Gold production overlooked
Gold production is usually overlooked now we must see that it rises to its potential in the market. Those were the words of Reserve Bank Governor Sada Reddy who said gold prices are high adding we must make the most of
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Women’s achievements go unnoticed
A lot of achievements made by women in today's society often go unnoticed and that is what we are hoping to change. Those were the words of femLINNKPACIFIC Coordinator Sharon Bhagwan Rolls to the regional participan
Accept we are in power-PM
People should now accept the fact that we are in power and people must join us in this journey and follow the agenda of the nation. That is the message from Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama during
Judge places media ban on case
High court judge Justice Salesi Temo has placed a media ban on the coverage of a controversial rape case after an application by the DPP's office. The case involves a man who is charged with allegedly raping his dau
PM to address UN General Assembly
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama is on his way to New York to attend the UN General Assembly. Bainimarama is expected to address the General Assembly on developments in Fiji and present the government's r
Eid a time for unity
This is a time for people of all religions to come together. That is the sentiment of many as they join Muslims around the country who are celebrating the end of their month long fasting or Ramadan. Fijivillage attende
20,000 living in squatter settlements
There are currently more than 20,000 people living in squatter settlements in the Nasinu and Suva areas. This has been confirmed by the Nasinu Town Council, whose latest statistics show that there are currently 1,948 ho
Eid teaches unity-Sayed-Khaiyum
As Muslims around the country are celebrating Eid today, the Attorney General said while a month of fasting teaches discipline, the completion of the fasting period also teaches unity. Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said Eid shows
Homecoming ceremony from Ratu Iloilo
The Vanua of Vuda is expected to hold a homecoming ceremony for their Paramount chief, Tui Vuda Ratu Josefa Iloilo, on the 1st of next month. This was confirmed by the Taukei Navo Ratu Meli Saukuru as arrangements are b
Fresh charges against former Roko Tui
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption is expected to file fresh charges against the former Roko Tui Rewa Savenaca Kamikamica. FICAC lawyer Aca Rayawa told the court this morning that fresh charges will be f
National dialogue vital-CCF
As we mark International Day of Peace today, a non-governmental organization has called on all people to support national dialogue on key issues as the way forward for Fiji. Citizens Constitutional Forum Executive Direc
552 marijuana plants uprooted
Police raided a farm in Navosa and uprooted 552 marijuana plants. Officer-In-Charge Drugs, ASP Sakeo Ganivatu said the street value of the plants uprooted is more than one million dollars. Two people are being interrog
President hopes good sense will prevail
The president of the Fiji Muslim League hopes that good sense and understanding will always prevail and employers give time off to their Muslim employees during Eid. Hafiz Khan said he knows that it is impractical to ha
Other govt dept to participate in crusade
Revelations today that other government ministries and departments will take part in the nationwide police crusade which will start from the 5th of next month. Deputy Director Operations SP Erami Raibe said the crusade
GCC complex opens Friday
The new Great Council of Chiefs complex will be opened this Friday by former President and Tui Vuda Ratu Josefa Iloilo and it has been confirmed that the name of the complex at Nasese is the Vale Ni Bose of the Fijian Tr
You can re-apply: NZ Immigration
When a work permit expires, a person may apply for a new work permit. This is the view of the New Zealand Immigration Department which said, however this may only be subject to a labour market test to determine whether
Noor Jahan shares Eid experience
A well known Radio personality said fasting for a month has taught herself self restraint and patience adding she has also learnt what the poor go through when they do not know where their next meal will come from. Cele
Consider productivity: Lodhia
Everyone wants a public holiday however one needs to consider about the productivity of the country. Fiji Retailers Association President Himmat Lodhia said some of the public holidays are not so meaningful nowadays.
More time needed by Chinese govt
A few more weeks is needed by the Chinese government to complete formalities before the transfer of the $70 million EXIM Bank loan. Housing Authority acting chairman Ratu Jo Nawalowalo said they just have to wait
Lets target over 3M tourists: Sada
We should aim to get more than a million tourists in three years. Those were the words of Reserve Bank Governor Sada Reddy who said the tourism industry has the greatest potential adding the industry must be tapped int