People urged to store water
Thousands of residents between the Suva and Nausori corridor are advised to collect enough water as there will be another water disruption later today. One of the pumps at Tovata broke down this morning. Spokesperson f
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HA hopeful $70M comes through
The Housing Authority is hopeful that the $70 million soft loan from the Chinese Government comes through. Chief Executive Alipate Naiorosui said despite receiving word from the Fiji Government that it will guarantee th
Hospitals face shortage problems
Some major hospitals around the country are facing a shortage of a number of items and equipment. Doctors, nurses and hospital orderlies are trying their best to accommodate all patients admitted in the major hospitals.
NRSC still without an Executive Director
The National Road Safety Council is still operating without a confirmed Executive Director. This is after Executive Director Akapusi Tuifagalele's contract was terminated. Timoci Satakala, who is currently Acting a
Church awaits word on Rev John Hunt building
The Methodist Church of Fiji is yet to receive any official word from the Public Service Commission on who will occupy the vacant space at the Reverend John Hunt building in Suva. After the water department and scholars
Fathers play important role
As many people will be celebrating Father's Day this Sunday, the Shri Sanatan Dharam believes a father plays a very important role in molding his children to become good citizens. General Secretary Vijendra Prakash
Man questioned for break-in at court
Valelevu Police are still questioning a 25 year old man in relation to a break-in at the Nasinu Magistrates court registry. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevita said the security officer was taken into police
World War site visit orgainsed
The Fiji Museum has organized a World War site visit for children this morning as children have a few more days to enjoy their school holidays. The Marketing Manager for the Museum Prakashni Sharma said students will ha
Police conduct crime awareness programme
An awareness programme is being conducted by the Fiji Police Force with the aim of reducing crime. Police Spokesperson Ema Mua said the programme which is part of their school holiday awareness programme is aimed at inf
Housing Authority may turn to RBF
We will go local if the loan from overseas is not forthcoming. The Housing Authority (HA) who said they will now be using government's guarantee as a backup plan in case the $70 million soft loan from the EXIM Bank
PM in Malaysia also to facilitate loan
One of the reasons Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama is in Malaysia is to facilitate the $36 million loan from the Malaysian government to fund the completion of the Kings Road. Works Ministry Spokeswoman Saini
Fiji’s Foreign Reserves at $924M
While Fiji's foreign reserves are high at $924 million, some sectors are still struggling. According to the Reserve Bank, cane and sugar production declined over the year to July and while still weak, the performanc
Social Welfare to assist 38 families
With around 120,000 people in the country living in fast growing squatter settlements, the Social Welfare Department has revealed that for this year alone, they are assisting only 39 families with housing grants. Welfar
Ministry to look at early closing of Health Centre
Residents in Raiwaqa have raised concerns over the opening and closing hours of their neighborhood Health Centre. Roshni Pal, who stays near the Centre, said there has been no fixed opening and closing times for the pas
Ro Teimumu refuses immunity offer
Rewa high chief Ro Teimumu Kepa has refused an offer from the DPP's office which would have given her immunity from prosecution on charges laid against her by the State. Ro Teimumu is charged with inciting to disobe
Bowsers want review of retail fuel margins
There is a possibility that fuel prices will increase again in the next few weeks based on submissions from service station operators that they are incurring huge financial losses in selling fuel to the general public.
FBC chairman refused visa
The chairman of the public radio broadcaster Fiji Broadcasting Corporation said it is sad and unfortunate that the NZ High Commission rejected his visa to travel to NZ to sign a major technical upgrade deal for the state
Rewa Life milk price up
The price of Rewa Life milk has gone up from yesterday. Prices and Incomes Board secretary Lusi Naimawi said they have approved a 4% increase in markup price for wholesalers and a 10% increase in markup price for retail
Police trying to determine cause of accident
Police are now trying to establish the cause of the accident along the Sawani Road this morning that has landed a 21 year old man in the hospital. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said police are investigating the inc
HA to use govt’s guarantee as backup
The Housing Authority will now be using government's guarantee as a backup plan in case the $70 million soft loan from the EXIM Bank of China does not come through in time. Chief executive Alipate Naiorosui said tha