Ba family homeless after fire
An early morning fire has left a Ba family homeless after their two bedroom house and all its contents were destroyed. The two bedroom house which was made of concrete, timber and corrugated iron was destroyed in Namosa
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New trend in rape cases a concern
The Fiji Police Force has seen a new trend whereby the most younger and the elderly people are now either being raped or are victims of sexual offences. This after a 9 year old class three student of Lami was allegedly
Police look for hit and run suspect
Ba police are still looking for the driver of a vehicle who was involved in a hit and run accident in Tuvu, Ba which claimed the life of a minivan driver on Thursday night. Divisional Traffic Officer Western ASP Pita Le
PM sympathizes with Fiji people
Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarma said he understands the burden the Fiji people feel on the increase in prices of goods and services as the result of the 20% Fiji dollar devaluation but said the positive outcome
Use of bus cards suggested
The use of bus cards or tickets instead of cash payment for bus fares would be a good way to solve the free bus fare program distribution problem. This is the suggestion from the re-appointed National Fiji Head Teachers
FNPF to get full ownership of Momi Bay
The Fiji National Provident Fund (FNPF) is now moving towards getting full ownership of the multimillion dollar Momi Bay Resort project. In a statement, FNPF CEO Aisake Taito confirmed that the decision comes after the
1,000 scholarships up for grabs
1,000 scholarships will be up for grabs to give students a chance at tertiary education. This has been confirmed Multi-Ethnic Affairs Director Suchil Sudhakar who said that 6,000 scholarship application forms have been
Walk organized to create awareness
In an effort to create awareness on the Yellow Ribbon Project the Prisons and Correctional services organized a corporate walk in Suva this morning. Prison Chaplin Reverend Aporosa Rageci said members of the corporate o
No fundraising in camp: PM
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama alleged that some senior military officers abused funds collected during a fundraising drive inside the camp. Bainimarama made the comment when speaking at the parade at Queen
Specialists, experienced doctors needed
With the over 70 new graduate doctors coming out of the Fiji School of Medicine (FSM), experienced and specialists are needed. These are the sentiments of the Dean for the Fiji School of Medicine, Ian Rouse as the dilem
Gender equality battle still being fought
Women in Fiji and around the globe continue to fight an uphill battle when it comes to gender equality and recognition. USP Pro Vice Chancellor Adi Eci Nabalarua addressing guests at the 9th anniversary of the UN 1325 D
Teacher allegedly beats student
A Class 3 student of Nabua Sanatan Primary School was allegedly beaten up by his teacher yesterday after he walked out of the classroom to drink water. His parent Wasant Raju said when his son came home yesterday, he sh
Fiji to host MSG meeting next year
The next Melanesian Spearhead Group meeting will be held in Fiji next year and Prime Minister, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama will invite a number of Pacific Island countries to attend the meeting. The MSG members are Fij
Govt will not appoint VP
The Prime Minister has revealed that Ratu Epeli Nailatikau will initially have a three-year term set for him when he is appointed Fiji's President. Commodore Bainimarama said the decision has been made that Ratu Epe
Soldiers urged to fly Fiji flag high
The Prime Minister and Army Commander, Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has called on the members of the security forces to take action if they find out information about bus drivers overcharging school children. Commodore
Family homeless after fire
Family of two are homeless after a fire this morning destroyed their two bedroom house. National Fire Authority said they received a call from a neighbour after 10 this morning and the fire fighters fought hard against
PSC receives permanent secretaries report
The Public Service Commission has received written reports from the permanent secretaries on the progress they are making in the implementation of the pillars of the People's Charter. Commission Chairman Josefa Seru
Ratu Epeli Ganilau launches Poppy appeal
People of Fiji need to be reminded of the price that was paid to secure the freedom we enjoy today. Those were the words of Defence Minister, Ratu Epeli Ganilau today as he launched the Poppy appeal in Fiji which will s
Radisson wins top award
The Novotel Suva hotel in Lami, which was formally known as the Trade Winds Hotel, was officially opened by the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama today. The occasion marked a significant development of Fiji
National Peoples Charter Advisory Council hosts first meeting
The first meeting of the National People's Charter Advisory Council took place today at the parliamentary complex. Chairman of the Public Service Commission Josefa Serulagilagi said the Advisory Council is the first