New computer lab at FIT
A total of 38 students from the Fiji Institute of Technology will now benefit from a new state of the art computer lab that was officially opened this morning. The Laboratory that boasts 30 computers which have the late
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Plan drawn up at workplace for H1N1
The Labour Ministry is currently drawing up a policy for the workplace in relation to the Pandemic H1N1 2009. This has been confirmed by Acting Permanent Secretary Osea Cawaru who said this policy shall be a guide for e
New Boarder Police Unit set up
A new Border Police Unit has been set up to tackle serious criminal activities in the country. While opening the Border Police Unit Command Centre at the Nadi Airport this morning, Minister for Defense, Ratu Epeli Ganil
Developing country kids prone to heart disease
Screening programs for school children to check Acute Rheumatic Fever or heart disease has revealed that the disease may be more prevalent amongst children in developing countries than was previously thought. Sara Noona
Residents question safeness of water
Residents living around the Korovou areas have questioned whether the water supply at the Korovou Treatment Plant is safe to drink after cattle in the area were found with the disease Brucellosis. Suva Water Supply spok
More opportunity for women in Fiji
Women in Fiji and around the Pacific can now learn how to paint and finish interiors in an all girls environment. This is after the Training Productivity Authority of Fiji alongside the Australia Pacific Technical Coll
Schools may close if H1N1 worsens
If the H1N1 situation worsens, there is a high possibility that schools and workplaces will be forced to close. Those are the sentiments of Health Ministry Spokesperson Iliesa Tora who said while those who have had con
Brucellosis can be contracted through wounds
Brucellosis can also be contracted in a similar way to Leptospirosis and that is through open wounds. Principal Vet Dr Robin Achari said as the handling of dairy and meat products are not only confined to those working
Fuel prices expected to rise
Fuel prices are expected to increase further later this month. PIB Acting Secretary Lucy Naimawi has indicated that the World Market fuel price hike and the devaluation of the Fiji dollar, will have a full impact on loc
3 External exams to be abolished
It has been confirmed that three of the five external examinations from Fiji's education system will be abolished by 2011. Education Minister, Filipe Bole said the Fiji Intermediate Examination will be abolished by
Bank officer charged with larceny
Police have arrested and charged a 40 year old bank officer for allegedly stealing more than $85,000 from the bank. He was charged yesterday by the police and has been bailed to appear in court on the 7th of this month.
Cabinet approves NGO
Cabinet has approved an organization that will represent and safeguard the rights and interests of women. The Fiji Women’s Federation was approved on the submissions made by Minister for Women,Dr Jiko Luveni. De
Beware of bogus texts: Vodafone
A mobile company in the country, Vodafone is calling on its customers to beware of a bogus text message being circulated around. The Manager Corporate Affairs Shailendra Prasad said many customers have called them about
Costs reduced by $190m
The Prime Minister who is also responsible for the Civil Service has revealed that immense change will occur over the next few years to reduce costs and increase efficiency in the public service. Commodore Bainimarama r
Brucellosis cannot be passed from one human to another
While Brucellosis can be contracted by coming into contact with any organs of an infected cow that has the disease, it however cannot be passed on from one human to another. Principal Vet Dr Robin Achari said they have
RFMF operations highlighted
The Public Accounts Committee in its latest report has highlighted concerns with the operations of the Fiji Military Forces for the year 2004. One of the issues highlighted was the use of Local Purchase Orders issued fo
H1N1 not covered by some insurance
The Fiji Care Insurance company confirms that they do not have the policy to cover insurance for Pandemic H1N1 influenza for those people travelling overseas. Managing Director, Peter Mc Pherson confirms they can only c
Teacher questioned for alleged rape
Police are still questioning a 36 year old Primary school teacher of Labasa who allegedly raped a 17 year old girl between April last year and early this year. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergeant Suliano Tevita said
Send staff home if they have H1N1 symptoms
Employers are being asked to send staff home if they have symptoms of H1N1 to prevent it spreading. Health Ministry Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora said employers need to practice good faith, and let their employees g
FHL to carry out feasibility study
Fijian Holdings Ltd will carry out a detailed feasibility study to build a Headquarters for the Fiji Police. In a statement FHL General Manager Sereana Qoro said they have signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the P