Over $1m for 49 Schools
Forty nine schools around the country will be getting over $1 million dollars to assist in their school operations. Education Minister, Filipe Bole said this money has been set aside to assist in improving the performan
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Vanuatu Foreign Minister shows support for Fiji
The Vanuatu Foreign Minister has shown its support for Fiji and is asking for the ACP Council and EU assistance. At the 89th ACP Council of Ministers meeting which opened today in Brussels, Vanuatu Foreign Minister Bako
Tobacco Unit tracks down public smoking
With the increased number of students being booked this year for smoking in public vehicles and places, the Tobbacco Control Unit is now working with schools around the country to ensure this is not the same for this yea
Connect to showcase packages
Having to do your business or even assignments while on the go is an issue that has affected a lot of us and an interesting booth to visit during the Fiji Showcase 2009 will be the Connect Internet Booth. Marketing Mana
Spending habits of Tourists changing
The spending habits of tourists are changing and we must accept that. Tourism Fiji Chairman Patrick Wong said while it is anticipated that it may be favourable for tourists coming here to spend more due to the devaluati
Police warn on Home Brew production
Police has encouraged all village chiefs or Turaganikoro to look into ways to stop the illegal production of home brew which results in social, economic and family problems. Police Spokesman Atunaisa Sokomuri said the t
Education Ministry concern over fatal road accidents
The Education Ministry has raised concern on the fatal road accidents that has claimed the lives of a teacher and a class one student earlier this week. Education Minister, Filipe Bole said road safety is important and
Aust Govt withdraws top up pay
The Australian Government has formally notified the Public Service Commission on earlier this month that it has ceased salary supplementation support for the position of the Supervisor of Elections. The Australian High
Decision entirely on Chief Registrar
The decision on whether legal practitioners would be allowed to practice law and solicit legal advice to the public will be made solely by the Chief Registrar of the High Courts and no one else. The Acting Chief Registr
SCC approves 200 permits
The Suva City Council has approved more than 200 permits from business operators for an extension in operating hours. Spokesperson Jillian Hicks said these businesses have asked to extend their operating hours to 9pm, a
Drivers urged to take precautions
While the country celebrates Ratu Sukuna Day tomorrow and people are getting into the long weekend spirit, the Police Director Traffic has urged members of the public, especially the drivers to take precaution on the roa
Video piracy force SPR owner to open other business
Video piracy has forced owner of South Pacific Recordings to open other businesses. SPR Director, Ravindra Shankar Bhai Patel said video piracy has led to closure of all their video libraries around the country and he h
Production workshop underway
Survival in the workforce in relation to productivity is what needs to be learnt. 38 people are currently learning about the ins and outs of productivity and basic survival skills in the workforce as part of the Develop
Biggest tradeshow with humble beginning
From a humble beginning with only 10 exhibitor booths 23 years ago to an event that is now seen as the biggest trade show in the nation, the Fiji Showcase boasts one of the biggest meeting of businesses. Organisers, Tot
Customs clarifies heightened security
The alert level and security measures at the Kings Wharf in Suva was heightened yesterday afternoon due to the sensitive nature of the cargo onboard a vessel which called into port causing confusion amongst the public wh
More than $200M marijuana uprooted
The Police Drug Unit has once again uprooted more than $200 million dollars worth of marijuana in the Navosa highlands in the last two weeks. Police Spokesman, Atunaisa Sokomuri said more than 26 farms between Natukalev
Former bank officer sentenced
A former bank officer was sentenced to two and a half years imprisonment by the Chief Magistrate Ajmal Ghulab Khan today after he pleaded guilty to 137 counts of forgery, uttering false documents and obtaining money, goo
Man in court for allegedly sabotaging sugar mill
A 42 year old man charged with negligence appeared in Rakiraki court today. It is alleged that Apanisa Delaibau tried to sabotage the operations of the mill and his actions caused damage to one of the machines in the mi
Showcase preparations on track
Preparations for Fiji's biggest tradeshow, the Fiji Showcase is going according to plan with organisers gearing for a huge turnout. Total Event Company who run the 9 day event say that they have finalised all their
Deliver enough cane-FSC
The Fiji Sugar Corporation is calling on farmers to deliver enough cane to the mills for the crushing to continue normally. Chief Executive Officer, Deo Saran said that not enough cane was supplied to the Penang Mill wh