Break the Barrier of silence
The only way to tackle teenage pregnancy is to break the barrier of silence. That is the sentiment of the Health Ministry as they gear up for another campaign to address the issue of teenage pregnancies and the spread o
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2 more arrested for drink and drive
Two more people have been taken into Police custody after been arrested for allegedly driving under the influence of alcohol. Police confirm that the two men were arrested in Nausori in two separate incidents, after Pol
FWCC out to improve services
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre is hoping for a better 2010 especially with their new National Networon the Elimination of Violence Against Women. Coordinator Shameema Ali said they will try to improve on their serv
Awareness leads to increase in reported cases
Police in the Northern Division have attributed the high number of sexual offences reporting, to a major awareness campaign. Figures provided by police yesterday revealed a total of 96 sexual offences related cases were
Bus drivers plead guilty to drunk charges
Five bus drivers have pleaded guilty to charges of drunk driving while one has been remanded in custody after appearing before Acting Chief Magistrate Ana Rokomokoti today in a special court sitting in Suva. Mohammed In
16yr old allegedly raped
Police are hunting for two men who allegedly raped a 16 year old girl in Lautoka on Thursday night. It is alleged that the two approached the girl's parents and told them that she had been possessed by an evil spiri
96 sexually related cases in north
A total of 96 cases of sexually related offences were recorded last year in the Northern Division alone. Regional Police Commander Northern SSP Luke Qionibaravi has confirmed that the cases include defilement of girls u
Nothing is impossible
We can achieve anything we want, nothing is impossible for us this year. This is the 2010 message from the Catholic Church Sacred Heart Cathedral Assistant Parish Priest, Father Iosefo Tuvere who said we must believe th
Carrier veers off road
15 people are admitted at the Lautoka hospital after the carrier they were travelling in veered off the road in Ra on New Year's Eve. This has been confirmed by Assistant Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokom
Special court sitting for drunk bus drivers
People are still not listening and are putting other people's lives at risk. These are the sentiments of the police as 2010 starts off with five bus drivers and 32 drivers expected to appear in special court sitting
Women services need improvement
Services that respond to women must improve, as the end of 2009 has seen an increase in the number of repeat cases on domestic violence and child sexual abuse. These are the sentiments of Fiji Women's Crisis Centre
Pacific Sun may expand Lau services
Domestic airline Pacific Sun is now working out strategies to cater for the demand for seats on flights to Vanubalavu and Lakeba in the Lau group after it started on these routes on Christmas week. CEO Manoa Kamikamica
Rent freeze extended
The rent freeze on all residential and ground rent will be extended to 31st March, 2010. The Prices and Incomes Board said that it has issued the Counter Inflation (Rent Increase Restriction on Residential and Ground Re
Keep an eye on children-Police
Keep an eye out for the kids if you are having a picnic. Police urge parents to keep an eye on their children or you will be spoken to by officers who are on patrol at the picnic hotspots around the country. Police sai
PM defends extension of liquor trading hours
In order to mature as a country we must recognise the fact that our wants and needs have changed and we must realize that our needs as a nation is changing. These are the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainima
Tourists experience Fiji Street Party
An estimated 40 thousand people packed Albert Part last night to welcome 2010 at the annual Legend FM Fiji Street party. With people from all walks of life dancing the night away it was a sight to remember as the count
Investigations underway into Nadi MH Supermarket fire
A senior fire investigator from Suva has been called in to investigate the fire at MH Supermarket located at Main Street Nadi, a fire which could have proven disastrous for the jet Set Town. The National Fire Authority
Parents urged to keep an eye on children
As people head to the beaches today to continue New Year celebrations, the police urge parents to keep an eye on their children or you will be spoken to by officers who are on patrol at the picnic hotspots around the cou
2 children fights for life after road accident
Two children are fighting for their lives at the CWM Hospital who were in a private car yesterday afternoon that was involved in a fatal accident in 7 miles Laqere. Police Spokesperson Inspector Atunasia Sokomuri confir
Over 35,000 people mark Fiji Street Party
That is the countdown to welcome the New Year 2010 last night at Albert Park in Suva. Approximately 35-40 thousand people including children and their parents were present at the annual Fiji Street party to dance and