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The Indigenous Fijian society and the churches have failed in their roles in working closely with those who are on the wrong side of the law. These are the words of Prison Commissioner Iowane Naivalurua who said that 80
A trainee pilot is undergoing medical examination at the Labasa Hospital and is believed to have received some internal injuries after the plane he was flying went off the runway at Waiqele Airport while landing this aft
Four individuals, including the general manager of the Taxation Department of Fiji Island Revenue and Customs Authority, who conspired to defraud FIRCA of $10,000, appeared separately this morning before various magistra
Concerns have been raised for many years on the poor road conditions around the towns, cities and mainly in rural areas as the Works Ministry has again promised to maintain all government roads as soon as possible. Spok
People in Samoa are burying their dead, restoring power and water and erecting temporary housing for the thousands of people left homeless by this week's tsunami. The doll toll continues to climb and is expected to
The biggest challenge facing the Fiji Prison and Correction Service in the Yellow Ribbon Project is who will be responsible for the lives of the inmates when they are released. Commissioner Prisons Iowane Naivalarua sai
The government is expected to reveal next week who will run the affairs of the Suva City Council and Lami Town Council after the sacking of administrator Vijendra Prakash earlier this week. Permanent Secretary Lieutenan
The former President and Turaga na Tui Vuda stressed the importance of education to the children of Vuda at Viseisei on Thursday and that is to continue to study and reach university level. Ratu Josefa Iloilo, who spoke
The governor of American Samoa Togiola Tulafono has ordered an end to most search and rescue operations and is switching operations to rebuilding after the devastating tsunami four days ago. Tulaono said the situation i
Now is the time to tap into the ability of your employees to ensure a sustainable business during the turbulent times being faced due to the impacts of the global financial crises. This is one of the critical points rai
A single mother of three who fulfills her children's dream by weaving Tapa and selling it said that a month's Batik Printing and Bamboo Weaving workshop will help her earn more money for her family. Kesaia Vakao
The death toll continues to rise following the devastating earthquake and tsunami that struck Samoa, American Samoa and Tonga four days ago and it is now feared that an outbreak of disease could claim more. The combined
There are a lot more people, including students, who are anaemic or who have a lack of iron in their body and we need to eradicate this problem. These are the sentiments of the Health Minister Dr Neil Sharma during the
Promoting human value and dignity should be the prime work of the Fiji Human Rights Commission. These are the words of Permanent Secretary to the Prime Minister's Office Lieutenant Colonel Pio Tikoduadua who stress
Officials of the Mineral Resources Department, who are responsible to issue a tsunami warning to the public, only knew of the threat of a tsunami at 7:45am on Wednesday morning, two hours after the earthquake struck off
A strong 6.3 magnitude earthquake struck off the coast of Tonga and Samoa at around 1 o'clock this afternoon, just two days after the giant tremor which caused a devastating tsunami in the region. No immediate tsuna
Fiji is always in a vulnerable position to experience major earthquakes and tsunamis as we sit in the middle of the Pacific Rim of Fire. Earthquakes occur throughout the world but certain areas are more prone to them t
The High Court today sentenced the 62 year old man found guilty of raping his daughter, granddaughter and daughter-in-law, to 18 years imprisonment. High Court Judge Justice Salesi Temo while delivering his sentence tol
The government is now speaking to a number of people who are interested in getting gambling licenses in Fiji. Permanent Secretary at the Prime Minister's Office, Lt Colonel Pio Tikotikodua said they have received ex
Nine women are reported to be clinging to a capsized boat and drifting in open seas between Kioa and Rabi Island. Police Search and Rescue Team are looking for nine women. Police say the nine women of Tunuloa village w
