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A 55 year old man of Nalovo, Nadi is in police custody for allegedly operating a medical clinic illegally. Deputy Director Police Operations SP Erami Raibe has confirmed that a raid was carried out at his residence yest
More and more people are now being questioned and taken into custody for either cultivating or transporting marijuana. Police Drugs Unit arrested a man in Navosa yesterday who was on his way to sell dry leaves believed
Whenever an economist makes a presentation on any topic affecting the Fiji economy, the Fiji National Provident Fund and its policies are highlighted and it has become an easy target during any public presentation. At a
If you have dengue like symptoms, do not take it lightly. In light of more and more people developing headaches, sore throat, body pain and cough Fiji College of General Practitioners President Dr Ram Raju said one mus
A 49 year old Engineer will spend Christmas in jail. Iniasi Nauwa was sentenced to six months imprisonment after he pleaded guilty to a charge of assaulting his defector wife. Police Prosecutor, Sergeant Tito Daurewa s
The General Public is being urged to refrain from throwing rubbish on top of the underground fire hydrants. The National Fire Authority recently has been facing problems where underground fire hydrants are silted with d
Another Permanent Secretary has been sent on leave pending investigations. Permanent Secretary for Local Government, Urban Development and Housing, Ram Chandar was sent on leave this week. Public Service Commission Cha
A distribution solution on the government's bus fare assistance program needs to be found now. Those were the words of Fiji Teacher's Union (FTU), General Secretary Agni Deo Singh who said while this assistance
$100,000 from the Social Welfare Department's Poverty Alleviation Program will be redeployed to the Prisons and Correctional Services for rehabilitation of ex-offenders under the Yellow Ribbon Project. This has bee
The Prime Minister is happy with the effort put in by the various Ministries on operational cost management. Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama said as of the 30th September 2009, government collected $1,008.8 million in reve
The Weather Office said it is fully prepared for the cyclone season which begins next month. Director Rajendra Prasad said they have some staffing issues and lack some equipment however this will not deter their operat
The Chief Executive Officer of the Pacific Disability Forum believes that disable people should believe in themselves to be able to successfully move forward in life. 45 year old Setareki Macanawai said many disabled pe
The first day of the government's bus fare assistance program has been a daunting task for school heads and management around the country in trying to distribute the fares to the students and to cash their cheques.
The Fiji Rugby Union said that if government is brought in to interfere in their decision that Acting CEO Keni Dakuidreketi remain in his post, it could threaten its membership of the International Rugby Board (IRB). Th
A major step has been taken in the education sector in Fiji with cabinet approving the Fiji National University (FNU) Decree 2009 which will see the merge of six education institutions in the country. The decree establi
People living in Pacific Harbour and nearby areas are the latest victims of water disruptions. This is after one of the main pipes burst at the Deuba Reservoir this afternoon. Water Supply spokesperson Maika Nagalu ha
The Fiji Shipping Corporation is currently faced with the shortage of vessels to engage in servicing the outer islands. Chairman Captain Victor Fatiaki said in the last few weeks they have not been able to renew franchi
All great things are once small, like an infant that grows into an adult, with proper care, attention, encouragement and resources and so can small businesses into a chain and later a medium enterprise. Those were the w
Fiji Women's Crisis Centre (FWCC) is planning to set up special committees in efforts to eliminate violence against women. Co-ordinator Shameema Ali said there is a need to create more awareness on violence against
The Health Ministry has raised concern on the number of scabies cases in Fiji. Ministry Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said scabies cases are more prevalent in children between the ages of two to eight years. Tora said the m
