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Two boys aged nine and thirteen though admitted at the Labasa Hospital after sustaining 35% burns, are counting their lucky stars after being rescued from their burning house by their neighbour. In what NFA Divisional F
A target of $200,000 is expected to be collected by the members of the Ba Provincial Council during the Adi Salusalu festival. Adi Salusalu is an annual event where 107 villages within the province put their hands toget
Police are now awaiting the post mortem report of a 32 year old man who was allegedly abducted from his house in Manoca, Nausori last night and was later found dead in Vishnu Deo road Nakasi. Divisional Crime Officer E
Two boys aged nine and thirteen are admitted at the Labasa Hospital after sustaining 35% burns while trying to get out of their home, which was completely destroyed by fire this morning. The NFA Labasa responded to a fi
With only two days left before the Free Bus Fare Progamme starts the Senior Education Officer Suva is reiterating the call to school heads to submit the roll of students who travel by school bus quickly. Senior Educatio
Police are looking for some unknown men who broke into the house of a 41 year old businessman last night. The incident happened in Tamavua. According to police the robbers gained entry by removing burglar bars. They
As part of their celebrations to commemorate the Yellow Ribbon one year birthday, officers will be giving back to the community tomorrow. Prison Correctional Services Media Liaison Officer Fred Elbourne said this is the
Residents in Ba especially in Vunisamaloa, Waiqia, Rarawai, Soweri, Korovuto, Namada and Tevoro Lane are advised to please store water as water disruptions will be felt throughout today. Water Department’s spokesp
DISMAC is now waiting for donor organizations to come forward and fund the setting up of the sirens for a tsunami warning. Principal Officer Pajiliai Dobui said tsunami is a disaster that can strike anytime after an ear
Taxpayers will know by next week on how much government will fork out to pay for the bus fare of students from Class One to Form Seven. Transport Ministry Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said once all the school rolls
Having experienced a tsunami warning is a real wake up call. Those were the words of businessman and Village 6 Cinemas CEO Diev Damodar who said their first priority when a warning is issued is the patrons. Also sch
The government is now working on a plan to disburse money to every school in the country and will then be given to the students for bus fares, starting from Tuesday afternoon, so that come Wednesday, the Free Bus Fare Pr
The media should be more cautious while marketing and advertising for children. This is the call from the Chief Health and Sanitation unit at the UNICEF Pacific Doctor Eliab Some at the Fiji Food Summit at the Tanoa Int
In an effort to curb pollution, the Environment Department will continue with the issuance of their non-compliance notices to business houses. Director for Environment Epeli Nasome said this is part of the Operation Com
People are being urged to have a safe Diwali long weekend and to drive safely on our roads. Police officers will be out patrolling in high numbers tonight to ensure it is a safe weekend. And also be reminded that thos
Acting Fiji Rugby Union CEO Keni Dakuidreketi will remain in the post after the FRU board last night unanimously decided that he would continue despite calls made for him to step down in light of certain allegations agai
The Rural to urban drift and the land problem in Fiji is what the Agriculture Ministry is trying to tackle to avoid the shortage of food within the next 10 to 20 years. This after the Food and Agricultural Organization
The newly formed NGO, The Foundation for the Education of Needy Children in Fiji, or FEN-C-Fiji, is calling for volunteers and donors to help cater to the educational needs of children in the country. Chairman of the I
Diwali is not just about lighting diyas and firecrackers, it is about acquiring values that we can apply in our lives to become better citizens and most of all better neighbours. Today marks the return of Lord Rama from
To help with the preparations for the implementation of the Free Bus Fare Program next Wednesday, the Education Office Suva is calling on school heads for their school lists. Senior Education Officer Suva Peter Cavakila
