World is not cared for-PCC
The Pacific Conference of Churches said the issue of climate change today is due to the arrogant assumption that we own and control nature. PCC's Climate Change Campaigner Peter Emberson said they are standing in s
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Blame game begins for Makoi bus fire
The owner of the bus which caught fire in Makoi yesterday is shifting the blame to the previous owner, George Transport, saying that proper checks should have been carried out before the bus was sold to them two weeks ag
Uprooted plants worth over $6M
Police raided a farm and uprooted 600 plants believed to be marijuana from a settlement in Navosa which has an estimated street value of $6 million. According to the Police, the raid was carried out in Tuvatulu settleme
Woman died due to loss of blood: Police
Police have received the post mortem report of the 35 year old woman who died after an alleged abortion in Taveuni over the weekend. Regional Police Operations Officer Northern SP Bola Tamanisau confirmed the woman died
Everyone is equal before the Law.
Principal Legal Officer for the Fiji Human Rights Commission, Wilfred Golman speaking on the International Day for Human Rights, said that in setting aside a day to remember the importance of Human Rights, the UN tries t
Concert to bring happiness to many
This is the season to be happy and we want to bring cheer not only to the people of Fiji but especially to the less fortunate in society. That is the sentiment of the four overseas based artists who will be performing a
Case transferred to Suva High Court
One of the case involving former Post Fiji Executives Peni Mau, Mahendra Patel and Direndra Prasad has been transferred to the Suva High Court. The case was set for hearing, however, FICAC made an application for the ca
Dilkusha Home visits Fiji Museum
It was a learning experience for the children of Dilkusha Home who are visiting the Fiji Museum today. Deaconess Olivia Naitaniela said the 37 children have been looking forward to this trip and they are grateful to the
Children of Dilkusha home prepare for Christmas
With Christmas just fifteen days away, the children of Dilkusha Home are already preparing for it. Deaconess Olivia Nataniela said the children have already started cleaning their rooms and are looking forward to celebr
Major split in climate change talks
A major split has emerged between developing countries at the United Nations Climate Conference in Copenhagen over the best way to help the most vulnerable countries. The small island states and poor African nations, wa
New laws set in crimes decree
New laws have been set to see that people taking and giving bribes are severely dealt with. The Crimes Decree 2009 states that a person commits a crime, if he or she gives a bribe, causes a bribe to be given, offers to
Racial/Ethnic discrimination greatest concern
One of the most dangerous forms of discrimination is racial and ethnic discrimination. These are the words of UN Human Rights Chief Navi Pillay who said left unchecked, or actively fanned, these forms of discrimination
Tailevu provincial council must help prisoners
Villagers from the district of Wainibuka, Bau, Nakelo and Verata top the list of Tailevu inmates in prisons. Prison Officer Isireli Dausiga showed the breakdown during the Tailevu provincial meeting yesterday. He said
Unit Trust of Fiji launches website
The Unit Trust of Fiji has launched its website in an effort to improve its services for customers in the outer islands as well as for people overseas. During the launch of the website last night, Chairman Aisake Taito
Shop owners apply for extended shopping hours
Shop owners are taking full advantage of daylight saving and applying for permits to extend the shopping hours. Suva City Council Public Relations Officer, Jillian Hick said they have received number of applications fro
Fiji’s doors open: Saumatua
Fiji's doors are open to accommodate those affected by climate change from other neighbouring pacific island countries. Those were the words of Local Government Minister Colonel Samuela Saumatua along with delegat
World Human Rights Day today
Today is World Human Rights Day. The date was chosen to honor the United Nations General Assembly's adoption and proclamation, on December 10th 1948, of the Universal Declaration of Human Rights, the first global e
Crimes Decree has new checks
As Christmas is just two weeks away, people have been seen on the streets of Suva with their tins or cent a vote cards collecting money citing various reasons. The Crimes Decree 2009 states that no person may assist or
Inspect buses thoroughly: NFA
The National Fire Authority has called on bus operators to ensure their buses are inspected thoroughly before they run our roads. The call comes after Chief Fire Officer Tupou Saubuliniyau said initial investigations in
Stringent laws to fight abortion
Abortion is illegal in Fiji whether it is done by a medical practitioner or by the woman who is pregnant. The new Crime Decree 2009 shows that any person who performs an abortion unlawfully will be liable for 14 years i