DVD outlets raided
Six DVD outlets in Suva have been raided by police for allegedly selling pirated DVDs and CDs. Assistant spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the raids were carried out by the Police Copyright team and thousands
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Expect another pay rise
Workers in a number of industries in Fiji can expect another pay rise next year as the Wages Council continues to revise wages and salaries in various industries in Fiji. Wages Council Chairman Father Kevin Barr told Fi
Consumer council launches campaign
These are the words of Consumer Council of Fiji CEO Premila Kumar at the launch of their nationwide campaign to raise awareness and highlight concerns with the Compulsory Third Party Insurance Policy, on the theme, "
TPAF expects to raise quality of training
The Training and Productivity Authority of Fiji is expected to raise its volume and quality of training as the country faces a severe shortage of skills resulting from continuous and mass exodus of skilled workers. TPAF
Hours remain for South Pacific Pageant
With hours remaining for the Miss South Pacific Pageant 2009 to kick off, contestants are still making their way into the country. Miss Samoa, 22 year old US Army Medical technician Hope Tusisaleia who had to fill in fo
No man power loss for NFA
There will be no man power loss when the National Fire Authority takes over the Emergency Ambulance services from January next year. This is the confirmation from the Health Ministry as the two parties are expected to m
Association happy for the compensation
The Fiji Peacekeepers Association is grateful that the Government has decided to pay compensation to the soldiers who were injured or died while serving in the Middle East from 1978 to 1997. Former Peacekeepers Secretar
Judges and magistrates go through orientation
The 22 Judges and Magistrates in the country are undergoing a four day orientation program to familiarize themselves with the Judiciary in Fiji. The Chief Registrar's Office confirms that the newly appointed Judges
Class 3 student allegedly sodomized
Labasa Police have questioned and released a 53 year old man who allegedly sodomized a class three student this week. Police Spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the incident happened on on Thursday at the 53 year old ma
Govt hopes for review of EU/Fiji agreement
The government believes that its engagement with the European Union can now be taken to another level after informal talks with senior officials in Brussels which could lead to a review of the agreement signed in October
Health Ministry to fork out over $6M
Over $6 million will be used by the Health Ministry over the next 3 years to recruit 170 graduate nurses from a private nursing school and the Fiji School of Nursing, as well as the setting up of 510 new posts. Earlier
Police to monitor pawn shops
The Police Force will continue to monitor the pawn shops in the country to see that stolen items are not sold by operators. After the Police and the Suva City Council have signed an agreement to declare Suva a Crime Fre
Govt intends to import 500 dairy cattle
The government intends to import around 500 dairy cattle next year in efforts to increase milk production by up to 25 percent from current levels. Member of the Rewa Dairy Board and Director of Dairy Farms Fiji, David W
Trade with China stands at $2.1B
Trade between the Pacific Island nations and China has increased substantially over the past decade and stands at around $2.1 billion for last year. The ANZ's Pacific Quarterly Report also revealed that the early ec
PM briefs EU officials in Brussels
Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has assured the European Commission of the government's commitment to upholding the rule of law, the strengthening of the judiciary, respect for human rights and democrati
CCTV cameras to be installed in the city
In an effort to reduce crime in the Country, the Fiji Police Force has joined hands with the Suva City Council to declare Suva a Crime Free City. This initiative will be launched on 14th December and run until 2012. Th
People say cheaper is better
While submissions have been given to the government from various stakeholders on the importance of supporting and using local goods and homegrown vegetables, people are still undecided on whether to support this cause.
No climate change treaty
The much talked about UN Climate Change Conference in Copenhagen next month will see no legally binding commitment from the developed countries to reduce greenhouse emissions to assist in the reduction of sea level rises
Labasa residents without water
Thousands of residents in certain areas in Labasa are currently without water. Water Department Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said those living in Siberia, Vunivou, Basoga, Vaturekuka, Bulileka, Vitadra, Boca, Urata are wit
Milk production up by 10 percent
Despite the devastating impact on the dairy industry due to the outbreak of the cattle disease, brucellosis, local milk production is up by 10 percent this year. Member of the Rewa Dairy Board and Director of Dairy Farm