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A $6 million deed was signed today between the Government and the Vatukoula Gold Mines Limited which will contribute more money to the Trust Fund at Vatukoula and to the economy. Acting Prime Minister and Attorne
The Land Transport Authority has stressed that the Road User Levy money is only being collected and kept, which will be used for road maintenance in the future. LTA spokesperson, Ratu Eroni Volavola reveals the money ha
The credit bill for the owners of Air Fiji Limited is increasing as the Transport Workers Union has put in their demand today in attempts to ensure the former 170 workers are paid their dues. As preparations get underwa
A teenager charged with twelve counts of damaging property and larceny will be spending the next six years of his life behind bars after he was sentenced by Suva Magistrate Elsie Hudson today. The court heard that betwe
The Police Drug Unit has uprooted 63,065 Marijuana plants from various farms in Fiji this year. Officer-In-Charge Drugs, Inspector Rajeshni Mala said from the 63,000 Marijuana plants, 61,403 plants have been uprooted fr
Young women who are sexually abused are the ones who usually give their newborn children up for adoption. That is the revelation from the National Adoption Board as they look at an average of 9 to 13 cases a year, of ch
A seriously injured driver of a Police vehicle was this morning rescued by the National Fire authority after the police van ran into an electric pole at Ratu Sukuna Road. The Acting Chief Fire Officer, Tupou Saubulinaya
It will be a sad Christmas for a 27yr old Labasa man and a 55yr old Farmer who are currently in police custody after allegedly knifing incident following a dispute which broke out over breadfruits. Police Regional Com
A major man-hunt is on for five unidentified youths who are alleged to have robbed a shop in Nasau, Nadi of $37,000, over the weekend. Police Spokeswoman, Ema Dimila said that the 3 youths stole a hire van registration
Suva Lawyer Abhay Singh gave evidence under oath today when he appeared before the Independent Legal Services Commission facing four separate charges of allegedly breaching the legal practitioner’s code of conduct.
Foreign Investors show more interest in investing in tourism and services compared to other areas. However, the Chief Executive Officer of the Fiji Island Trade and Investment Bureau, Annie Rogers said that they are hap
With a lot of focus now on ensuring that Suva is declared a Crime Free City this month, Commissioner of Police Esala Teleni has allowed annual leave to officers for this Christmas. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergean
We want to raise school fees for the children and youths who mainly live in squatter settlements for the new school year 2010, to empower youths through music and songs with key information on relevant issues that they a
The Transport Workers Union will write to the Tuvalu Government to try and ensure that the 170 former workers of Air Fiji Limited are paid their dues after revelations that the airline company will now be wound up due to
The inaugural Air Pacific flight from Nadi to Hong Kong was at the weekend overshadowed by a trade dispute between the airline management and the cabin crew over their accommodation while in Hong Kong. Transport Workers
The Transport Ministry has revealed that they have not received any direct assistance from the Road User Levy for road upgrade. Government had introduced this levy earlier this year in order to collect more money for ro
A 35 year old Lakeba farmer is expected to appear in the Labasa Magistrate's court today for allegedly raping a 17 year old girl in August this year. The alleged incident took place during a funeral gathering. The
With the IRB 7s series well under way, Tourism Fiji is hoping to capitalize on the Fiji team's popularity during the event. Chairman Patrick Wong said the Digicel Fiji 7s team have a huge following and they believe
The Fiji Fashion Week has provided an opportunity to those individuals who are seeking to pursue their future in fashion designing but have not been able to do so due to lack of exposure. Those were the words of the Fij
Life is about to change for three men from Raiwaqa who scooped a special award at the Fiji Fashion week last night. 22 year old Joshep Lesbi, 25 year old Jone Rabune and 18 year old Patric Tuivunivasa came up with a uni
