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The European Union is awaiting a response from the authorities in Fiji on an investigation report which could determine whether local fishing companies can once again export fish to the European market. In a statement,
The Pacific Islands News Association Secretariat will remain in Fiji despite calls for the secretariat to be relocated by member countries. This was the ruling by the newly elected PINA board in a closed door meeting la
The Ministry of Public Utilities has partially blamed some logging companies in the north for the bad road conditions who continue to carry heavy loads on roads during the rainy season. Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Wa
Senior referral supervisor of the Immigration Department Josateki Toga who has been charged with allegedly accepting bribery has been further remanded in custody. Toga appeared in the Nadi Magistrate’s Court befor
Our careless actions have led to the destruction of our wildlife and environment and at Tadra Kahani we want to show what a world without rubbish would look like. International Primary School Year 2 student Irae Tusuga
The Prime Minister has today stressed that Fiji's next President will be chosen by the cabinet. After the abrogation of the constitution by the Outgoing President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo in April this year, Commodore Vo
As the Commonwealth Ministerial Action Group meets on Friday to decide on Fiji's membership in the Commonwealth, the Prime Minister is calling on the international community to understand Fiji's situation. In an
Twelve people are now homeless after an early morning blaze destroyed their one bedroom house at Waidradra housing settlement in Navua today. When the fire fighters arrived at the scene this morning the house was well e
Shipping problem is one of the main concerns highlighted by the representatives of the Tikina of Lomaloma and Lakeba during the Lau Provincial Council meeting today. Pita Foiakau proposed if the Sullivan vessel w
Students of Ratu Kadavulevu School feel relevant authorities should come forward and support those students who need financial help to further their studies. School Teacher, Uraia Toribau said their theme for this years
Mobile phone company, Digicel today launched its new pre-paid television service, Digi TV in Tonga. CEO of Digicel, David Butler said this is a momentous occasion for Digicel Tonga as they are the first Digicel country
Government House has confirmed that they are now finalizing the number of days owed to President Ratu Josefa Iloilo in outstanding leave before his retirement. Permanent Secretary at the President's Office Rupeni Na
A quarantine area has been set up at the University of the South Pacific in light of H1N1. This will house those residential on-campus students that have H1N1 or are suspected cases of H1N1, and will be monitored by the
Former Air Fiji employers who were left unemployed after the company ceased operations earlier this year, breathed a sigh of relief when they were paid half of wages owed to them last week. Human Resource Manager, Sada
The 55 year old driver of a mini-bus who died this morning in Navutulevu, Serua is believed to have suffered a heart attack. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra said the driver felt unwell and pulled over to the side of
More and more people in Fiji are joining millions around the world on the world wide web with internet becoming more accessible, with Fiji being ranked 84th out of 154 countries by the International Telecommunications Un
The Vanua of Vuda believes that the Tui Vuda and outgoing President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo has acted faithfully and truthfully while serving the nation during the political uncertainties in Fiji from 2000 and 2006. Vanua o
The head of the Asia Pacific Institute for Broadcasting Development said the return to democracy in Fiji is a long-term journey. Javad Mottaghi, who is at the Pacific Media Summit in Vanuatu, said his organization is a
Police are investigating the death of a 48 year old minibus driver who died after his bus went off the road in Navutulevu, Serua, this morning. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said the minibus driver was on his way t
The Suva City Council has warned ratepayers to clear off their outstanding rates to avoid losing their property as ratepayers owe the council over $10million. Spokesperson Jillian Hicks said the council is looking at so
