Expansion plans on hold
Plans to construct another garment factory by Mark One Apparel has been put on the back burner for the time being. Managing director Mark Halabe said the period from June last year has been a trying time for the company
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New housing subdivisions constructed soon
The Housing Authority of Fiji is expected to construct new housing subdivisions around the country soon. Chief executive officer Alipate Naiorosoi said the demand for new houses has increased over the years and there is
NFA to demonstrate skills at Showcase
Fiji Showcase 2009 will be a chance for the public to get to meet Smokey, the National Fire Authority mascot, who will be demonstrating fire safety drills. Corporate affairs manager Mileta Ting said that this is a chanc
Student dead after hit and run
An 11 year old student is dead after being hit by a vehicle and police have now mounted a search for the driver who failed to stop after the incident in Tacirua this morning. Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomu
More repercussion for Garment Industry
More people are now on reduced working hours while several others have been laid off as garment manufacturers continue to battle with the impacts of the global financial crisis on their business. Mark One Apparel is on
Termination Certificates issued for certain cases
The Office of the Chief Registrar has started to issue Termination Certificates for cases, to inform the lawyers that these cases which were pending in the High Court will not be allowed to proceed any further. Acting C
Five remanded for alleged murder
Five men charged with the murder of a 22 year old Nasavu Ra villager were today remanded in custody by the Rakiraki Magistrate Court. The five Erami Tiudomu, Meneusi Veikila, Lino Lewadau, Vilikesa Nacaba and Mesake Lew
Man sentenced by another judge
A High Court judge has today ruled that if for any reason the original trial judge is unavailable after convicting an accused person, another judge could sentence the accused under the Criminal Procedure Code. This was
Stats show increase in Aussie visitors
More Aussies came to Fiji for holidays last year compared to 2007. The Bureau of Statistics record shows that Australia recorded the highest number with 247,608, followed by New Zealand with a little more than 100,000 v
Dance crews gear up for Showcase
Dancing brings meaning to life and the Fiji Showcase 2009 will be a time to show the public what young people can do. The leader for One Up Crew, Francisco who prefers to be known as Cesco said that music and the love o
No limit given: FTU
The Fiji Taxi Union has advised all taxi operators around the country that the Transport Minister Timoci Natuva has not made any directive to limit the age of taxis up to twelve years. This is after a report in one of t
Two hospitalized after accident
Two of the twenty four passengers travelling in a three tonne truck travelling from Suva to Lautoka are admitted at the Lautoka Hospital with serious injuries, while the rest have been treated and released. Director Po
Ministry on full alert
The Health Ministry has to be on full alert and prepared to treat and manage cases as they are recorded. These are the words of the media liaison officer of the Health Ministry Iliesa Tora who said that Influenza A H1N1
Man gets sentenced reduced
A man convicted with intent to cause grievous harm had his 4 and a half year sentence reduced to 18 months imprisonment effective from 2nd December, last year. The decision was delivered by Justice Daniel Gounder yester
Rotary Club marks successful year
As the Rotary Club of Suva East and Rotary International District 9920 yesterday marked another successful year of community service, people were acknowledged for their hard work with the prestigious Paul Harris Fellow a
Plane presumed to have crashed
An Air France plane with 228 people on board was presumed to have crashed into the Atlantic Ocean after hitting stormy weather during a flight from Rio de Janeiro to Paris last night. The airline offered its condolences
Diabetes Foundation at Fiji Showcase
The National Diabetes Foundation will be heading an awareness campaign at Fiji Showcase 2009 to help people learn more about non-communicable diseases. Campaign coordinator and Foundation director Dr Lusiana Manoa said
Tourists divert from Fiji to Vanuatu
More tourists are going to Vanuatu instead of Fiji. This is according to the Asian Development Bank chief Pacific economist Craig Sugden at the launch of the ADB's quarterly Pacific Economic Monitor in Sydney yester
5 charged for alleged murder
Police have charged five villagers of Nailuva, Ra, for the alleged murder of a 26-year-old man of Nasavu. Assistant police spokesperson Atunaisa Sokomuri said the five men who are charged with one count of murder will a
Permit money for administrative costs
Money collected from permits will be used for administrative costs. This is what the Suva City Council said the $20 levy for the extension of shop opening hours will be used for. Spokesperson Jillian Hicks said 200 out