Govt’s decision welcomed
The Fiji Chamber of Commerce has welcomed the government's decision to reject a proposal from the Prices and Incomes Board (PIB) to include the 24 items under the Counter Inflation Act by the end of this month. Cham
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Farmers asked to be cautious
Farmers around the country are now being asked to take precautionary measures as the country goes through a dry weather spell as a result of the El Nino Effect. Principal Agriculture Officer Suliasi Tawake said after re
Don’t use your car during a tsunami warning
If there is a tsunami warning, do not get into the car and stay in high rise buildings. That is the message from Dr Gerard Fryer from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration National Weather Service based in
16yr old charged for alleged defilement
A 16 year old student of Labasa is in police custody for allegedly defiling a 15 year old student. The two are Secondary school students. The alleged incident took place a number of times this year. In another incide
Chief Executive of RB Patel steps down
The Chief Executive of RB Patel Group Limited Jaoji Koroi has today stepped down from his position. In making the announcement, Chairman of the Company Board Isoa Kalouimaira said that the Board accepted his resignation
We’ll ask for more if need arises: Ministry
We will ask for more Pandemic H1N1 vaccine when and if the need arises. This is the revelation from the Health Ministry as they received confirmation yesterday from the World health Organization that only 80,000 doses o
Men sentenced for breaking entering
Four men charged with three counts of breaking entering and larceny were convicted and sentenced by the Suva Magistrates Court today. The court heard that on 21st of April this year, Vereniki Ravulolo, Sailosi Tuicama,
Pageant orgainsers investigate tent suppliers
With the Miss South Pacific Pageant just 2 days away, organizers are now looking into reports that one of the companies supplying tents for the function have not been paying their dues. Organizing committee Chairman Dha
Experts predict more cyclones
Countries in the Asia Pacific region have been warned that it may experience more tropical cyclones in the next two years with a maximum of seventeen. Representatives from the Center for Excellence office based in Hawai
FEF hopes their issues are taken into account
We are hoping that the 2010 National Budget announcement next week will take into consideration productivity, price control and import protection as per our budget submissions earlier this year. These are the sentiments
Infrastructure needed in north-Chamber
The Labasa Chamber of Commerce is optimistic that government will allocate funds for infrastructure developments in the Northern Division which is long overdue. President, Ashok Karan said while government is trying to
Communities need to be fully informed about violence
The Chief Executive Officer of Save the Children Fiji, Chandar Shekhar is calling on people to know what forms of violence children go through in their lives. Shekhar said there are many forms of violence taking place a
Father sentenced to 4 months imprisonment
It will be a bleak Christmas for two children after their 45 year old father was sentenced to four months imprisonment on the charges of act with intent to cause grievous bodily harm. The court heard that on 15th of thi
PIB proposal rejection necessary: AG
Having price control on items is a very archaic way of assisting the low income earners in the country. Attorney General and Acting Finance Minister, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said government's decision to reject a
NFA to take over ambulance services
The National Fire Authority is expected to take over all ambulance services as early as January next year. Health Ministry Spokesman Illiesa Tora said they have had talks with the NFA Officials and are planning to start
Those vulnerable to HIV main focus
With the discussion of the finer details of the Draft HIV Prevention and Treatment Decree continuing today by stakeholders, focus on clarifying who the vulnerable in society are remains to be a hot topic. Aids Taskforce
Health Ministry wants increased allocation
The Health Ministry has asked government for an increased allocation in the 2010 Budget for the country to be more prepared for any disease outbreaks. Permanent Secretary for Health Doctor Salanieta Saketa revealed that
How prepared are authorities?
How prepared are the authorities in Fiji to face the aftermath of natural disasters? This question is being continually discussed at the Disaster Management Exercise workshop at the Novotel Hotel where representatives f
Violence against children a concern
Violence against children is becoming an alarming problem not only in Fiji but globally and there is a need to have protective skills and prevention measures at all levels. Those were the words of the Chief Executive Of
Association wants tax incentives to remain
We are hoping that the tax incentives for this year remain for next year. These are the sentiments of Fiji Islands Hoteliers Association President Dixon Seeto regarding the Tourism Incentive Package for this year which