Steal 100 dalo, plant 500 more
Steal 100 dalo, plant 500 more. Those were the terms of a new initiative program by the Fiji Prisons and Corrections Service (FPCS) in Taveuni called "Restorative Justice for Dalo Thieves". Principal Prison a
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Dialogue will definitely continue: McCulley
New Zealand Foreign Minister Murray McCulley said dialogue will definitely continue with Fiji following successful talks with Fiji Foreign Minister Ratu Inoke Kubuabola over the weekend. McCulley said New Zealand is of
New school for Wailevu children
The children of Wailevu which consists of 29 villages will not have to travel to Savusavu and Labasa to attend Secondary school in the near future after they have a secondary school of their own. The Education Minister
Japanese volunteers welcomed
The Japanese volunteers in Fiji see the study of Physical Education, Music and Art and Craft as a tool for Child Development. Those were words echoed by Deputy Resident Representative of JICA Nariaki Mikuni, at the offi
Brij Lal’s wife deported to Australia
The wife of Academic Dr Brij Lal was deported to Australia yesterday morning by Immigration officials at the Nadi Airport. This had been confirmed by Director Immigration Major Nemani Vuniwaqa who said Padma Lals' n
Further talks expected between Fiji/NZ
Further talks are expected between the governments of Fiji and New Zealand over the next few months to restore full diplomatic relations between the two countries. In a statement, NZ Foreign Affairs Minister Murray McCu
Water rationing not an option
Water Rationing for whole of the country is not an option at this stage even though a number of areas like Wailoku, Delainavesi and Rewa continue to experience intermittent water supply. Water Supply Department Spokesp
Pirate DVDs still being sold
Damodar Brothers Films Limited the operators of Village 6 and Village 4 cinemas has raised concern that copies of pirate DVDs and CDs are still being sold on our streets despite the copyright law coming into effect last
Traveling in tray against the law
It is against the law to travel in the tray of a vehicle. This is the message from the Land Transport Authority (LTA) after 2 people died in an accident in Sigatoka on Monday when 9 people were travelling in a twin cab
New technology distracting: Students
With the introduction of new technology which has kept many children occupied over the holidays, some students we spoke to said most are distractions to their studies. Form 6 St Joseph Secondary student Sylvia Rogolevu
NZ/Fiji agree to appoint diplomats
The Governments of New Zealand and Fiji have agreed to appoint diplomats to their Embassies in Wellington and Suva after successful talks between the Foreign Ministers of Fiji and New Zealand at the weekend. NZ Foreign
Parents advised on free textbook scheme
Parents are being advised to continue with the purchasing of their children's textbooks, as the free textbooks handed out by government is first being carried out in the Eastern division mainly in Lau and Lomaiviti.
2 dead, 7 hospitalised after accident
Seven people who were involved in a horrific road accident in Valley Road, Sigatoka yesterday afternoon remain admitted at the Sigatoka hospital. Two people died in the accident. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Sulian
Water projects in pipeline
A number of water projects are in pipeline for this year and the Water Supply department aims to end the long standing water problems in the Delainavesi area. Residents living in Wailoku and Delainavesi have been facing
Justice Ministry extends opening hours
To cater for the increased demands for their services as people prepare for school, the Justice Ministry has decided to extend the opening hours for the Registry of Births, Deaths and Marriages over the next two weeks.
New magistrates to seek authorization
The Newly appointed Magistrates will have to seek authorization from the Chief Magistrate Ana Rokomokoti before they are allowed to hand down sentences and rulings for cases which were being handled by the terminated Mag
Fiji Water Foundation donates machine
The Fiji Water Foundation has donated a portable echo cardiography machine to the CWM Hospital for its Fiji Rheumatic Heart Disease Control Program. The Machine worth $50,000 will be used at schools throughout the coun
Suva residents advised to store water
Those living in the Samabula areas and Rewa Street are advised to store water as repair works will be underway on one of the mains. Water Department spokesperson Maika Nagalu said they will have to shut the water off i
Immunisation coverage improves
Fiji's immunisation coverage has improved greatly within the last five years and this is thanks to the cooperation of the J-PIPS project. These are the words of the Permanent Secretary of Health, Dr Salanieta Saketa
Consumer Council warns schools
The Consumer Council of Fiji would like to warn schools not to force students and parents to buy uniforms, shoes, stationery and other schooling needs from certain businesses by engaging in "exclusive dealings"