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The Fiji government is now seriously exploring its options after a proposal put forward by Qantas Airlines intending to sell its own 46% shares in our national airline, Air Pacific. Director Civil Aviation Akuila Waradi
A 66yr old church caretaker of Vatukoula is in police custody for allegedly indecently assaulting a 7yr old girl this week. Police Media Officer West, Wame Bautolu has confirmed that the man who was on the run after th
Lautoka lawyer Iqbal Khan, who faces charges of allegedly breaching the legal practioners code of ethics has made submissions for Independent Legal Services Commission Chairman John Connors to disqualify himself from hea
Life has its ups and downs but no matter what we can all get up. That is the message Australian Fiji Born Singer, Paulini Curuenavuli, is trying to get across to the public when her new album "Scarless" is rel
Failure is not an option. These are the words of incoming UN Council on Climate Change President, Connie Hedegarrd. While some people have voiced their doubt on success at the UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhage
A 30 year old farmer of Kadavu has been taken into custody who was allegedly found with dried leaves at the Narain jetty early yesterday morning believed to be marijuana. Police confirm the man was allegedly hiding 200
The Health Ministry has called on members of the public to look after their health during this festive season. Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said people should ensure they continue with their physical exercise and limit on w
An 18yr old youth charged with robbery with violence, office breaking, larceny and unlawful use of motor vehicle was today sentenced to 18 month imprisonment suspended for three years. The court heard that on 16th Septe
That is a glimpse of what the public can expect to hear at the Give Back to Fiji Charity Concert organized by Rescue Mission of Fiji that will be held tomorrow. The Concert will feature overseas artists like Paulini
People have the right to arrest anyone they find committing a crime. The Coordinator for Community Policing in Suva, Inspector Anare Masitabua said that people should also make an effort to help police in combating crim
The fate of the three suspended Permanent Secretaries is expected to be known by the end of this month or early next month. That was confirmed by the Chairman of the Public Service Commission, Josefa Seruilagilagi. Sus
Greenpeace has applauded Tuvalu for its strong calls for a legally binding treaty at the UN Climate Conference in Copenhagen. The demand resulted in a suspension of the Conference of the Parties plenary session until th
This is the chance for me to give something back to the country of my birth. Suzy Vulaca Kraintz, who is one of the four overseas based singers that will be featuring at the Give Back to Fiji Charity Concert tomorrow, i
The small island nation of Tuvalu has caused a stir at the UN Climate Change conference in Copenhagen after representatives staged a walk out forcing an adjournment of the meeting till the afternoon session. Tuvalu'
Almost all the members of the Tikina in the Tailevu province have acknowledged the assistance given by the government, the European Union (EU) and the Australian Embassy to help in constructing community halls, Kindergar
Police have arrested and charged four men including two security officers for allegedly stealing assorted Rewa Life Milk, Rewa Powder milk and Rewa butter worth $10,540 from the Rewa Dairy yard in Lautoka. The four men
Fiji will have enough chicken for this festive season General Manager of Goodman Fielder Asia Pacific Shaun Joils said Fiji has the potential to be 100% self sufficient in poultry meat production He revealed this to Pr
It was an early Christmas gift for the students of St Andrews Primary School who are visiting parts of Viti levu for the first time. School Teacher Edward Biulailai said the 32 students have been visiting various organi
No matter what background you are from, you have the ability to be the best. Vanuatu songbird, 21 year old Vanessa Quai, whose mother is from Yasawa said that she will show the public that attend the Give Back to Fiji C
The Executives of Telecom Fiji Limited and Digicel Fiji Limited are in talks to try and see if an amicable solution can be reached over debts owed by both companies. The meeting relates to the winding up petition which
