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The Fiji Police Force has defended their use of international rugby players in their Police Crusade saying that they came voluntarily. Police spokeswoman Ema Mua said these players volunteered and the Force is happy wit
Being well informed about what you are eating as this is important for a healthy life. Those were the words of National Advisor for non-communicable diseases Dr Isimeli Tukana, who said the high number of non-communicab
The aim is to agree on prevention strategies that could be used to successfully reduce the high levels of violence against women in the Pacific. Women and men from 12 Pacific countries, the Cook Islands, Kiribati, Mars
Day three of Fiji’s biggest trade show and over 7000 people have passed through the gates to enjoy the entertainment, food and booths on offer at this year’s Fiji Showcase. Organizer and Total Event Company
Even though prices of various basic food items increased in the month of May, the Bureau of Statistics believes the devaluation in April did not have an impact on a lot of imported goods. The Consumer Price Index for Ma
For the past two days of Fiji Showcase 2009, families have taken advantage of the entertainment and the great bargains with many grateful for the safe environment. With the introduction of the TFL Safe Kids Corner, man
A number of investors are interested in investing in real estate in the country with plans to construct multi-story flats in the Western Division. Fiji Chamber of Commerce president Swani Maharaj confirmed that investor
A man who is alleged to have refused to pay his taxi fare is admitted at the hospital after he was bumped by a taxi driver on Friday night. Police spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the man who was drunk hired
A house wife who has never been anywhere since arriving in Fiji from her home land in the Philippines was lost for words when she was informed that she is the lucky winner of a return ticket to Australia thanks to Fiji S
People caught selling pirated DVDs and music CDs will have to prove that their product is not pirated in the near future. Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum said the government will soon start making changes to the vi
Pacific Island Forum countries stand ready to assist Fiji so that Fiji can make the earliest possible return to constitutional democracy through free and fair elections. These are the words of Forum Secretary General Tu
The need to strengthen counseling and moral value talks and education in schools is critical in addressing drug and substance abuse, sexual and other behavioral issues that students are confronted with. &nbs
With only a few hours left before the closing of Day Two of the Fiji Showcase 2009, crowds are still pouring into the Vodafone Arena and so far so good. These are the words of organizer Total Event Company manager Lore
The whole of Suva and the surrounding areas will have an effectively good coverage by the end of the year with the new Wimax network launched yesterday by Unwired Fiji. Unwired Fiji Executive Director William Parkinson
The shooting of Bollywood movie "Pump Up the Mandli" is nearly complete in Fiji and co-stars will leave soon for Auckland, New Zealand, to do rest of the shooting. The group was at Fijivillage's office at
A rescue call with a difference involving real life Tom and Jerry. A cat doing what it does best was after a mouse in Namadi Heights early this morning when suddenly the mouse cleverly outplayed the cat and hid in a pi
The Wages Council has confirmed that while the implementation of the new wage rate was deferred earlier this year, their work on other industries which urgently need a pay increase is continuing. Council Chairman Father
More police presence is expected on our streets over the weekends from now onwards in an attempt to clamp down on criminal activities. Assistant Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said many police officers w
The Public Accounts Committee has made public their Thirteenth Report (Audit of Volume 2 Part 1 General Administration Sector - 2004) which covers 14 ministries and departments which also includes the Office of the Presi
The Wages Council is hopeful that the government will stick to its earlier decision on the implementation of new wage rate for nine industries on the first of July. Council Chairman Father Kevin Barr said it is prime ti
