Police set up task force
Police have set up a task force to arrest more than three thousand people who have been under committal warrants since 2001. Head of the taskforce Iferemi Buaserau said that people who have been evading arrest and not a
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Govt to establish info center
People will soon get the opportunity to get all government information from one location with the establishment of a new government Information and Referral Centre which will open in Suva. PSC Permanent Secretary, Parme
Priority given to Suva Nausori water system
The Water Supply Department said priority has been given to ensuring that the rehabilitation and augmentation of the Suva Nausori water system is carried out quickly. Principal Information Officer Iliesa Sokia said it i
Farmers concerned about Sugar mill
Rakiraki farmers have raised concern that the Penang Sugar mill has not started crushing for this season and thousands of tonnes of harvested cane are lying unused at the mill. National Farmers Union, National President
Trade commission review starts
The review of the Pacific Islands Trade and Investment Commission in Auckland, New Zealand has started to gauge its effectiveness and performance. Country consultations will begin in Fiji in May, followed by consultatio
10 days till Fiji Showcase 2009
With over 100 booths at the Fiji Showcase, organizers Total Event Company have come up with the idea to model the wares on sale so that it will be easier for you. FM 96 Event Organizer Amelia Rigsby said that this will
5-10yrs to complete leak detection
The Water Supply Department said it will take 5-10 years to complete their leak detection program, if there are no immediate plans to replace old pipes. Divisional Water Engineer Central Eastern Sereicokocoko Yanuyanur
Flash flood warning remains in place
Flash flood warning remains in force for southern and eastern parts of Viti Levu later today. A trough of low pressure is moving eastwards across Fiji. Associated cloud and rain, heavier at times is expected to affect
Fosters continues expansion program
Despite the economic downturn leading to a decrease in sales of beer and other alcoholic products, Fosters Group Pacific continues its expansion program with plans to introduce a new product in the market. General Manag
RFMF carries out firing exercise
If you live in Savura, Colo-i-suva and Delainakobalevu and you hear gunshots be warned that this is just the Fiji Military Forces conducting a live firing exercise. The firing exercises will be taking place today, tomor
ANZ launches new product
The ANZ bank has launched its new consumer "Fast Saver Account". The new product is primarily aimed at encouraging customers to save. ANZ Retail Banking Fiji Head, Haroon Ali said that the more you save the b
Fijian British Army soldier dies in combat
The body of British Army soldier Fusilier Petero Suesue will be transported to the United Kingdom then released to his family after which it is expected to be transported to Fiji. This has been confirmed by British Hig
Father charged for stabbing son
A 59 year old father of Nausori is expected to appear in the Nausori Court today who allegedly stabbed his 25yr old son during a drinking party. Police Spokesperson Sergeant Atunaisa Sokomuri confirmed that the 59 year
New requirements to get practicing certificates
All legal practitioners in the country will have to re-apply for their practicing certificates with the Chief Registrar of the High court as their licenses will expire on the 30th of next month. Attorney General Aiyaz S
Tax revenue surpasses expectations
Revenue from tax collection for the month of April surpassed all expectations by $21.8 million which is an all time high. Figures released by FIRCA reveal that net tax collection for April totaled $113 million, represen
New judge sworn in
A High Court judge, Justice John Edward Byrne was sworn in by President Ratu Josefa Iloilo at Government House this morning. The swearing in ceremony was a follow up from last Friday's swearing in ceremony in which
Thompson presents credentials to Obama
The president of the United States of America Barrack Obama said that America values its long history of cooperation with Fiji, including the international peacekeeping issues and matters of mutual concern to the South P
Class 1 student latest road victim
A Class 1 student has become the latest casualty on our roads after a tragic accident in Ra this morning. Assistant Police Spokesperson, Atunaisa Sokomuri said that the student was getting off his school bus and trying
Father, son drinking party turns ugly
A 59 year old father of Nausori is in police custody for allegedly stabbing his 25 year old son early this morning during a drinking party. According to police spokesperson, Suliano Tevita the incident happened around 3
Alcohol prices to increase
The price of alcohol and local spirits will increase across the board from June 1st. Fosters Group Pacific general manager Ross Shaw confirmed that their beer prices will increase by 5%, Ready to Drink beverages will in