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A total of five home fires and 1 school fire was recorded by the National Fire Authority over the Christmas long weekend. The latest was in Vusia village in Nausori where a fire completely destroyed a 1 bedroom corrugat
It was an adventurous night for 21 year old Helen Kanacoco of Savusavu when she welcomed 2009 in a different style at the CFL street party. Kanacoco who came from Savusavu to Suva last year said the atmosphere at Albert
Overcoming the challenges we faced in 2009 has given us the incentive to do better in 2010. Tourism Fiji chief executive Josefa Tuamoto said the tourism industry from January has faced many obstacles such as the floods,
A 48 year old man of Labasa who is alleged to have raped his de-facto wife twice will appear in the Labasa Magistrate’s Court this morning. The man has been charged with two counts of rape. It is alleged that the
Although the businesses in Nadi Town are back on track, the damages left behind by Cyclone Mick are yet to be finalized. Acting director DISMAC Pajiliai Dobui yesterday gave a figure of $20 million to the damage assessm
We should start the New Year by fasting. This is the request from the Health Ministry Permanent Secretary as the Ministry adopts a "God First Strategy". Dr Salanieta Saketa is calling on all health officials
As we approach the New Year this Thursday, the High Chief of Dratabu in Nadi, Ratu Meli Saukuru stressed to the Youths of today to behave themselves during New Year’s celebrations and at the same time to focus on t
The Fiji Street Party has come a long way from humble beginnings, only fifteen hundred people in attendance to now, thousands. Organisers Total Event Company say the Street Party first started nine years ago with people
Police are looking for four men who assaulted and robbed a 60 year old man in Colo-i-Suva yesterday morning. The four hired the victim's van from RB South Point in Nakasi to Lokia where the suspects allegedly spraye
Traffic Operations into Drunk Driving offenders will continue next year. This is the message from Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra as the long weekend saw more than 10 people pleading guilty to driving under the influ
Continue to use your money wisely as January is an expensive month for families. This is the advice from Consumer Council CEO Premila Kumar who said after the hectic Christmas shopping, consumers tend to be out of cash
Six people today pleaded guilty to drunk driving charges in the Suva Magistrate’s Court. The six were arrested on Saturday night in the Central Division. Magistrate Mary Muir fined each of them $300 and disqualif
Two weeks after the country was ravaged by Tropical Cyclone Mick, rehabilitation work continues and the National Disaster Centre has put the amount of damage caused by Cyclone Mick at $20 million. DISMAC Acting Director
A report compiled by the Health Research Foundation in New Zealand has revealed that Fiji is rated amongst one of the countries in the world with the highest diabetes rate. The Fred Hollows Foundation, which deals with
You have to be there to experience it. These are the words of Fiji Street Party Organizer Total Event Company manager Loretta Jackson who said the atmosphere at the Street Party this Thursday, is one not to be missed.
A 40 year old man of Taveuni has been admitted in a critical condition at the Taveuni hospital after he was allegedly assaulted by some of his mates yesterday. The alleged incident took place during a drinking party yes
Hotels and resorts will be up and buzzing in the next few days as they prepare for New Year's Eve on Thursday night. Uprising Beach Resort in Pacific Harbour said they have a big surprise set up for their guests to
The National Fire Authority is waiting for a new Decree to address the issue of their taking over of the outsourcing of the National Ambulance Services. NFA Legal officer and board member Jagat Singh said that they have
Seven people from Labasa who allegedly robbed a lawyer yesterday morning have been taken into police custody. Assistant Police spokesperson Inspector Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed the seven allegedly stormed into the lawy
If you have not been to a street party before, now is the time to start going. Organizers Total Event Company said you can fit right in even if this will be your first New Year's Eve Street Party experience. Manag
