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Water cuts are occurring more frequently with residents in affected areas concerned about this problem especially now during the school holidays. Experiencing water cuts since last week, Delainavesi resident and student
The body of a man has been found in the Nadi River. Police confirm this is the man that was allegedly assaulted and then thrown into the Nadi River by four youths on Saturday morning. Police say the body was found at 8
Police have taken a 49-year-old man into custody who allegedly defrauded eight shop owners in Labasa town for over $14,000 in 2007. The man who has been on the run since 2007 and who is originally from Kerebula, Nadi is
The Social Welfare and Women's Minister has raised concern on the number of children working nowadays. Dr Jiko Luveni said these children should be in schools completing their education however they are found to be
More than $300,000 was given to the Methodist Church yesterday morning by the delegations from the United States at a service at the Centenary Church. Acting General Secretary, Rev Tevita Nawadra said they were delighte
The Sugar Ministry believes farmers do not need representation in the industry after a decision was made last week to dissolve the Sugarcane Growers Council. Permanent Secretary, Parmesh Chand said farmers can take thei
Police divers will continue to look for the man who was allegedly assaulted and thrown into the Nadi river by four youths over the weekend. A search was also conducted yesterday however with negative results. The four
Certain garment factory operators and security companies are under investigation by the Labour Ministry for allegedly breaching the new wages order. Permanent Secretary for Labour Taito Waqa confirmed that complaints ha
With second term holidays starting today, Police have reiterated its call for parents to monitor the movement of their children. Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said they expect to see large number of st
The Public Service Commission has stressed that Government Ministries and departments who are found to have excess staff without any reason will be held accountable. This comes after a head count of civil servants found
Police are investigating a case where a baby was found dead in a pit toilet in Vunisamaloa, Ba last Thursday. Police say a post mortem will be conducted tomorrow to determine the age of the baby and cause of death. Som
A 39 woman is dead while her 47 year old husband is fighting for his life in hospital after an early morning accident in Bavu, Nadi. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri confirms that a couple was travelling
A 23 year old man charged with the alleged rape of his 14 year old neighbour was released on $1000 cash bail after a special court sitting in the Labasa Magistrates Court yesterday afternoon. The man is charged with two
Family members of those still listed missing after the sinking of the ferry Princess Ashika in Tonga will take to the streets of Auckland with supporters today for a fundraising march. Organisers are hoping to raise mon
Wedding chapels will soon become a regular feature in hotels and resorts around the country as more and more tourist are opting to get married while on holiday in Fiji. Fiji Hoteliers Association President Dixon Seeto s
The Traditional way of reconciling and not taking the matter to the court will be a thing of the past in places like Cakaudrove and Bua. The Project Officer of Fiji Women's Crisis Centre's Vanualevu Branch, Sera
The five year development plan from the Housing Authority will focus not only on producing residential lots, but also the construction of one, two and three bedroom units particularly for the middle to low income earners
Tadra Kahani 2009 came to an end last night, but the experience of taking part in a large stage production in front of a packed Vodafone Arena will stay with students who took part forever. This is the sentiment of Peni
The government has today announced new initiatives to strengthen, simplify and improve the standard of its service to people within its four divisions. This announcement follows the assignment of four colonels from the
The Ministry of Education will enforce new policy for all students to complete 12 years of education before diversifying into other pathways. Minister Filipe Bole said this is in line with its strategies to ensure that
