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The world of satellite communication could just be the answer to lifting the standard of education in Fiji and solving the long standing problem of teacher shortages in rural and remote schools. The Ministry of Educatio
A new lawyer has been appointed to the Attorney General's chambers as part of the ongoing restructure. Solicitor General Christopher Pryde appointed Mary Motofaga Lee who has been recruited to the Chambers this week
Children's immune system is weaker than adults and they are prone to get sick quicker than thought. These are the words of the Media Liaison Officer of the Health Ministry Iliesa Tora who said that many children are
"The number of girls present in villages is scarce" These are the words of Social Welfare Minister Doctor Jiko Luveni at the World Population Day celebrations this morning. Doctor Luveni speaking to guests s
A fire at a Hart flat in Nasinu last night is believed to have started from a lit candle. National Fire Authority’s Corporate Affairs Manager Mileta Ting said that the candle was left burning in the first flat own
The short supply of cement has affected the construction of the Nadarivatu Hydro project in Naitasiri. Works Ministry spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said the ministry is trying its best to seek assistance. She ad
One of the leading Catholic priests from the Vatican City in Rome is in the country for the 50th year Saint Vincent Golden Jubilee in Fiji. Celebration coordinator Lieutenant Colonel Pio Tikoduadua said Father Gregory G
The redundancy exercise within Telecom Fiji Limited to lay off 177 workers around the country will be completed by this afternoon with some spending their last day at work today. TFL acting CEO Sakeasi Seru confirmed to
A 31 year old woman and two others charged with the alleged murder of her husband Shalesh Prakash of Nadawa have been remanded in custody. Moreen Lata, Bharat Lal and Jayant Lal appeared in the Suva High Court this morn
Close to 150 youths are putting the final touches to what will be a full traditional Fijian welcoming ceremony for the 600 Pacific Youth Festival participants tomorrow. Director of the Conservatorium of Music Lai Veikos
There could be major job losses in the construction industry as there is a shortage of supply of cement in the country. President of Fiji Masters Builders Association and owner of Raghwan Construction Vijay Raghwan said
A secondary school in Suva is carrying out its own investigations to establish whether the claim made by four form three students that they drank a bottle of pineapple juice mixed with kerosene is true or not. The schoo
People in the Western Division and outer islands will have free screening and medical tests done from next week as a team of Medical experts are arriving into the country from USA, New Zealand and Australia. A general p
Four Form 3 students of a prominent school in Suva are admitted at the CWM hospital after they drank a bottle of pineapple juice, believed to be contaminated and sold at the school canteen. Assistant Police Spokesperson
With 44 confirmed cases, the health Ministry will beef up awareness this weekend on the Pandemic H1N1, in light of two major events in Nadi and Suva, the Bula Festival and the Pacific Youth Festival. Nadi has seen the m
Ousted Thai Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra held talks earlier this week with Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama on possible investment opportunities in Fiji. The Permanent Secretary for Information Lt. Colone
The Sugar Ministry said talks are underway with landowners to renew more agriculture land leases so that more sugarcane is planted in the near future. Permanent Secretary Parmesh Chand said non-renewal of expired land l
After complying with conditions set down by the Chinese Exim Bank, the Housing Authority is now awaiting a final decision on the $70 million loan. Acting CEO Alipate Naiorosui said one condition was to hire a Chinese Bu
Youth delegates from three Pacific Countries have arrived into the country for the upcoming Pacific Youth Festival. PYF Media Liaison Officer William Naisara confirmed that youths from the Kiribas, Tuvalu and Marshall I
There are 8 new cases of Pandemic H1N1. The Health Ministry's media liaison officer Iliesa Tora said that there are now 44 confirmed cases of H1N1 in the country. He said these 8 include 1 female and 7 males.
