IMF welcomes Govt’s moves
The team from the International Monetary Fund has welcomed Government's moves to corporatise water, procurement and printing services. After ending their two week visit to Fiji, IMF's Asia and Pacific Department
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Shipping Corporation refutes reports
The Chairman of the Fiji Shipping Corporation has refuted reports that Government has cancelled its shipping franchise scheme. Captain Victor Fatiaki while responding to a report in one of the dailies said they have not
Tuisolia’s lawyer files for stay on proceedings
The trial brought by FICAC against former Chief Executive officer of Airports Fiji Limited, Sakiusa Tuisolia has taken a new twist as the Defence today filed a motion to stay the proceedings. Tuisolia's lawyer, Dave
Man allegedly impersonates officer, rapes woman
A major manhunt is underway for a man in the Western Division who allegedly impersonated a policeman and raped a 25 year old woman. The alleged incident took place in Lautoka when the man, dressed in a police uniform e
Dairy farmers challenged
Dairy Farmers have been challenged to increase their output so that imports are reduced and local demands for milk and other dairy products are met. While speaking at the Golden Jubilee Celebration of Rewa Co-operative
ADB launches its new approach
The Asian Development Bank today launched its new approach to improve development effectiveness in the Pacific region from 2010 to 2014. Speaking via video conferencing at the launch this afternoon, Principal Economist
Police keep an eye on Billiard Shops
Police are keeping an eye on all the Billiards shops in the Central Division to maintain law and order. The Police Public Relations Officer Ema Mua said that they have no authority over the opening hours, however their
European Film Festival to strengthen ties
The European Film Festival 2009 opened in Suva last night with the aim to allow people of Fiji enjoy the diversity and cultural richness of European cinematography. European Commission Head of Delegation for the Pacifi
Do not rush civil service reforms: IMF
Do not rush the civil service reforms as there is a danger of losing experienced workers. This is one of the recommendations made by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)team to government at the conclusion of their two
Crash exercise underway at Nadi International Airport
A Crash exercise is underway at the Nadi International Airport. The Police Border Control Unit situated at the airport has confirmed that a large number of police officers, members of the Fiji Military Forces, National
Flood protector devices wanted
The Nadi Chamber of Commerce is looking at getting flood protector devices in the country to have all the shops protected from future flooding. However, Chamber President, Dr Ram Raju said that assistance from the gover
Woman escapes jail sentence
A 35 year old woman today escaped a jail sentence when the Suva Magistrates Court sentenced her to 12 months imprisonment suspended for 18 months. The court heard that on 25th August this year, the house of Lydia Elma H
Many still confused about daylight savings
Many people are still confused about the time change when Daylight Savings starts this Sunday. We took to the streets to ask some people what they understand about daylight savings, what time it will start and how it wi
Right decisions need to be made on HIV
The right decisions need to be made by people when their children's lives maybe at risk of contracting the HIV Virus. This is the comment from the Methodist Church as they are concerned about the two babies that die
Fiji, Japan sign phase 2 agreements
The Fiji government has signed an agreement with the Japanese government as part of phase two of construction of the Multi-Purpose Lecture theatre for Information and Communication Technology at USP. This is part of the
Registries under Justice Ministry open 1-2pm
All the registries that come under the Justice Ministry throughout Fiji will be open during the lunch break. Justice and Anti-Corruption Ministry Permanent Secretary Christopher Pryde said this is an effort to provide a
IMF advises govt to stop borrowing
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the government to stop borrowing. After ending their two week visit to Fiji, IMF's Asia and Pacific Department Division Chief Ray Brooks said that government must redu
No formal request received: IMF
The IMF had also revealed that they have not received a formal request for the funding of the planned reforms. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimaram had earlier said initially the IMF and World Bank sent their offi
19 year old allegedly gang raped
Police are looking for three youths who are alleged to have raped a 19 year old girl in Nadi. The alleged incident took place when the girl was returning from a nightclub on her way home. It is alleged that the three,
Teach children not to hit women
We can make a difference by raising a generation that will not resort to violence. This is the message of UNIFEM Executive Director Ines Alberdi as today is UN International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against W