Bus drivers warned
The Transport Ministry has warned that tough action can be taken against those bus drivers and bus companies who charge over the approved bus fare. Spokesperson, Sainiana Waqainabete's comments came after complaints
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Father charged for murder of baby
The 32 year old father of Lekutu, Bua, who allegedly murdered his 14 month old baby over the weekend has been charged with one count of murder. The father will appear in the Labasa Magistrate’s Court today. Polic
Injunction sought to stop Momi auction
An application has been filed in the Suva High Court seeking an injunction to stop the auction of the multimillion dollar Momi Bay Resort project which is scheduled to go under the hammer on August 25th. Lawyer represen
FNPF explains increase in fees
There are revelations that the amount of money paid out to the directors of the consolidated accounts for the Fiji National Provident group of companies increased by more than $300,000 for the period from 2006 to 2007.
Chaudhry visits Australia
One of the former senior members of the Fiji government Mahendra Chaudhry is currently in Australia. Chaudhry, who was the Finance Minister, today confirmed that he is in Australia and will return next week. But he sa
FSC reassures farmers
The Fiji Sugar Corporation has reassured farmers that there is a market for local sugar after concerns raised by farmers that the industry is failing. Chief executive Deo Saran said that after the European Union pulled
Boxing promoter to be questioned
Police will soon question a boxing promoter whose vehicle was allegedly used on Saturday for the delivery of marijuana leaves. Officer-In-Charge Drugs ASP Sakeo Ganivatu confirmed the vehicle was stopped at Yalavou road
Tadra Kahani memorable for Mr Vugakoto
Students using music and dance to raise issues of concern to them is not something you see every day and that is why people should not miss Tadra Kahani. These are the words of Raiwaqa resident Tevita Vugakoto who said
Police received post mortem report
Police have received the post mortem report of the 14 month old baby who was allegedly murdered by her father in Lekutu, Bua, over the weekend. According to the report, the baby sustained severe head injuries after she
Another official approach expected
Yet another official approach is expected to be made this week to the Australian High Commissioner to Fiji James Batley to upgrade the status of Fiji's Acting High Commissioner to Australia. Prime Minister Commodore
Consumer Council wants stop to fare increase
The Consumer Council of Fiji is calling on the Transport Ministry to immediately intervene and call for a stop to the bus fare increase implemented last week due to complaints received from the consumers. Chief Executiv
Tadra Kahani surpassed all expectations
Watching Tadra Kahani for the first time last year surpassed all expectations of what I thought the event was all about. Raiwaqa resident Tevita Vugakoto said he went to watch Tadra Kahani last year and was amazed to se
Fatiaki sworn in
Former Chief Justice of Fiji Daniel Fatiaki has been sworn in as a Supreme Court judge in Vanuatu. Fatiaki was earlier charged by Fiji authorities with a range of misconduct offences. However, he resigned as Fiji's
20,000 booked in last 7 months
More than 20,000 drivers have been booked in the past seven months for traffic related offences. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said the actual traffic bookings are more than the vehicles running on our roads which
Murder suspect argued with pastor
The 32 year old father from Lekutu, Bua, who allegedly killed his 14 month old daughter over the weekend, had an argument with Assemblies of God pastor Saula Teqe last week before he committed the crime on Saturday. Pas
FNPF members up for 2006-2007
The Fiji National Provident Fund recorded an increase in new registered members for the period from 2006 to 2007. In its annual report for 2007, the fund recorded an increase of 3.75% in new members. A total of 17,131
Talks underway to revive Air Fiji
Talks are still underway to revive the local airline company Air Fiji. Human Resources Manager, Sada Goundar confirms the Air Fiji Board is still holding discussions to look for interested parties who are willing to inv
Look at our own meat industry-Importer
With the recent increase in lamb prices, a local importer is calling on people to look at our own meat industry. Christopher Yee, manager for Leylands Butchers said each time their stock of lamb runs low, they use $60-7
Men charged for allegedly stealing goat
Police have arrested and charged two men from Labasa who allegedly stole a goat and later ate it. The two from Lajonia Labasa are in Police custody and will appear in Labasa Magistrates Court tomorrow. The alleged inc
Everyone knew 1997 constitution would be abrogated-PM
Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama has admitted for the first time that everyone knew that the 1997 constitution would have to be abrogated at some stage following the events of December 5th, 2006. Speaking to