27 confirmed cases of H1N1
There are now 27 confirmed cases of H1N1 in Fiji and the Health Ministry reiterated its warning for people to take precautions. Health Ministry spokesperson Iliesa Tora said one must take care of themselves really well
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TFL redundancy plans allowed to proceed
The Chief Tribunal has allowed Telecom Fiji Limited to proceed with its redundancy plans without having to give its workers a 30 day notice as required. Late on Friday afternoon, the union took the matter up to the Trib
Police using Word of God
The Fiji Police Force is now applying a different approach to remove all those lovers who are seeing each other during odd hours at the Suva seawall. Director Police Operations SSP Waisea Tabakau said police are constan
$2M collected in road user levy
The Land Transport Authority has managed to collect around $2million so far from the new road user levy. Ministry of Public Utilities spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said they are waiting for the money to be transferr
Disinfection procedures issued in Tailevu North
All people and vehicles moving in and out of the areas declared a red zone in Wainivesi and Waimaro due to the outbreak of the cow disease Brucellosis will have to be disinfected before they are permitted to move out of
Technician questioned over alleged murder
Police are questioning a 27 year old technician of Nadi for allegedly stabbing a 40 year old foreman to death early yesterday morning. Assistant spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri has confirmed that the alleged inc
Suva to get taste of Pacific Life
In four days time, Suva City will get a taste of true Pacific life as over 600 students from 12 countries will march through the city centre displaying their cultural dances in the opening ceremony of the Pacific Youth F
8 new H1N1 cases confirmed
Eight new cases have been confirmed in the country and Fiji now has 27 people confirmed with Pandemic H1N1 2009. Ministry of Health spokesperson Iliesa Tora said seven of the new cases were from the Suva area while one
FHL Chairman, Deputy Chairman, MD reinstated
The Chairman, Deputy Chairman and Managing Director of Fijian Holdings Limited have been reinstated with immediate effect. In a statement issued by Fijian Holdings Limited Acting Chairman Iowane Naiveli, he confirmed th
Foreigner remanded on rape charge
A 26 year old Tongan National appeared before Magistrate Eparama Rokoika today charged with allegedly raping a 24 year old woman at the Suva foreshore on Friday night. No plea was taken today by 26 year old Saia Naua wh
High hopes of Tourism bouncing back
There are high hopes that the tourism industry will bounce back soon as the Reserve Bank of Fiji said there is some indication that visitor arrivals are picking up in recent months. The RBF said while visitor arrivals c
Drinking party turns ugly
A 40 year old foreman was allegedly murdered at a drinking party last night at Nadi back road. Divisional Crime Officer Western ASP Luke Rawalai confirmed the alleged incident took place around 11pm last night when a fi
Joint Working Group awaits confirmation
The Forum Joint Working Group is now awaiting Fiji's confirmation before convening its meetings further to discuss the situation in Fiji. The Pacific Islands Forum Secretariat said Fiji's suspension from Forum m
Chief Tribunal declines Union application
The Chief Tribunal has declined an application from the Post and Telecom Workers Union for an interim order to restrain Telecom Fiji Limited from issuing redundancy packages to its staff. Late on Friday afternoon, the U
Former FBC chairman appears in court
Former Fiji Broadcasting Cooperation Chairman Daniel Whippy and Deputy Chairman Champak Kapadia appeared in the Suva Magistrates court this morning. The two earlier pleaded not guilty to a charge of obtaining money by f
Police manage to locate stolen car
Police have managed to locate the car which was stolen by three men early this morning from Drasa Avenue in Lautoka. The car was found abandoned in Namosi and according to Police the car also sustained some damages. T
High Chief’s prayers answered
A High Chief of Dratabu said their prayers are answered. The Taukei Navo Ratu Meli Saukuru said they are delighted after the Government gave $3.7 million to fund for the drediging work of the Nadi River. Saukuru said p
PYF organizers asked to remove some speakers
The government has asked the organizers of the Pacific Youth Festival to remove some of the youth speakers from their list as they always speak against the government. Permanent Secretary for Information Lt Colonel Neum
Pacific Youth Festival to educate public
The Pacific Youth Festival is a chance for the public to be able to see how our future and youths are connected. Pacific Youth Festival Organizing Committee member and Fiji Arts Council's Letila Mitchel said the Cou
Govt begins FHL investigation
The government has started proceedings to investigate Fijian Holdings Limited. Permanent Secretary for Information and Military spokesperson Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni said as a first step, government has asked Fij