Qarase appears in court
Former Prime Minister Laisenia Qarase appeared in the Suva High Court this morning seeking variations to his bail conditions. Qarase's lawyer, Qoriniasi Bale informed High Court Judge Justice Daniel Gounder that his
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LTA approves bus, taxi fare increase proposal
The Land Transport Authority board has approved the proposal for increase in bus and taxi fares however the final decision lies with the government. LTA spokesperson, Ratu Eroni Volavola said the decision has been forwa
Vanua Levu in need of investments
The second largest island of Fiji, Vanua Levu desperately needs investments and jobs. And hopes are high that the first ever Fiji Islands Trade and Investment Bureau office in Labasa will assist in boosting the Northern
Fiji Buses to comply with new Wage order
The Fiji Bus Industry has decided to comply with the Wage Rate Order. Fiji Bus Operators Association General Secretary Rohit Latchan said that they have met and decided that all the members will apply the wage rate when
Punja welcomes PM’s initiative
Businessman Hari Punja has welcomed Commodore Frank Bainimarama's initiative to encourage exports and reduce imports. Westpac General Manager John Cashmore says the financial sector is also ready to assist the go
Lawyers representing Tuisolia withdraws
Lawyers representing former Chief Executive Officer of Airports Fiji Ltd Ratu Sakiusa Tuisolia have withdrawn their services. Savenaca Banuve of Howards Law informed High Court Judge Justice Daniel Gounder that the firm
Look out for Brucellosis symptoms
There are certain symptoms of the disease Brucellosis to look out for if you have had contact with cattle in the Tailevu North areas of Wainivesi and Waimaro. Principal Vet, Dr Robin Archari said the symptoms are simila
Few men abuse cases-FWRM
The Executive Director of the Fiji Women's Rights Movement said that it is true that men experience violence which is largely at the hands of other men and sometimes by women as well. However, Virisila Buadromo beli
Tailevu North Dairy farms quarantined
Dairy farms in the Wainivesi and Waimaro areas in Tailevu North are under quarantine and the area has been declared a red zone after an infectious disease was detected amongst cattle in the area. Principal Veterinarian
Stop exploiting the workers of Fiji.
Stop exploiting the workers of Fiji. Those were the words of the Wages Council Chairman Father Kevin Barr as workers in various sectors around the country look forward to an increased pay package with the new wage reg
PM to announce road map today
Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama will deliver a national address this morning to inform the people about the government's roadmap to democracy. Bainimarama is expected to make the announcement at about 10a
Senior law firm members warned
A law firm found to be utilizing the services of a legal practitioner who does not hold a valid Practicing Certificate, may subject the registered senior members of the concerned firm to prosecution. Acting Chief Regist
Now 11 cases of H1N1 in Fiji
There are now 11 cases of H1N1 in Fiji. The Health Ministry said the new case was identified in Nadi and has also received treatment with close monitoring by the health team in the area. Health Ministry's spokesper
Bread prices won’t increase
Prices of bread will not increase anytime soon. This has been confirmed by the Prices and Incomes Board who are yet to receive submissions from any bread shop owners for approval to increase prices of bread, following t
Stop misleading members-PM
Prime Minister, Commodore Frank Bainimarama has today stressed that some Methodist Church ministers and executives should not be misleading the people by saying that the Church conference will still go ahead in August.
Another confirmed case of H1N1
The Ministry of Health has confirmed another case of Pandemic H1N1 2009 today, bringing the total number of confirmed cases to 11. The new case was identified in Nadi and has also received treatment with close monitorin
337 lawyers granted license
Three hundred and thirty seven lawyers have today been granted Practicing Certificates by the Acting Chief Registrar. However certain lawyers have only been granted certificates for a period of three months only pending
Concerns over low fine for breaching wage regulation
Despite the concerns of the State that employers often fail to adhere to the wage regulations, there is a minimal fine set for those who would breach the new wages order which comes into force from tomorrow. The Govern
Teacher in custody for alleged rape
Police have taken a 36 year old Primary school teacher into custody for allegedly raping a 17 year old girl on a few occasions in Labasa. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Sergent Suliano Tevita confirms the alleged incide
Fact cannot be denied-Ali
The Coordinator of the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre, Shamima Ali said that the fact cannot be denied that some men are also abused by their spouses however she said one should not forget that this comes in a minority.