Pacific Sun awaits license
Pacific Sun is still awaiting responses from the Air Transport Licensing board on whether they will be granted license to serve additional routes. Chief Executive, Manoa Kamikamica said after the greenlight from the lic
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A lot put in to ensure equality
Alot of work is being done to ensure that the there is equal opportunity for women however education needs to be done on limits. Speaking at the Women's Plan of Action for 2009 to 2018, Director DPP John Rabuku said
Tuqiri’s career with Wallabies over
Namatakula born Australian wing Lote Tuqiri's colourful career with the Wallabies has definitely come to an end and it is clear that he will not play for the Wallabies again. This follows Tuqiri's shock terminat
All public services should be in good condition
The Land Transport Authority is calling on the public to report to LTA if the taxi they are travelling in, is in a bad condition. Public Relations Officer, Eroni Volavola said all public service vehicles should be in go
Wage increments necessary-Businessman
A prominent businessman said employers should stop fooling ordinary workers that they are not making enough profit and it’s impossible to increase their wages. Owner of Quality Printing, Dewan Chand Maharaj has st
FWRR receives funding from NZ Aid
The Fiji Women's Crisis Centre has today received a substantial amount of funding from NZ Aid to help in their fight with violence against women. After signing the contract of $3million for the next six years, Coor
Pacific Sun introduces more flights
Domestic Airline Pacific Sun has introduced more flights to Labasa on Saturdays and Sundays. Chief Executive Manoa Kamikamica said the decision to introduce more flights to Labasa is based on the increase in the number
Short term milk supply plan inplace
We do have a short term milk supply plan. Those were the sentiments of Rewa Dairy Chief Executive Savenaca Seniloli in light of the disease, Brucellosis present in cows in Tailevu North dairy farms. Seniloli said on t
Aussies witness Fijian ceremonies
A three month long exhibition is currently underway in Australia which has seen many people witness traditional Fijian ceremonies and dances. The Exhibition, named "Talanoa" organized by Australian Immigration
Major land reforms expected
Major land reforms are expected to be implemented within the next few months which will see opportunities for landowners to lease their native land for commercial agriculture farming. Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bain
Tailevu North dairy farmers concerned
Dairy farmers in Wainivesi and Waimaro are bracing themselves for the worst as their livelihood and main source of income is expected to be severely affected as their farms remain under quarantine. One of the Partners o
Certain goods declared dangerous
Consumers are advised to be aware of certain items which have now been declared dangerous goods by the Trade and Commerce Ministry. The items include incapacitating sprays, Taiyo Brand cigarette lighters, PVC Toys, toys
LTA reiterates taxis must have metres
Taxi owners will now have to use taxi meters after it has been gazetted by the Land Transport Authority. LTA Media Liaison Officer Eroni Volavola said that it is going be an even playing field for all the taxi operators
Printing outlet happy with new wage rate
While most of the businesses have said they will be negatively affected by the new wage rate which came into effect yesterday, one printing outlet said this implementation should have come into effect a long time ago. O
8 new cases of H1N1
8 new cases of Pandemic H1N1 influenza have been confirmed in Fiji this afternoon. The Health Ministry confirms five cases are from Suva, while 2 are from Nadi and one from Lautoka. This brings the total number of conf
It’s now a reality
Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has today called on the international community and development partners to engage with Fiji because it is now a reality that the country will go to the polls in 2014. While d
New constitution by 2013
Definite timeframes have today been presented by the Prime Minister where he has announced that Fiji will have a new constitution by 2013 and we will go to the polls by September 2014. Commodore Frank Bainimarama has re
Dairy farms to remain under quarantine
The Dairy farms in Wainivesi and Waimaro which have been confirmed to have cattle infected with Brucellosis may have to remain under quarantine for up to three years as the Quarantine Department tries to eradicate the di
Rewa Dairy milk safe
Those that consume Rewa Dairy milk can be assured that it is safe. These are the sentiments of Rewa Dairy Chief Executive Savenaca Seniloli in light of the presence of the disease Brucellosis in cattle in the Tailevu No
Villager in custody for alleged murder
A Keyasi villager is in police custody for alleged murder. Police Media Officer Wame Buatolu has confirmed that the man was taken into custody yesterday and is being questioned in relation to the death of a 28 year old