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The Public Service Commission has extended the deadline for application for those students who wish to seek assistance under the 2010 Student Loan Scheme by a week. With 431 applications received by the PSC Scholarship
Statistics by the Traffic Police reveals that more than 6,000 drivers have been taken to task for violating traffic rules so far this year. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said 6,659 drivers have been booked for drun
The Health Ministry is calling on people in the typhoid affected areas to keep out of the water catchment areas, where their drinking water originates from. This is after visits by the Ministry to typhoid prone areas an
Police have laid charges on a Taveuni villager who allegedly assaulted two women yesterday afternoon. Assistant Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that he has been charged with assault occasioning actual
Former Nasinu Town Council clerk, Jaswant Kumar has been sentenced to twelve months imprisonment effective immediately after being found guilty of abuse of office. High Court Judge, Justice Daniel Goundar while making h
As plans continue on the holding of the National Dialogue Forum, Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said none of the politicians will be allowed in the forum and they will also be disallowed from contesting the
Students must not demand change if the Free Transport Assistance coupon they have is more than their bus fare. These are the sentiments of Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office Lt Colonel Pio Tikoduadua
A case involving a man who has been found not guilty of attempted murder on the grounds of insanity will be referred to the President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau for orders to confine the man in a safe place. The assessors in
Former Minister for Local Government, Jone Navakamocea today appeared in the Suva Magistrates Court charged with one count of dangerous driving and one count of driving under the influence of alcohol. Navakamocea appear
After more than 30 years in existence, a Wainibokasi based school will now become a fully fledged secondary school. Pundit Shreedhar Maharaj College, Principal, Dhirendra Prakash said this is a huge achievement for the
More than 400 traffic related offences were recorded this long weekend. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra said drivers from around the country were booked for traffic offences such as drink and drive, speeding, carele
People living in the greater areas of Nasinu upto Vatuwaqa are advised to store water now as water disruptions are expected from this afternoon. Water Authority Spokesperson, Maika Nagalu said water disruptions are expe
Nausori Police are investigating the death of a 29 year old man of Bau Island whose body was found in a drain yesterday morning. Regional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Arthur White has confirmed that there were some facial
The Nadi Weather office still expects more localised flash flooding in low lying areas however the situation is not expected to be as worse as yesterday. Director, Rajendra Prasad said a trough of low pressure with asso
Major engineering and reconstruction works amounting to around half a million dollars are expected to start on the Sawani Serea Highway near Savu Village after a landslide occurred over the weekend as a result of heavy r
A Taveuni villager is in police custody for allegedly assaulting two women yesterday afternoon. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri reveals that the two women aged 21 and 35, are now in hospital.
The Legal Aid Commission Board has appointed Sunil Sharma as their new Director Legal Aid. Chairman of the Board, Christopher Pryde made this appointment following a board meeting last week. Sharma said he will now foc
Kings Road closed to all traffic Police have confirmed that the Kings Road between Korovou town and Rakiraki is closed to all traffic. According to police, the Wailutua Bridge is under flood waters however this is rece
High Court Judge Justice Daniel Goundar will today give his judgment on the trial in relation to the former Nasinu Town Clerk Jaswant Kumar, who is charged with one count of abuse of office. Justice Goundar made the dec
It is estimated that an average of 2 teachers retire every day after reaching the retirement age of 55 years. Fijian Teachers Association General Secretary Maika Namudu said while they do not have the exact figures, mor
