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A third application for bail pending trial for Salendra Sen Sinha was refused by High Court judge Justice Daniel Gounder, however, if the accused is not tried by January 2010, he may renew his application for bail. Sin
The efforts of the Methodist Church to try to pursue another round of talks with the Prime Minister is useless because our decision stands and that is, there will be no Annual Methodist Church Conference come August. Th
Custom, which is the application of tradition and culture, disadvantage and marginalize women. These were the words of former Vice President Ratu Joni Madraiwiwi while opening the 5th Pacific Regional Meeting Against Vi
Rewa Rice Limited is optimistic that the local rice industry will be able to stand on its feet again as Australian investors intend to start large scale rice farming in Dreketi. Chairman Peter Mawi said they had a meeti
A decision is now expected tomorrow on whether the Public Emergency Regulation will be extended for another month. The PER is due to expire on Wednesday and Information Permanent Secretary, Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Lewe
A fourth suspect, who was on the run after allegedly killing Savusavu security officer, Mohammad Hassan managed to escape from police custody after he was captured in Nadonumai, Lami yesterday. Assistant Spokesperson, S
The Public Accounts Committee believes that the state is losing millions of dollars due to a lack of transparency in the collection and distribution of departure tax at our international airport. The Committee's fin
With over 6000 people entering the Fiji Showcase 2009 to get a grab of the bargains on offer, one of the leading motor part dealers, Asco Motors is focusing on an education drive. Marketing manager, Jone Tukutukuivalu s
For the last three days, visitors to the Fiji Showcase 2009 have had the chance to meet "Stretch, the 10 foot Canadian" walk around the Vodafone Arena. James Johnson, the Canadian who also does the Magic Ballo
The police, military and government officials will be having a meeting on the Public Emergency Regulation. This has been confirmed by Information Permanent Secretary Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni who said with the PER
The OHS Department of the Labour Ministry has started their investigation this morning regarding the death of 37yr old Epeli Gadi last Thursday in Namoli, Lautoka. Western Divisional Labour Officer Mateo Daurewa told Fi
The Public Works Department has confirmed that water restoration works have been completed in the Western Division. However, Divisional Water Engineer Western Samuela Tubui said there are reports that some higher areas
Gates to Fiji Showcase 2009 open this hour with a record over thirty thousand people already passing through the gates in the last three days since it opened. Organizer Total Event Company manager Loretta Jackson said
The Methodist Church trying to pursue another round of talks with the Prime Minister is useless because our decision stands and that is, there will be no Annual Methodist Church Conference come August. These are the sen
People around the country have been given an opportunity to come up with their ideas and earn some cash to help themselves and their families via a competition currently ongoing. A Non-Government Organization FRIENDS Co
The National Diabetes Foundation is happy with the public interest in taking advantage of their diabetes testing at the Fiji Showcase. Campaign coordinator and Foundation director Dr Lusiana Manoa said so far they have
The Public Accounts Committee has raised concerns on an agreement between the government and telecom giants Amalgamated Telecom Holdings. In its scrutiny of the Auditor General’s report of 2005 and 2006, the Commi
Lautoka Police are hunting for three men who allegedly sexually assaulted a 13 year old girl over the weekend. Assistant Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the girl was returning from a party on Saturday night
With over 8,000 people entering the Fiji Showcase 2009 yesterday, Organizer Total Event Company Manager Loretta Jackson said today will be an ideal time to take advantage of the shows and specials on offer. This is i
Good news for our former soldiers. Out of the 289 servicemen who were affected by nuclear tests on Christmas Island, between 1952 and 1958 only 60 are expected to meet in Suva this week to discuss their compensat
