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The public should now turn away from food that is not staple. Consumer Council of Fiji chief executive Premila Kumar, speaking on the submission by the bread makers to increase the price of bread, said what needs to be
The New Zealand Navy dive ship Manawanui has arrived in Tonga to support divers to confirm the discovery of the sunken ferry Princess Ashika. The dive team has been waiting for Manawanui to provide a stable platform for
The government is working with the Sugarcane Growers Council to clarify issues and implement decisions made in cabinet last week to dissolve the Council later this year. Sugar Ministry Permanent Secretary, Parmesh Chand
The Indian Government is ready to assist the Fiji government in any way to hold elections in the country. After the flag raising ceremony marking its 63rd Independence Day celebrations at the Indian High Commission in P
More than three thousand dollars was raised today at the inaugural walk to remember the life of cancer sufferer Tae Kami and the victims of the MV Princess Ashika that sank in Tonga a week ago. Organising Committee Memb
A 64yr old man is admitted in Nadi hospital after he was involved in a serious road accident yesterday in Korovuto, Nadi. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri said the victim was a passenger in one of the ve
With 3 days remaining before 19 schools take to stage at Tadra Kahani with TFL, newcomers Dilkusha Girls Primary School say they are ready to tell their fellow peers of the importance of staying in school. As they put t
The Air Pacific Fiji U-21 netball team has suffered their first loss in the World Youth Netball Championships to South Africa 42 points to 37 in the Cook Islands. It also could be the end of their 1/4 final dream and th
Around 500 people, young and old alike joined together this morning in a walk to remember the life of cancer sufferer Tae Kami and the victims of the MV Princess Ashika that sank in Tonga waters a week ago. Father of Ta
Two students from the Western Division are now working towards fulfilling their dreams after receiving assistance from Soroptimist International Lautoka, a non government organisation. Soroptimist International Lautoka
Fuel prices decrease from today. The price of unleaded fuel will cost $2.00 a litre, a decrease of 8c, Diesel will cost $1.67 per litre decreasing by 6c. Kerosene decreases by 6c to $1.35 per litre, while Premix Outbo
Traffic Police Officers are now visiting Secondary schools around the country to provide lessons to those students who are intending to get a driving license. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra said a survey has reveal
Former Chief Executive Officer for Fijian Holdings, Sitiveni Weleilakeba appeared in court this week. Weleilakeba has been charged by FICAC with one count of Conspiracy to Effect and Unlawful Purpose, one count of Forge
The Prices and Incomes Board has confirmed that twenty four traders and two landlords were convicted and fined by the Magistrates Courts around the country for breaching price and rent control regulations during the mont
The government has today stressed that it will not allow the mass gathering of Methodist Church officials, ministers and lay preachers during their planned ministerial meeting from next week. Permanent Secretary for Inf
The Methodist Church of Fiji is now seeking a permit again from the government to allow them to meet on Tuesday to discuss the condition set by the government for not allowing certain church ministers who have a politica
Fiji's engagement with the European Union in the negotiations of a comprehensive economic partnership agreement remains intact. Fiji's engagement with the EU had been disrupted after 2nd May this year. Foreign
Stakeholders in the tourism industry have put their focus on achieving the target set by the Reserve Bank that the tourism industry can turn the economy around. Tourism Fiji Chief Executive Josefa Tuamoto speaking from
The Health Ministry has confirmed the first three cases of Pandemic Influenza H1N1 2009 for the Northern Division. Spokesperson Iliesa Tora said these three cases include two male and one female, and one of these three
Close families, friends and colleagues of former media personality Mere Lomaloma gathered at the Holy Trinity Cathedral in Suva today for a Thanksgiving Service for Mere. Mere who died in Auckland at the age of 49 last
