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Lawyers representing Businessman Dhansuk Lal Bhika and others have raised serious concerns in the High Court this morning on the delays by the DPP's Office, to provide crucial documents in relation to charges laid ag
It’s over a month and still Hardware companies around the country are facing a shortage of cement. The companies are turning away their customers as they do not have a single bag. Vinod Patel, Suva branch manager
Police have questioned the neighbours of the Nausori family in relation to the discovery of a skull in their compound last week. Divisional Crime Officer Eastern, ASP Arthur White said they have sent the skull to the fo
More than 400 drivers were booked for traffic related offences over the weekend. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said despite warnings, drivers keep violating the traffic laws, and they have a record of those drivers
The Transport Ministry is still deliberating on the decision to grant bus and taxi fare increases. Ministry Spokesperson, Sainiana Waqainabete said they are waiting for certain clarifications before the decision is made
Drug abuse by students has become a major problem in Fiji and parents now need to take serious steps to overcome this. Tavua District Secondary School will come into this year's Tadra Kahani with the theme "peo
The standing committee of the Methodist Church will seek a permit from the government to stage the singing competition and "soli" in the various divisions. Methodist Church assistant secretary Reverend Tevita
Officers from the drug unit raided a farm in Navosa and uprooted 65 marijuana plants yesterday. Assistant police spokesperson Sergeant Suliano Tevita said the street value of the plants is more than $40,000. The raid w
The Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau is trying to entice overseas investors to invest in prawn farming in Fiji which would soon become a major money earner for the economy. FTIB acting chairman and permanent sec
Fiji cannot survive without the tourism industry. That is the sentiment of Brian Townsend, manager for the newly refurbished multimillion dollar project at the former Tradewinds Hotel, which was reopened as the Novotel
A 39 year old man is in critical condition at the Lautoka Hospital after sustaining serious injuries while working at the Vatukoula Gold Mines yesterday. Assistant police spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the
The Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group is reportedly split down the middle over suspending Fiji. Radio Australia News reported that while some countries including New Zealand were in favour of suspension, others lik
The Transport Ministry is expected to make a decision on bus and taxi fare increase later today. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said majority of the traveling public are dependent on the bus and taxi industry which i
With the National Mass Drug Administration program of the Anti-filarial program officially starting today, the Health Ministry is targeting to get at least 85% coverage. Acting permanent secretary for health Doctor Elon
A 19 year old girl has been admitted in the Suva Hospital after being allegedly raped by her boyfriend in Walu Bay on Saturday afternoon. Assistant police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed both were at a drinking
"People arise, the World is dead." Tavua District Secondary School will use this theme to educate people in this year’s Tadra Kahani how children from most broken families get caught up in criminal activ
The Marama na Roko Tui Dreketi, Ro Teimumu Kepa has solemnly accepted the cancellation of the Church Conference Meeting that was to be held at Lomanikoro, Rewa later this month. This has been confirmed by Methodist Chur
The first sugar shipment for the 2009 season has been shipped off on Friday. Fiji Sugar Corporation Limited Chief Executive Officer Deo Saran said the total value for the cargo is $32 million dollars, payment of which i
Future students of one Fiji's leading and largest schools will have the assistance they need as the old scholars are now being mobilised. Patron for the 50 years Suva Grammar Golden Jubilee Celebration , Gerald Barr
Students of Saint Vincent school are confident they will reach the elimination rounds of this year’s Tadra Kahani Show despite facing numerous problems. The Natovi based school will perform on the theme "reco
