Muslims celebrate Eid
Muslims around the country will today join the rest of the world in celebrating one of the important festivals of the Islamic Calendar, Eid Ul Fitr. Today marks the end of the Islamic month of fasting called Ramadan.
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There’s a need for holidays: FPSA
There is a need for public holidays. These are the sentiments of Fiji Public Service Association (FPSA) General Secretary Rajeshwar Singh whose comments come after Fiji Employers Federation President Digby Bosley said
ECREA to help more communities
After successfully assisting the Solomon settlement in Wailoku in building a road so that they can access basic amenities, ECREA is now focusing on helping other small settlements. Director for ECREA's Economic Inj
Only formalities remain in $70m loan transfer
The Chinese Government will now need a few more weeks to complete formalities before the transfer of the $70 million EXIM Bank loan is carried out. Acting Chairman for the Housing Authority, Ratu Jo Nawalowalo said that
LTA negotiate school children bus fares
Only half fare will be charged to school children if they get on designated school buses. That is the stand of the Land Transport Authority who are currently in consultation with the Fiji Bus Operators and the Education
3 to appear in alleged Canada human trafficking scam
Tomorrow the three people arrested for the alleged human trafficking ring in Canada which saw Canadian Police rescuing three women - two of whom is a Fiji Citizen, are expected to appear in Court. The three are alleged
Heart surgeons look forward for next visit
After sixty six open heart surgeries ever since it was set up, the FRIENDS of Fiji Heart Foundation is looking for another successful outing next year. One of the trustees of the foundation, Deepak Singh said coming to
Learn from Law Asia approach-AG
Attorney General and Minister for Tourism, Aiyaz Sayed Khaiyum has criticized the International Bar Association’s stance on Fiji and has called for the IBA President, Fernando Pelapzpier to learn from the approach
Local HIV/AIDS production to travel Pacific
The HIV Production "A Love for Life - Silence and HIV" has proven so successful, it will be taken to the region on the invite of some countries. Co-producer and co-script writer, Francis Cresantia Koya said th
NGO to add light to students
The Poor Relief Society, a non government organisation will be adding light to the lives of those students who are facing financial difficulties. Society President, Sabita Gandhi said they have received some fundings fr
Former Civil Servant remanded in Custody
A former civil servant has been remanded in custody after being charged and pleading guilty to two counts of forgery and one count of obtaining money by false pretence and one count of obtaining a completion certificate
AG disappointed with IBA comments
Fiji is not another Zimbabwe. Those are the words of Attorney General and Minister for Tourism Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum who has shown disappointment on comments made by the President of International Bar Association (IBA) th
Former church president retires
Former Methodist Church President Reverend Tomasi Kanailagi has retired with five other senior pastors. This is after 40 years of service with the Methodist church. Acting General Secretary Reverend Tevita Nawadra sai
Steps taken to explore casino concept
Apart from helping alleviate poverty, the idea of casinos in Fiji can also keep us from relying on other countries. Those were the words of Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama who said the PM's Office is now
Sugar production needs to be raised
We need to raise sugar production to 300,000 tons in the next three years. Those were the words of Reserve Bank Governor Sada Reddy who said Fiji really does not need to work on new exports, rather all it has to do is f
Coconut Industry needs to be recognized
The Coconut Industry is not dead, it needs to be recognized That was the comment from David Campbell from the Coconut Industry who is concerned with the coconut market, which he said can be revived to bring in a lot of
Pedestrians warned
Pedestrians are being warned to be careful on our roads after a couple received injuries when they were hit by the blade of a bulldozer laid on the back of a truck at the Nadi back road yesterday afternoon. Director Tra
303 HIV/AIDS cases reported
There are currently 303 HIV and AIDS reported cases in Fiji and to highlight their struggles on dealing with the virus a production called " A Love for Life - Silence and HIV" was last night performed at the Ci
Blood drive orgainsed for heart patients
A blood drive has been organized by the Western Blood Service for patients at Lautoka Hospital who are undergoing heart surgery. Western Blood Service Manager Jaynesh Narayan said a team of surgeons from New Zealand are
Two charged for murder in Rotuma
Police have charged two men with murder following death of a 25 year old man in Rotuma last week. Assistant Police Spokesperson Suliano Tevita said 25 year old Pelarasi Motofaga and 27 year old Jiuta Daucina appeared in