8 more murder cases reported
Figures released by the Fiji Police Force reveals that eight more cases of Murder was reported this year compared to the same period last year. Deputy Director Police Operations, SP Erami Raibe said a total of 25 Murder
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Veilomani Boys home expects financial assistance
The Veilomani Boys Home and Rehabilitation Training Centre is expecting financial assistance from the government during the 2010 Budget Announcement. The Centre's Superintendent Reverand Sarwesh Singh said the gover
Vacant posts re-looked at
The government is now relooking at posts left vacant since the implementation of the retirement policy under the civil service restructure. In a press statement, PSC Chairman Josefa Serulagilagi said the initial surveys
Cigarettes not a price control item
The Prices and Incomes Board has confirmed that cigarettes is not a price control item and retailers determine their own prices. Secretary Lucy Naimawi said PIB has no powers on non-price control items as their prices a
Assault on women no longer reconcilable offence
An assault on a woman will no longer be a reconcilable offence in the courts under the new Crimes Promulgation. In the past, men who assaulted their wives, partners or any other female escaped a conviction and a prison
FHL in bid for US Air base contract
The Fijian Holdings Limited (FHL) is looking at putting in a bid to provide building material as part of the proposed US$10 billion relocation of a US Army Air base in Japan. Humes Industries Managing Director Mosese Wa
Fiji still open for business: Tourism Fiji
Fiji is still open for business and will remain open for business despite travel advisories. Those were the words of Tourism Fiji Chairman Patrick Wong on the recently reviewed and re-issued Australia and New Zealand tr
Ba police hunt for robbers
Ba Police are looking for three men who robbed a 50 year old shop owner of Tavarau, Ba last night. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that three masked men armed with cane knives, a chopper
Global financial crisis helps Fiji gain $190M
The Global Financial Crisis has helped Fiji gain $190 million from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) which can be used to boost the foreign reserves. This according to Assistant Professor in Economics at the FIT Cha
Private investigators brought in for Bawaqa case
Private investigators have been brought in to relook at the Maritime Board's initial investigation report into the sinking of the MV Bawaqa. Transport Ministry Spokeswoman Sainiana Waqainabete said some discrepancie
Penal Code replaced by Crimes Promulgation
The Penal Code of Fiji has been replaced by the Crimes Promulgation and a new sentencing and penalties decree has also been approved by the government. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the Crimes promulgation b
Nailatikau is Fiji’s 4th President
Former Army Commander and Speaker of the House of Representives, Ratu Epeli Nailatikau is Fiji's fourth President. Ratu Epeli was sworn-in as the country's Head of State this morning by the Chief Justice Ant
2 new judges, 3 magistrates sworn in
Two new judges and three resident magistrates have been sworn in by President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau at Government house this afternoon. The four are from Sri Lanka and have accepted to join the Judiciary in Fiji. The
Judiciary is independent-AG
The Attorney General has stressed that the current government has never interfered in the functions of the judiciary. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said comments about Fiji's judiciary by the governments of Australia and New
NZ High Comm remains closed in Suva
The New Zealand High Commission in Suva remains closed. This is evident when people visit the Immigration Office in downtown Suva and when calls are made to the Commission. According to an earlier press statement relea
Dakuidreketi denied permission to attend IRB meet
Fiji Rugby Union Acting CEO Keni Dakuidreketi has been denied permission by the Suva High Court to travel to Dublin to attend the International Rugby Board Annual General Meeting. Dakuidreketi's lawyer Wylie Clark m
Lautoka hospital faces blood shortage
The Lautoka Hospital is faced with a major shortage in blood supply due to the increase in the number of emergencies being seen. Doctor Josefa Bolaqace said the low supply has seen them asking for assistance from the pu
Police yet to make arrest over alleged murder
Police are yet to make any arrest in relation to the alleged murder of a kindergarden teacher whose body was found inside her home in Howell road on Tuesday afternoon. Assistant Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri
Difference between recession and financial crisis
There is a difference on how a country gets affected by financial crisis and a recession. Speaking at a Public lecture today, Assistant Professor in Economics at the FIT, Chandra Dulare highlighted there is confusion am
Let us not treat this Decree as another dead letter
Let us not treat this Decree as another dead letter, as many are affected by it. These are the words of Former High Court Judge Justice Nazhat Shameem to the participants of the Domestic Violence Decree Training held at