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It is the role of churches to assist young homosexuals. While discussing the topic of Identity on day two of the Pacific Youth Festival in Suva, gay activist Peter Sipeli told delegates that churches need to help those
A 25 year old charged along with four others with one count of robbery with violence, criminal intimidation and resisting arrest was today refused bail by High Court Judge Justice Daniel Gounder. The court heard that R
Good news for residents in the West as the Housing Authority is now focusing on new developments in the area. Acting CEO Alipate Naiorosui said that they have identified some vacant lots in Natadola as well as in Field
The event where young people express a positive lifestyle message using dance and music is back with more promising performances this year. Tadra Kahani also known as "the dream story stage show" has captured
The security level around the country has been beefed up from last Friday primarily for the week long Pacific Youth Festival. Police Deputy Director Operations, SP Erami Raibe said they are not only concentrating on Suv
Pacific Sun is awaiting approval to service some additional routes. Chief Executive Officer Manoa Kamikamica said they are looking at routes which are currently on tender such as the Lau group and if given the go ahead
There will be no Methodist Church Conference this year. Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama said the decision is final and the President of the Methodist Church, Reverend Ame Tugawe has been informed about this
Fiji National Provident Fund said their members who have reached the retirement age of 55 can withdraw the money in lump sum if they do not wish to go on pension. General Manager for FNPF, Aisake Taito said that if a me
Cabinet is expected to deliberate on the proposals for an increase in bus and taxi fares today. Spokesperson for Transport Ministry, Sainiana Waqanabete said Minister Timoci Natuva will present a cabinet paper on the pr
With visitor arrivals expected to pick up, a local island cruise operator is hoping that the storm has passed after experiencing the worst six months in over 13 years of operations. General Manager of Captain Cook Cruis
The driver of the bus has been taken into custody whose bus went off a bridge in Naselesele, Bua on Saturday afternoon. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra confirms the appropriate charges will be laid against the drive
The Fiji National Provident Fund is confident that it will get a fair return for Momi Bay which is why it has decided to call for an auction. Chief Executive Officer, Aisake Taito said they are reviewing all of its inve
Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama said he is ready to engage with the international community as long as they understand Fiji's plans like the Melanesian Spearhead Group leaders. Bainimarama said suspension
As the testing of Brucellosis continues, a total of 314 cattle have been found to be infected with the disease. Primary Industry Spokesperson Jo Uluilakeba said officials had carried out tests at farms in the Central an
A former bank officer, Sakiusa Tanoa has been sentenced to 3 years imprisonment by Chief Magistrate Justice Ajmal Gulab Khan after being found guilty of 50 counts of larceny by servant. Justice Khan taking into account
Police are now waiting for the report from the vehicle examining officer of the LTA on what had caused the fatal accident in Lekutu, Bua on Saturday afternoon. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra said they expect the re
More than 1,000 students of 49 schools around the country can look forward to a brighter future as they received financial help to pursue their studies which they could not afford. The assistance comes from the Internat
Many strong, healthy people and landowners are applying for monthly poverty allowance from the welfare department because they feel it is there for them. FCOSS executive director Hassan Khan believes that not enough inf
Mai TV Fiji Limited has today announced it had signed an Oceania sub-license agreement with SBS Australia as the official broadcaster of the 2010 FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Managing director Richard Broadbridge sai
Domestic airline company Pacific Sun is looking to employ more pilots as many are leaving. Chief executive officer Manoa Kamikamica said they have had to do this as many of their pilots have either moved on to Air Pacif
