Hunt on for 2 prisoners
Police are looking for two prisoners namely Paula Namua and Isireli Lilo who escaped from the police cell yesterday. According to Assistant Police Spokesperson Corporal Suliano Tevita, the prisoners were escorted to the
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NFA investigates early morning fire
National Fire Authority and Police officers are investigating an early morning fire that destroyed a 10 bedroom house in Wailoaloa Nadi today. According to National Fire Authority the alarm was raised around 1.15 this m
Court judges yet to be appointed
With the High Court, Appeals Court and Supreme Court judges yet to be appointed, a number of cases are pending in the courts. A lawyer at Sherani and Company Hamendra Nagin said apart from criminal cases, many civil cas
Lawyer disputes claim
Lautoka lawyer Haroon Ali Shah said things are not coming to a grinding halt as far as law firms are concerned. Shah said his law firm is still busy with a number of cases although the High Courts remain closed. Sha
Employees unsure of future
Over 170 employees of Air Fiji Limited remain unsure about their future as there is still is no word from the airline company. Transport Workers Union General Secretary Kamlesh Kumar which represents 100 of the company&
Suva feels earthquake
An earthquake occurred 25km southwest of Suva, between Suva and Beqa, at approximately 11.02 this morning. Seismologists said initial analysis measures the earthquake at 3.8 on the richter scale and 20km below the ocean
Handmade products at Showcase
We are all about hand made products and that is what we will be bringing to Fiji Showcase this year. Handmade Fiji's Pele Clarke said all the products that they will be selling have been made with local products, an
Police Crusade here to stay
Police have confirmed that the Police Crusade is part of their Community Policing Program and is here to stay. Director Police Operations SSP Waisea Tabakau said there have been a lot of negative reports about the Crusa
Unreported offences a concern
While there has been an overall drop of 12 percent in offences against public morality, the Fiji Women's Crisis Centre (FWCC) believes there is also a drop in the reporting of such cases. According to Police statist
SCC to brief shops on new closing time
The Suva City Council (SCC) is expected to brief internet cafes, billiard shops and all shops owners within the next few days about the new regulation that has been put in place after a discussion with senior police offi
Pacific countries should support Fiji: Dr Sevele
Tonga's Prime Minister Doctor Feleti Sevele yesterday said that Pacific countries should support Fiji and be more understanding. While speaking in a press conference in NZ, Doctor Sevele told Newstalk ZB that he had
Reconsider Taxi fare increase: Union
The Fiji Taxi Union will soon write to the Transport Minister Timoci Natuva to reconsider the taxi fare rate and allow for an increase following the hike in fuel and LPG gas prices. General Secretary Rishi Ram said othe
ATH confident in meeting revenue targets
While business houses cut back on costs such as telecommunication due to the economic down turn and the global financial crisis, Amalgamated Telecom Holdings (ATH) is confident of meeting its revenue targets for the year
Dairy farmers to benefit from scheme
226 dairy farmers are expected to benefit from the implementation of milk price subsidy scheme which has been approved by cabinet after submissions from the acting Minister for Primary Industries Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum. Sa
Over 18 years now allowed to purchase liquor
Persons 18 years of age and above will now be allowed to purchase liquor within licensed premises after a cabinet decision today. The decision was made based on a submission by the Attorney General Aiyaz Sayed-Khaiyum,
Internet, billiard shops to close at 5
The Suva City Council will ensure that all internet cafes and billiard shops close at 5pm, and all shops close at 9pm, from next Monday. SCC Public Relations Officer Jillan Hicks said SCC officials were briefed by senio
ATH invests $2.5m for call center
Telecom giants, Amalgamated Telecom Holdings Limited is venturing out to provide a new service and is investing $2.5 million to set up a call center business in Suva. After carrying out a scoping study, ATH has signed a
Women outliving men a concern
Serious concerns have been raised on women now outliving men in the country. Social Welfare Minister, Doctor Jiko Luveni said this matter should be urgently addressed as the number of widows and fatherless children is g
President promulgates HRC Decree
President, Ratu Josefa Iloilo has now promulgated the Human Rights Commission Decree 2009. The Decree states that the functions of the Human Rights Commission is to educate the public about the nature and content of hum
P Meghji promises cheaper prices at Showcase
With consumers having to dig deeper to buy basic food items, a large retailer and wholesaler from the West which will be at the Fiji Showcase 2009 promises to have items at cheaper prices. Director for the P. Meghji bas