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The trial of former Divisional Engineer in the Office of the Commissioner Northern and a Labasa businessman was delayed today after fresh charges were laid against the pair. Semi Matalau and Jai Surendra Sharma appeared
The Suva City Council has stressed that people will not be allowed to sell DVDs and music CDs on footpaths in Suva from next month. Spokesperson Jillian Hicks said these people have obtained licenses from the Council to
With Japan being the only country to record an increase in visitor arrivals, Tourism Fiji will now try to attract more tourists from the Asia region. Statistics given by Tourism Fiji show that there was a 0.5% increase
There is a possibility that the Presidential Political Dialogue Forum could go ahead if there is no response from the UN and Commonwealth. Those were the sentiments of Forum Coordinator Jone Dakuvula who said if a reply
A Labasa Businessman charged with obtaining over $5,700 under false pretense by FICAC has pleaded not guilty to the charge. The Labasa Magistrates Court heard that on the 28th of September in 2006, Jai Surrendra Prakash
Residents living in the upper Toorak area have been asked to store water as there will be water disruptions. Water Supply Department Spokesperson Maika Nagalu said they have detected the problem and their engineers are
Heading down to the Fiji Showcase 2009 could see one getting the chance to go to Australia. Event Organizers Total Event Company said that for the past few years, they have had a daily draw where anyone entering the sho
Preparations are underway in the Northern Division to celebrate World No Tobacco Day tomorrow. The Health Media Liaison Officer Iliesa Tora said the World No Tobacco Day falls on a Sunday this month however the World He
The Foreign Affairs Ministry is now liaising with our High Commission in England and the authorities in Tuvalu on the Fiji citizen being held hostage by Somali pirates for over two months onboard the German cargo vessel
A businessman and his family were left traumatized after six masked men threatened and robbed the family of $1,700 cash and $100,000 worth of jewelries last night. Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri confirme
A man is in Police custody for allegedly hacking a 24 year old with a cane knife during a drinking party on Monday night Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomori confirmed that the incident took place in Nawi vill
The Education ministry has expressed disappointment over an attempt by a teacher who allegedly tried to defraud the Ministry by submitting false documents. The Education Minister Filipe Bole said the application slipped
The Education Ministry reiterates that no decision has been made by the Ministry to change or re-define school hours for the rest of the year. The Minister for Education Filipe Bole said they would like to categorically
Police have charged a 42 year old worker of FSC Penang mill in Rakiraki with negligent act after he allegedly tried to sabotage the operations of the mill. The man's action caused damage to one of the machines in th
This Showcase will allow parents a chance to walk around the venue knowing their children are safe. This is after Organisers Total Event Company introduced the Safe Kids Corner and Information Centre this year which wil
There is confirmation this afternoon that a Fiji citizen is being held hostage by Somali Pirates after their cargo ship was hijacked off the coast of Somalia two months ago. 31 year old Wayne Suliana from Suva left onbo
Police have laid charges on the driver of the vehicle that hit a Class 1 student causing his death in Ra yesterday morning. Director Traffic, SSP Mahesh Mishra confirms that the driver has been charged with occasioning
While the rehabilitation and augmentation of the Suva Nausori Water System continues, the Water Supply Department said further funding for the project will be released once proper procedures are followed. These are the
We are still waiting for the UN and Commonwealth to respond to our request about mediating for the Presidential Political Dialogue Forum. Coordinator Jone Dakuvula said they are still waiting for a response after which
The public will be able to take any problems they have with their telephones down to the Fiji Showcase 2009 as a whole booth full of TFL technicians will be at the event. Telecom Fiji Limited’s Market Spokesperson
