Hotdog contest on tonight
This afternoon will be the chance for one of 18 people from around the country to walk away with $2,000 at Fiji Showcase 2009. Foods Pacific Limited marketing manager Horshedar Poonawalla said that they have held hotdog
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OHS continues investigations
The OHS Department of the Labour Ministry is still taking statements from workers who were at the site in Namoli, Lautoka, where 37 year old Epeli Gadi died last Thursday after a concrete pole fell on him. Western Divis
69 complaints received by PIB
The Prices and Incomes Board has received 69 complaints relating to breaches of price and rent control regulations during the last two months. PIB said investigations are continuing and those found in breach of price an
Do not breach trading hours
The administrator for Suva has called on businesses not to breach the trading hours to take advantage of the events in Suva during the long weekend. Vijendra Prakash said for the last four weeks, all the traders have fo
2 more days for Showcase
With over 45,000 people already making their way through the gates of Fiji Showcase 2009, these last two days are expected to be the busiest. Organizers, Total Event Company manager Loretta Jackson said that with so man
Complaints will be dealt with
The Acting Chief Registrar has stressed that all complaints against lawyers will be dealt with swiftly to ensure that lawyers are held accountable for any breaches of their legal oaths. Speaking to Fijivillage, Ana Roko
Closing date for exam registrations set
The Education Ministry has set the closing date for the external exam registrations. Minister Filipe Bole said that the dates for Fiji Junior Examination certificate is 3rd July, Fiji Seventh Form Exams 17th July while
Ex-scholars converge in Levuka
The reunion of the old scholars of St John's Cawaci which begins today, will see a number of solis or donations taking place to help improve the infrastructure and operations of the current school. This has been con
Key speakers withdrawn on police request
The Fiji Institute of Accountants has confirmed that two key speakers for the annual conference have been withdrawn after a request by the police. Organizing Committee chairman Sikeli Tuinamoana confirmed that lawyer G
Cancellation will not affect other churches
The government's stance on the cancellation of the permit of the annual Methodist Church Conference will not affect the other Church denominations. Ministry of Information official Pene Nonu said the Methodist Churc
283 complaints lodged against lawyers
The Office of the Chief Registrar is now scrutinizing the 283 complaints lodged against lawyers dating back to 2000 which were pending before the Fiji Law Society for action. Acting Chief Registrar Ana Rokomokoti has re
More judges sworn-in
More appointments today as work continues on rebuilding Fiji's judiciary. Another two judges and three magistrates were sworn-in by President Ratu Josefa Iloilo under the Judicial Services Decree today. Former Ch
Strategies to stabilize cash flow
Government cash flow for the next eight months will be revised with the reallocation of 20 percent of available funds for operating expenditure from the second and third quarter, to the fourth quarter. Prime Minister Co
7 charged for alleged defilement
Navua police have arrested and charged seven men for allegedly defiling a 14 year old girl over a period of time. The seven have been bailed to appear in the Suva Magistrates Court next month. The seven charged also in
Turnout encouraging
Fiji owned dairy company Rewa Dairy who have been coming to Fiji Showcase for the past 23 years since it started in 1986 said the turnout this year is very encouraging. Marketing manager Wainiqolo Veretayaco said this y
Ways sought to help women overcome barriers
We are trying to find ways to help women overcome barriers to the work on the elimination of violence against women. These are the words of Fiji Women's Crisis Centre Coordinator Shameema Ali on discussions at the F
Ministry looks into initiative for children
The Education Ministry is now looking into a nationwide initiative to hand out laptops to school children. Minister Filipe Bole said that the project called "One Laptop per child" - OLPC - which will be pilote
Natadola Golf Course opened
Today marked another milestone for Fiji's tourism industry with the opening of what could arguably be the best and most outstanding golf course in the Asia and Pacific region, the Natadola Golf Course. While opening
Govt Handicraft Centre to close
The Government Handicraft Centre which was set up in 1974 will see its current stock transferred to the Fiji Arts Council after a decision was made to close the centre as it has not been financially viable. The decision
Fisheries clerk appeal heard
The appeal case for a suspended jail sentence of a former fisheries clerk was heard in the Labasa Magistrates Court today. Magistrate Anare Tuilevuka sentenced Savenaca Labavuka last year in December to 18 months impris