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The government will not change its decision to cancel the annual Methodist Church of Fiji conference which was scheduled to be held in Rewa in August. Permanent Secretary for Information Lt Colonel Neumi Leweni confirme
Fijian Holdings Limited has reached an agreement to extend the timeframe for the acquisition of BP South West Pacific. In a statement, FHL chairman Isoa Kaloumaira confirmed that FHL and BP have mutually agreed to exten
Police are questioning the driver of the vehicle that hit a class 6 student causing his death yesterday morning and failed to stop after the incident. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra said the driver was arrested wit
A man charged with larceny from person and robbery with violence was today sentenced to 9 months imprisonment. Surend Prasad, who is in his early 30s, pleaded guilty to 2 counts of larceny by servant and two counts of r
A 17 year old high school student of Sigatoka is in police custody with two other men after dried leaves believed to be marijuana were discovered on them. The three were acting suspiciously in Sigatoka town when police
Two separate accidents along Walu Bay at around 10:30 this morning caused a major traffic jam along Walu Bay in Suva. The first accident occurred at the Junction of Rona Street when a two tonne truck tumbled onto its si
Students looking for overseas education will be able to learn more about their options at the Fiji Showcase 2009 as Canadian College, Northern Lights will be having an education drive at the event. Director Internationa
Executives of the Methodist Church are tightlipped on the meeting held with Prime Minister Commodore Frank Bainimarama this morning on the decision by the RFMF and the Police to cancel the annual Methodist Church Confere
It is not known at this stage whether the RFMF and Police will change their decision on the annual Methodist Conference which was scheduled for August in Rewa. A meeting took place this morning between Prime Minister Co
Netball Fiji has today questioned why the Youth and Sports Ministry want to intervene in the affairs of Netball Fiji after the Council had already come to a decision to sack Melissa Walker and team manager Venina Galuina
Try to plant more of your own fruits and vegetables and avoid relying on imported items. This is the advice given by Agriculture Ministry's senior officer James Antonio at the Food-Base Dietary Guidelines Workshop a
Canadian James Johnson, the face behind the Magic Daredevil Show, has a surprise for the audience at Fiji Showcase 2009. Johnson, who is known for blowing up a huge balloons and getting people inside, said this event wi
A 38 year old man from Waileka settlement close to Naiyala High School in Tailevu appeared at the Nausori Magistrates Court yesterday charged with arson. Apenisa Naigulevu did not show any remorse when he appeared befor
The construction of a call center in Fiji that is likely to employ close to three thousand locals in two years time has started. Fiji Trade and Investment Bureau chairman Francis Narayan said South African based Mind Pe
Good nutrition leads to a longer life. This was highlighted by Social Welfare Minister Dr Jiko Luveni to participants of the Food-Base Dietary Guidelines Workshop at the Tanoa Plaza this morning. Dr Luveni said nutriti
Improving the performance of students and schools is a key priority area and as a result, as of Monday this week, teachers are now to register with the Teacher Registration Board. This has been confirmed by Minister Fil
The Youth and Sports Ministry will now investigate the bickering in Netball Fiji that led to the sacking of expat coach Melissa Walker and national team manager Venina Galuinadi after taking the team to the Tri-Series in
Police have managed to arrest the van driver who fled the scene after killing a class six student of Tacirua Primary School yesterday morning. Assistant spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri said the driver who is fro
The Education Ministry has confirmed revised external exam dates for this year. Minister Filipe Bole said the date of FILNA is now June 9th, 2009. Bole added students will have to study hard and strive to be the best a
The United States of America has not done anything to help the Fiji Government in terms of its deep rooted problems. This was revealed by the United States Congressman and the Representative of American Samoa in the US
