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Fish Exports from Fiji has seen a significant increase since 2002. Figures from the Bureau of Statistics show that over $134 million worth of fish was exported last year compared to $101 million in 2007. Last year $3 mi
The Tadra Kahani Show has grown to a level where students are given an opportunity to explore more than just what they are capable of academically. Organiser, Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson said the prepara
Occupancy rates in hotels and resorts around the country is picking up as we enter the peak tourism period and stakeholders are hoping to recover losses incurred in the first quarter of the year. The Reserve Bank of Fij
There is nothing Glamorous about being in prison. This is what Director for the Yellow Ribbon Project, Isireli Dausiga told youths at the Pacific Youth Festival. While the Yellow ribbon project aims to give offenders
The decision to set the legal marriage age at 18 has received mixed reactions from church organizations and the public. The Sanatan Dharam Prathinidhi Sabha of Fiji General Secretary Kamal Sharma said parents and guardi
Police are investigating a 37 year old man who was found in possession of dried leaves believed to be marijuana yesterday. Spokesperson, Corporal Suliano Tevita said upon information police went to golf course in Vatuwa
The influence of the western world is threatening Pacific Islanders lose their cultures. Participants of the week long Pacific Youth Festival which ends today say the young generation are quickly losing their identity,
In a first for Fiji, Clariti South Pacific Limited a subsidiary of Fijian Holdings Limited has embarked on an initiative to establish an Information Technology Skills Centre. General Manager Jagath Karuna-Ratne said in
Keep your chickens in proper enclosures or face Court. That is the word from the Suva City Council as complaints have reached them about people having animals for consumption in their back yards. Council Spokeswoman Ji
The Kidney Foundation of Fiji is calling on the government to assist it financially so that it is able to provide service to more people. Board Member Benedette Rounds Ganilau said that it is very costly to provide dial
The Chief Justice, Justice Anthony Gates launched the Judicial Department's first website last night. The Homepage of the website will show you the location of the Court houses around the country and the functions o
Former Fiji residents can now have Fiji citizenship after the approval of dual citizenship for our country through promulgation by President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo. Attorney General, Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the criteria h
Figures obtained from Bureau of Statistics shows a huge increase in sugar imports last year compared to previous years. According to figures last year, we imported $46.7 million worth of sugar for local consumption, whi
The Transport Ministry is still deliberating on the proposals from Fiji Taxi Union and Fiji Bus Operators Association for a fare increase. Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said a decision has not been reached
The Chief Magistrate Ajmal Gulab Khan has been terminated from his position by the President Ratu Josefa Iloilo. The Permanent Secretary for Information and government spokesperson, Lt Colonel Neumi Leweni has confirmed
Former Nasinu Mayor Rajeshwar Kumar's lawyer is expected to make a submission to have the charge information against his client quashed, as he argues that a Mayor is not a public Office holder. When the case was cal
Employees of the Westpac Bank in Suva had to vacate the building this morning after smoke was seen coming out of the building. The National Fire Authority has confirmed that a call was received this morning after the fi
If you wish to make a difference in somebody's life then here is your chance to do so. Kidney Foundation of Fiji Board member Bernadette Rounds Ganilau said they are organizing a Kidney Walkathon tomorrow morning, t
The Fiji Independent Commission Against Corruption will file a motion in the High Court to try and stop former Airports Fiji Limited CEO Sakiusa Tuisolia from travelling to New Zealand. When Tuisolia's abuse of off
The Latter Day Saints Church believes that the decision by the government to set the legal marriage age at 18 will help reduce pre-marital sex. LDS National Director of Public Affairs and the President of Fiji Council o
