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Former AFL CEO Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia charged with 22 counts of abuse of office and 22 counts of false pretence by FICAC, has applied for the second time to travel overseas. His lawyer Devinesh Sharma revealed they had f
With just days remaining for the Commonwealth Special Envoy to arrive in the country, hopes are high that Fiji will work with the Commonwealth officials to find the best roadmap to democracy. Commonwealth's Special
A 68 year old Australian citizen is in police custody for allegedly sexually molesting a 4 year old girl in Labasa. Regional Police Operations Officer Northern SP Bola Tamanisau confirmed that the man who was visiting t
The Water Supply Department has revealed that following major upgrade works at Queen Elizabeth Drive and other areas around Suva, the water pressure will normalize in many areas around the Capital City. Residents of Too
Residents of Delainavesi, Lami and Veisari just outside the capital city Suva have raised concern that they have not been receiving normal water supply for about a month now. Veisari Resident, Sharon McGowan said they f
Labasa Police are questioning a man for allegedly raping a 79yr old woman. Regional Police Operations Officer Northern, SP Bola Tamanisau has confirmed that the matter is under investigation and further details will be
Police have issued a stern warning to all outlets selling pirate DVDs and music CDs following a raid in Nadi yesterday afternoon. Deputy Director Operations, Superintendent Erami Raibe said what all outlets should reali
Despite the recent increase in bus and taxi fares, the year end inflation forecast remains at 9.5 percent. The Reserve Bank said inflation is lower than expected, mainly on account of much lower contributions from energ
A charity organisation in Lami looking after elderly people has had an overflow of support for Father's Day and as a result have had to turn down many offers for assistance for this Sunday. One of the sisters at the
Local males suffering from the sickness called hydrocele [enlargement of male scrotum] can get free treatment through the combined effort of the Health Ministry and World Health Organisation from next week. The surgical
The raids begin. Police are currently conducting the first raid at a shop in Nadi which is allegedly selling pirated DVD movies. The raids have begun following the Amendment to the Copyright Act which came into effect
The Fiji government said it looks forward to the meeting with the Commonwealth representatives next week. The Government said it also notes that the Commonwealth remains committed to engaging with Fiji not withstanding
The public service radio broadcasters, Fiji Broadcasting Corporation (FBC) has refused to divulge the total amount of funds it has sought from a financial institution and the total amount of funds it will spend on a mult
A special team has been formed to investigate allegations that some police officers are allegedly involved in drug trafficking and providing information to Marijuana farmers before a raid. Officer-In-Charge Drugs ASP Sa
More money had to be forked out by people last month to buy goods including basic food items as the prices of items continue to sky rocket. The Bureau of Statistics reveals that the prices for food items including tea,
A little naked flame could lead to a major fire disaster. These are the words of National Fire Authority Chief Fire Officer Tupou Saubulinayau whose comment comes after NFA attended forty five grass fire incidents from
A truck driver charged with being in possession of illicit drugs has been acquitted by the Labasa High Court after two assessors in the case also found him not guilty of the charges. Judge Justice Daniel Gounder concurr
A Science week has been organised for the people by the Alliance Francaise (Alian Fronse) which is well known for organising art related programs. The Director of Alliance Francaise, Patrick Dunand (Duno) said that this
People need to find alternatives to combat the rise in prices of goods and services. To date, bus fares, taxi fares, prices of milk, bread, meat, flour and fuel have increased. On walking or even riding a bicycle to w
Police have laid charges on the driver of the vehicle that was involved in an accident in Valley Road Keiyasi last month which claimed a life of a passenger. The driver and five passengers are alleged to have fled from
