Toga granted bail
The Lautoka High Court today granted a $1000 bail with assurity to the Senior Referral Supervisor of the Immigration Department Josateki Toga who has been charged with bribery. Toga's lawyer made an application for
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No final decision yet on FEA request
No final decision has been made on the request from the Fiji Electricity Authority for an increase in tariffs as confusion now surrounds the statement released by cabinet on Monday night which announced an increase in FE
Nadi immigration officer charged
A Nadi Immigration Officer charged with abuse of office and 12 counts of extortion appeared in Nadi court today. The court heard that between 2007 to 2008, Naibuka Vuli facilitated detainees at a private property that h
Govt cherishes Commonwealth membership
The Fiji government said it cherishes its membership of the Commonwealth and it also believes that the Commonwealth can partner with Fiji to resolve its longstanding challenges. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said
End of era for Datta
It is the end of an era for him at Courts Homecentres Fiji but outgoing managing director James Datta said it is definitely not the end of the road for him. Datta who relinquished his position as Courts managing directo
Dangerous driver appears in court
A 29 year old man charged with causing death by dangerous driving appeared in the Sigatoka Magistrate’s Court today. It is alleged that Sheikh Ahmed Ali hit an 8 year old boy at Natadola Road on Monday. He was r
Prominent journalist passes away
The first local to become a journalist in Fiji had a passion in his heart for journalism for more than 50 years. Stan Ritova Whippy, who died in Australia last week, will be buried this Friday at the Suva Cemetery after
New format for Tadra Kahani
In a twist to the normal Tadra Kahani program, organizers have decided to hold the event for three days. Organizers Total Event Company manager Loretta Jackson said the event will run for three days, and for the first
2 questioned over stabbing
Lautoka police are questioning two men in relation to a stabbing incident in Lautoka last night. Assistant police spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevita confirmed that a 54 year old and a 70 year old were sleeping in the
FMF receives award
The Flour Mills of Fiji was today awarded the Leadership Award for the Outstanding Effort to make Roller Mill Flour Fortification a standard milling practice. Chairman of Flour Mills of Fiji Hari Punja while receiving t
Sugarcane farmers needed in Labasa
More farmers are needed in Labasa to assist the sugar industry. These are the words of Labasa Chamber of Commerce vice president Satish Kumar who said that business has picked up ever since crushing started at the Labas
ATH wins damages against PNG Govt
Amalgamated Telecom Holdings has won damages against the Papua New Guinea Government for breach of contract. This is in relation to a share acquisition agreement entered between the Independent Public Business Corporati
Drivers told to get meters calibrated
Many taxi drivers are currently trying to get their taxi meters calibrated as taxi fares increase from today. Acting general secretary Shammi Kapoor said that the Land Transport Authority has recognized two electronic c
Fiji citizens join Green Peace activists
Two Fiji citizens have joined a group of Green Peace activists to show Pacific Island leaders who are currently meeting in Australia the need to do something now to reduce the greenhouse effect. Fiji activist Fenton Lut
Prices up in June
Figures released by the Bureau of Statistics show that all items under the consumer price index for the month of July registered an increase of 0.6percent compared to June. Alcoholic drinks and tobacco went up by 1.6per
Future uncertain-bread boss
One of Fiji's leading bread makers, which employs over 500 people around the country, will be meeting this morning to decide what their future is following the recent hike in operation costs. Hot Bread Kitchen manag
Administrator to visit ratepayers
The Nadi Town Council administrator will now pay visits to ratepayers to understand their situation and reasons as to why they are not able to pay their rates. Administrator Aisea Tuidraki said after understanding their
Tadra Kahani for 3 days
In a twist to the normal Tadra Kahani program, organisers have decided to hold the event for three days. Organisers Total Event Company Manager, Loretta Jackson said the event will run for three days, and for the first
There is a limit to everything-Ali
Students should not take mobile phones to school, however, if parents allow them to use it, then they should teach their children the proper manner to use mobile phones too. These are the words of the coordinator of the
Ministry looks to bring in surveyors
The Lands Ministry is now looking at bringing in surveyors from overseas primarily to improve the ministry's service delivery. Ministry permanent secretary Maria Mataweva said the shortage of surveyors has always be