Bank officer charged
A bank officer charged with 34 counts of larceny by servant, forgery and uttering forged document appeared in Suva Magistrates court. It is alleged that between 23rd March and May 2009, 35 year old Aslim Khan forged the
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Notify passengers-LTA
It has been confirmed that taxi drivers charging VAT inclusive fares should notify passengers with a VAT licensing notice on the dashboard. Land Transport Authority spokesperson Ratu Eroni Volavola said if the drivers c
2,083 drivers booked in a month
A total of 2,083 drivers were booked for various traffic infringements ranging from speeding to drunk driving in less than a month. Figures provided by the police force reveals that during their operation for Christmas
W&G in process of contacting individuals
Williams & Goslings is now in the process of contacting importers and exporters and individuals who had consignments at their warehouse in Walu Bay which was destroyed in a fire yesterday morning. W&G CEO Ferna
Man fights for life after being hacked
A 28 year old Navala villager of Ba is fighting for his life at the Lautoka hospital after he was allegedly hacked by a 59 year old fellow villager yesterday. The victim sustained serious injuries in the attack and was
Abstinence theme for teenagers
Allowing minors into nightclubs, alcohol abuse and drug use are the leading causes of teenage pregnancies in the country. That is the sentiment from Project Officer for Reproductive Health, Sister Sulueti Duvaga followi
4 in custody for alleged murder
Four men and a juvenile remain in custody in relation to the death of a 26 year old James Shankaran Nair whose body was found in the Kuku Bau road Nausori yesterday morning. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern ASP Arthur W
Ba Town Council conducts tests in river
The Ba Town Council has conducted tests in the Ba River after some residents of Rarawai raised serious concern over the stench from the Ba River. Health Inspector Jeet Narayan confirmed that no sample of waste material
Water restored to majority areas
Close to three weeks has passed since Tropical Cyclone Mick affected Fiji, majority of the areas in Viti Levu have had their water supply restored. Water Supply Department spokesperson Maika Nagalu said that their water
More cyclones expected
Fiji faces the risk of experiencing more cyclones within the next 2 months. Nadi Weather Office Director Rajendra Prasad said though we have gone one Tropical cyclone, the public should always be alert and prepared. Pr
Savusavu excluded from cruise liner schedules
The Northern division will miss out on a great tourism opportunity as Savusavu has now been excluded as a port of call for the major cruise liners which will visit our shores this year. At this stage, an estimated 55 ma
Forensic team investigate W&G fire
A Forensics team from the National Fire Authority is expected to start investigations into the Williams and Goslings warehouse fire in Walu Bay this morning. However, the cost of damages sustained to the building and th
Get connected with fire alarm system
Hard work and years of investment goes down the drain during fires and it affects the economy. Those were the words of National Fire Authority (NFA) Chief Executive Officer Jone Koroi after three fire incidents over the
Concerns raised over stench from Ba River
Some residents of Rarawai in Ba have raised serious concern over the stench from the Ba River. A retired school teacher Dhirendra Singh said the smell is unbearable and they suspect some waste has been dumped into the B
Asian nationals questioned and released
Police have questioned and released four Asian Nationals who were detained at the Nadi International Airport last Wednesday after they were allegedly found with a large amount of fake jewellery which they brought from Ch
Presidents Office mum on Magistrates termination
The Office of the President has confirmed that it will not make any comments in relation to the termination of the contracts of the three Magistrates Permanent Secretary at the President's Office, Joeli Rokovada sa
W&G given greenlight to enter premises
The National Fire Authority Officials has given the greenlight to Williams and Goslings to remove items and containers which were at their warehouse which burnt down this morning, however the building remains out of boun
Investigations in Nadi MH fire still underway
Investigations into the Nadi MH fire is still underway. Chief Executive Officer of National Fire Authority, Jone Koroi said they are working on some clues however they cannot say anything as investigations are still ong
Reduction in cruiseliners to visit Suva
There will be a reduction in the number of major cruise liners to visit Suva this year compared to last year. Member of the Cruise Committee, Pacific Agencies Bradley Bower confirms that there will be only 55 cruiseline
4 men questioned over Nausori death
Nausori Police are currently questioning four men who were taken into custody in relation to the death of a 26 year old man who was found lying in a pool of blood in Bau road Nausori at around 6am this morning. Regional