No travel for Tuisolia
The Suva High Court has ruled this morning that former chief executive of Airports Fiji Limited Sakiusa Tuisolia is not allowed to leave the country while his case is still before the courts. High Court judge Justice Sa
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Child rights the theme for Lomary Secondary
We usually fail to recoganise those unfortunate ones who are unable to finish their education anhave to earn a living by finding small jobs. Lomary Secondary will come into this year’s Tadra Kahani show with the t
8 year old killed in road accident
An 8 year old boy died yesterday afternoon in Sigatoka after he was hit by a car at Natadola Road. Assistant police spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevita confirmed the boy was crossing the road when he was hit by an onco
Govt sets up complaint service
People who are not satisfied or are concerned with any government services will now be able to contact the Prime Minister’s office directly by texting in their complaint. Permanent secretary for information Lieute
Thieves walk away with $17000
Police are looking for some unknown men who broke into One world Applied Centre in Suva City and walked away with $17,000 worth of cash and assorted items. Assistant police spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevita said the
Police urge caution
Drivers travelling towards to the western division will be monitored carefully during the Battle of the Giants soccer tournament starting on Thursday. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said many people will be travelli
Increase will not affect everyone
As the Commerce Commission reviews the Fiji Electricity Authority tariffs, the chairman stressed that not everyone will be affected if an increase is granted. Doctor Mahendra Reddy said that the commission received the
Bus, taxi fares increase tomorrow
Bus and taxi fares will increase from tomorrow. It has been confirmed that bus fares will increase by an average of 13 percent. Transport Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete also confirmed that the flag fall rat
Cement supply normalizes today
Fiji Industries Limited has assured that cement supply around the country will normalize later today. Acting sales manager Anish Singh said all hardware companies were notified yesterday after cement was milled over the
Investment outlook encouraging
The investment outlook for Fiji is encouraging. This was revealed by Reserve Bank’s chief financial systems development and compliance officer Filimone Waqabaca, who said activity in the building and construction
Farmers to wait for compensation
Farmers whose cattle have been infected with Brucellosis will have to wait until the testing and research period is completed, before they will receive compensation. Primary industry spokesperson Jo Uluilakeba said they
Lomary focuses on children’s rights
One of the newcomers in this year’s Tadra Kahani show, believes children’s rights are often taken lightly and even neglected at times. Lomary Secondary will come into this year’s Tadra Kahani show with
Bus, taxi fares to increase
Bus and taxi fares will increase from this Wednesday. It has been confirmed that bus fares will increase by an average of 13 percent. Transport Ministry spokesperson, Sainiana Waqainabete also confirms that the flag fa
Ratu Inoke is new Foreign Affairs Minister
Former Minister in the SVT led government and former Opposition Leader, Ratu Inoke Kubuabola is the new Minister for Foreign Affairs, International Corporation and Civil Aviation. Ratu Inoke was sworn in as Minister by
Trainee charged by FICAC
A trainee of International Services Solutions has been remanded in custody after she appeared before Magistrate Usaia Ratuvili today at the Lautoka Magistrates Court. Zorzana Zurin Nisha was charged by FICAC with 18 cou
High Commissioner still on acting status
The Australian High Commission in Fiji is yet to release a statement on questions raised by Fiji's Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama on when the Fiji High Commission's status in Australia will be upgrad
Fiji gets major support from Solomons
Australia's push for a fresh agreement to drop trade barriers with Pacific island nations has suffered a setback after the Solomon Islands backed an attempt by Fiji to scuttle negotiations. As the Pacific Islands Le
Uncle allegedly murders nephew
Police have received the post mortem report of the 17 year old boy who was allegedly beaten by his 45 year old uncle in Nadi yesterday afternoon. Divisional Crime Officer Western, ASP Luke Rawalai confirms the boy died
New trial date for assassination plot case
A new trial date has been set for the seven men who are charged with allegedly conspiring to assassinate the Prime Minister Commodore Voreqe Bainimarama and others. DPP Lawyer Narendra Nand informed High Court Judge Jus
Report any criminal activities by students
Police have urged the management of schools to report any matter regarding students who are known to be involved in criminal activities. The call comes after Ratu Kadavulevu School Vice Principal Mesake Tukana speaking