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As Save the Children's Global Campaign for new born and child survival was launched yesterday, it was also revealed that 400 children less than 5 years of age die in Fiji each year. Save the Children Fiji Chief Exec
A major manhunt is underway to arrest the four men who were involved in a daylight robbery at MH Supermarket in Lautoka yesterday. Four masked men armed with cane knives and pinch bars stormed into the supermarket and w
Telecom Fiji Limited will save millions of dollars in the long run through its restructure programme. That is the sentiment of Acting Chief Executive, Sakiasi Seru as the company announced 3 new appointment to their Exe
A survey conducted by NGO ECREA has revealed a direct link between the rate of absenteeism and punctuality in schools and the recent bus fare increase. After a written approval from the Ministry of Education, ECREA carr
The Fiji Police Force is no longer having its planned Nationwide Christian Crusade which was scheduled to begin from today. Police spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said they will now have a Nationwide Polic
Residents in Labasa are being asked to start storing water now as the main pipe from the reservoir burst in the last hour. Water Supply Department spokesperson Iliesa Sokia said this burst main sees majority of the Laba
The owner of the 6 bedroom house which was destroyed in a fire in 10 miles Nausori early Saturday morning claims someone deliberately set their house on fire. Brij Mati Sharma claimed they saw some unknown people runnin
The restructure of Telecom Fiji executive management board has begun with 3 new appointments to their executive management team. Acting chief executive Sakiasi Seru revealed that the three new appointments are part of
A prayer service will be held this Thursday at the Centenary Church to remember the people of Samoa who have lost their loved ones and families during the disastrous tsunami which struck last week. Acting Methodist Chur
More than a hundred members of the International Women's Association gathered in Suva this morning to fulfill their objective to promote and assist the needy women and children in Fiji. The Vice President of the Ass
With Diwali festival less than two weeks away, the National Fire Authority has urged people to be careful as fires during Diwali have been mainly due to carelessness. Acting chief fire officer Tupou Saubulinayau said pa
The Lautoka High Court today read the consolidated charges against a former Regional Accountant North West and Native Land Trust Board Senior Estate Officer Jacoro Kenatale and Seremaia Veuti were both charged with two c
The University of the South Pacific is now providing counseling as well as extending the deadline for all assignments and payment of school fees to those students in Samoa affected by the tsunami. USP Vice Chancellor Pr
Police are looking for people who broke into a house in Laucala Beach Estate last night. The house which belongs to a 56 year old manager was vacant at the time of the break-in. Entry was gained into the house after re
Fiji gained independence 39 years ago however it is a concern that many students do not know the national anthem. The Education Ministry is still unaware how many schools perform flag raising ceremonies and how many stu
With the theme Educating Fiji towards Change, Peace and Progress, Fiji Day celebrations will mainly target the children and youths of this country. The Ministry of Education has been tasked to facilitate the celebration
Concerns have been raised by police that some nightclubs are still operating after the official closing hours. According to the Liquor Licensing Board, the opening and closing hours of nightclubs during weekdays is from
The Taukei Sawaieke of Viseisei village suggests that the powers given to the Village headman under the Fijian Administration should be re-instated. Ratu Tevita Momoedonu said this authority was powerful during the Colo
The emergency activation of public transport in times of a disaster warning is something that needs to be closely looked into. These are the sentiments of Defense Minister, Ratu Epeli Ganilau when asked whether there sh
A number of initiatives are taking place to help the victims of the devastating earthquake and tsunami that hit Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga with attention on these three islands now switching to bringing relief to th
