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A combination of a lack of proper procedures and coordination, wastage and disregard of accounting practices has resulted in hundreds of thousands of dollars, even amounting to millions in tax dollars, being spent by gov
Following the increase in taxi fares and meter implementations, the Land Transport Authority will today be handing out warning letters to all taxi drivers to improve the condition of their taxis. LTA spokesperson Ratu E
The Fiji Performing Rights Association will distribute royalty totaling $200,000 to local and overseas composers. FPRA Chairman Eremasi Tamanisau said there was a delay after as a few companies were not paying their roy
The Public Accounts Committee has raised concern about a number of issues in relation to the supply of goods and services for the military following an analysis of the 2006 Auditor General's Report. The Accounts Com
The overpayment of salaries and allowances within the Fiji Police Force is one of the major concerns highlighted by the Public Accounts Committee after scrutinizing the Auditor Generals 2006 reports. The Committee repor
The 39 year old man who allegedly abducted and murdered a two year old girl on Friday night appeared before Magistrate Nazeem Sahu Khan in Lautoka this afternoon. Sairusi Nasili has been charged with one count of murder
Some of the border control officials working for the Fiji Islands Revenue and Customs Authority (FIRCA) are now actively under investigation for their alleged involvement in a major human trafficking scheme operating in
Residents living in the Raralevu area in Nausori have been advised to take extra precaution as the road is flooded. Speaking to Fijivillage, Ministry of Works spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete has confirmed that the roa
Four people have now been charged in relation to the alleged murder of a 60 year old retired bank officer in Ba last Tuesday. Divisional Crime Officer ASP Luke Rawalai has confirmed that all four have been charged with
Police have beefed up security as tension is high in the Momi area after a 39 year old allegedly brutally murdered a two year old girl on Friday night. Divisional Police Commander Western ASP Luke Rawalai said the case
Muslims throughout Fiji and the world are currently observing the month of Ramzaan meaning fasting during the period and fulfilling other important religious activities. A retired head teacher of Waqadra Muslim Primary
Diving operators Parasail has been awarded over $50,000 in compensation from an engineering firm which has been held responsible for poor workmanship in carrying out repairs on one of its vessels. In December 2002, Para
The Fiji Taxi Union said the way things look now, fuel prices will continue to increase. This is after the Prices and Incomes Board (PIB) announced an increase in fuel prices effective from today and as a result, Union
The Lautoka Sugar Festival Association expects a huge turnout at Churchill Park this evening as 15 contestants participating in the Sugar Festival are expected to steal the night with their surprise performances. Associ
Ba police have laid charges on two men who were arrested on Saturday night in relation to the brutal killing of a 60 year old retired bank officer of Ba, whose body was found inside his home last Tuesday. Divisional Cri
With the threat of thousands of Sigatoka residents left without water supply due to pump failure, the Water Supply Department in the West is now looking at back-up systems and pumps for Nadi and Sigatoka. Divisional Wat
The board of the Fiji Sugar Corporation is expected to submit their annual budget to the government today. The chairman's office revealed that they are expected to meet with government representatives today, however
The 39 year old man who is alleged to have brutally killed a 2 year old girl in Momi, Nadi on Friday night has been charged by Police. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri had confirmed that the suspect has
With Commonwealth ministers and delegates currently in Fiji attending the CTO Forum in Nadi, Tourism Fiji believes it is good exposure for the tourism industry in Fiji. Tourism Fiji CEO Josefa Tuamoto said this helps re
The public should now be vigilant when they get in taxis. That is the word from Land Transport Authority spokesperson Eroni Volavola who said with the taxi owners pushing for increases in fares, drivers and owners have
