Suva declared crime free city
Suva was declared a Crime Free city on January 21st this year and the Community Policing Unit of the Fiji Police Force will be working closely with the youths of Raiwaqa to fight crime in the area. During a meeting yest
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Water Authority to look for Trunk Mains
In order to cater for the high populated areas like Nasinu and Delainavesi, the Water Authority will have to look for Trunk Mains. Chairman of the Water Authority, John Prasad said the big trunk mains will be able to ho
Cyclone Rene posses no direct threat to Fiji
The Nadi Weather Office said people living in the Lau Group should be aware that they could be facing strong winds as a result of Tropical Cyclone Rene located near American Samoa. Nadi Weather Office Deputy Director Al
Rise in pineapple production likely in North
Ongoing research in the North could see an increase in Pineapple production as interest grows from farmers. Acting Director for the Research Division Miliakere Nawaikula said the research is aimed at increasing pineappl
People of Raviravi District support PM
The people of the District of Raviravi in Ra have shown their support to the Prime Minister and the Government. Tui Navatu in Rakiraki, Ratu Akuila Kubou said they were humbled that the Prime Minister took time out from
Partial loans for needy students
Partial loans will be provided to needy students who have not been able to secure scholarship, but however have done well in the form 7 examinations, and wish to pursue further studies, as well as continuing students who
Turaga-Ni-Koro arrested for alleged attempted rape
Navua Police have arrested and charged a 46 year old Turaga-ni-koro of a village for allegedly attempting to rape a 23 year old woman. The alleged incident took place this week when the woman was on her way home. It is
Existence of assassination plan questioned
Defense Laywer Akuila Naco in the trial with regards to the Conspiracy to Murder of the Army Commander and others, yesterday during cross examination of State witness, Sevuloni Keidreli questioned whether there was reall
Water supply to 10 villages in Rewa to be improved
Water supply to ten villages in Rewa will be improved when two new water pipes to the area are connected today. The Water Authority of Fiji in a statement said the water pipes have been laid across the Rewa River from L
Vodafone says it’s still strong in mobile phone market
The mobile phone competition continues. Today one of the leading mobile phone companies in the country, Vodafone Fiji Limited said the new rates announced by its competitor has not affected them as business is usual fo
Former CRW soldiers wanted to kill PM-State Witness
A member of the Military reserves told the High Court in the Conspiracy to Murder Trial this morning, that a former CRW member and accused, Barbadoes Mills had told him at a meeting that he did not like the Army Commande
Commission removes restrictive agreements
The Commerce Commission has concluded its investigation of restrictive Trade Practices by Mobile phone company, Vodafone Fiji Limited, and the commission and Vodafone have amicably resolved that its restrictive or exclus
Khan’s name comes up again in plot case
Member of the RFMF Reserves Sevuloni Keidreli, who was assisting the Military Intelligence Unit to uncover the alleged plot to assassinate the Army Commander and others revealed that materials used by them at a training
Bainimarama won’t retire from Commander’s post
The government has today clarified that Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama will not retire from the Army Commander's post in 2014. Permanent Secretary for Information Lt Colonel Neumi Leweni said it is comm
Former PS for Local Govt re-instated
The former Permanent Secretary for Local Government, Urban development, Environment and Housing Ram Chandar has been re-instated. Chairman of the Public Service Commission Josefa Serulagilagi said Chandra has been poste
Police lay charges on 1 robbery suspect
Police have laid charges on one of the suspects who was taken into custody on Wednesday night in relation to three robberies earlier this week. Assistant Police Spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevita confirms that the cha
Foreigner fined for illegal fishing
An Asian National who was found fishing illegally in Fiji waters three years ago was today fined $13,000 by the Suva High Court. Lee Lang was charged with four counts of fishing in Fiji waters without a license. During
Water leaks has to be fixed
The water leaks which leads to big bills has to be fixed. That is the word from the Chairman of the Water Authority of Fiji John Prasad. Prasad said there are water leaks which cannot be recorded in the past years, due
UAE Minister meets with senior govt executives
The Foreign Affairs Minister for United Arab Emirates met with senior government executives on his visit to Fiji yesterday. Sheik Abdulla Bin Zayed Al Nahyan is on his tour to the Pacific Islands. He paid a courtesy ca
New mortuary in Ra
The 10,000 residents of the Nakorotubu and Saivou in Ra have always had to drive long distances by boat and carrier to Rakiraki in order to house their departed loved ones at the Rakiraki mortuary, however this is now a