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Sugarcane farmers in Nadi are hopeful that they will have a better future in the sugar industry now, after the first Sugar Industry stakeholders meeting yesterday. Chairman for the meeting Commissioner Western, Joeli Ca
Former High Court Judge Nazhat Shameem has rejected suggestions by some people that the Crimes Decree lists treason as an offence if people speak out against the government. Shameem said the decree does not include anyt
The Immigration Department deported 56 people last year with majority of them being the Asian nationals. Director Immigration, Major Nemani Vuniwaqa said that majority of these Asian nationals were deported last year af
Despite recording a decline of 7.8% in visitor arrivals for 2009, the Reserve Bank of Fiji believes the outlook for 2010 will be upbeat. In its monthly Economic Review it states that provisional data provided by the Bur
No matter what happens in life, your children's education comes first. That is the stand of two self employed mothers of Savusavu who struggle daily to ensure that their children get the best education. Mother of t
Heavy penalties have come into effect from today for offences like abuse of office, bribery and theft under the Crimes Decree. Under the Penal Code which has been repealed, the maximum penalty for abuse of office was th
Students who have passed their FSLC exams with a mark of 200 and over deserve to be given a place in Form 7, and all schools must cater for their students. Education Minister Filipe Bole said this is part of the Ministr
The Commerce Commission has released the new price of Cement which shows a decrease. Chairperson, Dr Mahendra Reddy said that the Commission after concluding its study on the determination of Cement prices, it has deci
The trial of former Nasinu Mayor, Rajeshwar Kumar and former Nasinu clerk, Jaswant Kumar started in the Suva High court today. The two are facing charges of abuse of office and embezzlement. It is alleged both had collu
Five Indian nationals charged with facing two counts of being in possession of forged documents and uttering forged documents to Immigration officials appeared in Nadi Magistrate Court today. The five are alleged to hav
The NZPTC has appointed James Dutta as its Chief Executive Officer for Fiji and the South Pacific. After his appointment today, Dutta stressed he will continue serving the people of Fiji and with his new role at NZPTC h
A 30 year old man charged with several counts of robbery with violence, damaging property and unlawful use of motor vehicle was today sentenced to 10 years imprisonment by the Suva High Court. Judge Justice Daniel Gound
Plans are underway to establish an air services deal with Dubai in the United Arab Emirates. The Deputy Director for Civil Aviation, Joeli Koroikata said that initial talks have started and they are positive that thing
Five of the six Indian nationals who were arrested by the Immigration officials for allegedly using fake Canadian passports to enter Fiji, have been charged by police. They face two counts of being in possession of forg
The Water Authority of Fiji has spoken about the cause of intermittent water supply being experienced in parts of the Central Division. Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said the dry weather is causing the low levels at the wat
The Independent Legal Services Commission has today refused the application by former Lawyer Abbay Singh for a permanent stay order on the Commission's earlier ruling that he be disbarred. Commissioner John Connors
New Zealand has helped and continues to help Fiji with its border control challenges. This is from the New Zealand High Commission after the Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister’s Office Lieutenant Colonel Pi
Residents of over 100 countries do not need a visa to come to Fiji. Some of these countries include China, India, Canada and Pacific Island countries. Director Immigration Major Nemani Vuniwaqa said the people of these
A 36 year old man died while two others are in serious condition at the CWM hospital, after an explosion on the yacht they were repairing. Assistant Police Spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevita said the incident took pla
Residents of certain areas along the Suva Nausori corridor need to start collecting water as a planned water shutdown is expected to take place today. The Water Authority said those living in Caqiri, Rishikul, Nasinu Te
