Drug offenses in schools down
Figures released by the Education Ministry's National Substance Abuse Advisory Council revealed that drug related offences in schools has declined by forty-four percent. In 2007, 147 marijuana cases were reported to
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Give juveniles second chance: UNICEF
Every child deserves a second chance. The United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) said that juveniles who face criminal charges should be given lighter sentences so that they can reform th
Cuvu aim to change attitude of individuals
Students of Cuvu Collage are adamant they will be able to change the attitude of those individuals who have hatred in themselves and always talk bad about other people. Tadra Kahani starts tomorrow night at the Vodafon
Sila to portray the handcuffs of poverty
The Handcuffs of Poverty exploring the lack of options in life for some unfortunate young people. This is the main theme newcomers Sila Central High School from Nausori will be portraying at the Tadra Kahani senior div
Pregnancy not the end: Dilkusha
Education does not stop when a young girl becomes pregnant. That is a clear message from the students of the Dilkusha Girls School when they perform for Tadra Kahani tomorrow. The message is based on a true story about
RKS concerned about peer dropouts
The daily struggle to put food on the table is an issue that has students of Ratu Kadavulevu worried, because it has led to their peers resorting to any means to earn money to provide for their families. Familiar faces
Church yet to receive notification
The Methodist Church is disappointed that government has cancelled the Solevu to collect funds planned for this Saturday. Assistant General Secretary Reverend Tevita Nawadra said they have not received any official noti
Villagers help raid marijuana farms
Police are now applying different tactics to clamp down on drug peddlers. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said they are now using villagers and those who were cultivating drugs before to acquire inform
Parents urged to teach road rules
As we approach the second term school holidays, parents are being urged to closely monitor and teach their children the importance of adhering to road rules. The Police Traffic Department said they always have problems
Bollywood movies set to be shot in Fiji
The shooting of two Bollywood movies in Fiji is expected to start next month as one of the movies is expected to have a star studded cast which includes famous Bollywood actress, Katrina Kaif. Indian High Commissioner P
Bainivalu revisits history at Tadra Kahani
Education for our leaders of tomorrow should have no barriers and this is evident when you look at the origin of Bainivalu Primary School. Bainivalu Primary is a school which is located in Nakasi, and it is one of the s
Nakelo District base theme on true story
Some students in Fiji are still facing problems when going to school every day because of poverty since their parents or guardians cannot afford to provide lunch for them although these students still want to go to schoo
2008 a good year for insurance industry
Last year has been one of the most difficult years in the international insurance market, however, Fiji's insurance industry continued to be well managed, sound and well capitalized. The Governor of the Reserve Bank
Police aid needed to douse fire
The National Fire Authority had to call police for assistance to put out a house fire in Nawaka village in Nadi yesterday after the owner of the house refused to let them put out the fire. NFA Nadi attended to a fire in
US delegation to open SOLI
A delegation from the Methodist Church in California will be in Suva this week to attend the annual conference which kicks off this Saturday. Acting General Secretary Reverend Tevita Nawadra said the group has given the
Commerce Commission completes first phase of work
The Commerce Commission has just completed their first phase of work determining the market power of various telecommunication companies before a uniform interconnectivity rate is determined. Commission Chairman, Dr Mah
Fire leaves 4 homeless
Four people have been left homeless after their eight bedroom house in Vunicuicui, Labasa, was completely destroyed in a fire last night. Labasa police have confirmed the incident occurred after the firewood which was u
Tadra Kahani has relevent themes
34 percent of the total prisoners around the country are youths and our message being highlighted in Tadra Kahani is highly relevant. These are the words of Fiji Prisons Correctional Services Yellow Ribbon coordinator I
O-positive blood short at Private Hospital
There is confirmation that there is shortage of O-positive blood at Suva Private Hospital. The lab officials at the hospital say relatives of the patients arrange for blood themselves and also get much needed blood from
Tourist numbers improve
Tourist numbers have improved in the second quarter and we are looking at increasing the figure further. These are the words of Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Josefa Tuamoto who said following a devastating first quarter