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In 2007, more than 21,500 school leavers in the country were unemployed according to the Bureau of Statistics and this number could be substantially high right now. This was revealed by former Fiji Investment Corporati
Lautoka has secured a Vodafone Fiji FACT final against defending champions Navua after they beat Rewa 4-3 in a penalty shootout. The race for the second spot in the Vodafone Fiji FACT final heated up as Rewa and Lautoka
Navua have kept their dream of a successful title defense alive after piping Suva 2-1 in the first semifinal that has just finished. The defending champions were shocked just a few minutes into play when Suva's Jose
Having being launched in October last year, the Yellow Ribbon Project has already had some success stories. Project coordinator Isireli Dausiga said that so far, the project has seen a drastic change in the attitude of
With people travelling to the Central Division to visit their relatives and to cheer for their team in the Fiji Fact, police have booked drivers and taken drivers into custody for being drunk and driving. Director Traff
The chairman of Tourism Fiji said the need to develop infrastructure is vital if we want to attract more tourists to Fiji. Patrick Wong was reacting to comments made by general manager West Inn/Sheraton Group Fiji Shane
The Fiji Police Force is now trying to introduce the Scholastic Crime Unit in all secondary schools throughout the country to curb criminal activities. Unit coordinator Sergeant Joasia Weicavu said the plan to introduce
The Agriculture Ministry said as a result of public awareness on the need to be more self sufficient in agriculture produce, imports have gone down in the first quarter of 2009. Permanent Secretary Dr Richard Beyer said
Navy divers and workers from the Public Works Department have managed to recover the body of the 23 year old FIT student of Nausori who died after falling in the Raralevu reservoir during a drinking party last night. De
The output from agricultural products is woefully inadequate. This was highlighted by Permanent Secretary for Agriculture Dr Richard Beyer at the Fiji Institute of Accountants Congress which ended yesterday, saying this
We have stressed in our submission that more than 170 Air Fiji employees and their families are suffering as they have not been paid since mid-April. These are the words of Transport Workers Union General Secretary Kaml
Farmers in the Northern Division are seeking an explanation from the Fiji Sugar Corporation after the Labasa Mill broke down on Monday. A grower’s councilor of Wainikoro Sector Gyan Singh said they have not receiv
A 23 year old tertiary student of Nadi died after he fell in the Raralevu reservoir during a drinking party last night. Deputy Director Police Operations SP Erami Raibe has confirmed that the deceased is originally from
Police have managed to identify the vehicle which was involved in the hit and run accident in Wainibokasi, Nausori, yesterday. Deputy Director Police Operations SP Erami Raibe has confirmed that after gathering statemen
The Health Ministry is yet to receive a report on the suspected H1NI cases in Samoa, as reported by Radio New Zealand this morning. Speaking to Fijivillage, Permanent Secretary for Health Dr Sala Saketa said that since
Creating 50,000 jobs in the ICT industry in 15 years is achievable. Former Fiji Investment Corporation chief executive Atma Maharaj at the Fiji Institute of Accountants Congress which ended yesterday, said currently Fi
The Fiji Police Force Traffic Unit has raised concern on some of the pedestrian’s attitudes on our roads which sometimes leads to accidents. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said some pedestrians ignore the fact
There are certain issues that Fiji needs be to focused on for the future of tourism in Fiji. General manager West Inn/Sheraton Group Fiji Shane Cunning at the Fiji Institute of Accountants Congress which ended yesterday
Visiting Fiji Showcase for the second time in nine days proved to be lucky for Elesi Mastapha who was the last winner of a Pacific Blue trip to Australia yesterday. Mastapha said she was shocked when she received the ca
The Flying Fijian 15's rugby team has ended their 3 year losing streak to Ikale Tahi Tonga with a 36-22 win in the Pacific Nations Cup in Nuku'alofa. Tonga started well and scored in the 2nd minute of play afte
