275 vehicles impounded by LTA
A total of 275 vehicles have been impounded by the Land Transport Authority since their operation to crackdown on illegal operators started two weeks ago. Spokesperson Eroni Volavola said the Western Division has record
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AG questions credibility of human rights report
The Attorney General has questioned the credibility of the US Department of State 2009 Human Rights Report on Fiji where it talks about the court case in relation to the Fiji Times. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the report d
Sugar shortage problem rectified-FSC
The Fiji Sugar Corporation said the problem regarding the shortage of sugar in the local market has been rectified. FSC Chief Executive Officer, Deo Saran said the problem had arisen due to the illegal exporting of suga
Works ministry looks for long term solutions
The Ministry of Works is looking into long term solutions for landslides that affect some of the roads during heavy rain. In response to the landslide that occurred beside Borron road in Suva on Saturday, Works Ministry
Youths launch campaign
The youths care and that is the message they have for the people of Fiji as a youth NGO has started a major drive to collect relief supplies for the victims of Hurricane Tomas. The Young Peoples Concerned Network is hol
Ba chiefs extend sympathies to hurricane victims
The chiefs and members of the Ba Provincial Council have extended their sympathy to the people who faced the devastation to their houses and farms in light of Hurricane Tomas. Chairman, Ratu Meli Saukuru on behalf of th
Provide a clear picture media told
The Attorney General and Tourism Minister Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the local media should provide a clear picture to the international community during the time of a natural disaster. In a press conference yesterday, Sa
8 cases of diarrhea reported in north
The Ministry of Health has confirmed 8 cases of diarrhea has been reported on Taveya Island, North of Vanua Levu. Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said the cases were picked up by Red Cross and were reported to the DISMAC Offic
AG slams UN report on Human Rights
The Attorney General has categorised the 2009 US Department of State Human Rights Report for Fiji as a light weight report. At a press conference this afternoon, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum stressed that the report carries a lo
RBF announces new loan facility
The Reserve Bank of Fiji has announced the introduction of the concessional loan facility for businesses affected by tropical cyclone Tomas. Governor Sada Reddy said that the loan facility has similar conditions to the
Health Commission to be established soon
A Health Commission is expected to be established soon that will look into the complaints received against doctors and their practices. Health Ministry Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said the ministry receives an average of 1
Residents advised to store water
People living in Samabula, high areas of Delainavesi and Veisari, as well as high areas in Lami, have been advised to start storing water now. Water Authority of Fiji Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said one of their pumps at
Juvenile Bureau visits schools
The Fiji Police Juvenile Bureau is now visiting schools to educate children on dangers of truancy and illegal activities. Director Community Policing SSP Unaisi Vuniwaqa said the team also educated children on the new c
Reduction of two public holidays
The government has gazetted the reduction of public holidays in Fiji which now effectively sees the end of the National Youth Day and the Ratu Sir Lala Sukuna Day from this year. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum sai
Aust/NZ assistance continues to pour in
Assistance from Australia and New Zealand continue to pour in to assist various agencies involved in the relief efforts in the aftermath of Hurricane Tomas. Australia and New Zealand are making a joint contribution to t
1200 students in need of assistance
Save the Children Fiji has surveyed 8 schools in Cakaudrove Coastal area and found that more than 1200 students need stationary and food assistance. Chief Executive Officer Chandra Shekhar said a total of 244 students a
16,000 food vouchers distributed
A total of 16,000 food vouchers have been distributed to the needy people under the Family Assistance Program by the Divisional and District Social Welfare officers. The Ministry of Social Welfare, Women and Poverty All
Increase in visitor arrivals
Visitor arrivals for the month of February this year increased by 11.5 percent compared to last year with significant increases in visitor numbers from China and India over the same period. Attorney General and Minister
Giant African snail found at Suva Wharf
A live Giant African Snail found on a vessel in Fiji which arrived from Pacific Island countries earlier this month has the capability to cause serious damage to crops and the environment. The Director Bio-security Serv
Telecommunication services fully restored
Telecommunication Services has been fully restored in the northern division. Telecom's Marketing and Public Relations Manager Vanessa Kilner said their engineers worked tireless throughout the weekend to restore com