SCC gives retailers leeway
The Suva City Council is hoping that retailers in the capital city will take advantage of the leeway being given to allow them to operate on public holidays and on days when cruise liners pay a visit. After the over 200
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Fuel tank falls off bus
The fuel tank of a bus fell off this morning while the driver was negotiating a bend in Nabua. The driver was on his way to a funeral in Nabua. Although there were no passengers on the bus at the time, the fire fighter
Effective warning system looked at
We are looking at the implementation of an improved reliable effective tsunami warning system within the next month. Those were the words of Chairman of the Fiji Tsunami Working Group and Director of Nadi Weather Office
Enumerators visit farms
Enumerators from the National Agriculture Census are visiting farms around the country in a bid to collect farm information for a database to be drawn up to see where the agriculture sector stands and where it can be imp
Family killed in accident, post mortem today
The post mortem of the four victims that died in a horrific road accident in Velovelo, Lautoka yesterday afternoon will be conducted this morning. The four died instantly when the vehicle they were travelling in collide
Govt to hold talks with World Bank
The government is preparing to hold talks with Officials from the World Bank, who are due to visit Fiji next month, to convince the institute to resume lending to Fiji. Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama had ap
Wholesalers, retailers warned
Producers, importers and restaurant owners will from today be paying fines and even face suspension of their licenses if they do not adhere to the Food and Safety Act. Under the Food Act put in place in 2007 and reviewe
Festival of lights 3 days away
The festival of Lights Diwali is just three days away and many families have now started making "Rangoli" meaning drawings using different colours to attract the Goddess of Wealth - Latchmi and bring prosperity
4 killed in road accident
A family from Lauwaki settlement in Lautoka has lost four loved ones in a horrific road accident in Velovelo, Lautoka at around 2:30 this afternoon. A family member Sameem Mohammed confirmed that his 45 year old uncl
Improper consultations before road construction-Minister
Millions of dollars spent on road construction in Fiji over the last 10 to 15 years may have been poured down the drain. This after revelations today that the Public Works Department and private contractors who have con
Former NLTB bosses in court
Three former Native Lands Trust Board executives have been charged and appeared in court this morning. Former board member, Keni Dakuidreketi, former General Manager Kalivati Bakani and former official, Alanieta Vakatal
Pryde is new PS for Justice
Solicitor General, Christopher Pryde is now the Permanent Secretary for Justice, Anti-Corruption and electoral Reform. Pryde was appointed today and will take over the post from Lt Colonel Pio Tikoduadua, who is now the
Police investigate alleged rape
Police in the Western Division are investigating one case of Rape and two other sexual offence related cases which took place over the long weekend. Regional Crime Officer Western, SP Luke Rawalai said a 19 year old wai
Huge demand, aging facility reason for water rationing
A huge demand and aging facility is the reason for residents in Nadi and Lautoka undergoing water rationing for the next three weeks. Principal Water Supply information Officer, Iliesa Sokia said there is a huge leakage
Farmer appears in Court for alleged robbery
A 32 year old farmer charged with robbery with violence appeared in Nausori court today. It is alleged that Seru Doloura allegedly stabbed a 60 year old woman inside her shop in Muaniweni last week. The victim was al
World Bank to take queue from Aust/NZ
The World Bank will continue to closely follow the lead taken by Australia and New Zealand over the Fiji government. In light of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama last week saying that the International Moneta
NFA hopes for incident free Diwali
The National Fire Authority is hoping for an incident free Diwali festival this year. With Diwali to be celebrated this Saturday, acting divisional fire officer Tupou Saubulinayau has urged parents to monitor their chil
We must work on our alert system-Singh
We must work on our alert system, the giving of information and practicing safety drills in light of a tsunami warning and in the event that an actual tsunami occurs. These are the words of Fiji Teachers Union General S
PER extended
The Public Emergency Regulation has been extended for a further 30 days. Acting President Ratu Epeli Nailatikau in a government gazette extended the PER for a further period of 30 days with effect from the 5th of Octobe
5 charged for MH robbery
Lautoka police have arrested and charged five people in relation to the MH supermarket robbery last week. Regional crime officer western SP Luke Rawalai has confirmed that the five were arrested after an extensive inves