OHS Dept to investigate death
The OHS Department of the Labour Ministry will carry out an investigation next Monday regarding the death of 37 year old Epeli Gadi yesterday in Namoli, Lautoka. Western Divisional Labour Officer Mateo Daurewa told Fij
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Fiji hostage reported safe
The Fiji citizen being held hostage by Somali pirates is reported to be safe and sound as negotiations between the pirates, the owners of the vessel Hansa Stravanger and other authorities continue. 31 year old Wayne Sul
Legal Aid acting director appointed
Lautoka lawyer Sunil Sharma has been appointed as the acting director of the Legal Aid Commission after the post became vacant when former director Filimoni Vosarogo's contract was not renewed. Sharma was appointed
Council hopes govt sticks to decision
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
Unwired launches new service
After four years since Fiji's independent wireless internet service provider broke the monopoly in the country, Unwired Fiji today announced the launch of the new Motorola Wimax network in Suva. Unwired's Execut
Showcase a family event-FTIB
Fiji Showcase is being seen by the Fiji Trade and Invest Bureau as a chance to raise money for charity and raise awareness on the country's exports. Chief Executive Annie Rogers said that the Showcase is a family ev
Youths benefit from program
The unemployed youths around the Nadi and Lautoka area are benefitting from the Youth Employment Network Training and landing jobs for themselves. A Non-Government Organization in Lautoka FRIENDS said this program is a
Stray animal operation begins
In its effort to reduce the number of road accidents on our roads, the Fiji Police Force, Army Officers and Ministry of Health has embarked on a Stray Animal Operation. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra said stray anim
Hundreds flock to Showcase
Hundreds of people are already flocking to the Vodafone Arena in Laucala Bay after the gates to Fiji's biggest Trade Show - the Fiji Showcase 2009 opened at midday. Tickets costing $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for chi
Climate change must be addressed-Nasome
We have informed and reminded people in the community and individuals that they too have a part to play regarding climate change and its adverse effects. These are the words of Director Environment Epeli Nasome on Envir
World Environment Daytoday
With World Environment Day today, the European Union Environment Commission is calling for greater ambition talks between countries to solve the supposed inevitable effects of climate change. Environment Commissioner St
Nothing finalised on franchise system
The Transport Ministry said their review of the Government shipping franchise system is still ongoing and nothing has been finalised yet. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said they are still in the process of compiling
Fiji Showcase open
The gates to Fiji's biggest Trade Show, Fiji Showcase 2009, has just opened. Tickets costing $3.50 for adults and $2.50 for children, gives people the chance to win a trip overseas, the opportunity to see 5 internat
No decision on vehicle ages yet
No decision has been made to place limits on the age of Public Service vehicles. Transport Minister Timoci Natuva said this proposal is only in draft form which he hasn't seen yet and the Land Transport Authority w
Fiji Showcase opens gates today
A few hours remain for the gates to the Fiji Showcase 2009 to open, booth owners and entertainers are already gearing up for the biggest Trade Show in the country. Event Organizers Total Event Company manager Loretta Ja
Construction site mishap investigations continue
The family of Epeli Gadi, the 37 year old who died after a mishap at a Construction site in Lautoka yesterday, are still coming to terms with the fatal accident. Police Spokesperson Western Division Wame Bautolu confirm
Oil companies must apply for license
All oil companies in the country will now be required to apply for an import license to purchase diesel exceeding 500 parts per million sulphur after the Trade Standards Amendment Order was gazetted. The Commerce and Tr
School subjects merged
Certain subjects in secondary schools have merged, reducing the number of subjects, however offering a broader subject base. Education Minister Filipe Bole said certain subjects have merged like Woodwork, Metalwork, Gra
Ensure good eating habits
Parents need to ensure that their children develop good eating habits. This has been highlighted by the National Advisor for non-communicable diseases Dr Isimeli Tukana, who said studies carried out in several primary a
Construction worker dies at site
A 37 year old construction worker is dead after a heavy object fell on him at a construction site in Namoli Lautoka this morning. Police Spokesperson, Western Division Wame Bautolu confirmed to Fijivillage that the inci