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Former Permanent Secretary for Agriculture Peniasi Kunatuba has been given a temporary position as Director Education Training and Rehabilitation with the Prisons Department. The Fiji Prisons and Corrections Service has
The United Nations Day was celebrated in Suva with the raising of the UN flag which signifies the official opening of the UN premises. In his speech, Dr Isiye Ndomi who is the acting UN Resident Coordinator sa the Unite
A Nadi family is homeless today after their four bedroom house in Meiguinya Nadi was completely destroyed by fire early this morning. The National Fire Authority said initial investigations reveals that the fire in the
The Sugar Industry Tribunal has announced the expected dates of termination of crushing at Lautoka, Rarawai and Labasa sugar mills. The Fiji Sugar Corporation has advised the acting Sugar Tribunal Anu Patel on this issu
Plans and documentations are still been carried out between officials from the police department and financer, Fijian Holdings Limited regarding the Police Headquarters building to be built at the corner of Malcolm and S
Parents have been asked to call their bus companies if they suspect the drivers are charging their children more than the actual fare. The call comes after some parents from Samabula complaint that the morning school bu
Just a few minutes ago, Transport Ministry Spokesperson, Sainiana Waqainabete has stressed that licenses of bus drivers and even operators can be revoked if they are found overcharging students. As suggestions are be
Serious concerns are being raised that the number of students travelling in school buses has increased since the government free bus fare program kicked in on Wednesday. The Education Ministry is now asking parents alon
Police have managed to identify the body of a woman which was found in a cassava patch in Toorak early this morning. Divisional Crime Officer Southern SP Apisalome Tuiwakaya had confirmed that the deceased is in her 50
Two raids were conducted yesterday afternoon by the Police Drugs Unit in Sigatoka and more than $100,000 worth of dried leaves and marijuana plants were confiscated. Officer In Charge Drugs, ASP Sakeo Ganivatu confirms
As suggestions are being made on the best way to handle the Free Bus Fare Program for students travelling in school buses, many struggling parents say they are happy with the assistance being provided. The Free Bus far
Government has put a proposal to the Bus Operators Association in attempts to streamline the distribution of fares to students under the free bus fare program. The government committee which is overseeing the free bus f
Refund our money Timoci Lolohea! That is the plea from various church groups, villagers, community organizations and individuals after they came to know yesterday that, Lolohea who promised those jobs in Kuwait a few y
The Chief Justice Anthony Gates has sought an explanation from the Australian High Commission in Suva on whether their travel restrictions apply to the members of the Judiciary. After the visa application for Judge Just
The Police Drugs Unit has intensified their operation in trying to apprehend all those behind the cultivation and sale of marijuana. Officer-In-Charge Drugs ASP Sakeo Ganivatu confirmed they are not only running their o
Members of the Methodist Church from around the country continue to give in their “soli” as they try to reach the target of collecting $200,000. Acting General Secretary for the church Reverend Tevita Nawadr
The government committee which is overseeing the free bus fare programme for students travelling in school buses is currently meeting to look at various issues that have arisen since Wednesday. Right now the system is t
The man who promised thousands of people jobs in Kuwait a few years ago is back in Fiji and going around freely with a big sign outside his house of another recruitment drive for Dubai. Back in 2004 and 2005, the Fiji P
The New Zealand High Commission has been economical with the truth with regards to the visa application of Fiji Judge Justice Anjala Wati, for her 20 month all baby to travel overseas for an eye operation. These are the
A Fijian hero of the SAS is to be honoured with a statue, in a stinging rebuke to the racists of the British National Party. According to the UK newspaper, The Sun, a lasting monument to legendary Sergeant Talaiasi Laba
