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A drinking party went wrong for a 25 year old Lautoka woman last night after she was allegedly stabbed by another woman with a beer bottle. Both were part of a drinking party in Coronation Park in Lautoka when the alleg
The Works, Energy, Transport and Public Utilities Ministry is working on a number of measures to reduce its operational costs by 50%. Spokesperson Sainiana Waqainabete said some measures include usage of vehicles is mon
Students should not be sent home because of the non-payment of fees. These are the words of Education Minister Filipe Bole who said the Ministry provides free tuition fee for all students from Class One to Form Seven ho
The Australian government is looking into aiding Fiji's health system further after the current aid expires at the end of this year. The Australian High Commissioner to Fiji, James Batley informed the doctors at the
A high powered delegation from China consisting of 60 businessmen will arrive into the country later this month to explore investment opportunities in Fiji. Foreign Affairs Ministry officials confirmed that the delegati
Involving farmers in developing new technology from the very beginning of the development process is one of the best methods of technology transfer. These are the words of team leader of EU funded Development of Sustain
Police have advised the Land Transport Authority (LTA) to cancel the licenses of people who have been booked repeatedly for serious road offences, in an effort to reduce accidents and fatalities on our roads. The LTA Ch
The fate of Air Fiji Limited and its 170 employees now lies in the hands of the Tuvalu Government and its major shareholders. Tuvalu's Minister for Transport Taukelina Finakaso said their main priority is to pinpoin
A pesticide labeled "Panther Pest Kill” being sold in the local market has been declared an illegal substance and people are urged not to purchase this item. The Consumer Council of Fiji with the assistance
One lucky person will get the chance to go to America when they head down to the Fiji Showcase 2009. Foods Pacific Limited, one of the over 100 booths available at the Fiji Showcase, will be having a hot dog eating comp
The future of Air Fiji Limited and its 170 employees now lies in the hands of the Tuvalu Government and its major shareholders with confirmation this afternoon that the company will remain closed until late June. Speaki
It's a historic day for the people of Navuso , the chiefly village of Naitasiri high chief, the Qaranivalu after the opening of the Navuso bridge which runs across the Waimanu River. While officially opening the br
The Fiji Police Force will now take tough action on those Public Service vehicle drivers who are caught neglecting road rules and causing accidents. Director Traffic SSP Mahesh Mishra has issued a stern warning to thos
Journalists have been asked to continue striving for excellence even though the Fiji Media Awards for Excellence will not be held this year. Fiji Media Council chairman Daryl Tarte said FAME has been cancelled due to fi
Seven hours of government programmes will be run on Fiji Television from next week. Permanent Secretary for Information Lieutenant Colonel Neumi Leweni said the agreement between the government and Fiji TV has already b
Senior civil servant and diplomat, Ross Ligairi has passed away. This has been confirmed by his close family members from his village in Naibalebale, Savusavu. He passed away last night after a short illness. Ligairi
Living in luxury may become a reality as huge carpet manufactures, 3SA Carpets will be bringing their goods to the Fiji Showcase 2009. Managing Director, Arvin Datt said they have noticed that many people love to live c
Investigations into the Edinburgh Drive accident that claimed a life and has landed two people in hospital is expected to start tomorrow. Land Transport Authority Spokesperson, Ratu Eroni Volavola said they have receive
A nurse from Melbourne Australia currently attached with the Home of Compassion in Tamavua said people who have not been to Fiji do not know what they are missing on. 25 year old Daniel Kinsella said he is spent 8 month
Tailevu Dairy Farmers Association has confirmed there are plans to build a factory for dairy farmers in their area as the current Rewa Dairy Factory in Nabua cannot be further extended. Spokesperson, Vijendra Prakash sa
