
The signing of the Memorandum of Understanding signed today between Fiji Police and Air Pacific, Fiji's International was to ensure in security in our aviation providers. Minister of Defense Ratu Epeli Ganilau said,
The Ministry of Education is expected to assist 144 schools both in the Northern and Eastern Division. A statement from the Ministry said officials have identified about $1.6 million from its budgetary allocation to pro
Close to 700 people staying on the island of Kioa is awaiting urgent relief assistance. Advisory Councillor David Taulia said that over the weekend, Government Officials came to the island to assess the damages caused h
Government today received further assistance to their relief efforts with a donation of $50,000 from the Bank of South Pacific. BSP CEO and Managing Director Ian Clyne said rebuilding was a social responsibility of all
Former Commissioner Central Inoke Devo had admitted in his caution statement given to FICAC that he authorized his staff to collect alcohol from various outlets for their social function using the official government veh
Years of enduring water disruptions will now come to an end for the village of Keiyasi some 40 kilometers outside Sigatoka town as the Fiji Water Foundation has come in to assist the village with their water project. Vi
In recognition of the importance of aviation safety and security, the Fiji Police Force and Fiji's International Airline, Air Pacific today signed a Memorandum of Understanding. This follows the increasing uncertain
Lord Rama has left his teachings for modern leaders and young generations to become better citizens of the country. As Hindu's around the country mark the end of Ram Naumi celebrations today, Bhraman Purohit Maha S
The government remains firm on its earlier decision that the Methodist Church of Fiji will not to be allowed to have their Annual Conference until 2014. Permanent Secretary for Information Lt Colonel Neumi Leweni also c
Companies will now be held accountable for the actions of their employees under the new Crimes Decree. Those are the words of Former High Court Judge Nazhaat Shameem. Speaking at the Corporate Governance Workshop Shame
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is currently meeting with about 130 church ministers of the Methodist Church of Fiji at the Centenary Church in Suva. Commodore Bainimarama is accompanied by Police Commission
The Attorney General said the US Department of State 2009 Human Rights Report cannot keep pace with the changes that the government has brought about. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said even the issue about the abrogation of the
