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Police are tightlipped on the number of officers from the Special Branch team, who have been sent home pending investigations. Police Spokeswoman, Ema Mua when contacted revealed that a special taskforce set up by the C
The role of young people in bridging the gap of the racial divide in society is vital, as they are the tools of change not only for tomorrow but more importantly today. These are the words of ECREA's Youth Peace and
A big celebration is coming up next month at the Coral Coast to celebrate the good news that Outrigger on the Lagoon Resort has been named the Top 3 of family resorts in the South Pacific. Up against resorts from arou
A number of pension termination letters have gone out and if you want to know who it is check with the last parliament. Those were the words of the Permanent Secretary at Prime Minister's Office Lieutenant Colonel
The Health Ministry has purchased $3.8 million worth of Medical, Surgical, Dental, X-ray and Laboratory equipment from Korea. Ministry spokesperson Iliesa Tora said the decision to buy new equipment was made after a sur
A 35 year old woman of Vatiyaka, Ba has been admitted in a critical condition at the Lautoka hospital after sustaining serious burns inside her house over the weekend. Assistant Police Spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevi
Chief Registrar Major Ana Rokomokoti said the decision made by the Independent Legal Services Commission on Nausori lawyer, Abhay Singh, is an important one as it establishes certain laws and principles that act as a gui
The people of Tabataba in Ba are calling on the government to help them by building a bridge across a river at the end of their road. A resident said there is no Irish Crossing or Bridge to cross the river which is one
The University of the South Pacific has scrapped many of its courses and is still planning to scrap some more. The Vice Chancellor Professor Rajesh Chandra said they do not want duplication of courses and want to come u
As students around the country start off the new school year today after almost two months of holidays, they are being advised to ensure they attend school and are ready to tackle the New Year. Most students are excited
The Education Ministry is hopeful that all the primary schools around the country will be provided with free text books before the end of this term. Minister Filipe Bole said as the distribution of text books will begin
With only three days remaining for private tertiary institutes to qualify for FNPF Education Withdrawal Assistance, the Fund reveals that only five institutes have sought recognition. FNPF Chief Executive Aisake Taito s
The Tui Tavuki has welcomed the visit by Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama as it allowed them to air their grievances on how they have for years been given the run around by former governments. Tui Tavuki Ratu
The Tourist VAT Refund Scheme comes into effect from next Monday and the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority (FIRCA) is doing the final touches to see that everything is in order when tourists lodge applications f
The people of Tavuki in Kadavu today told the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama that if his Government continues to get opposition then they should continue to be in power until they achieve all of their goals.
A bench warrant has been issued against former Commissioner Central, Inoke Devo. FICAC prosecutor Laisa Lagilevu made an application asking Judge Daniel Gounder to issue the bench warrant due to Devo's non-appearanc
Lawyer Abbay Singh can no longer practice as a lawyer after he was found guilty of unsatisfactory professional conduct or professional misconduct by the Independent Legal Services Commission. Commissioner John Connors i
A number of anomalies have been noted in the Trust Fund Accounts of Suva Grammar School after the audit and analysis carried out on the 2006 accounts by the Public Accounts Committee. The Public Accounts Committee said
The hearing of former mayor of Nasinu, Rajeshwar Kumar and former clerk of Nasinu, Jaswant Kumar will start in the Suva High court next Monday. Both are facing charges of abuse of office and embezzlement. It is allege
Three men and two secondary students appeared in the Suva High court today charged with two counts of murder and one count of unlawful use of a motor vehicle. Eparama Nume, Soroveli Qetaki, Apenisa Lino, Ratu Josua Mara
